Chapter 3: Who is in Control

Chapter 3:Take Control or Be Taken Over

Sukuna pondered his next move. Perhaps he should seek out his other fingers, but something unexpected happened.

Sukuna blinked, disoriented. The world around him shifted, no longer the familiar woods but the outskirts of a village on the brink of collapse. The air carried the scent of burning wood and desperation.

*Where am I? What is this? A domain?* Sukuna questioned, trying to make sense of his surroundings.

A boy caught Sukuna's attention—a figure of defiance, his black hair and eyes reflecting a determination that intrigued Sukuna. But the poverty clinging to him hinted at a shared struggle.

*Shit, don't tell me this kid's body is like Yuji's!* Sukuna thought, recognizing the familiar resistance.

**The Echoes of Training**

Memories flooded Sukuna's mind—the harsh training within the domain, his unwavering pursuit of power. He had sworn never to surrender control, yet now, the boy resisted, his spirit refusing to yield. Sukuna's anger simmered. *How dare you challenge me?*

*Perhaps I can subdue him as I did with Fushiguro Megumi,* Sukuna mused, considering his options.

**The Desperate Search**

Delving into the boy's memories, Sukuna found no ties of love or friendship, only a deep-seated anger towards a world that had treated him unjustly.

*No loved ones,* Sukuna noted with frustration. *No emotional leverage to exploit.*

**The Meeting Within the Domain**

*Very well, I must manipulate this brat,* Sukuna resolved, following the boy's footsteps to a hidden grove—the heart of the domain. There, he found the original host—a vulnerable figure haunted by pain.

*So there you are, brat,* Sukuna sneered mentally. *A pathetic nobody. You think you can defy me?*

The boy stood tall, defiance in his gaze. "I won't let you consume me. I'll take revenge on those who hated me, who beat me down."

Sukuna assessed the situation, considering his options. *Revenge? Against whom? You're a mere speck in the grand design.*

*An opportunity presents itself,* Sukuna thought, amused. *I can manipulate him, twist his desires to my advantage.*

**The Bargain**

Sukuna leaned in, eyes gleaming with intent. "You desire revenge? Fine. But I'll take your body. You'll be my vessel."

The boy hesitated. "And what do I get in return?"

*Power,* Sukuna whispered internally. *The strength to shatter their illusions. I'll offer him the world, while tightening my grip.*

The boy's eyes widened with uncertainty. "How do I know you'll keep your end of the bargain?"

Sukuna smirked inwardly. *Because unlike them, I keep my promises.*

The boy weighed his options carefully. "Fine. But when it's done, I want control back."

Sukuna chuckled darkly. "Agreed. For now."