Chapter 6 - Lost in the dark

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As the blaring sound of the alarm filled the room, Sukuna's hand instinctively shot out to silence it. However, in his half-asleep state, he misjudged the force needed and ended up crushing the alarm clock with his fist. "Fuck," he muttered under his breath, rubbing the sleep from his eyes as he took in the shattered remains of the clock.

With a sigh, he pushed himself up from the bed, feeling the familiar aches and pains that came from sleeping in one position for too long. He stretched his arms above his head, his joints popping and cracking as he did so.

Shuffling over to the bathroom, he flicked on the light switch and squinted against the sudden brightness. He caught a glimpse of his reflection in the mirror, his usually neat hair sticking up in all directions, and he ran a hand through it in an attempt to tame it.

Turning on the shower, he waited for the water to heat up before stepping in, letting the hot water wash away the remnants of sleep. He took his time, enjoying the feeling of the water beating down on his back, before eventually turning off the shower and stepping out.

After toweling off, he brushed his teeth and ran a comb through his hair, before getting dressed. He took one last look at himself in the mirror, making sure everything was in place, before heading out of the room and towards the kitchen for breakfast.

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Satoru exited his room, already dressed in a white T-shirt, red undershirt, blue jeans, and black sneakers. His teashade glasses were perched on the bridge of his nose, and he looked ready to start the day. As he walked down the hallway, he spotted Sukuna leaving his room and starting to walk away. Satoru quickened his pace to catch up to him, a cheerful smile on his face.

"Morning," Satoru said, placing a hand on Sukuna's shoulder. Sukuna turned to look at him, his expression neutral.

"Morning," Sukuna replied, his tone even. He gently removed Satoru's hand from his shoulder, causing Satoru to wince dramatically.

"Ouch," Satoru said, clutching his hand to his chest as if he were in pain. Sukuna turned to Satoru with a smirk on his face. "Heh, you cryin?" he asked, mimicking Gojo's tone from the show. Satoru shot him a glare, but Sukuna just chuckled and continued walking.

Satoru followed closely behind, feeling a mix of annoyance and amusement at Sukuna's antics. As they entered the classroom, Satoru glanced around, taking in the other students and the teacher at the front of the room.

Hank, the teacher, smiled at them as they entered. "Hey, why don't you take a seat? Anywhere is fine," he said, gesturing towards the empty desks.

Sukuna immediately headed towards the back of the room, taking a seat in one of the empty chairs. Satoru followed, sitting down next to him.

As they settled into their seats, Satoru couldn't help but feel a sense of nervousness. This was his first real class at the Xavier Institute, and he wasn't sure what to expect. He glanced over at Sukuna, who seemed completely unfazed by the situation.

Sukuna caught his gaze and smirked. "Relax, Gojo. It's just a class," he said, his tone teasing.

Satoru rolled his eyes, but he couldn't help but feel a little reassured by Sukuna's presence. He took a deep breath and focused his attention on the front of the room, ready to start the class.

As Scott and Bobby entered the classroom, they took their seats quickly. Hank was getting ready to take attendance when Nightcrawler suddenly teleported into the room with a 'poof' sound, causing Hank to sigh.

"Sorry I'm late," Nightcrawler said in his German accent, scratching the back of his head sheepishly. Hank shook his head and began to take attendance.

An hour passed by quickly, and as the class ended, everyone started to exit the room. Nightcrawler called out to Scott and Bobby, starting a conversation with them.

Meanwhile, Sukuna noticed that Satoru had fallen asleep during the class. He moved the desk slightly, causing Satoru to lose his balance and almost fall. Satoru woke up startled, realizing that he had only dozed off for a couple of minutes towards the end of the class.

"Wake up, lil jit," Sukuna said, smirking at Satoru's disorientation.

Satoru responded annoyed, "I am up.." but Sukuna had already turned away and started walking towards the door. Satoru lazily got up and followed him.

As they were about to leave the room, Nightcrawler asked Scott and Bobby who Sukuna and Satoru were. Scott turned to look at the two new students before answering Nightcrawler.

"That's Sukuna and Satoru. They're the new students that we found in the woods," Scott explained. Nightcrawler nodded, taking note of the new students.

Satoru and Sukuna exited the room, heading towards their next classes. Satoru followed Sukuna until he stopped at a door.

"I'll see you after class," Satoru said in a disappointed tone. Sukuna simply nodded and said, "Cya," before entering his classroom.

Satoru took a deep breath and walked across the hall to enter his own classroom.

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Third Person: Sukuna

As the last bell of the day rang, Sukuna quickly gathered his things and made his way out of the mansion. He had agreed to meet Logan outside, and he was curious about what the older man wanted. As he walked out the front door, he saw Logan sitting in a car, waiting for him. Sukuna raised an eyebrow in surprise, but shrugged it off and made his way over to the car.

"Sup," Sukuna said casually as he slid into the passenger seat. Logan nodded in greeting but didn't say anything right away, instead focusing on driving. After a few moments of silence, Logan finally spoke up.

"I saw when you were fighting Scott," Logan said, his voice serious. Sukuna nodded, remembering the fight vividly. It had been intense, and he had felt the urge to kill Scott, but he had managed to hold back.

"It seems like that desire to kill is coming from your powers," Logan continued, causing Sukuna to nod again. He had suspected as much, ever since he had first taken over this body. The desire to kill was always there, simmering just below the surface, and it took all of his self-control to keep it in check.

"Alright, that's why I'm taking you out," Logan said, his tone leaving no room for argument. Sukuna raised an eyebrow in question, but Logan didn't elaborate. Instead, he focused on driving, leaving Sukuna to wonder what exactly he had in store for him.

As they drove, Sukuna couldn't help but feel a sense of unease. He had no idea where Logan was taking him, or what he was planning to do. But he knew that whatever it was, it was important. And if Logan thought it was necessary, then Sukuna was willing to go along with it.

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Third Person: Satoru Gojo

Satoru stood at the edge of the lake, staring out at the water as he contemplated his next move. He looked down at his hand, clenching and unclenching his fist as he thought about the possibilities. Then, he cautiously placed one foot onto the surface of the water, testing to see if it would float due to his infinity technique not allowing the water to make contact with him.

To his surprise, his foot hovered above the water, and he felt a sense of excitement wash over him. He took a deep breath and placed his other foot onto the water, and to his amazement, he was standing on top of it. Satoru couldn't help but smile as he took a step forward, feeling the water beneath him give way as he walked on its surface.

"Holy shit," Satoru muttered to himself, chuckling in disbelief. He began to walk around the lake, marveling at his newfound ability. As he made his way around the water, he noticed a familiar figure standing on the other side of the lake, holding a bag in their hand. It was Jean.

