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Nobara woke to intense sunlight. She tried moving away to get some more sleep but it was like the sun was beaming at her from all direction. Reluctantly she got up to see the source of light. She was speechless on what greeted her, she was looking at the in skyscrapers of Tokyo. Seeing this, everything from the prior night came back. She wanted to fall into dread so badly, but she tried reminding herself that she has to be strong to get her revenge.
Turns out she fell asleep on the couch. That prick did not even bother to wake her up to sleep in a comfortable bed. It was 5:00 am in the morning. It’s too early but she couldn’t fall back to sleep. So she got up from the couch to freshen up and to look for Gojo. She needed to start training as soon as possible.
After coming from the bathroom, she went towards the bedroom, which she assumes to be the master bedroom. She didn’t want to just enter this weird person's room so she knocked. But she heard no answer. She knocked again louder,
“Hey old man! Get up!” Nobara yelled.
But she go no answer. She turned to door knob, to her surprise, the door was open. Reluctantly Nobara went inside the room to see that the room was empty. The room had no sign of life. She also felt cold in the room. For some reason the room made her feel lonely. Not thinking too much of it she just stomed out of the room.
“I can’t believe that jerk just left me alone without telling me anything!” Nobara yelled to herself.
Nobara maybe tough but she’s still a child in an unknown place. Nobara refused to acknowledge it but she was feeling scared and alone. To distract herself, she went into the kitchen to make herself some breakfast. But she was speechless again. The the fridge was practically empty. It only had water. There was nothing to eat other than the fruits on the counter. Not only did the jerk leave her alone, but he left her with no food. What kind of caretaker is he?
Nobara calmed herself down by taking several deep breaths. She calmly grabbed an apple from the fruit basket and went over to the couch again. Once on the couche she notice the box. She remember, Gojo saying it was from her grandmother. Nobara teared up a little at the thought of her grandmother, but she quickly recovered with the resolve of going through the books.
The first thing she saw was a diary. She vaguely remembers her grandmother writing in this journal. So she decided to read the journal first.
August, 2010
Today is the day I explain to Nobara the duty and the shame of the Kugisaki family. Perhaps old age is weakening me, but I don’t want Nobara to know just yet. I want her to stay a child a little longer. Alas, I have to. It's a curse all Kugisaki’s must carry, even the innocent.
August, 2010
The talk went surprisingly well with Nobara. Although I am not pleased in the least. She seemed to be very willing to sacrifice herself in order to kill the curse. Perhaps, it's because she is a child, she does not fully understand what she is talking about. However I don’t sense any ignorance in her words. I should be proud of her but all I feel is regret. I am responsible for raising her the way she is now. Maybe I realized how precious my granddaughter is to me too late. However I will do everything in my power to stop her from sacrificing herself.
August, 2011
I have been going through all the texts regarding the Kugisaki curse techniques. Turns out there's a way to prevent a successor from fully gaining control over their power. I can seal part of my power into straw dolls. Then it's very likely that my sealed power does not transfer to Nobara. Tomorrow I will practice this technique.
August, 2012
Today was a dreaded day. My techniques did not fully transfer to Nobara. I am certain its occur becasue of the staw doll technique. I should not be relived. Because now the curse has power. Neither Nobara nor I have full control over the curse. Seeing Nobaras distraught face as well well the curses delight, I realize I have made a grave mistake. I can only pray that the curse does not realize the power it gained. But I have horrible feeling that it does.
August, 2013
Nobara, if you are reading this I may already be dead. I know how lost you must be now. I want you to know that everything that has happened is not your fault, all of it is my fault. I have become selfish. I wanted you to live a long and happy life. I wanted you to stay as far away as possible from the life me and your mother has lived. However, that wish has only made things worse for you.
You must find the five straw dolls. These are the straw dolls I have sealed the rest of my powers with. The text on the box will tell you how to transfer the sealed power to you. It may be too late for the village, but you can still stop the curse through gaining full control of your curse technique. However this would mean that if you die, the curse dies and vice versa. I know we are back to the beginning again. But that is the only way I see to stop the curse.
