As Satoru Gojo unleashed his unlimited Void, a collision instantly occurred between the unlimited Void and the Self-Embodiment of Perfection.
The space trembled violently, and after about two seconds, the boundary where the two domains met began to shatter and collapse.
This meant that Mahito, with the temporary boost from the Black Flash buff, possessed a domain strength sufficient to rival Satoru Gojo's.
Mahito wasn't disappointed by this result; on the contrary, being able to fight Satoru Gojo to a draw had already exceeded his expectations.
In contrast, Satoru Gojo's expression was grave at this outcome.
What Gojo worried about was that if Mahito's domain alone was enough to contend with him, then once the domain ended and he entered a state of cursed technique overload, he would undoubtedly be at a disadvantage when facing Mahito's other companions.
Mahito didn't care at all about entering a state of cursed technique overload, continuing to throw punches at Satoru Gojo while laughing mockingly.
"Why do you look so grim? Can't you smile? Though, when that Jujutsu Sorcerer named Nanami died, his expression was much worse than yours. I wonder if he got used to death by the time you killed him~"
Gojo countered with a cold expression, speaking calmly while suppressing his anger.
"You bastard!"
But just as their fists were about to clash again, that thick, pure black Cursed Energy wrapped around Mahito's fist once more, and Black Flash was triggered again.
"..." Gojo's pupils constricted instantly at the sight.
"It looks like my hands are hot today!"
As Mahito finished speaking, having previously been only slightly superior to Satoru Gojo, he now used the empowerment of Black Flash to punch Gojo clean through the building with a single blow, sending him flying over the reservoir.
Because both were under the effects of cursed technique overload, Gojo couldn't use his technique to fly as he usually would.
Mahito accelerated at the same time, leaping out of the hole Gojo had made and rapidly closing in on him.
Due to the momentum of that strike, what Gojo could do in mid-air was very limited, such as merely crossing his arms in defense.
Mahito clasped his hands together into a fist, feeling the pure black Cursed Energy condensing on them, and said with a smile.
"It seems I have better luck today~ I've had quite a bit of fun today, so bye-bye~"
With those words, Mahito's fists fell, the 'lightning' of Black Flash crackling as he hammered Gojo heavily into the water.
If judged by diving standards, Gojo's entry into the water was a failure, kicking up a massive spray the moment he hit the surface.
Mahito used the massive impact to leap back to the ground, quickly escaping from Gojo's range.
The current Satoru Gojo wasn't aware that one could use'self-harm' as a way to quickly recover from a state of cursed technique overload.
Gojo didn't know, but Mahito did. He had already handled it that way, though Cursed Spirits didn't have the convenience of Reversal technique like Jujutsu Sorcerers, so Mahito relied solely on a Cursed Spirit's regenerative powers.
Although a Cursed Spirit's regenerative power is stronger than a human's, allowing Mahito to end the cursed technique overload effect faster than Gojo, it would still normally take some time to fully recover enough to use his technique.
However, because Mahito had landed two more Black Flashes, the recovery effect was rapidly accelerated. Before the Black Flash buff reached its limit and ended, the stacks peaked, shortening the time needed to heal his injuries.
Mahito quickly transformed into a peregrine falcon, fleeing at an even more startling speed.
At this point, Mahito only had two stacks of the Black Flash buff left, and it was impossible to use Gojo as a punching bag to restack them like he did with Hakari. Fighting Gojo alone in this situation would be no different from seeking death.
Mahito wasn't about to let the advantage brought by this special circumstance go to his head; besides, he didn't need to face Satoru Gojo alone when he had reliable companions to count on.
From those manga, Mahito had seriously learned the reasons for Satoru Gojo's defeat. His future plans were the same—except for things he could handle alone, Mahito had arranged for multi-person cooperation.
But while Mahito left satisfied, Satoru Gojo merely floated on the water's surface.
It wasn't that Gojo couldn't swim; it was just that even if he swam to shore now, the cursed technique overload effect still needed time to recover. With his powerful sensory abilities, Gojo could perceive that Mahito had already fled far away.
Moreover, Gojo also sensed the movement of Mahito using Idle Transfiguration to change his body.
An inexplicable sense of frustration washed over Gojo.
Even though he had arranged everything in what he believed to be the optimal configuration.
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He had intervened with full confidence, yet it ended in such a miserable defeat.
But this low mood only lasted for a short time. Once he calmed down, Gojo also noticed the problem.
The fact that Mahito didn't press his advantage and instead ran away clearly showed that he wasn't confident in defeating Gojo in the ensuing battle.
And even if Mahito held the advantage during the cursed technique overload, that Black Flash wasn't enough to completely kill him.
Gojo concluded that if one set aside the short-term boost from Black Flash, Mahito's strength was definitely inferior to his own!
....
...A few days later, at a certain base on the slopes of Mount Miharayama.
Mahito watched Jogo approach, every step causing the surrounding flames to blaze for dozens of meters.
It was no exaggeration to say that in terms of total Cursed Energy volume alone, the current Jogo was already higher than Satoru Gojo. Mahito, who had fought Gojo not long ago, was certain of this.
[Though I think readers of this book shouldn't be unaware, I'll provide a slight reminder: Satoru Gojo isn't powerful because his total Cursed Energy is exaggeratedly high, but because the precision of Cursed Energy control provided by the Six Eyes allows him to minimize consumption to the extreme. In terms of total Cursed Energy volume, Yuta Okkotsu is actually higher.]
Mahito complained jokingly: "We already know you've become very strong. Restrain yourself a bit when there's no battle. It's a good thing we chose Mount Miharayama; because of the previous eruption, there's no one nearby. Otherwise, Gojo would be able to find us instantly through the news."
Hearing Mahito's words, Jogo didn't restrain himself; instead, his Cursed Energy erupted excitedly.
The small volcano on his head erupted instantly, and the ground beneath his feet showed signs of boiling due to the scorching temperature.
"Then let that fellow come and try!"
Jogo roared arrogantly.
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