Jean waved at Satoru, and he hesitantly waved back. She gestured for him to come over, and he tilted his head in confusion but made his way towards her. As he approached, Jean sat down on the ground and patted the spot next to her. Satoru nervously sat down, feeling uncertain about why she was there.

Jean opened her bag and offered Satoru a chocolate Hershey bar. He looked at her for a moment before turning his attention to the candy bar, accepting it with a quiet "thanks." Satoru stared at the Hershey bar, concerned that it might be poisoned or some sort of trap.

As if sensing his thoughts, Jean spoke up, "It's not poison. Why would I even try to poison you?"

Satoru quickly turned to her, confused about how she knew what he was thinking. "How did yo-" he began to ask, but Jean finished his question for him.

"How did I know that? I'm a telepath, I can read minds," she explained, reassuring him that she only read his because she felt his concern and fear.

Satoru still felt uneasy but took her word for it and opened the Hershey bar. He paused for a moment before taking a bite, relieved to find that it was just a normal candy bar. However, for some reason, it tasted better than he remembered as if he had a sweet tooth?

Jean smiled at him and asked, "Do you find this spot peaceful?"

Satoru nodded, looking up to admire the scenery of the lake before turning his attention back to the Hershey bar. "It's okay," he said, still unsure about the situation.

"When I first arrived here, I was afraid and uncertain and didn't know who to trust," Jean said, recalling her past experiences. "But then I found this place. It was quiet, peaceful, and beautiful. It was the perfect place for me to forget everything and just...live."

Satoru processed her words, nodding in understanding but still feeling uncertain. "Why are you telling me all this?" he asked, confused.

Jean turned to face Satoru, smiling warmly at him. "Because you seem to need a special someone to help you grow," she said, her voice gentle and reassuring.

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Third Person: Sukuna

Sukuna raised an eyebrow as Logan pulled over to the side of the road. He watched as Logan got out of the car and looked around at the surrounding forest. Sukuna followed suit, exiting the car and standing next to Logan.

"So, why are we here?" Sukuna asked, his voice laced with confusion.

Logan didn't answer immediately, instead choosing to walk deeper into the woods. Sukuna followed closely behind, his eyes scanning the area for any signs of danger. As they walked, Sukuna realized that he had lost sight of Logan. His body tensed as he looked around, trying to locate the older man.

"Self-control is everything," Sukuna heard Logan's voice say from all around him. He spun around, trying to pinpoint the source of the voice, but it seemed to be coming from everywhere at once.

That's when he felt a sharp pain in his back. Sukuna whirled around, trying to see who had attacked him, but there was no one there. He reached back to touch the spot where he had felt the pain and his hand came away covered in blood. However, as he watched, the wound began to heal itself until there was no sign of it ever being there.

"What the fuck?" Sukuna murmured to himself, his mind racing as he tried to make sense of what was happening.

"What happens when you get in a real fight? Will you just kill your opponent?" Logan's voice asked, and Sukuna felt another slash across his back.

He spun around, trying to locate Logan, but he was still nowhere to be seen. "Every time I see you move in an attempt to kill me, I'll cut you," Logan's voice said again, and Sukuna felt another slash across his chest.

Growling in frustration, Sukuna bent down to touch the ground, trying to sense Logan's presence. However, as he did so, he felt multiple cuts across his back and arms, causing him to grunt in pain. Despite the pain, he refused to scream, knowing that it would do no good.

Sukuna's mind flashed back to his past life, to a time when he had been injured playing football on the concrete. He had scraped his knee badly, tearing all the skin off his knee, but despite the pain, he had been unable to scream. It was as if the ability to scream in genuine pain had been taken from him.

Shaking his head, Sukuna tried to focus on the present. He knew he needed to think logically, to find a way to outsmart Logan and gain the upper hand. But with the constant pain and the need to focus on healing his wounds, it was proving difficult. Still, he refused to give up, determined to prove to Logan that he could control his powers and his desire to kill.

Sukuna, realizing that his sight was currently more of a hindrance than a help, decided to focus on his other senses. He closed his eyes and took a deep breath, listening intently to the sounds around him. He felt another cut appear on his arm, but this time he was ready. He flicked his finger in the direction of the attack, hearing a grunt of pain in response.

"I got you," Sukuna said, a smirk playing on his lips. However, he didn't have time to celebrate as another strike came his way. This time, he was able to dodge it, flipping through the air and landing gracefully on his feet. He flicked his finger towards his attacker, feeling the satisfaction of another successful hit.

All four of Sukuna's eyes snapped open, now focused solely on Logan. The dismantle that hit Logan caused a massive cut to appear on his chest, and multiple trees were split in half from the force of the attack. Sukuna landed on the ground and rushed towards Logan, his fist extended.

Logan barely dodged the attack, ducking at the last second and retaliating with a slash of his claws. Sukuna couldn't dodge this attack, feeling the sharp pain of the claws slicing through his skin. However, he quickly recovered and kicked out towards Logan, causing him to stumble backwards.

Logan was sent flying through multiple trees, finally coming to a stop. He looked up to see Sukuna staring down at him, wearing an impassive expression. However, there was something in Sukuna's eyes that made Logan pause. It was bloodthirsty and focused that he hadn't seen before.

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Third Person: Satoru

Satoru was feeling anxious as he walked alongside Jean, who was leading him to the living room to introduce him to her friends. He had always been shy and found it difficult to meet new people, but he knew that he needed to push himself out of his comfort zone if he wanted to grow as a person.

As they entered the living room, Satoru saw a group of people sitting on the couches and chairs, chatting and laughing with each other. He recognized some of them from his classes, but there were others who he had never seen before. He felt his heart start to race as he realized that he was about to be the center of attention.

Jean cleared her throat to get everyone's attention, and all eyes turned to her and Satoru. "Hey everyone," she said with a smile. "This is Satoru Gojo. He's quite shy and sometimes quiet, but I hope that you all can be friends with him to help him become more social and grow out of his shell."

Satoru felt his face grow hot as he heard Jean's words. He scooted closer to her, feeling self-conscious under the gaze of so many people. Jean put an arm around his shoulders and gave him a reassuring squeeze, somehow managing to bypass his infinity and touch him. Satoru was momentarily distracted by this, wondering how Jean was able to do it, but his thoughts were quickly interrupted as he saw everyone stand up and start walking towards him.

Satoru's heart began to pound even harder, and he felt a wave of panic wash over him. He thought he was going to be attacked or something, and he tensed up, ready to defend himself. But then he felt Jean's hand on his arm, rubbing and patting it gently, and he heard her voice in his head, "It's okay, they won't hurt you. And if they for some reason try to, I'm here."

