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Ryuji had always been curious.

If he used the Malevolent Shrine Domain in front of Sukuna, how would Sukuna react?

Now, he finally had the chance to find out.

"Domain Expansion – Malevolent Shrine!"

As Ryuji's voice rang out, Sukuna's face instantly darkened.

Of all the domains Ryuji could have copied, he had to use Sukuna's own domain? This wasn't just an attack—it was mockery. Sukuna's fists clenched tightly.

"..."

Maki and Nobara, standing behind Ryuji, were momentarily speechless. It was obvious that Ryuji wasn't just fighting Sukuna, he was toying with him.

"As expected of Ryuji—what a sense of humor!"

"Right? He's so cool."

They didn't see anything wrong with Ryuji's behavior. On the contrary, they thought it made him even more charismatic.

Behind Ryuji, the same demon shrine as Sukuna's domain rose from the ground.

"I don't believe it," Sukuna said, his voice dripping with disdain. "The same domain—you, a mere imitator, think you can outdo the original?"

But that confidence didn't last long.

Not even three seconds into their clash, Sukuna's domain shattered like fragile glass. The entire Malevolent Shrine Domain now belonged to Ryuji.

"..."

The authentic domain lost to the copy? Sukuna could hardly believe it. His frustration was palpable.@@novelbin@@

"You bastard!" Sukuna spat, his eyes blazing with fury as he glared at Ryuji.

Ryuji, however, simply chuckled, clearly unbothered by Sukuna's anger.

"By the way," Ryuji said casually, "have you ever tried testing the full capabilities of your own domain?"

"...?"

Sukuna froze, momentarily confused by the question. Then it hit him, Ryuji was about to demonstrate something Sukuna himself had overlooked.

"Wait—!" Sukuna started to protest. He understood what was coming, and he knew it wasn't something he could handle easily.

But it was too late.

"Eightfold Cleave."

As Ryuji's voice echoed through the domain, countless slashing techniques descended upon Sukuna like a relentless storm.

At this moment, Sukuna only had the power of four fingers—far from his peak strength. But even at his peak, he knew he wouldn't have been able to withstand the sheer force of Ryuji's attack.

Slash after slash landed on Sukuna, leaving deep wounds across his body. In the domain space, every strike was guaranteed to hit, and dodging was impossible.

Still, Sukuna managed to hold on, his body covered in countless scars. His reverse cursed technique kept him from dying outright, and Ryuji seemed to be holding back.

After all, Sukuna's current body belonged to Itadori Yuji, someone Ryuji respected. Killing Yuji to defeat Sukuna would be a waste, and Ryuji wasn't about to do that.

Besides, Ryuji didn't want to kill Sukuna yet. The so-called "King of Curses" was an interesting opponent. If Sukuna died now, Ryuji felt it would make things... less entertaining.

As Ryuji stood there, watching Sukuna struggle, he couldn't help but notice how much his own mindset had changed.

Before, he was cautious and calculated, constantly watching his back.

But now, as his strength grew, so did his confidence. He no longer felt the need to tread carefully.

Would Sukuna regain his full power someday? Probably. But Ryuji wasn't worried. In fact, he welcomed the idea. It would be something to break the monotony.

Finally, Ryuji dismissed the domain. The shrine faded away, leaving Sukuna half-kneeling on the ground, his body riddled with injuries.

"How strong!" Maki and Nobara couldn't hide their admiration as they looked at Ryuji.

The so-called King of Curses seemed like nothing in front of him.

Thanks to his reversed cursed technique, Sukuna's wounds began to heal, but the process was slow. He was clearly weakened as he struggled to stand.

"When I return to full strength," Sukuna growled, glaring at Ryuji, "I'll kill you."

A thousand years ago, Sukuna had been invincible. But now, he had suffered a crushing defeat. His pride burned with humiliation, and his mind churned with thoughts of revenge.

"You couldn't even fight back just now. What makes you think you'll beat him?"

Maki and Nobara weren't having it. Their voices were filled with contempt for Sukuna's bold claim.

"How could you possibly win against Ryuji?"

"..."

Sukuna ignored their taunts, his eyes fixed solely on Ryuji. He had no interest in arguing with people he deemed insignificant.

"You," Sukuna started, but Ryuji-san raised a hand, cutting him off.

Turning to the two women, Ryuji signaled for them to be quiet. Then he looked back at Sukuna with a calm but commanding smile.

"I'll give you time," Ryuji said. "Grow stronger. Do whatever it takes. But in the end, you'll only come to realize the insurmountable gap between us."

Sukuna's peak strength might have been overwhelming to others, but Ryuji knew his own abilities. His true strength didn't lie in borrowed techniques or copied domains.

It lay in his own foundation, his unique ability, Soul Devouring. An ability that allowed for limitless growth.

For Ryuji, Sukuna was merely a stepping stone.

"..."

Sukuna didn't respond. His silence spoke volumes, but his gritted teeth and fiery eyes revealed his thoughts.

Ryuji's words were arrogance, but they weren't empty. Sukuna could feel the truth in them, and it infuriated him.

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