Isekai Adventure in the Dimensional Cube-Chapter 1342 - 957: It Could Have Hurt Me (2)

"Do you think Itadori can handle it?" Reiger spoke as if making small talk, "As long as he refines his manipulation of curse energy a little more, given his prowess in physical combat skills, he can easily surpass Todo Aoi."

"Itadori Yuji?" Okkotsu Yuta murmured quietly.

"What?" Reiger looked at Okkotsu Yuta, "Have you already met Itadori?"

Reiger, having just come out of the intelligence office, naturally knew that Okkotsu Yuta was not only sent by the Jujutsu Headquarters to hunt him down but was also the executioner of Itadori Yuji’s death sentence.

His main mission this time had two parts: one was to attempt to defeat and capture Reiger, and the other was to kill Itadori Yuji.

If he had already met Itadori Yuji, it meant one thing.

He might have already fought Itadori Yuji and killed him.

Under such circumstances—

"Yes, I’ve already met him." Okkotsu Yuta said expressionlessly, "He’s indeed strong. I’ve heard he’s only been in the world of sorcery for less than six months."

"Less than six months to reach a level close to, if not equal to, a Grade 1 Curse Mage..."

"It can only be said, as expected of someone who can be the vessel of Ryomensukuna."

These words from Okkotsu Yuta made Reiger narrow his eyes.

"You’re the least qualified to say that kind of thing, aren’t you?"

Reiger quietly expressed that compared to Okkotsu Yuta, who was a special grade right from the start, Itadori Yuji was but an ordinary person.

"We are quite alike."

Okkotsu Yuta’s smile faded.

"I’m going to use my technique next. You’d better be careful."

As he spoke, even before Reiger could respond, curse energy once again ignited over Okkotsu Yuta’s body.

Reiger also noticed that Okkotsu Yuta’s physical abilities weren’t actually that strong, even seeming as his appearance suggested—a type with weak physical condition.

But his curse energy was incredibly abundant.

A massive amount of curse power that even Gojo Satoru couldn’t compare to. Once used without restraint to enhance the body, it would be like when Reiger was first tested at the Jujutsu High by Yaga Masamichi; when it exploded, it could instantly blow up a school building.

He and Itadori Yuji were completely opposite types.

Itadori Yuji had extraordinary physical strength, and curse energy only served to supplement his combat power.

Okkotsu Yuta, on the other hand, had weaker physical capabilities, which he compensated for with his vast curse energy through enhancement.

However, unlike Itadori Yuji, Okkotsu Yuta also had a technique.

"Whoosh!"

Without any warning, Okkotsu Yuta suddenly threw the knife in his hand, turning the sharp katana into a streak of cold light shooting towards Reiger.

"Hmm?"

Reiger was a bit surprised, but his body reacted first, slightly shifting aside to dodge the sharp shot.

However, Okkotsu Yuta suddenly clapped his hands together.

"Clap!"

A crisp clapping sound rang out.

"Swish!"

Okkotsu Yuta’s figure suddenly appeared beside Reiger, and his original position was now where the knife he had just thrown that Reiger had dodged was.

This was—

"[Unjust Game]?"

Reiger, realizing what was happening, attempted to retreat swiftly.

But the situation that followed made it impossible for Reiger to accomplish this.

"[Don’t Move.]"

With Okkotsu Yuta’s quiet voice, the words imbued with curse energy transformed into binding power, descending upon Reiger.

"——"

Reiger’s figure, intending to retreat violently, instantly froze there, unable to move.

"Bang!"

In less than a second, Reiger’s entire body surged with curse energy, breaking through the binds on him.

"Boom!"

Simultaneously, an item held by Okkotsu Yuta in his hand also shattered.

It turned out to be a small loudspeaker.

However, the surface of the trumpet was adorned with patterns identical to those on Inumaki Toge’s mouth.

Those were the pattern of the [Curse] technique.