Satoru took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down. He watched as Scott raised his hand and offered a handshake, introducing himself again. "I'm sure you remember me, I'm Scott," he said with a friendly smile. Satoru hesitantly accepted the handshake, feeling a little more at ease.

After Scott, Ororo/Storm introduced herself, followed by Kitty Pryde, Spyke, Nightcrawler/Kurt Wagner, Jubilation Lee, and Bobby Drake. Each of them greeted Satoru warmly, shaking his hand and welcoming him to the group. Satoru felt his nerves start to dissipate as he realized that they were all genuinely nice people who wanted to get to know him.

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Third Person: Sukuna

Sukuna raised his hand, ready to deliver the final blow to Logan with dismantle. However, before he could unleash the attack, someone grabbed his hand, causing him to pause. He turned to see Kotari, the young girl he had saved, looking up at him with fear in her eyes.

"What are you doing?" Sukuna asked, his voice commanding. Kotari flinched slightly at his tone but stood her ground.

"Don't, you don't want to kill him," she said, her voice shaky but determined.

Sukuna's brow furrowed for a moment, the fog of bloodlust clearing slightly from his mind. Before he could respond, however, Logan took advantage of the distraction and landed a fist in Sukuna's stomach. Sukuna grunted in pain as three more blows hit him, causing him to stumble back.

As he stumbled, Sukuna felt a slash appear on his chest, and he grunted in pain. He lifted his arm to block the next swing, but Logan lifted his leg and kicked Sukuna in the stomach, sending him stumbling back even further.

However, as Sukuna recovered, he noticed multiple cuts appearing all over Logan's body. Logan grunted in a mix of pain and confusion, unsure of what had happened. In the moment that Logan had kicked Sukuna, Sukuna had placed his free hand on Logan's arm and used his cleave technique, causing the injuries.

Sukuna smirked as he saw the extent of Logan's injuries.

Sukuna glanced around, looking for Kotari, but she was nowhere to be found. He shrugged it off and turned his attention back to the kneeling Logan. "You done?" Sukuna asked, his voice laced with amusement.

Logan looked up at him, a smirk playing on his lips. "You're not gonna kill me?" he asked, his tone suggesting he found the idea amusing.

Sukuna shook his head, a confused expression on his face. "Why would I kill you, old man?" he asked, in amusement.

Logan chuckled, his amusement clear in his voice. "Why not?" he asked.

But before Sukuna could respond, his eyes widened in shock as he turned at the last moment to see a miniature sun appearing right in front of them.

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Third Person: Satoru Gojo

Satoru sat quietly next to Jean, lost in thought as the group around him chatted and laughed. He couldn't help but think about how different his life was now, and how this new body gave him a chance to experience a whole different world. He didn't have to be the same shy, timid person he was before. This was his second chance, and he wasn't going to waste it.

Suddenly, Bobby's voice pulled him out of his thoughts. "Hey Satoru, what's your power?" he asked, a curious expression on his face. Satoru hesitated for a moment, unsure if he should reveal his abilities. But then he remembered his newfound determination to embrace this new life and take advantage of this opportunity.

Taking a deep breath, Satoru spoke up. "I-It's well, complicated," he said, his voice shaky. The group around him raised their eyebrows, clearly intrigued.

"How so?" Bobby responded, leaning forward in his seat.

"W-well, how about I demonstrate it?" Satoru asked, his heart pounding in his chest. "Use your powers on me."

The group looked at each other, hesitant and concerned. Bobby stood up, a cautious expression on his face. "Are you sure?" he asked, his voice laced with worry.

Satoru took a deep breath and nodded, determined to show them what he was capable of. Bobby sighed and raised his arm, shooting a beam of ice towards Satoru. But before it could make contact, it seemed to slow down and eventually stop completely.

Bobby chuckled in amazement. "Woah," he said, his eyes wide with shock.

Satoru nervously chuckled, relieved that his powers had worked. "I-It's something called Limitless. It has other properties, but one of the main ones is allowing me to have a barrier called Infinity around me. In simple words, it makes anything that attempts to come in contact with me slow down until it stops completely."

Scott then spoke up, a curious expression on his face. "What are the other properties?" he asked.

Satoru turned to him, feeling slightly more confident now. "Think of them as Push and Pull. When I'm able to figure out how to use them all, I'll show you guys."

Scott nodded, a thoughtful expression on his face. "I see, well then we'll be waiting until then," he said, a small smile playing on his lips.

Satoru started to feel more comfortable, grateful for the group's acceptance and curiosity. He went to sit back down, but as he moved out of the way, the ice beam that had been attempting to hit him immediately shot forward and landed on the wall, covering it in ice. The sound caused everyone to turn and look at the frozen wall, and then back at Satoru.

He raised an eyebrow, confused by what had just happened. He shrugged his shoulders, unsure of why the ice had suddenly shot forward. Jean patted his back reassuringly, and Ororo spoke up.

"Why don't we all go towards the Danger Room so we can test our abilities? Specifically, Satoru," she suggested, a determined expression on her face.

Everyone nodded in agreement, and they all stood up and made their way towards the Danger Room, eager to see what Satoru was truly capable of.

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Third Person: Sukuna

Sukuna and Logan stood in the middle of a burning forest, the flames licking at the trees around them. Logan looked around warily, his senses heightened as he tried to figure out what was going on.

"Bub, what happened?" Logan asked, his voice laced with concern.

Sukuna sighed, looking around at their surroundings. "It's a cursed spirit," he explained. "Normal humans can't see them. They're essentially spiritual beings that are invisible to humans. They're created from the cursed energy that leaks out of humans over time due to their negative emotions."

Logan furrowed his brow, trying to understand. "And I'm guessing because they're made from negative emotions, they're not the best beings?" he asked.

Sukuna nodded. "You could say that."

Just then, a humanoid figure stepped out from the flames. Its body seemed to be made of the starry night sky, dotted with stars and nebulae. Its eyes were pitch black, resembling black holes that seemed to pull in light and matter. Its limbs were elongated, and its fingers were thin and sharp, resembling the claws of an alien creature. It emanated an eerie, dark aura that resembled the vast, empty void of space.

"Hello," it spoke, causing Sukuna to narrow his eyes.

Logan tensed, sensing the danger.

"I am Abyssum," the curse named Abyssum stated. "And I'm here to take the title of King of Curses from you, Sukuna."

