True Strength and Confidence.
An intriguing experience indeed. Their attack trajectories have imprinted on my mind, giving me the illusion that I could evade their strikes even with my eyes closed. However, I know this feeling is most likely a delusion. A single mistake could be fatal.
My hands are now enveloped in crimson cursed energy, enhancing my strength. This satisfying feeling of power is something I never experienced in my previous life. The sensation of fullness from the power coursing through me is exhilarating.
Seeing the three cursed spirits that had been chasing me across half the playground, I smile. I exploit the gaps in their attacks, reaching out with my hands to crush the eyes of two cursed spirits, blinding them.
The third one opens its mouth wide, intending to swallow me whole.
“Do you also wish to dance?” I taunt, my scarlet eyes locked onto the attacking cursed spirit. I then unleash a powerful strike, piercing through its body.
The force of the punch is beyond my expectations. But now is not the time to be surprised. The other two cursed spirits are still alive, albeit blinded. They couldn’t catch me with their eyes; without them, it’s even less likely.
The two remaining cursed spirits are swiftly eliminated. This initial battle has boosted my confidence significantly. However, the side effects are apparent—using the Sharingan for too long has drained a considerable amount of my cursed energy.
I glance at the mission panel, showing that I need to eliminate seven more cursed spirits to complete my task. I retract the Sharingan; continuing to use it would be problematic due to my diminishing energy reserves. This mission must be completed here; otherwise, there won’t be another opportunity. The task doesn’t specify the level of the cursed spirits—newly formed ones still count.
“Good job!” Yuta Okkotsu exclaims.
“This level of performance is acceptable. If it were me, I would have taken down those three cursed spirits instantly,” Zenin Maki boasts confidently, twirling her naginata.
“Sure, sure,” I reply, my gaze lingering on Maki’s weapon. If I had a cursed tool, I wouldn’t have wasted so much time and energy.
Wait…
There is one available.
“Maki, can I borrow your cursed tool?” I ask.
“No,” she replies without hesitation.
Understanding her refusal—it’s her life-saving equipment—I don’t insist. I’ll just focus on targeting weaker cursed spirits. Newly formed ones still count as cursed spirits.
“No problem. I’ll act alone then. If anything happens, make sure to rescue me.”
“Come on, it’s safer together,” Yuta Okkotsu suggests.
“No need,” Maki interjects. “He’s strong enough to protect himself. Splitting up to search will be faster. Our mission is to rescue the two missing children. Time is of the essence. Let’s check the other building.”
“Alright,” Yuta responds, glancing back at me with admiration. He dreams of becoming a hero who saves others, not a perpetrator of harm.
Alone in the Hallway
The crisp sound of footsteps echoes through the silent corridor. I survey my surroundings, feeling the unsettling stares from all directions. However, I can’t act rashly since the large cursed spirit’s location is unknown.
With seven cursed spirits left to eliminate for my body enhancement, finding them is crucial. This sense of urgency is palpable—there’s a time limit on this task, and both the Sharingan and the enhancements from the system are vital.
I pause, standing at the entrance of a classroom. Peering through the glass, I sense the ominous aura within, chilling me to the bone.
“Seven more… There should be enough here,” I mutter, trying to calm my anxious heart. I need to eliminate these cursed spirits quickly and discreetly, avoiding drawing the attention of the large one.
Taking a deep breath, I grip the door handle, my cursed energy covering it. My eyes shift back to the Sharingan, meticulously counting the cursed spirits within.
“Two under the desks… No, three.”
“One in the cabinet…”
“One above the door, lying in ambush?”
“Three by the back blackboard, standing still due to the grudge of being punished.”
“That should be all. The Sharingan can’t stay active for long. My energy recovery rate can’t keep up with its consumption.”
I deactivate the Sharingan, mentally preparing myself.
‘Action!’
With a surge of strength, I yank open the iron door and dash inside. My first target is the spider-like cursed spirit on the door. My black pupils lock onto its five crimson eyes. Before it can react, I leap and slam it into the ground, finishing it off in a heartbeat.
This swift execution takes merely two seconds, leaving the spider cursed spirit no time to respond.
Six more to go. I swiftly turn to the three cursed spirits by the blackboard, launching a surprise attack.
Taking advantage of their confusion, I strike with lightning speed.
“Not…”
The cursed spirit’s words are cut off by my fist, silencing it forever. The other two follow suit, their lives snuffed out by my relentless assault.
The remaining cursed spirits finally react, stirring into action.
Three left.
I turn to the cabinet, which is now shaking with the emergence of a cursed spirit. It’s trying to burst forth.
I know I must act fast. Within ten seconds, the large cursed spirit will arrive.
Time is of the essence. Eliminating these three cursed spirits within ten seconds is crucial for gaining the body enhancement. With it, I might stand a chance against the large one.
This is a gamble, but I must risk everything!
If I fail…
If I fail…
Uh…
If I fail, Gojo-sensei will handle them personally, and I’ll miss out on the body enhancement!
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