Chapter 15: Fighting the curse

The cursed spirit, sensing its impending demise, resorted to a desperate act. It formed a sharp, blood-soaked object with its cursed energy and hurled it toward Takeshi, a lethal projectile designed to end his intrusion. "egggiiii...."

"Huh? Quite bold of you I must say.." But Takeshi, ever alert and always prepared, had already activated his Infinity, a formidable technique that created a barrier of time manipulation around him.

"Were you trying to get me by surprise?" But Takeshi, ever alert and always prepared, had already activated his Infinity, a formidable technique that created a barrier of time manipulation around him. 'Hmm...so it has intelligence....interesting.' 

 The sharp object, although it seemed inches away, never touched Takeshi, suspended in a moment of eternity between the spirit's fury and his unyielding defense.

Seeing that, the curse had a confused look on its face. "What happens this it touches me?" Takeshi asked with a devilish grin.

The room was filled with the eerie stillness of the suspended moment, and Takeshi, despite the danger he faced, couldn't help but marvel at the power and potential of his newfound abilities.

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As Geto scoured the fourth floor of the haunted building in search of the elusive cursed spirit, frustration gnawed at him. The cursed spirit remained elusive, and time was ticking away.

In a moment of frustration and determination, Geto summoned his own curses, a manifestation of his formidable sorcery, to aid in the search. The curses fanned out, their supernatural senses attuned to detect the cursed spirit's presence.

However, as Geto's curses spread throughout the floor, he heard a distinct sound echoing from above"It seems Suguru got to it first."It was a sound that he recognized, a sound he associated with Gojo's powers and abilities. It was as though Gojo had found the cursed spirit on one of the upper floors.

"The curse should be of grade 1... I need to absorb it." Geto's determination intensified as he heard the sound. He knew that Gojo would not need his assistance, but he needs to tell him that he would absorb it, and without hesitation, he raced toward the source of the noise, ready to join forces with his friend to confront the cursed spirit that had remained elusive until now.

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The cursed spirit that had been eluding Takeshi and Geto had a presence that was both haunting and oddly endearing. It appeared as a grotesque, misshapen creature with twisted limbs and ghastly features. Its skin, a pallid shade of sickly green, seemed to hang in loose folds around its skeletal frame.

Its large, bulbous eyes, devoid of pupils, held an eerie, unblinking stare. The jagged, fang-like teeth that lined its gaping maw gave it a menacing aura. Yet, beneath the nightmarish visage, there was a peculiar cuteness about the spirit that defied explanation.

It moved with an unsettling grace, its contorted limbs and hunched posture belying a surprising agility. The spirit's body seemed to shift and writhe as it moved, adding to its eerie charm.

Its actions were a mix of repulsion and attraction. Its gaze, despite its eeriness, held an innocent curiosity, as if it were a child-like entity exploring the world for the first time. Its movements, though eerie, had an oddly captivating quality.

The cursed spirit's appearance and behavior were a paradox—a nightmarish creation that had a curious cuteness, making it all the more difficult to predict its intentions and actions. It was a reminder that in the world of Jujutsu Kaisen, even the most grotesque and terrifying entities could hold unexpected qualities that defied conventional understanding.

"Eww! don't make that face, you look gross," Takeshi said.

Takeshi, with his Infinity, activated, cornered the cursed spirit, its grotesque form held in place within the suspended moment of eternity. In a calculated move, Takeshi seized a blood-soaked, sharp object formed by the spirit's own cursed energy.

"Let us see what will happen if someone gets attacked by your dagger shall we?" With unwavering precision, Takeshi swiftly plunged the cursed spirit's own weapon into its form.

"Egggiiii.....shiiiikkk....." The spirit shrieked in anguish as the cursed knife pierced its grotesque body, causing it to dissipate into a swirling cloud of malevolent energy.

Geto, arriving at the scene just as Takeshi dealt the final blow, looked at the dissipating spirit with a hunger in his eyes. His desire to eat and absorb the cursed spirit was palpable, and he wasted no time in expressing his intentions.

"Gojo, I wanted to consume it...." Geto declared.

Takeshi, unsure of the implications for his quest and the rewards he had been promised, hesitated for a moment. "Well, It was a pathetic 1st-grade spirit that could only conger daggers...I mean, I thought you wouldn't want it so.." Takeshi said.

"Well, if you say so... But, in our next mission show me the curse before exorcising it. Maybe I could have a use for it. " Geto said with a chuckle.

It was a decision made out of caution, as Takeshi wasn't willing to take any risks when it came to the mysterious quest and the abilities he would be gaining from the system. 

{Ding!}

{Quest completion rate reached 100%...}

{Host has successfully completed the Quest..}

{Giving the Quest rewards...}

{Host's rewards: 1. Calm Mind skill will evolve into a more powerful passive skill

.........2. Host will get Touch of Ecstasy.}

In the aftermath of the cursed spirit's dissipation and the discussion with Geto, Takeshi couldn't help but feel a sudden surge of power and transformation. It was as though the quest he had undertaken had finally reached its conclusion.

As he stood there, the ethereal glow of newfound abilities enveloped him. His Calm Mind skill, previously an active power, began to evolve into a greater, more potent passive skill.

{Ding!}

{The evolution would take some hours and host is also required to be at a secluded place to start the evolution.....}

{Do you want to start the evolution?.... Warning!!! The host is not alone right now... .}

{Evolution is stopped...}

'I will go through all this after I reach my room.' Takeshi thought while looking at the transparent system screen.

"Let's go Satoru, you wanted to eat some ramen right?" Suguru said as he dusted Takeshi's back.

"Yup!" As Takeshi observed Geto Suguru's kindness and thoughtfulness, he couldn't help but appreciate the genuine warmth of his friend. At that moment, Takeshi genuinely felt that Geto Suguru was a nice guy, oblivious to the complexities that lay beneath their friendship.

He will not let him become what he became in the manga. Takeshi started considering him as his own friend.

With this newfound understanding of Geto's character, they left the eerie building behind and ventured out to enjoy a simple meal of ramen, relishing the bond and camaraderie they shared. It was a moment of respite in the midst of their challenging and enigmatic lives as Jujutsu Sorcerers and........ Digimon Tamers....hehe!.