Automatic counterattack iaijutsu Cursed Technique.
This isn't an Innate Technique.
This is a general-purpose jujutsu technique that any Jujutsu Sorcerer can learn.
The current Mahito indeed cannot switch his Innate Technique, but he can still use general-purpose Cursed Techniques.
This does not conflict with his Soul Creation.
Mahito slowly turned around, but by the time he completed the turn, he was already beside the woman.
He gently swung Kirigiri, and the woman stood motionless like a doll.
This wasn't because she didn't react in time, but because, for her, there was no danger at all at that moment.
"I've been waiting for you!"
the Shadow Crocodile sorcerer roared, and a pitch-black shadow expanded infinitely, enveloping Mahito—
or at least, it should have.
The moment the shadow surged out from beneath the Shadow Crocodile sorcerer's feet, it stopped.
Interstellar Flight.
The Shadow Crocodile's marked star was not adjacent to the woman's marked star, so the shadow carrying the Shadow Crocodile sorcerer simply could not reach her.
The tip of Kirigiri gently brushed past the woman's throat.
Her eyes widened.
She wanted to speak, but the words could never escape.
She opened her mouth blankly, blood spilling from the corners.
Mahito reached out, embraced her waist, and gently laid her on the ground.
Raindrops fell onto the woman's body, drenching her.
Mahito swung Kirigiri a third time, this time at the Heavy Pressure sorcerer.
The Heavy Pressure sorcerer's reaction was incredibly swift.
Although he didn't know why the Shadow Crocodile hadn't spread its shadow, he did not remain idle.
The moment Mahito appeared before him, he immediately activated his Cursed Technique.
"Idiot, don't activate your Cursed Technique! He has completely learned Elder Zen'in Ogi's automatic counterattack iaijutsu slash!"
the Ama no Habakiri sorcerer roared.
But it was too late.
Mahito brushed past the Heavy Pressure sorcerer, and a line of blood appeared across his waist.
Only then did he remember the characteristic of Zen'in Ogi's iaijutsu slash:
If it were merely a simple, unpowered sword fight, it would be fine.
But if you used a Cursed Technique attack, Falling Blossom Emotion combined with iaijutsu would cut you down before you could even launch your attack.
This is the ultimate sen no sen.
As long as you are within the new attack range, no Jujutsu Sorcerer can survive.
So that's it...
This is why Elder Zen'in Ogi's Innate Technique, despite being just an ordinary flame-based technique, was still rated as a Special Grade 1 Sorcerer.
Truly powerful, Elder Zen'in Ogi.
The Heavy Pressure sorcerer thought with regret:
What a pity.
Elder Zen'in Ogi's power has instead become nourishment for the King of Curses, forging the sharp blade that is about to slaughter the Zen'in Family.
The Heavy Pressure sorcerer's body split in half and fell to the ground, his blood washed away by the rain.
Mahito took a step, and the Shadow Crocodile sorcerer's pupils dilated.
That single step brought him directly in front of the Shadow Crocodile sorcerer.
Mahito's wrist twisted, and Kirigiri swung down a fourth time.
The Shadow Crocodile sorcerer sidestepped in the blink of an eye.
The tip of Kirigiri grazed his clothes, cutting through his kimono.
Mahito's eyes opened slightly.
The Shadow Crocodile sorcerer gasped, a faint smile on his face.
"Since I know you've learned Elder Zen'in Ogi's automatic counterattack iaijutsu slash, how could I possibly use Cursed Energy to fight you? Don't joke around. Do you think I can't fight without Cursed Energy? We Zen'in Family Jujutsu Sorcerers are versatile in both close and long range!"
He pulled a short sword from his sleeve and adopted a defensive stance.
The next instant, a fist slammed into his face.
The immense impact flattened his face, all his features caving inward.
His body was sent flying backward by the tremendous force like a cannonball, instantly crashing into the wall of the Zen'in Family compound with a resounding boom.
"Who said I must use a sword to kill?"
Mahito let Kirigiri hang naturally, looked at the last remaining Jujutsu Sorcerer, and smiled.
"How about it, want to run?"
The Ama no Habakiri sorcerer unconsciously swallowed, his eyes darting toward the passage leading to the Zen'in Family's main residence.
Zen'in Naoya stood there, looking at him with a gloomy expression.
The moment the Ama no Habakiri sorcerer looked over, he saw Zen'in Naoya glaring back at him.
He abruptly turned back, facing Mahito, and let out a furious roar.
"I won't—"
A silver glow appeared before his eyes, instantly piercing his brain.
Just as he, distracted by fear, shifted his gaze toward Zen'in Naoya, Mahito decisively threw Kirigiri.
The sound of Kirigiri cutting through the torrential rain was masked by the storm.
By the time the Ama no Habakiri sorcerer's gaze shifted back, Kirigiri had already reached his glabella.
He died from the blade piercing his brain before he could even finish his sentence.
Mahito switched his Soul Creation Cursed Technique back to Tsukumogami Manipulation.
He extended his hand, and Kirigiri let out a crisp hum.
She seemed displeased as she pulled herself free from the Ama no Habakiri sorcerer's brain, slowly flying back into Mahito's hand.
Mahito gave the blade a shake, and the rainwater washed the blood and flesh from Kirigiri's edge.
He also looked up at the last person in the Zen'in compound and smiled.
"Zen'in Naoya, now, who is arrogant?"
Zen'in Naoya took a deep breath, lowered his body into a sprinter's starting stance, and roared with a twisted expression:
"Captain of the Hei!"
"Special Grade 1 Sorcerer!"
"Zen'in Naoya!"
"I've come to challenge you—!!!"
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