By using an artifact to perform [Curse], Okkotsu Yuta avoided the recoil of the technique. Ignoring the shattering of the trumpet in his hand, he clenched his fist tightly and struck out as Reiger was momentarily immobilized.

This punch not only gathered Okkotsu Yuta’s extraordinary cursed energy but also unleashed his entire focused spirit and intent.

As a result, black sparks burst forth from Okkotsu Yuta’s fist.

"[Black Flash]!"

The moment of understanding, Okkotsu Yuta released the Curse Flash towards Reiger.

"Boom!"

Amidst the thunderous roar, the fist surrounded by black sparks struck Reiger’s abdomen, and the terrifying force exploded, sending Reiger flying out in an instant.

"Bang — Bang — Bang — Bang — Bang —"

Instantly, Reiger shot backwards like a cannonball, hitting a building, penetrating it, then crashing into yet another building, continuously smashing through four buildings before finally crashing into the fifth one, no longer passing through walls.

The skyscrapers with shattered walls began to shake violently, accompanied by swirling dust, scattering countless fragments of debris and steel, resembling an avalanche.

"Phew..."

Maintaining the punching posture, the black sparks on his fist gradually extinguished as Okkotsu Yuta exhaled a deep breath.

This was undoubtedly the punch that determined the outcome of the fight.

"What a stroke of luck, managing to trigger [Black Flash] just in time..."

No one can use [Black Flash] merely through their will, so there was indeed an element of luck in this strike.

Imagining the power of a punch enhanced by Okkotsu Yuta’s cursed energy, it was imaginable.

When such a punch is further strengthened by 2.5 times with [Black Flash], it’s akin to a divine strike, capable of sinking the earth.

Unfortunately...

"A beautiful strike."

Behind Okkotsu Yuta, who was still in a punching stance, a familiar voice rang out along with the contraction of his pupils.

"If I hadn’t concentrated my cursed energy in my abdomen, this punch might have injured me."

Hearing this, Okkotsu Yuta swiftly turned around, without a second thought, aiming a roaring punch at the figure that had unknowingly appeared behind him.

"[Don’t move.]"

Yet, this time, akin to a taste of his own medicine, the powerful verbal curse landed on Okkotsu Yuta, binding him to the spot.

Reiger stood there straight, with Okkotsu Yuta’s outstretched fist right in front of his chest.

However, that fist could no longer reach Reiger’s body.

"Clang!"

While Okkotsu Yuta was immobilized by the [Curse], Reiger once again returned the favor of his own tactics, raising the black blade in hand, and without hesitation, slashing down in Okkotsu Yuta’s view.

The blade sliced through the air, emitting a resounding chime, like a ray of moonlight descending from the heavens, aimed at Okkotsu Yuta.

This was the strike that truly decided the match.

At the very least, even if Okkotsu Yuta gathered all his cursed energy to strengthen his defense against it, he would still not remain unscathed.

The chill, splendid slash descended, a scene picturesque in beauty.

"Boom!"

Just as the strike met Okkotsu Yuta, a dark, menacing, and unspeakable entity behind him finally erupted.

"Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa——!"

This was a sharp cry as if emerging from the depths of hell.

The scream transformed into a sound wave, exploded over the rooftop, even pushing the building winds back.

Then, behind Okkotsu Yuta, a hideous and fearsome figure seemed to emerge from the darkness, screaming at Reiger.

"No! Don’t! You! Bully! Yuta!"

With a cry full of resentment, anger, and ferocity, the hideous and dreadful figure stretched out a massive arm, sweeping towards Reiger.

"Bang!!!"

With a loud explosion, Reiger’s slash and the heavy gigantic arm collided fiercely, causing a blast to erupt.

The rooftop instantly shattered with a response, almost as if it was blown up, collapsing.

Reiger, hit by that terrible force, was sent flying backwards, falling onto a piece of rubble, descending below.

But the hideous and fearsome figure had already caught up.