Sukuna frowned. The only reason he had been able to save Logan from Abyssum's last attack was because of Big Raga, the opp stoppa. Sukuna doubted he could fight this thing while protecting Logan.

"Logan," Sukuna said, his voice serious. This was the first time he hadn't referred to Logan as 'old man,' and the serious expression on Sukuna's face didn't bode well.

"Yeah?" Logan replied.

"This curse is strong," Sukuna said. "You think you can handle yourself?"

Logan smirked, his claws coming out. "Yeah, don't worry about me."

Sukuna nodded. He had no choice but to let Logan do what he wanted in this fight. Sukuna couldn't protect him, and he shouldn't need to. Logan was a grown man and a badass too.

"Bet," Sukuna said, his eyes glowing with determination. He and Logan stood side by side, ready to face Abyssum.

Abyssum seemed to smirk at Sukuna's concern for Logan, "The King of Curses caring for a human? This contradicts the stories about you, you know that?" he taunted. Sukuna remained silent, not wanting to give Abyssum the satisfaction of a response. Instead, he lifted his hand and flicked his finger, sending a massive slice through the burning trees and leaving a deep cut across Abyssum's chest.

Abyssum coughed up blood but only seemed to smirk wider, "That's what I want," he said, before his wound began to heal rapidly. Without hesitation, Abyssum rushed towards Sukuna, who met him in the middle. Abyssum's fist flew towards Sukuna, but he ducked under it and punched Abyssum in the stomach, causing him to double over. Sukuna then lifted his foot and spun around, connecting his heel to Abyssum's head and sending him flying through the burning trees.

Sukuna quickly followed, but as he did, he saw Abyssum disappear mid-flight. Sukuna's eyes widened, and he felt something distort the air behind him. He quickly shifted himself mid-air to block the incoming punch, but as he did, a large eight-handled wheel appeared above his head, and he was sent flying. Suddenly, Sukuna felt himself getting heavier, and he heard the trees cracking and shattering around him. "Cursed Technique: Gravity Well," Abyssum's voice echoed through the forest.

"Can't keep up?" Abyssum taunted, but just as he finished speaking, claws ripped through his skin. Logan had managed to land a hit on Abyssum, despite not being able to see or hear him. "I can't see or hear you, but it seems I can touch you," Logan growled, as he sent Abyssum sliding with a powerful punch.

Abyssum quickly recovered and rushed towards Sukuna once again, but this time, Sukuna was ready. He grabbed Abyssum's head and used his Cleave technique, causing hundreds of cuts and cleaves to appear all over Abyssum's body. Abyssum swung out towards Sukuna, but he flipped over him and kicked him in the ribs, sending him flying. Before Abyssum could recover, Sukuna rushed towards him, ready to finish the fight.

As Abyssum rushed towards Sukuna, the latter smirked and began to chant, "Roses are red, no weapon against me shall prosper, WITH THIS SACRED, TREASURE I SUMMON, BIG RAGA THE OPP STOPPA!!!" With those words, a portal opened up on the ground, and out came BIG Raga, a massive shikigami with a large eight-handled wheel appeared above its head, it lacked a face, it had 4 wings on its head, and two blades on its hand, it had a necklaces thing on its neck, and a rag which he used as pants.

BIG Raga wasted no time and immediately punched Abyssum, sending the curse flying back. However, Abyssum quickly disappeared and reappeared elsewhere, attempting to evade BIG Raga's assault. But the shikigami was relentless, chasing after Abyssum with unwavering determination.

As Abyssum attempted to use his Void Step technique to escape, BIG Raga's wheel spun once, and the shikigami instantly knew where the curse was. Abyssum was grabbed mid-Void Step and slammed onto the ground multiple times before being thrown towards Sukuna.

Sukuna, with a claw-like motion, brought his fingers down and split Abyssum into three pieces. However, the curse quickly regenerated and attempted to attack once more. This time, BIG Raga was there, punching Abyssum through multiple trees and causing the curse to be split open by Logan's claws.

Abyssum's regeneration slowed, but the curse was not yet defeated. It attempted to use its Void Step technique once more, but BIG Raga was ready and held Abyssum in place. The curse growled, "Cursed Technique: Supernova!" and a massive burst of heat, flames, and an explosion rocked the entire forest, destroying everything in its path.

Sukuna, however, had noticed the attack earlier enough to grab Logan and his car, saving them from the explosion. As the dust settled, Sukuna could see Abyssum laughing maniacally. "Did you really think a shikigami could beat m-" but before the curse could finish its sentence, it was sent flying by a punch. It seemed that BIG Raga had adapted to Abyssum's techniques and was now able to land a hit.

Abyssum recovered slowly, but Sukuna was already by BIG Raga's side, ready to finish the fight.

As Abyssum clasped his hands together, Sukuna and Logan braced themselves for another attack. "Curse technique: Stars singularity," Abyssum growled, and instantly, the temperature in the surrounding area dropped drastically. The trees that were already burning started to burn faster, and then, as if being sucked into a vortex, they began to disappear into a black orb that had appeared in Abyssum's hand.

Abyssum laughed maniacally, his voice echoing through the forest. "This is my ultimate cursed technique!!! You cannot defeat me!" he shouted, his eyes glowing with an otherworldly energy.

Sukuna, however, remained calm and focused. "You know, I've never gone all out before," he said, his voice steady. "Using this technique is a first for me as well."

As Abyssum continued to cackle, Sukuna raised his hand slowly, positioning it in the shape of a bow. A fiery arrow materialized in front of him, its flames flickering in the wind. Sukuna took a deep breath, his eyes locked onto the falling star that was hurtling towards Abyssum.

With a swift motion, he released the arrow, sending it soaring towards the star. The arrow collided with the star, causing a massive explosion that lit up the night sky. The force of the explosion sent engulfed the destroyed forest.

Sukuna lowered his hand, a satisfied smirk playing on his lips. "I won't lose," he said, amusement in his tone.

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Third Person: Satoru Gojo

The group and Satoru made their way towards the danger room, with Satoru marveling at the high-tech equipment and advanced design. He had seen danger rooms in movies and animated shows before, but the memories were hazy and this room overshadowed them all.

Ororo set the difficulty to normal and gestured for everyone to enter. As they did, the room shifted and began setting up a virtual scenario. The room darkened, and the scenery changed to a post-apocalyptic wasteland. Satoru's eyes widened in amazement at the realistic technology and special effects.

Suddenly, a beam threatened to hit Satoru, but it stopped before making contact. He chuckled and moved out of the way, watching as the beam struck the ground and created a minor explosion. The dirt flew up and coated everything in the room, but Satoru remained unscathed, thanks to his infinity barrier.

