Spell Return: The Wheel of Time

Chapter 338 Chess Pieces
The highest achievements of barrier techniques and rituals on the path of spell, the pinnacle of spell warfare, and the development of the realm, all unfolded before Yuji Itadori.

Yuji had never expected that his two inexplicably powerful attacks would beat the cursed spirit into a state of disarray, and the opponent actually had a trump card that he had not used.

However, Senior Otsukotsu used some unknown means to cut off the opponent's head in an instant. Then, the cursed spirit was still able to survive after its head was cut off, and it gave it a try and finally played its trump card.

And... what kind of field is this and what kind of moves are these? Everything around me has changed. Is this an illusion or...

"Tiger stick..."

While expanding the domain, Yuta Otsutsuki did not forget to let Yuji Itadori see the high-end techniques of domain expansion spells. Expanding one's horizons is always a good thing that outweighs the disadvantages, and he is now very optimistic about Itadori's future.

While explaining the information about the expansion of the domain to Yuji in the simplest words, Otsutsuki's domain and the domain of the cursed spirit had already entangled and collided with each other.

The domain of this cursed spirit is not mature, which is consistent with its origin in the intelligence: it is a first-level cursed spirit that swallowed and absorbed a finger of Sukuna, probably born out of the weak's envy, jealousy and inferiority towards the power of the strong. To be honest, it can use the domain to expand, even if it is incomplete, it is enough to be considered a real special-grade cursed spirit.

However, Otsutsuki's domain development was not actually completely proficient. It was not that he had no talent or ability in this area, but that he had been focusing on how to reverse the imitated techniques for a long time.

"But... it's enough."

If the spell of this cursed spirit is named 'false power', then the expansion of its domain can probably be called 'real power'.

The two of their spheres have begun to collide with each other, and the guaranteed hit effect of the cursed spirit's technique has been neutralized. The opponent's technique should not be able to easily affect Otsutsuki and steal his power, but Otsutsuki discovered that this cursed spirit had already demonstrated extremely high strength and speed when it launched its first attack.

This was no longer just one level higher than Otsutsuki, but a real crushing defeat, to the point where Otsutsuki could not easily withstand any random blow from his opponent's violent attack.

But Otsutsuki's keen battle wisdom has allowed him to roughly guess the effect of the enemy's domain: all the power stolen within a certain period of time will be accumulated on himself in the domain, either unconditionally or at a slight cost.

Otherwise, there is no way to explain why the cursed spirit does not have a guaranteed hit effect in the field battle, but can also achieve the effect of "stealing" power in the first place.

"Once a domain war becomes a situation where it is difficult to determine the winner in a short period of time, there is another way to win at this time, which is to eliminate the enemies in the domain first. This is also the only chance for those who have not mastered domain expansion to win against special-level enemies after expanding their domain."

What Otsutsuki didn't say was that there must be a prerequisite, which is to at least master the simple field, otherwise under the effect of the sure-hit technique, there would be no chance of winning at all.

Imitation without limits

Otsutsuki, who was being chased by the cursed spirit and was at a disadvantage, suddenly stood still and blocked the cursed spirit that was charging like a Tyrannosaurus with one hand. The terrifying attack that was powered by the force that could collapse mountains and split the earth turned from extreme movement to extreme stillness in an instant.

If it weren't for the sudden stop and the aftermath that blew the surrounding air to pieces, and the cursed spirit that lost its head grew a replacement tumor on its neck, it would almost be thought that this was all an illusion.

"Is this Gojo-sensei's technique?"

Yuji, who already knew the Gojo Wushu style, then identified what style of technique was used to achieve such an exaggerated effect. It was the [No Lower Limit] that split the infinite space. It could not be said to be a natural enemy against this type of brute force, but it could completely crush them.

The expansion of Otsutsuki's domain allowed him to freely choose to use the techniques he had imitated at no cost during this period of time. He chose [No Limits] and immediately turned the situation around.

The cursed spirit was still in a daze, its brain lost, and it couldn't understand why its attack clearly "hit" the enemy, but there was no familiar feedback. The power pouring out of its fist disappeared without a trace like a drop in the ocean.

"Next, I will use your strength to deal with you."

Technique and Imitation
Otsutsuki, who had already completely analyzed the enemy's techniques, saw an opportunity and switched his own techniques to the techniques of this cursed spirit. I steal your power and you steal my power.

Otsutsuki completed this somewhat tongue-twisting spell effect. The cursed spirit, who had been fighting in close combat, could never have imagined that the enemy could actually copy its spell. Only one contact allowed Otsutsuki to successfully launch the spell.

boom--

There was a loud bang, that was the sound of the fists of both sides colliding with each other without any hindrance. This time, Otsutsuki still did not retreat, but the cursed spirit finally fell into a disadvantage in the real collision it longed for.

"Roar!"

A roar similar to a roar came from the torn hole of the muscle tumor, but the next moment a fist forced all its movements into the bulging muscles.

