1 Naoya Zenin

" That was fun. " Naoya commented, taking a sip of water and sitting on the steps for one of the Zenin clan's compounds while Maki practiced with her staff, going through various motions, but not with the usual force and swiftness due to her stubbornness and frustration from losing to Naoya in their spar.

"That's easy for you to say, you won after all. " Maki said, glaring at Naoya who leisurely sipped his water with his bow staff leaning on his shoulder.

" Oh stop being so fixated on winning, you're still ahead of me regarding spars, 112 wins for me and 121 wins for you. Is it so wrong for me to win? " Naoya whined, though he knew he would win if he had actually used his full strength since he limited himself to use enough cursed energy enhancement to match Maki in strength.

" Yes! If I hadn't lost I would have had a new record for 11 wins in a row! " Maki sassed.

" Welp too bad, you lost! " Naoya chuckled at her misery.

" I hate you. " Maki said.

" Love you too, Maki. " Naoya sassed, but his mood soon turned into one of somber. " On another note, this will probably be the last spar we'll have for a long time. "

" Yeah. " Maki responded, taking a seat next to him on the steps. " Heading off to Jujutsu Tech tomorrow. "

" You'll be in... I guess good hands. " Naoya spoke, " Considering your teacher is Satoru, I think you'll be fine. If things go south, he'll definitely side with you, so that's good. "

" Yeah, but that's all political bullshit! Stupid ranking system based on cursed energy. " Maki muttered angrily.

" Well, forgot it. At least I'll be able to go on missions and get money for completing them, that'll differently help in getting stronger cursed tools for me to use. " Maki said. " Once I get strong enough, I'm going to beat the old man's ass. "

" That'll be a sight to see. " Naoya chuckled. " I just need to make sure my popcorn doesn't get dirty. "

" That won't happen. You're too fast for that. " Maki commented with a smirk.

" Woah, woah, woah... Was that a genuine compliment? You usually call me a slowpoke. " Naoya said.

" Don't make me take it back. " Maki said as Naoya raised his hands in mock surrender.

" Don't go getting weaker while you're there. " Naoya said.

" I can say the same for you. When is your next power-up? " Maki asked.

" The moment I finally figure out the Reverse cursed technique. I'm almost there, so that's diffently an improvement. Getting that Black Flash off in my last mission was lucky as fuck. " Naoya said.

" But couldn't manage to break the record. " Maki responded cheekily.

" I would have, if there was more than one curse or the curse I was fighting didn't die in one hit. " Naoya said.

" All I hear are excuses. " Maki said, placing a hand on her ear, while Naoya chuckled.

" Well anyway... " Naoya said as he stood up, " Just make sure to get far stronger than you are now. Then we can have a full-out war. "

" Ohh, don't worry. You'll get what you're asking for. " Maki said, standing up to face him.

" Man, it's funny how you hate my guts, yet spoil me rotten. " Naoya said.

" You wish. " Maki said.

" Not once have I done so. " Naoya said, before walking away. Maki stared at his back, a small smile graced her lips as she turned around and walked inside to pack her things. 3 years at Jujutsu tech, more than enough time to get on his level.

...

Walking through the streets of Tokyo, Naoya walked toward the cemetery to visit the grave of an old target. Someone who he held massive respect for through his feats of strength. Standing in front of his grave, Naoya stared at the engraved tablet with the name Toji Fushiguro written on top, and right next to him lay his wife. Toji never bothered to put her name, though knowing him, he was probably too distraught and tired to care.

" Why do you keep coming back here? " A familiar voice rang out from behind him. Naoya didn't need to turn back to know who it was.

" Depends, how do you know I keep visiting? " Naoya asked.

" Because I stalk you. " Satoru said in a playful tone, with a hint of arrogance, after all, it's not like there's anyone who can stop him from stalking anyone.

" Course you do. " Naoya sighed, but his tone signified he wasn't bothered. " Though I think this is the last time. It's still a shame, I really wanted to beat him, but someone beat me to it. "

" I'm not apologising. " Satoru said.

" Never asked you to. " Naoya said, " So what brings you all the way out here? "

" I was buying sweets for tomorrow. " Satoru said, showing multiple bags of sweets. " I'm getting new students and as a welcome gift to this curse-fueled tragedy of a world, I felt like I needed to make their first day special, so IF they die, their life wouldn't be so lonely when they reminisce before kicking the bucket. "

" I see for more than needed. How many of the sweets are for students and how many are for you? " Naoya asked.

" 9:1 ratio in my favor. " Satrou said. "I bought this using my money, so it's mine. "

"It's a miracle that you haven't gotten diabetes. " Naoya said.

" Like that would help, it would make things a bit more fun though. You'd still lose but it'd be more fun for me. " Satoru said.

" Yes, Yes. Satoru Gojo is the strongest, he lords above us all and if he comes for us, god has no mercy because he is God. " Naoya chanted.

" Exactly. " Satoru said, wrapping his arm around Naoya, his junior from their days at Jujutsu Tech.

"You haven't been slacking off, have you? " Satoru asked.

" Not one bit, but there's only so much I can do. I'll just have to wait until I find someone or something on my level to grow, but who knows when that happens? " Naoya huffed.

" Well, I wish you luck on that. Anyway, I'll get going. Bye, bye. " Satoru waved, before disappearing from his spot.

Naoya turned around and walked away from the grave. It's been far too long since he last got stronger and he needed to break his limits. He got lucky with the black flash a week ago, so he hopes his luck is still good and he gets a lucky encounter. But for now, It's back to trial and error to achieve Reverse Cursed Technique.

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