The others were already busy destroying the normal-sized sentinels that populated the room. Satoru watched in awe as they used their powers to take down the robots, feeling grateful to be able to witness their abilities in person rather than through CGI or comic panels.

Suddenly, Satoru heard a sound behind him and turned to see a sentinel attempting to punch him. He smiled and delivered a punch infused with curse energy, ripping a hole right into the sentinel's chest. Satoru pulled his hand back, shocked at how real it felt, but then he looked at his hand again and realized that he had instinctively coated it with curse energy to amplify his punch.

Feeling pumped up and excited, Satoru saw a group of sentinels heading his way. He gained a grin and, with a burst of speed, blitzed past them, grabbing and pulling off two of their heads. He then dropped the robotic heads on the ground and turned to face the others. The sentinels shot laser beams towards Satoru, but they halted in place thanks to his infinity.

Satoru stared at the sentinels for a second before extending his hand towards them and balling it into a fist, causing both sentinels to crash into each other and implode into a small explosion. He then paused, wanting to try using red. He closed his eyes and tried to recall how Gojo did it, remembering a clip of him explaining how RTC worked.

"He said something about using negative energy and multiplying it together to create positive energy, right?" Satoru thought to himself. "Well, I'll try. If it doesn't work, I'll just ask Sukuna."

Satoru saw another sentinel charging towards him, slightly bigger than the others and looking different. He raised his arm and formed a finger gesture, closing his eyes and imagining negative curse energy multiplying against itself to create positive energy. Slowly, a red orb formed on his index finger.

As Satoru sensed this, his eyes shot open, and he saw the red forming on his index finger as well as the sentinel closing in. He shot the red, but it felt weaker than it was supposed to be. Nevertheless, the red shot out, and the sentinel tried to evade it but was too slow. The red impacted against its chest, causing a huge clean hole to appear before the sentinel exploded.

Satoru started feeling more excited and energetic as he went in a burst of speed, tearing through each and every sentinel in the room, dodging the others' attacks and Cyclops' optic blasts. His heart started beating extremely fast as he felt different, as if he wasn't the same person.

As Satoru was tearing through each and every sentinel in the room, his body suddenly halted. He was confused as to why he couldn't move until he heard a distorted voice from behind him. "And what.. are you?" the unknown voice spoke. Satoru was confused and tried to move his body, but he was unable to. His body started to levitate, but it wasn't his doing. He was slowly turned around to face the voice.

The figure was 7ft tall, with grey skin and blue markings on his head. His eyes were red, and he had extensive disheveled metallic blue lips. He was extremely bulky and had a cybernetic outfit with an A emblem on his belt and tubes on his gauntlets that connected to the back of his waist.

Satoru was frozen in shock and confusion. He tried to move his body, but he was still unable to. The blue figure got closer and examined him. He reached out his hands to grab Satoru's neck, but he couldn't reach him. He tried again, but his hand appeared to slow down when attempting to touch Satoru. He smirked as if he gained an idea and attempted to reach for Satoru once more.

But before the blue figure's hand could get any closer, he was shot with an optic blast that sent him flying away, crashing into a car. Satoru's body fell as he was released from the blue figure's hold. He turned to face where he saw the attack being shot from and saw Scott. He then turned back towards the figure and saw him getting back up.

"What the hell is he doing here?!" Scott asked Ororo, who responded with, "I don't know, he's not supposed to be here."

"Maybe the room adapted?" Kitty responded, confused.

"It shouldn't adapt to this level, especially on normal," Ororo replied.

Suddenly, they all felt the ground shake as they saw a 9ft tall man in a red outfit charge at them. Kitty quickly grabbed both of their shoulders and phased them both as Juggernaut ran through them. As Juggernaut passed through them, Bobby/Iceman and Jean acted quickly to the new threat. Bobby, who was transformed into a form made of ice, shot an ice beam at Juggernaut, forcing his torso momentarily in place as Jean shot a Psionic Energy Beam towards Juggernaut.

Meanwhile, Apocalypse shot an energy beam towards Satoru, who shot a curse technique blue at Apocalypse. The blue absorbed the energy beam as it hurled towards Apocalypse. Before it could make contact, though, Ororo yelled, "Computer, End Program." The simulation soon ended, and everything returned to normal.

Satoru was confused about what the hell just happened and who the hell that blue figure was. Slowly, he returned to normal as his personality shifted to how he originally was. "What was that?" Kurt asked, confused. "I don't know," Ororo responded. "How about you all go back upstairs, I'm gonna stay here and try to see what happened, okay?" Everyone responded and nodded as they all started leaving the danger room and heading back upstairs, except for Storm, who stayed behind.

——

Third Person: Sukuna

Sukuna and Logan walked through the doors of the mansion with frowns on their faces. They made their way upstairs towards Xavier's office, and upon entering, they saw Charles Xavier sitting at his desk. Charles looked up and immediately noticed their expressions.

"What happened?" Charles asked, concern etched on his face.

Logan spoke up first, "We have bad news, and we need everyone to know."

Charles frowned deeper, "Are you sure we can't talk about this alone?"

"No, this might be a threat to everyone," Logan responded, causing Charles to sigh and make an announcement over the intercom.

"Can Scott Summers, Ororo Munroe, Dr. Henry McCoy, Bobby Drake, Kurt Wagner, Jean Grey, Remy LeBeau, Anna Marie, Jubilation Lee, Morph, Lucas Bishop, Robert De Costa and Satoru Gojo come to my office?"

Hearing their names, everyone made their way to Charles' office. Once they were all gathered, Scott asked, "Professor, what is it?"

Charles turned to Logan, who gestured towards Sukuna. Sukuna took a deep breath before speaking, "Okay, first let me explain what a curse spirit is. Essentially, cursed spirits are a race of invisible spiritual beings that are created from the cursed energy that leaks out of humans over time due to their negative emotions."

Everyone in the room, except for Satoru, raised an eyebrow at this explanation. Scott crossed his arms and asked, "What does this have to do with the bad news?"

Sukuna continued, "Me and Logan were attacked by one. It burnt down the forest, but we did kill it. The problem is that it got away, but we got something before it left."

Most of the people in the room frowned at this revelation. Sukuna paused for a moment before continuing, "This curse was strong, very strong in comparison to its race. Usually, curses don't have enough intelligence to speak or perform actions like humans can. Only exceedingly strong curses could perform such actions. But there's more. This curse was after something I specifically hold, and-" Sukuna paused again, his expression turning serious.

