Anime Collector: Starting With the Malevolent Shrine

What a terrifying amount of Cursed Energy — completely transcending ordinary Special-Grade Sorcerers by an entire dimension.

Suguru felt a genuine sense of awe and helplessness.

'This... this is impossible! Is this guy a monster? Why does he have Cursed Energy at this level?'

When measured against Sukuna's Fingers, Daiki's Cursed Energy could rival twenty-nine of them. Even if the King of Curses Ryōmen Sukuna were to revive, he couldn't surpass this level.

What kind of terrifying power could such transcendent Cursed Energy unleash?

Suguru didn't dare to think any further.

Moreover, Daiki's Innate Technique could invisibly absorb souls. His threat level might surpass even the King of Curses!

Even him, who possessed four thousand Cursed Spirits, couldn't help but feel a chill run down his spine.

Daiki approached casually, walking forward as if taking a leisurely stroll. Suguru, intimidated by that vast Cursed Energy, couldn't even dare to move.

According to intelligence gathered by the Star Religious Group's operatives, this young man had risen to Special Grade Sorcerer status, mastering an open-type Domain.

Unlike closed Domains with their limited strike range, Open Domains possessed a reach that terrified ordinary Sorcerers. Moreover, they granted the sorcerer's technique a sure-hit effect.

If Daiki were to instantly expand his Domain and launch a technique strike, Suguru believed that even with three extra legs, he couldn't outrun the domain expansion.

His soul-absorbing technique was already extremely bizarre. Just imagining that scenario made Suguru break out in a cold sweat.

Could he win? He dared not ask such questions anymore.

If he had known Daiki's Cursed Energy was this absurd, he wouldn't have walked into this trap even if beaten to death!

Looking at the young man who was now at arm's length, his mind raced.

"We're continuously collecting Sukuna's Fingers. Jujutsu High still has six of them hidden inside. Even though Tengen's space barrier is difficult to breach, I'm confident we can do it!" The words tumbled frantically from Suguru's mouth.

He desperately tried using the information about Sukuna's Fingers to hold back Daiki's surging killing intent.

But the crushing pressure on his heart didn't waver. As terror gripped him, Suguru spun toward the window.

Whoosh!

Just as he lifted his foot, his shoulders crashed down as if a mountain had materialized above them.

He turned his neck stiffly to find Daiki's spectral form behind him.

'A spatial transfer technique?' The veteran sorcerer felt his mind unraveling.

He'd thought Daiki's Innate Technique merely absorbed souls. Now he realized the truth — it let him steal others' techniques through soul consumption.

How could such a horrifying power exist?

Not only could he steal Innate Techniques, but he wielded them without any apparent limitations.

'Has he stolen Sukuna's technique too?' Suguru remembered Mimiko and Nanako's description of Daiki.

He'd initially assumed Daiki was simply Sukuna's chosen vessel, naturally inheriting the King of Curses' abilities.

Now he saw how wrong he'd been.

Boom!

His knees cracked as they hit the floor, buckling under the overwhelming pressure of that transcendent Cursed Energy.

Daiki placed his palm on the back of Suguru's head. One thought would be enough to rip out the soul of this notorious Curse User.

{T/N: Curse User are sorcerers who use jujutsu for evil and malicious deeds such as killing.}

"Wait! I know something you'll want to hear! While gathering Sukuna's Fingers, I learned about an immortal witch on Sardinia Island in Italy. She has a stone tablet — they say it can steal even divine powers!"

Daiki's hand froze.

Sardinia Island, immortal witch, stone tablet, power theft? Could this world of Supernatural and Slice-of-Life have merged with Campione?

If it truly had merged with Campione's universe, that would be fascinating — especially considering the Prometheus Grimoire held by the Witch of Sardinia. The potential rewards from acquiring it were intriguing.

Suguru noticed the terrifying Cursed Energy gradually receding. Beads of sweat rolled down his face onto the ground as he breathed heavily, relieved to be alive.

This world was too damn dangerous.

"Please find and bring back that tablet as soon as possible, Mr. Geto!"

Daiki's cold gaze sent shivers through Suguru's body.

"Of — of course." He forced a gentle smile.

His dream wasn't yet realized — how could he fall here?

Daiki patted his shoulder, leaving a Spatial Mark.

"Get up."

At those words, Suguru realized he'd lost track of how long he'd been kneeling.

Though humiliating, his defeat was justified. Beyond his vast cursed energy, Daiki had mastered at least three Innate Techniques.

Each technique alone would be considered incredibly powerful, yet he had mastered them all — with the potential for even more.

"Then I shall take my leave."

"Mm!"

With permission granted, Suguru limped away.

Mei emerged from her hiding place in the corner of the hallway, where she'd been trembling.

"You haven't left yet?" Daiki turned slightly, his tone calm.

"Yeah, I just went to send away the doctors outside." She laughed nervously.

After feeling such terrifying Cursed Energy, how could she have dared to run?

Thinking back to their previous encounter, she remembered a girl by his side — Director Nakano's daughter, if she recalled correctly.

Her brother had died peacefully at Nakano Hospital, and she still needed to handle the aftermath. Otherwise, tracing her family line would lead to her whereabouts — and her end.

"Don't you hate me?"

"How could I? A peaceful death was already the best outcome." Mei's words were sincere, reflected in both her eyes and expression.

"Indeed." Daiki's voice resonated with quiet certainty.

Her heart relaxed, believing he had no intention to kill.

But his next words introduced her to an entirely new reality.

"Do you have some free time? I'd like to talk with you in a more... private manner."

Hearing this, Mei fell silent. She understood exactly what he wanted.

One didn't need to be a genius to know what a powerful man with burning desire would want to discuss in private with her.

What else could he want to discuss? Money? Besides her tens of billions in Tokyo assets, she had only herself left.

He could do anything to her person, but her money was absolutely off-limits! Not even a penny!

"Should I find a quiet hospital room?" Mei raised her eyes, asking carefully.

"No need, here will do!"

"Huh? Here?" She was shocked.

This was the hallway of Nakano Hospital! What if someone saw…

Mei couldn't detect the Ghost Hands forming a Curtain.

The initially resistant woman suddenly noticed white strands falling — her carefully styled hair had somehow come completely loose.

An invisible force made her heart tremble violently.

As he drew closer, she realized their heights were nearly identical, with him being just slightly taller.

"Don't worry, the conversation might not be quick, but you'll enjoy it."

Mei just nodded slightly, looking into his blue eyes as he held her chin.

And as he approached, she closed her eyes without resistance.

She never expected her night to unfold like this, but at least she was with a handsome and powerful man, right?

And most importantly, one who wouldn't touch her money... she wouldn't allow it!

Thus, on the top floor of Nakano Hospital, a violent storm went unnoticed by everyone.

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『Host has collected Mei Mei!』

『Reward: Innate Cursed Technique — Black Bird Manipulation!』

The cold mechanical voice sounded again.

Daiki frowned slightly, contemplating the reward for collecting Mafuyu. He hadn't yet found time to examine the ability description thoroughly.

He'd check it properly later when he had time.

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Outside Nakano Hospital, Suguru found Miguel waiting with the car.

As soon as Suguru slid into the backseat, Miguel turned around eagerly.

"Did you win?"

The forced smile on Suguru's face cracked.

He spoke with icy coldness, "From now on, add a new rule to the Star Religious Group — family members are strictly forbidden from uttering anything resembling that phrase."

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