Ultimate Man [JJK X SOL]: Loading Golden Entries at The Start

"Let's drop Kugisaki off first," Ryuji said.

His words made Maki and Nobara exchange glances.

They were both sharp enough to understand what this implied.@@novelbin@@

"I..."

Nobara was about to protest. Why should she give up such a good opportunity?

But Maki's gaze stopped her.

It wasn't cold or intimidating—just a wordless question: Are you really ready for this?

Realizing what Maki was hinting at, Nobara hesitated.

Nobara hesitated. Her brashness faltered as the unspoken question sunk in. While Ryuji did meet her standards for an ideal partner, the truth was, she didn't know him well yet. Throwing herself forward so eagerly would feel… undignified.

"..."

Nobara swallowed her words, momentarily speechless.

Seeing this, Maki's lips curved into a confident smile. "Little one, you've got a long way to go," she thought triumphantly.

She turned to Ryuji again. "Kugisaki's house is closer, so let's drop her off first," she suggested, sounding entirely natural.

Ryuji raised an eyebrow slightly at her assertiveness but didn't protest.

"Alright," he agreed, starting the car.

This time, Nobara didn't argue, though she remained silent in the backseat.

After dropping Nobara off, Ryuji drove Maki to her residence.

Though Maki was from the Zenin family—one of the three major sorcerer clans—she didn't live on the family estate. The Zenin clan was notoriously rigid and deeply entrenched in outdated traditions. In their eyes, those without strong curse energy were seen as worthless.

Maki, having been born with little curse energy, had endured years of contempt and ridicule from her family.

Her decision to join Jujutsu High had been driven by a desire to prove herself—that even without exceptional curse energy, she could become a powerful sorcerer.

When they arrived at her small but tidy apartment, Maki hesitated briefly before stepping out of the car. She glanced back at Ryuji, her cheeks reddening slightly.

"It's getting late… do you want to come in for a while?" she asked quietly.

Ryuji's gaze flickered toward the still-bright sky, and a faint smile tugged at his lips. "Sure," he replied, parking the car on the side of the road.

Maki led him inside. Though her apartment wasn't large, it was well-kept and cozy, reflecting her no-nonsense personality.

"Ryuji turned his attention inward, checking the system notifications that had popped up during the day.

"Golden Entry: Land of Death."

This entry had been triggered by the Lonely Curse Spirit.

"A new domain…" Ryuji murmured, raising an eyebrow in interest.

The Land of Death domain, while tied to a weaker spirit, had fascinating properties. Its ability to manipulate time differently within the domain was especially intriguing.

Then his attention shifted to the second entry.

"Golden Entry: Curse-Binding Vow."

"...Interesting," Ryuji thought, his curiosity piqued.

Sukuna was known for his mastery of curse-binding vow techniques. In the later stages of the anime, it was these techniques that allowed him to endure and adapt, surviving battles that should've ended in defeat.

"Curse-binding vow talent, huh? Let's see what this is all about."

Opening his character panel, Ryuji took a moment to assess the ever-growing list of abilities.

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[Talent entry system)

Host: Ryuji Hoshino

Bloodline: Human

Loaded entries: Soul Devouring [Red], Yin-Yang Eyes (Gold), Presence Concealment [Gold], Tranquility [Gold), Reverse Cursed Technique [Gold], Monster Attracting Physique [Gold], Third Dimension, Dreamwalker [Gold], Physical Strengthening [Gold), Cursed Speech [Gold], Shadow Manipulation [Gold], Malevolent Shrine [Gold], Blackbird Manipulation [Gold], Idle Transfiguration [Gold], Anti-Gravity System [Gold], Horizon of the Captivating Skandha [Gold], Binding Technique [Gold], Curse Script [Gold], Ink Incarnation [Gold], Infinite Void [Gold], Cursed Construct [Gold], Land of Death [Gold], Curse-Binding Vow[Gold] Iron Fist [Purple], Combat Intuition [Purple].

Points: 80,1201"

The panel had grown far more robust than when Ryuji had first started. Each new entry added to his overwhelming advantage, solidifying his position as a near-unstoppable force.

"Curse-Binding Vow," he repeated again, thinking back to Sukuna.

Sukuna's ability to utilize binding bowagreements had given him an edge in countless battles, allowing him to adapt and grow stronger despite overwhelming odds. If this entry worked as Ryuji suspected, it would add yet another layer to his already formidable arsenal.

"How should I test it?" he wondered aloud.

Then, an idea struck him.

Focusing on the concept of a curse-binding agreement, Ryuji silently made a trade with himself: I'll skip breakfast tomorrow in exchange for a temporary boost in cursed energy.

The moment he finished the thought, he felt a subtle but noticeable shift.

Though small, his cursed energy had indeed increased. It was like adding a drop of water to an ocean, not enough to create ripples, but undeniably there.