‘The atmosphere around here feels a bit off.
Is a Cursed Spirit about to appear?’ Minoru frowned slightly, thinking to himself.
‘Tsk, as expected.’
According to the setting of Jujutsu Kaisen, places like hospitals, which are full of negative emotions, are the ideal breeding grounds for curses.
Minoru chatted casually with Itadori Wasuke.
The topic mainly revolved around Itadori Yuji.
They talked about his overly abundant energy, his ridiculous athletic ability, and his foolishly warm heart for helping others.
Itadori Wasuke might not know Minoru’s true identity but he could clearly sense that this young man who had suddenly showed up had no ill intent.
The things he said, the things he did, seemed to have only one goal.
That was to prevent a disaster from happening and protect his grandson, who was always causing worry.
For an old man who regarded his grandson as everything, this was enough.
Just then, a series of footsteps rapidly approached.
Along with it came an aura full of vitality.
This aura was completely out of place compared to the surrounding oppressive atmosphere.
The ward door was yanked open.
“Grandpa!
Are you okay?!”
A figure rushed in with a gust of wind, his voice loud and his tone filled with urgency and worry.
Minoru looked up.
The newcomer had short pink hair, and his face was etched with anxiety.
He was wearing a tracksuit and tightly clutching an ominous wooden box.
Itadori Yuji breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that his grandpa seemed fine.
Then, his gaze fell upon the stranger in the ward, and a look of confusion appeared on his face.
“Grandpa, who is this?
You suddenly called me here, and insisted I bring this thing.”
Itadori Wasuke didn’t answer directly, but pointed to Minoru.
“Yuji, Shibata Minoru has something important to tell you.”
“Also, what exactly is that box in your hand?
Are your upperclassmen planning to do something with it tomorrow?”
Yuji grew even more confused.
How did his grandpa know so much about his affairs?
He looked at his grandpa, then at Minoru, and answered honestly, “This is something I found in the school’s storage locker.
I’m not exactly sure what it is.
I only know that senpai is very interested in it and plans to open it tomorrow night in the school’s activity room.”
Minoru stepped forward, his expression extremely serious.
“Itadori, what you are holding is the recorded special grade cursed object, Ryomen Sukuna’s finger.
You haven’t touched the contents, have you?”
“Not yet.” Yuji shook his head.
Once the box is opened, the aura it emits will immediately attract a large number of terrifying monsters.
These monsters, we call them Cursed Spirits, or Curses.”
“These Cursed Spirits can plunge the entire school into extreme danger.
The ones who first touch it will likely bear the brunt of the attack and die.”
“I’m not joking.
The association I belong to specializes in researching and preventing these types of incidents.”
“I rushed here precisely to stop a tragedy from happening.
This box must be handled by professional personnel.”
Yuji widened his eyes, looking at the plain wooden box in his hand, then at his serious-faced grandpa and the resolute Minoru.
His nature was kind, and his first thought was not suspicion, but concern for the safety of his friends.
“Is it really that dangerous?” Yuji subconsciously tightened his grip on the box, a sign of nervousness.
“Absolutely true.” Minoru stared into his eyes.
“Alright.”
Yuji handed the wooden box in his hand to Minoru.
Minoru solemnly took the box.
An indescribable tyrannical aura faintly leaked out, even through the seal.
Minoru and Wasuke exchanged glances, and the old man’s tense expression eased slightly.
The next second, a series of pop-up windows chimed and appeared before Minoru’s eyes.
[Ding!
Successfully acquired the special grade cursed object ‘Ryomen Sukuna’s finger’!]
[Ding!
Detected that the Host has altered Itadori Yuji’s core fate line, successfully obtaining a portion of his ‘MC Luck’!
Luck Points +2250!]
[Current world base Luck and Opportunity Trigger Rate slightly increased!
Current Plunder Progress: 45%]
[Luck: C→C+]
[Special Reward Issued: Given that the Host successfully acquired and holds the special grade cursed object, a portion of its power has been unlocked.]
[Successfully obtained: One Finger’s Worth of Ryomen Sukuna’s Power — Grants 60 seconds of usage of 5% of Ryomen Sukuna’s strength, without being controlled by Sukuna.
Cooldown: 1 Day]
[Warning: This power is bound to the cursed object.
The more Ryomen Sukuna’s fingers the Host collects, the higher the unlocked power will be.
If the finger is taken away, this ability will immediately disappear.]
[Warning: The aura of this cursed object has been marked by a specific Cursed Technique.
Holding it may attract pursuit.
Please handle with caution.]
60 seconds of 5% of Sukuna’s power usage right?!
And without side effects?
Doesn’t this mean he won’t be interfered with by Sukuna?
Isn’t this incredible?
The more fingers he collects, the stronger the power?
Doesn’t that make me Sukuna?
The methods for using Cursed Techniques such as Dismantle, Cleave, Open, Reverse Cursed Technique, and Domain Expansion: Malevolent Shrine had already appeared in Minoru’s mind.
Dismantle and Cleave are Sukuna’s most basic Cursed Techniques and are both slash types.
Open, on the other hand, is a powerful flame attack, and Reverse Cursed Technique can be used to heal the body.
It is worth mentioning that Sukuna’s Reverse Cursed Technique is extremely formidable, capable of healing not only himself but also others.
Almost simultaneously, a dark red, tyrannical energy merged into Minoru’s entire body.
This energy, like a loyal servant, was docilely circling within his body.
Minoru could feel that he could command this power freely.
This meant that as long as he reacted quickly enough, one moment the attack was on, the next it was off.
He could literally use Sukuna as a weapon.
‘Is this Sukuna’s power?
It’s certainly powerful.’
[Itadori Yuji’s ability copying in progress…
Copying complete!]
[Successfully acquired Core Trait: Superhuman Physical Foundation!]
[Permanently increases the Host’s basic physical functions to Itadori Yuji’s level!]
[Successfully acquired Core Trait: Cursed Energy Mastery (Advanced)!]
[Possessing powerful Cursed Energy originating from the special grade cursed object ‘Ryomen Sukuna’s finger’, the Host can efficiently operate Cursed Energy and precisely control Cursed Energy.]
[Successfully acquired Core Trait: Divergent Fist (Advanced)!]
[Wrapping the fist in Cursed Energy, a secondary Cursed Energy impact can be performed the moment the target is struck, causing double damage.]
As the system infused these abilities onto him, Minoru realized that these traits were at least from the mid-to-late stage Yuji.
With this level of proficiency, fighting a Special Grade Cursed Spirit would pose no problem at all.
‘This reward is seriously amazing.’ Minoru couldn’t help but sigh with emotion internally.
An immense life force surged from the deepest part of Minoru’s body, further strengthening his entire physical frame.
His muscle fibers were constantly strengthening, and his five senses became sharper.
Under Minoru’s oversized white T-shirt, his muscle definition was now perfectly clear.
He could now see the tiny Cursed Energy particles in the air.
How to use Cursed Energy, how to condense Cursed Energy into a fist, felt like instinct to him.
All of his physical stats had seen massive improvements.
This was without even using Sukuna’s power.
[Strength: 5→9.2]
[Agility: 5.252→18.18]
[Constitution: 4.5→15]
If he used Sukuna’s power, Minoru’s attributes would definitely increase even more.