——

Flashback

Sukuna stood triumphantly over Abyssum, all four of his eyes staring down at the defeated curse. "I... lost?" Abyssum asked, his voice filled with disbelief. He had used his greatest cursed technique, and yet, he had still failed. "All of it failed," he muttered, desperation creeping into his voice.

"It seems so," Sukuna replied, his tone impassive. He raised his hand, ready to deliver the final blow, but before he could, someone stepped in between them. The figure had a strikingly human appearance, with glowing, iridescent skin that emitted a faint, eerie light, reminiscent of radiation. It was female, with a slender, ethereal body and an almost ghostly beauty. Her long hair flowed around her, appearing to be made of shimmering, radioactive particles that gave off a soft, luminescent glow. Her eyes were a bright, unnatural green, glowing intensely in the dark, and they could change color based on the intensity of her radiation. She wore a tattered, flowing dress that looked like it had been decayed by radiation, the fabric constantly disintegrating and reforming.

"Sadly, I cannot allow that," the figure said, her voice soft but firm. A small storm of toxic radiation surrounded her, causing Sukuna to warily back up.

"See, Abyssum? I told you, you would lose. You let your arrogance get the best of you," she chided, caressing Abyssum's cheek.

"Miss Radiorum, I'm sorry, I should have believed you," Abyssum said, his tone wary and shaky.

"Don't worry, Abyssum," Radiorum said, her tone soothing. "But fail to listen to me again, and I'll kill you myself." She paused, and half of Abyssum's body turned to toxic mush.

Sukuna narrowed his eyes at the newcomer. "Yo, who are you?" he asked, his voice laced with suspicion.

Radiorum's smile seemed to increase. "I am your replacement. I will be the Queen of Curses." She said turning her full attention to Sukuna.

Sukuna raised an eyebrow, a chuckle escaping his lips. "Is that so?" he asked, his tone amused.

"Yes, it is," Radiorum replied, her tone serious. "So, I suppose I'm telling you to be aware. I will take your place, as the pinnacle, and you will fall to us, the Fallout Syndicate."

With that, her and Abyssum disappeared, leaving Sukuna to frown. This might be a bigger problem than he had originally thought. He closed his two lower eyes and turned to Logan. "We need to tell professor about this," he said, his tone grave.

——

Flashback end

Sukuna looked around the room, gauging everyone's reactions to the news he had just delivered. "Any questions?" he asked, his voice even.

Jean raised her hand, her expression serious. "So they're coming after you and Satoru?" she asked, her voice laced with concern. Sukuna nodded, confirming her suspicions.

Scott crossed his arms over his chest, his brow furrowed in thought. "What's even our main plan for facing these cursed spirits if we can't see them?" he asked, his tone skeptical.

Sukuna took a deep breath before answering. "You can still hear and damage them. You likely just can't see them, but everything else seems to work, as shown by Logan's attacks harming them," he explained, his voice calm and measured.

Bobby raised an eyebrow, a scoff escaping his lips. "Why do we have to do this? Aren't they only after you guys?" he asked, his tone challenging.

Sukuna merely shrugged, his expression impassive. "They hurt other people since they're based on negative emotions. Most just want to cause and inflict pain on others. And you're suggesting we ignore them? And these aren't normal curses, but insanely strong ones," he said, his voice firm.

If he was being honest, Sukuna didn't care that the curses would inflict pain on others. But he knew that this was a good way for the X-Men to realize how much of a threat they were. He needed their help to take down the Fallout Syndicate and protect himself and Satoru. And if that meant playing up the danger to others, then so be it. He would do whatever it took to come out on top.

"I understand the gravity of the situation," Charles said, his expression serious as he processed the information that Sukuna and Logan had shared with the group. "It seems we have a new threat to contend with, one that we cannot afford to take lightly."

"I suppose we'll all have to be on high alert," Charles continued, his tone firm. "We must do everything in our power to protect ourselves and those around us from these cursed spirits."

Scott nodded in agreement, his arms still crossed over his chest. "We'll need to come up with a solid plan for dealing with them," he said. "We can't just wait around for them to attack us."

"Agreed," Charles said. "We'll need to be proactive in our approach. If anyone has any ideas or suggestions, please speak up."

There was a moment of silence as everyone considered the situation. Finally, Jean spoke up. "I may be able to use my telepathy to detect the presence of these cursed spirits," she said. "It won't be foolproof, but it could give us an advantage."

"That's a good idea," Charles said, nodding. "We'll need to explore all of our options if we're going to successfully combat this threat."

Before Xavier could continue talking, he's immediately interrupted by a loud alarm in his office as Xavier dawns of face of concern and worry and he and the rest of the group including Satoru and Sukuna, follow him towards the basement

As the group followed Xavier towards the basement, the sound of the loud alarm echoed throughout the mansion, causing a sense of urgency to fill the air. Once they reached the control room, Hank rushed towards the keyboard and began typing furiously, causing intel to pop up on the computer screen. The intel showed multiple attacks happening simultaneously in various locations, some from the Brotherhood and others from unknown forces.

Hank's face was etched with concern as he turned to Xavier. "This isn't good," he said, his voice laced with worry.

Xavier nodded in agreement, his expression serious. "We're going to have to split into small groups to tackle these threats," he said, turning to address the group. "Cyclops, Jean, and Lucas, you'll be together. Jubilee, Robert, and Logan, you'll be another team. Storm, Nightcrawler, and Iceman, you'll make up the third team. Gambit, Rogue, Morph, and Beast, you'll be the fourth team."

Xavier then turned to Satoru and Sukuna. "I'm going to need you both to combat these invisible enemies. We can't tell if they're the curses you spoke of or not, and if they are, we're not capable of fighting them. You two are our best hope against these new threats."

Sukuna responded nonchalantly, "Alright," while Satoru nodded in understanding. The rest of the group, except for Satoru and Sukuna, left to get their equipment and uniforms. Meanwhile, Satoru and Sukuna headed towards the Hanger Bay with Xavier.

Once the rest of the group returned in their X-Men outfits, they all boarded the jet, with Satoru and Sukuna taking their seats. The jet took off at high speeds, and soon each team was dropped off at their designated locations around the world.

——

High above the bustling city of Shibuya, Japan, a jet soared through the sky. Suddenly, two figures emerged from the aircraft, one seeming to be thrown out while the other jumped down, hands casually tucked into his pockets. As they descended, the one who had been thrown off landed gracefully without leaving a mark on the ground. However, the same could not be said for the other figure who crash-landed, hands still in his pockets.

Just as they landed, a nearby building collapsed, sending a cloud of dust and debris into the air. "That seems to be where our targets are," Sukuna said nonchalantly, gesturing towards the rubble.

