NOVEL NEXT Chapter 35: Success!!
Although Ryuji seemed to be casually joking around with Gojo, he did not stop using his Soul Devouring technique, nor did he release the chains that bound Rika. Despite facing someone as formidable as Gojo, Ryuji remained unfazed.
Gojo, of course, noticed Ryuji's persistence. However, rather than being offended, he simply grinned.
"If you don't mind, I happened to catch two first-grade cursed spirits on the way here. How about I exchange them with you?" Gojo asked, his tone light but serious as he revealed two injured, writhing first-grade cursed spirits he had caught. Originally, he intended to bring them to the students at Jujutsu High for practice. After all, sorcerers couldn't just learn theoretical knowledge they needed real combat experience.
"First-grade cursed spirits?"
Ryuji raised an eyebrow. First-grade cursed spirits were only second in rank to special-grade ones. And there were two of them. The most important part, however, was the respectful way Gojo proposed the exchange. Despite being fearless, Ryuji had no intention of making unnecessary enemies especially not with someone like Gojo he wasn't his match as of now, especially with his limitless.
"Since the strongest sorcerer in the world is offering, who am I to refuse?" Ryuji replied with a smirk, as he controlled the chains and released Rika.
To be honest, he wasn't entirely sure he could successfully devour Rika if Yuta's curse energy continued to rampage out of control. As powerful as Rika was, it was clear Ryuji still needed more cursed energy to face opponents of this level head-on.
"Soul Devouring!" he called out, redirecting his technique toward the two first-grade cursed spirits Gojo had offered.
With ease, the chains turned and coiled around the two cursed spirits. Unlike with Rika, there was no resistance. The spirits were swallowed into the dimensional crack behind Ryuji, disappearing into the void.
"Burp!"
Ryuji patted his stomach mockingly as if he'd just finished a full-course meal. The two first-grade cursed spirits filled him up, leaving him with enough energy to process for quite some time.
"Interesting," Gojo murmured as he observed Ryuji, raising his glasses slightly to get a better look with his Six Eyes. "So instead of controlling cursed spirits like Geto, you're strengthening yourself by devouring them directly?"
The Six Eyes allowed Gojo to perceive and analyze all forms of cursed energy in incredible detail, even organizing the information for his brain. It was one of the reasons he wore an eye patch or sunglasses constantly processing that much information could be exhausting, even for someone as powerful as him. Although his Reversed Cursed Technique could repair brain damage, it wasn't exactly pleasant to have his mind overloaded all the time.
Compared to Geto Suguru's Cursed Spirit Manipulation, Ryuji's method of soul devouring was far more efficient he didn't have to deal with the awful taste that came from consuming cursed spirits like Geto did.
"Geto would be pretty jealous if he saw this technique," Gojo chuckled to himself again.
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"I've always heard Gojo Satoru is the strongest sorcerer in modern times," Ryuji said, his eyes locking with Gojo's. "But I never knew what kind of techniques you had. Mind showing me?"
Gojo raised an eyebrow, intrigued. "Curious about my techniques, are you?"
"More than a little," Ryuji replied with a smirk.
Gojo laughed. "You've got guts, I'll give you that."
Without hesitation, Gojo extended his hand toward Ryuji. "Alright, why don't you come experience it yourself?"
Success, Ryuji thought inwardly. He wasn't just curious he had ulterior motives. If Gojo showed him his technique up close, Ryuji could potentially trigger a golden entry and gain something valuable from the experience.
Ryuji reached out, but the moment his hand got close, an invisible force field stopped him. No matter how hard he tried, he couldn't touch Gojo.
"This is my Limitless technique," Gojo explained, his tone casual but confident. "According to Achilles' Paradox, any object moving toward me will slow down infinitely until it stops completely. Basically, nothing can touch me unless I let it."
Yuta, still in the midst of his reunion with Rika, looked on in awe, while Yukino stood frozen in shock. She had never seen anything like this before. Gojo had not only shown his technique but explained it in such simple terms that even she could understand.
Gojo smiled as he lifted the barrier, allowing his hand to close the distance and grasp Ryuji's. "Others can't touch me, but I can touch them whenever I want."
Ryuji looked down at their joined hands, a faint smile tugging at his lips.
"Success."
"Successfully contacted a target: Gojo Satoru!
A golden entry has been triggered. Do you want to load it?"
Golden entry? Ryuji's mind raced. Gojo had a multitude of techniques, but which one would he gain? Whatever it was, it would be powerful.
Seeing Ryuji deep in thought, Gojo grinned, thinking his limitless technique had impressed him.
Gojo Satoru released Ryuji's hand and said casually, "Well, well! You don't have to worry. Your technique even surprises me. If you can master it, I'm sure you can become as strong as me!"
Though unsure of Ryuji's exact technique, Gojo inferred its exceptional potential from his ability to devour cursed spirits. "Young people these days are remarkably gifted," Gojo thought to himself.
Considering Ryuji and Yuta , Gojo saw immense potential in both.
"So, young man, would you like to attend Jujutsu High School?" Gojo asked.
"Jujutsu High School?" Ryuji feigned confusion. "What's that?"
"It's a school for training sorcerers," Gojo explained. "As a teacher, I can mentor you personally. Plus, if you join, I can directly nominate you for special-grade sorcerer status. Your abilities warrant it."