Watching Sukuna's over-the-top acting, Gojo's silence was deafening.
Seriously, Sukuna, don't you think this move of yours feels a bit off…?
Sigh… whatever. Since you insist you can't do it, I'll take your word for it. Although he had no idea why Sukuna's Domain Expansion had failed, Gojo didn't dwell on it.
After all, the current Sukuna did look pretty unreliable; failing would be understandable.
Thinking back, the plan had already succeeded by at least eighty percent. Next time he'd let Sukuna see a few more Domains… Gojo rubbed his chin thoughtfully.
The opportunity came very soon—
The next night, while cheerfully chatting with Sukuna inside his Innate Domain, Itadori was suddenly yanked away by his teacher and dumped in front of a Curse with a weird volcano-shaped head.
He stared, stunned, at the talking Special Grade Cursed Spirit and whispered to Sukuna,
"Sukuna, Sukuna, look! This thing looks almost human and can talk!"
Jogo, who'd just been thrashed by Gojo: "?"
Hold on, did I just hear you call for Sukuna?
A vessel and the King of Curses are this chummy now?
Sukuna gave the one-eyed Volcano Head a sidelong glance and, in a tone of icy disdain, delivered a single word.
"Ugly."
Itadori nodded at once. "Exactly. He's not even in your league." (referring to looks)
Jogo: "…"
He definitely felt dissed!
No matter how far my power is from Sukuna's, it's not for a brat like you to comment on!
So why on earth did Satoru Gojo bring Sukuna's vessel here???
"All right, enough chatter. Time for hands-on instruction."
Gojo ruffled Itadori's hair, the corners of his mouth curling in clear approval: You're absolutely right~
Then, with deliberate emphasis, he added,
"Study hard on how to open a Domain, and don't mess it up next time~"
Sukuna, who caught the jab: "…"
Why force me to show my Domain? Don't I have any pride?
I can do it—I just don't dare let you see it… Still, he was curious about other Domains. This Volcano Head looked ugly but was fairly strong, probably a tad above his current self.
He quickly hushed Yuji, and the two focused on the lesson.
With Gojo's casual "You're weak," the Volcano Head exploded with rage.
It clasped its hands, a low, murderous chant rumbling from its throat.
"Domain Expansion—!"
Coffin of the Iron Mountain
Crimson magma and volcanic smoke engulfed Gojo and Itadori.
A colossal lava rock smashed toward Gojo, only to be shattered by a single punch.
Itadori gaped—this was the first time he'd ever seen a Domain.
Such overwhelming pressure; he hadn't even felt this from Sukuna!
Meanwhile, inside his soul, Sukuna had only one thought—
Why… didn't… I hear the Volcano Head speak the name of his Domain?
—You mean those final words aren't required?!
His eyes bulged, face full of shock.
So you only need to shout the first four words to open a Domain?!
He shot to his feet inside his soulscape, eyes sparkling.
Which means I won't reveal my Domain's name at all?!
What miraculous good news this is~!!
Yesterday's mental tutorial was useless—it never mentioned this… No good, he had to test it again right away! Maybe he too could pop Domains whenever he wanted!
—Many thanks to this practical class and the Volcano Head opposite for advancing his Domain Expansion career!
While Itadori listened attentively to Teacher Gojo, Sukuna happily plotted his next Domain attempt inside his soul.
Both were extremely satisfied with tonight's extracurricular lesson and hoped for many more.
With Gojo's Unlimited Void one-shotting the Volcano Head, the practical class ended completely.
Jogo, deceased.
Well, not quite—only his head remained.
Sukuna stared speechlessly at the still-chattering head pinned under Gojo's foot.
What insane vitality—talking while reduced to just a head?
The last Special Grade Cursed Spirit he'd Cleaved hadn't been this tough… Was the internal difference among Special Grades really this big… wait, he himself was technically a Special Grade Cursed Spirit now.
Would he still be lively with his own head lopped off?!
He slapped a hand over his mouth.
Help! Can't think about it—every gory detail is flashing before his eyes!
Please, when I die, leave my body intact—no decapitation!
So lost was he in that horror that when vines burst from the ground and hoisted Itadori up, he failed to react. Gojo saved poor Yuji and allowed the newly arrived flower-wielding Special Grade Curse to cart the Volcano Head away.
"…Sorry."
Sukuna apologized awkwardly.
"N-no problem. I wasn't paying attention either."
Itadori felt miserable—why was he always the one holding everyone back?
He wanted to grow stronger.
But besides Divergent Fist, he had no Cursed Technique of his own.
Yet Teacher Gojo said he could use Sukuna's.
"Sukuna, teach me your Cursed Technique."
"…Sure."
Sukuna answered.
Now the question was: should he teach Cleave or the flames?
Which one would least expose him as a kitchen-loving chef?
"Since you're teaching, obviously teach both~"
To the dilemma of "which technique first," Gojo offered a very-Gojo answer.
Only kids choose; adults want everything!
"But for Yuji, start with Cleave—it meshes better with his martial arts."
Sukuna nodded inwardly in agreement.
Cleave first was indeed smarter.
Yuji was pure close-quarters, with high attack frequency; pairing that with mid-range Cleave would work well. His flames took longer to summon, needed an activation chant, and were too destructive—bad for control and could even hamper Yuji's style. Historical records listed Sukuna's technique as Cleave anyway; hiding the flames as a trump card was best. Only Gojo and the three brats knew about the fire, so with care he could keep it secret for a while.
"Then Yuji's next task is to master Cleave."
Gojo clapped his hands, wrapping up the discussion.
He turned to Sukuna.
"Sukuna, you said you want to try Domain Expansion again?"
The extracurricular lesson worked that well? He mastered it after one viewing?
Fine—on account of the great results, he'd forgive that Special Grade Curse~
Next time he'd send it off properly
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