Satoru followed closely behind Sukuna as they made their way towards the collapsed building. As they approached, they saw two figures standing amidst the wreckage. One was a tall and slender humanoid figure, appearing like a hauntingly beautiful woman. Her skin was pale, almost luminescent in the dark, with a slight shimmer that made her seem ethereal. Her eyes were large and expressive, glowing a deep, eerie blue that could turn white or red depending on her mood and power level. Her hair was long, straight, and pitch-black, flowing like a waterfall of shadows. It seemed to absorb light, enhancing the darkness around her. She wore a dark, flowing gown that looked like it was woven from shadows themselves. The dress moved with a life of its own, sometimes appearing tattered and at other times pristine and elegant.

The other figure was an athletic and agile humanoid, appearing like a lithe and graceful woman. Her skin was a pale, cool blue with a slight iridescent sheen, giving her an almost otherworldly glow. Her eyes were bright, almost luminescent white or deep green, with an intensity that could be mesmerizing and disorienting. Her hair was long and wavy, flowing as if constantly caught in a gentle breeze. It had a silvery hue that reflected light, creating a shimmering effect. She wore form-fitting attire that looked like it was made of lightweight, flowing fabric, designed to emphasize her control over gravity and air. The outfit often included elements like ribbons or scarves that floated around her. She radiated an aura of exhilaration and unease, making those around her feel both lightheaded and thrill-seeking, yet deeply unsettled.

Sukuna and Satoru approached the two figures cautiously, unsure of what they were dealing with. The woman with the flowing gown seemed to be the leader, her eyes fixed on Sukuna with an intense gaze. The other woman stood beside her, her eyes scanning the surroundings, seemingly on guard.

"Who are you?" Sukuna asked, his voice laced with suspicion.

The woman with the green eyes smiled, her lips curling into a playful grin. "I am Vertigo and this is my friend Nyx's" the newly dubbed Vertigo said with a grin before gesturing to the woman next to her, "She's not much of a talker but she's got personality right?!" Vertigo said happily, "And it's so nice to meet you, King of Curses." She said staring at Sukuna "Strongest Sorcerer" She said looking toward Satoru.

Sukuna narrowed his eyes, in interest "What do you want?"

Vertigo's grin widened. "We were ordered to go here of course." She said with a laugh, getting Sukuna to narrow his eyes at her.

As Satoru and Sukuna approached the two curses, they began to chat amongst themselves in low tones. "They trynna double date or something?" Satoru asked Sukuna, a hint of amusement in his voice. Sukuna responded nonchalantly, "I don't know, maybe."

Satoru chuckled slightly before proposing a plan. "Hmm.. you'll take the shorter one, I'll take the taller one. Deal?" he said, a confident smile playing on his lips. However, Sukuna seemed unimpressed and replied with a shrug, "You're setting us up for failure."

As the two continued their conversation, the curses also began to chat amongst themselves. Vertigo smiled wickedly before suddenly rushing towards Satoru. Sukuna raised his hand to use dismantle, but realized that Vertigo wasn't targeting him. Instead, she was going after Satoru.

Vertigo jumped over Satoru, satoru's eyes following her movements and when she landed he felt a sudden wave of dizziness wash over him. He took a step back and blinked, trying to regain his balance. However, when he reopened his eyes, he felt an overwhelming sense of vertigo. "W-what the fuck?!?" he exclaimed loudly, his voice filled with confusion as he tried to stabilize himself.

"I thought I was taking her," Sukuna said, a hint of annoyance in his voice.

Just as he finished speaking, the other curse, Nyx, struck. Her dress morphed into tendrils that shot towards Sukuna from multiple directions, forcing him to dodge quickly. Sukuna's face contorted into a look of disgust as he murmured, "Why am I fighting the wannabe hentai character? This isn't what I signed up for."

Despite his impassive annoyance, Sukuna continued to dodge the relentless tendrils, leaping into the air to avoid one that came dangerously close to his face only a few inches Separating the tendril from his face. As he did so, his hand shot up, and he flicked his finger, slicing the tendril in half before it could reach him.

Just as he was about to land, the ground beneath him turned into pitch-black darkness. Sukuna heard Nyx murmur something about a "Curse Technique: Dark Embrace," but he refused to be caught off guard. Using one of the still-attacking tendrils, he grabbed onto it and used it to propel himself towards Nyx.

Vertigo continued to circle around Satoru, her smile never leaving her face. "How's that feeling? The dizziness?" she taunted, watching as Satoru struggled to stay upright. He tried to clear his mind and focus, but the vertigo was too intense, and he felt like the world was shaking around him.

Gripping the pole next to him tightly, Satoru yelled out in frustration. "You 𝒻𝓇𝑒𝒶𝓀𝓎 bitch!" he shouted, his voice filled with anger and disorientation.

Vertigo's smile only grew wider at his outburst. "Oooh, you shouldn't say that to a girl~ that'll make her really upset," she said, her voice taking on a sing-song quality. And with that, the dizziness intensified, making Satoru feel like he was about to fall over. He wrapped his arms around the pole, trying to ground himself, but in reality, he was just clutching the pole normally.

Vertigo continued to toy with him, enjoying the power she held over him. She moved closer to Satoru, reaching out to grab him by the collar, but her hand suddenly halted in place, unable to fully reach him. "The hell?" she exclaimed, taking a step back in confusion. It seemed that Satoru's infinity was protecting him from her physical attacks, but it couldn't do anything to stop the vertigo she was inflicting on him.

As Sukuna reached for Nyx, his hand passed through her as if she was made of smoke. And not just his hand but his whole body, Sukuna's eyes widened in surprise, and before he could react, Nyx kicked him away, sending him flying through the air. He quickly recovered mid-air, sliding on the ground before standing up.

"You can become Intangible? Really? A wannabe hentai character that can become Intangible," Sukuna murmured, staring at Nyx as her dress transformed into tendrils that rushed towards him.

Sukuna dodged the tendrils with ease, his mind wandering to a Naruto fanfic he had read recently. "Am I supposed to be the victim in this episode?" he asked himself casually. But as the tendrils continued to attack him, Sukuna's expression darkened realization dawning on him. "OH HELL NO!!!!" he yelled, touching one of the tendrils with his finger.

Using his cleave technique, Sukuna sliced through the tendril, causing all of them to be cut into pieces. He then looked towards Nyx, his eyes momentarily widening before he calmed down. Nyx's clothes had disappeared due to Sukuna's cleave, leaving her completely bare. Sukuna took in the sight, unapologetically drinking in her form.

Nyx's form was a symphony of curves and lines, her breasts full and firm, her waist narrow, and her hips flaring out in a way that was both sensual and powerful. Her legs were long and shapely, the muscles toned and strong, graces that were beyond that of a human.

