Chapter 115

Facing a three-finger Ryomen Sukuna, Shengzai had zero confidence.

Moreover, Ryomen Sukuna was temperamental, and Shengzai felt he had offended the guy quite severely last time. Although he wasn't on the level of the top dog Gojo Satoru, he was definitely on the other party's must-kill list.

The Special Grade cursed spirit in the detention center, if Shengzai remembered correctly, was just an ordinary cursed spirit that had swallowed a finger of Ryomen Sukuna.

Although it was a Special Grade cursed spirit, its domain had only reached the level of an "Innate Domain."

Whether it's a cursed spirit or a sorcerer, the biggest difference between Special Grade and Grade 1 is the mastery of a domain.

And in the world of Jujutsu Kaisen, "domains" are also divided by grade and level of mastery.

The simplest and most common one is, naturally, the "Simple Domain."

Strictly speaking, a Simple Domain is not a complete domain, but a small domain composed of one or more techniques.

Its characteristic is strong defensive power, but its range is very small, and it is not something that only Special Grades can achieve through certain talent and techniques.

Above the "Simple Domain" is the so-called "Innate Domain."

An Innate Domain is a more powerful and complex form of domain, usually created by a powerful soul or mental strength, and can also be understood as a manifestation of the user's inner world.

As for the final type, Domain Expansion, there's no need to say much about that; it's the hallmark of a Special Grade, almost equivalent to creating an independent space.

Shengzai had never fought a Special Grade cursed spirit, but as long as it wasn't a cursed spirit with "Domain Expansion," he actually had a high degree of confidence in winning.

But a three-finger Ryomen Sukuna had already exceeded his current level, and now that Gojo Satoru wasn't by their side, Shengzai really didn't want to court death.

"Supervisor Ijichi, let me go in alone for this mission.

And if I can't come out after going in, then there's no point in Itadori and the others going in either.

A Special Grade cursed spirit is already beyond our capabilities; in front of a cursed spirit of this level, the number of people doesn't really have much meaning."

Itadori and the other two had just walked over and heard Shengzai trying to persuade Ijichi to let him go in alone.

Upon hearing Shengzai's words, Ijichi, who was looking conflicted, hadn't said anything yet when Itadori immediately spoke up, extremely displeased: "Shengzai, what are you talking about? Aren't we companions!

What do you mean a Special Grade cursed spirit is dangerous and we should wait outside for news? Isn't it precisely because it's dangerous that we should face it together!"

As everyone knows, most male protagonists in shonen manga have a common trait: they are extremely prone to getting hot-headed and value their companions.

Clearly, Itadori was the same. When he heard Shengzai intended to leave them behind and enter the detention center alone to fight the Special Grade cursed spirit, Itadori had already imagined a completely different scenario.

In Itadori's view, Shengzai intended to take the risk alone simply because he didn't want them to meet with any misfortune, so he planned to shoulder the heavy responsibility by himself.

However, what Itadori didn't know was that Shengzai chose to work alone simply because he didn't want to team up with Itadori and end up facing the truly dangerous existence of a three-finger Ryomen Sukuna!

"Itadori, you need to understand, the opponent this time is very likely a Special Grade cursed spirit.

I know you are fearless, but have you thought about Fushiguro and Kugisaki? And what did you promise Gojo-sensei before?

You said you would destroy as many of Ryomen Sukuna's fingers as possible. If you die inside this time, who will destroy Ryomen Sukuna's fingers in the future?

Besides, this place gives me a very bad feeling. I can faintly sense that the cursed energy aura mixed in here is very similar to the guy inside you, so to prevent any unknown variables, you'd better just wait outside obediently this time."

While Shengzai was persuading Itadori, Ijichi, through a phone call, also obtained permission from Jujutsu High for Shengzai to handle the mission alone.

As for the reason, it was very simple: on one hand, although Shengzai was currently a Grade 2 sorcerer, his actual combat power was already comparable to a Grade 1 sorcerer, so with his strength, he was indeed more suitable than Fushiguro and the others.

Secondly, as Shengzai said, as the vessel for Ryomen Sukuna, Itadori himself possessed too many unstable factors.

If Itadori himself died, that wouldn't be a big deal; the jujutsu elite might even be happy to see it happen.

But what if the dead Itadori's body was swallowed by an unknown Special Grade cursed spirit?

You have to know that Itadori is Ryomen Sukuna's vessel; the Ryomen Sukuna finger inside him might be gone, but Ryomen Sukuna's consciousness and power still existed.

If another cursed spirit swallowed Itadori, who possessed Ryomen Sukuna's power, what changes would occur?

Would Ryomen Sukuna be resurrected in another cursed spirit? Or would the cursed spirit that swallowed him inherit Ryomen Sukuna's power and become incomparably strong?

In short, no matter which one it was, such unknown changes were not something the jujutsu elite wanted to see.

Itadori Yuji could die, but it must be handled by their sorcerers; his body must absolutely not fall into the hands of a cursed spirit.

"Damn it! That bastard Shengzai, always trying to be a hero alone. Would it kill him to let someone else have the spotlight for once!"

Seeing Shengzai obtain permission from Jujutsu High and walk alone into the "curtain" under the barrier technique, Itadori also slammed his fist against the wall in frustration.

Fushiguro and Kugisaki, looking at the frustrated Itadori, didn't know how to persuade him.

After all, they weren't feeling good inside either. Just like Itadori, they both believed that Shengzai took on this mission alone simply because the Special Grade cursed spirit was too dangerous, and he didn't want others to take the risk.

"Itadori, you really are pathetic, actually letting your good friend go to his death against a Special Grade cursed spirit while you wait outside with peace of mind."

A mouth suddenly split open on the arm of Itadori, who had just smashed the wall, and Ryomen Sukuna's mocking voice echoed in the air.

"Shut up!"

Ryomen Sukuna's words were like a thorn, stabbing directly into Itadori's weak point. Already extremely frustrated, he now slammed the back of his hand against the wall in anger.

However, regrettably, such behavior couldn't cause the slightest harm to Ryomen Sukuna, because very quickly, Ryomen Sukuna's mouth appeared on Itadori's other hand.

"If I were you, I definitely wouldn't let my best friend face such a dangerous enemy alone.

The human who set up the 'curtain' is just a weakling; could such a barrier really stop you?"

Hearing Ryomen Sukuna's words, Itadori was clearly stunned for a moment, then looked at the "curtain" shrouding the entire detention center.

As for Fushiguro Megumi, when he heard Ryomen Sukuna's voice, he had a premonition that things were going wrong. But just as he was about to open his mouth to persuade Itadori, he saw the latter run directly into the curtain!

(End of chapter)