After the body of the cursed spirit was beaten into a somewhat tattered ball of flesh by Otsutsuki's fist, the battle between the two sides in the field was immediately decided. With the cursed spirit's field broken, Otsutsuki and Itadori returned to the world.

After taking out Sukuna's finger from the gradually dissipating remains of the cursed spirit, Otsutsuki did not let Itadori swallow it on the spot, but decided to return to Juju High first. In this way, even if there were any accidents, such as Sukuna waking up for a moment, it could be resolved quickly.

"Otsutsuki-senpai, I..."

"Yuji, your previous performance was very good. I never thought that you could perform Black Flash without anyone teaching you."

When Yuji heard this, he thought of his two previous extraordinary attacks. He was too focused at the time and didn't pay much attention to it. Now thinking about it, it seems that the cursed power did turn black at that time.

"What is that? A ritual? But I don't have a ritual."...

After exorcising the cursed spirit and successfully recovering Sukuna's finger, Itadori also achieved great growth. This mission can be said to be successfully completed. On the way back, Otsutsuki also explained more details to Itadori, such as black flash, field expansion, etc.

"It's okay, eat."

In an empty room, Shingenichi said to Yuji with a smile. The latter was holding Sukuna's finger in his hand, and his face looked a little embarrassed for a moment.

When I swallowed a finger in a hurry, I didn't feel much strange. It was like forcibly swallowing a bone. After all, the threat of death was imminent, and the discomfort of swallowing something solid was not as great as the pain of a broken hand.

But at this moment when there is no external threat at all, this shriveled finger is placed in front of Yuji, and he is asked to swallow it whole. To be honest... it is a bit difficult to start.

"This is a chicken claw, a chicken claw..."

Continuously hypnotizing himself, Yuji picked up the finger, tilted his head back and put it into his throat with an expression of heroic sacrifice.

"vomit--"

After swallowing the finger, Yuji couldn't help but have a physiological reaction. Shingen on the side was amazed. No matter what, being able to swallow Sukuna's finger alive is not something that ordinary people can accomplish.

After a long while, there was no abnormal change in Yuji. Of course, there were probably changes in the six eyes of Gojo Satoru beside him, but it was not the worst situation expected, that is, Ryomen Sukuna's consciousness briefly took control of Yuji's body.

Although even if he could really take over Yuji's body here it would be useless as he only had two fingers and could not cause any trouble. But if this were to come true, it would represent a very bad sign.

What if Yuji swallowed a finger of Sukuna outside their sight one day? In that case, even if it was only for a few minutes, there was no guarantee that Sukuna would do something unexpected.

"It really is a perfect container. Tsk, this is so interesting."

Gojo Satoru smiled at Yuji, then said with some regret: "I originally thought I could fight with the famous Sukuna."

"There will be a chance."

A mouth opened on Yuji's cheek and he said it sinisterly, then he was slapped in the face by Yuji, but of course it was useless.

Gojo Satoru smiled indifferently: "That's true. After all, you are too weak now..."

Sukuna, who was looked down upon in such a way, let out a laugh, and then fell silent, no longer emerging from Yuji.

"Let's go back."

After confirming that there was no abnormal change in Yuji, he was allowed to go back to the classroom. He still had to make up for the courses he missed during this mission.

After Yuji left, only Gojo Satoru and Shingen were left in the room.

"Genichi, when will the next plan be implemented?"

What Gojo Satoru asked was naturally about the public disclosure of spells, the reform of spells, the disclosure of spells, and the thorough transformation of the current situation in the spell world. These are a series of things that will be carried out in the future.

"Curses, or supernatural existences, are nothing new as rumors now. At the cost of the increase in curses, we have gained a fairly solid foundation. All we need to do next is wait for an opportunity..."

Gojo Satoru's lips curled up. "Are they still Nozomi and his gang? Genichi, you really made the best use of them. The curse caused a wave of disaster, and then we took action to destroy them and publicize the existence of the curse?"

But he immediately became serious again: "But... Genichi, you have also considered the possible casualties in the disaster, right? If it doesn't go well, as long as there are people with ulterior motives pushing it, there will still be a lot of trouble."

Shen Yuanyi had certainly thought of this, and he did intend to use the noose to lift the curtain. Although they had reached an agreement before, they were now tacitly pushing forward this future.

But a curse is a curse, a poisonous snake is a poisonous snake, and it is not surprising that the noose and the real person will bite back at any time, or that there is some conspiracy behind them.

After all, Shen Yuanyi had no intention from the beginning to completely subdue them just by relying on some past events. He just needed such existences as villains. It was also because he saw through this that he chose to actively cooperate.

Those who follow the will prosper, those who go against it perish.

Hundreds and thousands of years ago, Nosoko was very familiar with this kind of choice where there was actually no choice, and he made the most "correct" decision as always, but this time he planned to make a "small" change.

He was going to...revolt against Him on the throne for the first time.

(End of this chapter)