Nyx frowned at Sukuna, crossing her arms over her chest. "Was that necessary?" she asked, speaking for the first time as her clothes reappeared on her body.

Sukuna smirked at her, his eyes glinting with amusement. "Well, shit if I knew you looked like that in your birthday suit, I honestly would have done it sooner," he responded instantly, without an ounce of shame.

Vertigo stared at Satoru in confusion, tilting her head to the side as she tried to make sense of what was happening. She extended her hand once more, attempting to reach for his collar, but Satoru was quick to react. He opened his eyes and grabbed the back of her head, slamming it into the nearby pole with a loud thud. Vertigo recoiled in pain, holding the spot where she had been hurt.

"Hah, how's that dizziness taste, huh!" Satoru yelled at her, a smug grin spreading across his face as he placed his hands back on the pole.

Vertigo's eyes narrowed in anger, and she spoke again, "Curse Technique, Skyfall." Satoru's ears perked up at the sound of her words, but before he could even react, gravity shifted, and he began to float up into the air. He frantically reached out for the pole, but his fingers missed, and he continued to rise higher and higher.

"WHAT THE FUCK!!!!!" Satoru yelled in panic, his heart racing as he tried to find a way to safely get back down. But just as suddenly as the gravity had shifted, it reverted back to normal, and Satoru began to fall.

"SUKUNA!!! HELP MEEE!!!" Satoru screamed as he plummeted towards the ground. Sukuna quickly turned to see Satoru falling and leapt into the air, grabbing onto the back of Satoru's shirt. However, due to the sudden shift in momentum, both Sukuna and Satoru crashed into a nearby building, sending glass and debris flying everywhere.

Thankfully, due to Satoru's Infinity, both he and Sukuna remained unharmed. Satoru held his head as the effects of Vertigo's curse slowly began to dissipate.

"Thank... fucking god..." Satoru muttered, taking a deep breath of relief. But then, a thought occurred to him, and he turned to face Sukuna.

"Wait, how the fuck did you touch me when I have infinity on??" Satoru asked, his brow furrowed in confusion.

As the two cursed spirits, Vertigo and Nyx, continued their relentless pursuit of Sukuna and Satoru, Sukuna let out an annoyed murmur. "Really?" he said, glaring at Satoru before raising his arm towards the two women. With a flick of his fingers, hundreds of dismantles shot out towards them in the form of a net.

Both Vertigo and Nyx could sense that something was off, even though they couldn't actually see the dismantles. Nyx, who had already experienced the attack firsthand, quickly reacted by grabbing Vertigo and phasing through the incoming dismantles. They continued their rush towards Sukuna and Satoru, unfazed by the attack.

"How annoying," Sukuna muttered under his breath as he dashed towards the two cursed spirits. Without hesitation, he kicked Vertigo with all his might, sending her flying with a loud cracking noise. "Go finish her," Sukuna instructed Satoru before turning his attention to Nyx.

Sukuna threw a punch towards Nyx, but she easily phased through it, moving to the side. Nyx then reached out and touched Sukuna's arm, but as soon as she did, a massive cut appeared across her chest, causing her to stagger backwards. She quickly phased through Sukuna's next attack, trying to figure out how he had been able to hit her.

That's when realization hit her. The moment she had touched his arm, Sukuna had used his other hand to activate his cursed technique, whatever his cutting ability was called. He was more dangerous than she had initially thought, and she knew she had to be more careful in her approach.

Meanwhile Satoru teleports behind Vertigo, he quickly grabs her neck and uses his other hand to punch her towards the ground. He teleports towards the ground and waits for her to land. Vertigo lands on the ground with a loud thud, creating a small crater. Satoru doesn't waste any time as he uses his cursed energy to manipulate gravity, forcing Vertigo to stand up straight. He then punches her in the stomach and quickly follows up with an uppercut that sends her flying a few feet in the air.

Not giving her a chance to react, Satoru elbows her in the gut and sends her flying back. But before she can get too far, he grabs her by the throat and slams her onto the ground. Satoru takes a sigh of relief, thinking that he has finally gained the upper hand in this fight. "Heh, so if I don't give her a chance to breathe and react, then I'm good," he thinks to himself.

Vertigo was caught off guard by the sudden onslaught of attacks from Satoru. She couldn't react fast enough to the blows that were raining down on her, each one hitting with a force that she hadn't expected. It was as if Satoru was a completely different fighter than the one she had faced just moments ago. Had he been holding back this much before? Was this what it was like fighting one of the strongest sorcerers?

As she struggled to keep up with Satoru's attacks, Vertigo felt a sense of frustration and anger building up inside of her. She refused to be defeated so easily, not by this sorcerer or anyone else. She gritted her teeth and braced herself for the next blow, determined to fight back with everything she had.

"I...won't...lose that easily!!!" she growled out, her voice laced with determination and rage. She would not be defeated, not by this wannabe strongest sorcerer or anyone else. She would fight until the very end, no matter what it took.

Satoru then turns to Sukuna's location, wondering how he is faring against his opponent. But suddenly, he hears Vertigo's voice echoing behind him. "Domain Expansion: Endless Fall," she says, and the ground beneath Satoru disappears, causing him to start falling.

"FUCK YOU," Satoru yells at her as he falls, realizing that he is now trapped in Vertigo's domain. He looks around, trying to find a way out, but all he can see is random distorted buildings. He curses under his breath, knowing that this fight is far from over.

As Sukuna continued to fight Nyx, he suddenly heard Satoru's yell and saw him getting trapped in Vertigo's domain expansion. Sukuna's frown deepened as he realized that the situation had just become more complicated. "This fight is over," he muttered to himself, knowing that he couldn't afford to let Vertigo's domain expansion continue any longer.

Just as Sukuna was about to make a move, he saw Nyx rushing towards him. They were about to meet in the middle when Sukuna heard her say, "Curse Technique: Dark Embrace." Sukuna tried to react in time, but it was too late. Nyx clapped her hands together, and the ground beneath them turned into darkness. Sukuna felt himself being pulled into the darkness, but before he could fully succumb to it, he heard Nyx's voice again.

"Domain Expansion: Crescent Darkness," she declared, and everything went black. Sukuna cursed under his breath as he realized that he had been trapped in Nyx's domain expansion. He knew that he had to find a way out quickly, not just for himself, but for Satoru as well. The thought of leaving his friend behind in Vertigo's domain expansion was not an option for him. Sukuna took a deep breath and focused his energy, trying to find a way to break free from Nyx's domain.