39 Cleaning

[Author Note]

Disc: HTyCrm3MG6

Thoughts about OG Rika vs. Shikigami Rika.

I believe that OG Rika is stronger than the Shikigami version.

Geto thought he could beat Gojo with her (Geto is a bum, tho, so idk).

OG Rika:

Shikigami Rika:

Equal Strength:

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Naohiro

As much as I sounded irritated, it's funny that Naoya joined Kukuru.

When I heard that the strongest 'fodder' in Kukuru was a semi-grade one, I didn't think it would be Naoya.

I smile, my hostility all but gone. "I'm just messing around. Dealing with Nobuaki comes first, and then you can join Hei. If you stay with those losers, then you'll only be held back. I plan on getting you to special grade after all."

He fell on his butt and breathed a sigh of relief.

I continue, "After I'm done cleaning up the garbage, we will work on getting you a domain expansion. You've done well, getting faster, becoming more proficient in cursed energy control, and better-utilizing projection sorcery. Still, you will be held back without a domain or reverse cursed technique."

He pondered for a moment. "Hmm yeah...hold up a DOMAIN!? REVERSE CURSED TECHNIQUE? I'm fourteen!"

I tilt my head to the side as if I were oblivious to the complexity of a domain expansion. "Well, I got mine at twelve; you're currently behind in my book."

A smile appears on my face as I see a tick mark on his head.

Naoya shouts back. "Well, I'm not like you! Your standards are insane compared to standard Jujutsu practice. As far as I know, I'm miles ahead of people my age. You would be a terrible teacher with how easy things come to you!"

*BONK*

Naoya rubs his head as my head tilts back. "I'll let you know I helped my classmate get reverse cursed technique. Still, you're going to need a domain one way or another, and it will be good to practice early with someone who knows how to perform one."

Naoya rests his head on his palms. "I get that I'm a genius in a normal sense, but even father still hasn't been able to open one."

I cross my arms. "You plan on being weaker than him? Let me put it like this. Having potential or being a genius doesn't make you strong in itself. You can have an amazing cursed technique but have it go to waste. Just because some old fu...father can't open one doesn't mean you can't figure it out."

Naoya has a sad look on his face.

Noticing it, I continue. "Your entire life, you've been comparing yourself to others. Gojo, father, and I. Who cares about what other people can accomplish? You are your own person, and opening a domain has nothing to do with how strong father or I am."

I sigh, turn around, and keep walking towards the Kukuru, leaving Naoya to think.

Motivational anime speech, done. It felt kind of cringe, but he needed a wake-up call.

I arrive at the doorway where Nobuaki is and slide open the door.

Fifteen heads all snap towards me.

Surprised that they didn't say something, I spoke up. "Last time I remember, this was reserved for the Hei. I'll give you one chance. Out."

Nobuaki was seated in the middle of the room with an aloof look on his face. "Why should we listen to the words of a...coward?"

...

...

THE FUCK HE SAY?

Walking into the room, I pass the bums and make my way to Nobuaki.

He narrows his eyes. "What do you think you're going to do? You really think that a coward like you, who attacked an old man, can beat all of us?"

Before he can react, I pull my fist back.

*BAM*

Nobuaki goes flying through multiple walls.

I considered using a black flash, but I didn't want to kill the guy.

Speaking up, I give a reply. "Yes."

The rest of the room started to rush at me as if that were a bell.

One person on my left pulled out a sword and decided to swing at me, so I grabbed his arm and broke it before throwing him at a group of three people.

Another tried to stab me from behind, so I reached back, grabbed his hair, and threw him through the ceiling.

While a few more started swinging swords and fists at me, I pondered for a moment while dodging them.

Black Flash is off the table since I don't want to kill them, but I really want to show off and pop a domain.

*Inhale* *Exhale*

Not the time nor place, Naohiro.

My thoughts get broken when I notice someone using Falling Blossom Emotion.

A wild grin appears on my face. "You're a little better than fodder, but still fodder nonetheless!"

*BAM*

I punch straight through it and hit him in the face.

Man, this is fun. Maki must've had a field day running through these goons.

Getting ready to throw down some more, I notice that everyone is either unconscious or unable to move.

Just then, my head snaps back, and I see Naobito walking past the doorway.

Noticing my gaze, I see him start to sweat before quickly backpedaling with a neutral expression.

Haah, I did go a little overboard, huh?

I then hear a tired voice to my right, which turns out to be Nobuaki. "*Huff* *Huff* You little shit! You think you can come in here and fight us without any repercussions?"

Giving him a closed-eye smile, I speak up. "Yes, young master. I do think that I will have no repercussions for my arrogant actions. Let me call the senior ancestor. NAOBITO!"

I can't help but chuckle as a face appears around the corner.

I speak up. "The Kukuru is a subunit of the Hei, right!?"

Naobito's full body walks into the room before his face turns serious. "*Ahem* Nobuaki, even Ranta, a five-year-old child, is more mature than you are. The Hei has always been the Zenin's main force, so stop acting like a child and return to your quarters. I'm too busy to be dealing with something as stupid as this."

Naobito raises an eyebrow at me before leaving the room with an annoyed expression.

Now that I'm done cleaning up the trash, it's time to work with Naoya while I figure out how to sever the connection between Maki and Mai.

When I'm ready, I can go to Uraume and, by proxy, Kenjaku, but stepping into unknown territory is one way to die or get sealed.

Why is this world such a pain in the ass?