If I can make any request, please do not sacrifice yourself. Because even after all this, I still wish for your long life. I know you are lost, but I know you can do this because you are the strongest child I have ever known.
Remember I am always with you.
Nobara did not realize, when she started crying. But the diary in her hand was getting soaked. So she closed the diary and held it close to her chest. She has never known her grandmother to this emotional. She has never outwardly displayed such emotion to Nobara. But she has always known that her grandmother cared for her. After reading all this, she couldn’t even be mad at her.
“I am sorry grandma, I don't think I can live the normal life you have wanted. I may not even live long. Since I have to get my revenge, even if it kills me.” Nobara said, sobbing.
Even Though Gojo said he would help her find a way to kill the curse without letting her die, she doesn't see how he’s going to do that. She had already made up her mind on killing the curse a long time ago. She will see this through even if that kills her.
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Gojo was walking down the hallway. He always hated walking down here. The hallway was dark and dreary. It as if the darkness wants to consume him. But its not the darkness that bothered him. Its whats at the end of the hallway. At the end of the hallway lies the people Gojo despises the the most, the elders. He never once left in a good mood after meeting the elders. Today will certainly be no different. Usually he's called here when there’s an emergency. He wonders what shit show hes about to be presesnted to.
Once he was in front of the sliding door, the door automatically opened. The room was dark with few candles lit behind and in between the six elders. Gojo likes to think, the elders makes to room dark only when someone is entering, to look intemideting. Howere they only look ridiculous when doing so.
Without any ounce of respect Gojo spoke up, “you people seed better days. You know going out in the sun once in a while do wonders for your skin.”
Gojo was never afraid of these people becasue he knew they can never harm him. Even with all the constant disrespect they wanted Gojo on their side. Because having him on their side means having power.
“You are still as disrespectful as ever. But you are not here to mock us. There is a special grade curse on the loose as well as a missing sorcerer. We want you to capture both of them alive.” The elder in the middle spoke.
“Oh? You want me to capture a special grade? Thats a tall order you are giving me.” Gojo spoke with interest.
One of the elders chuckled at that. “The only reason we are asking you to not kill this curse is because killing the curse means killing the sorcerer.”
At this point Gojo knew. They were talking about Nobara and her unusual curse. But Gojo didn’t show he knew what they were talking about. “What do you mean?”
“Have you heard of the Kugisaki clan?” Gojo held his breath when he heard the name. It confirmed his suspicions.
“Never heard of em” Gojo lied.
“They once were part of the three major clans. But their clan fell after a certain member did something they shouldn’t have. After the fall the whole clan distanced themselves from us and went into hiding with the curse. For generations they have kept the curse at bay.” One of the elders explained.
“Why did they keep the curse alive and how was the curse formed?” Even though Gojo knew the answer, he was hoping the elders would know more information.
“The curse was born from forbidden experimentation. You see, the Kugisaki clan poses a unique curse technique. Technique that we don’t know much about or understand. They have always been a clan to keep their techniques a secret. From what we know their curse technique can affect the souls of both humans and curses alike. The special grade was born through pushing their curse technique beyond its limits. Because of it both the curse and the Kugisaki clan are bound via their souls.” Everything the elders said, he already knew. Elders were useless as always.
“The clan sounds interesting. But I don’t understand why you haven’t killed the curse l, even if it kills the clan? The elders I know would order execution with batting an eye. Plus there would be one less clan to oppose your tyranny.” Gojo hoping they would reveal their true motives.
There was a bit of a pause then they answered. “ You are right. We would have executed the curse if it were any other clan. However, the Kugisaki clan's curse technique is very powerful and useful. We can’t afford to lose such power. We got a report that the curse and the current Kugisaki heir are missing. That means we finally have a chance to bring the current heir to our side.” The elder paused for a moment. “Besides a technique that can control the souls can eliminate anything and anyone”
Gojo knows exactly what they are implying. With a strained smirk he said, “I am honestly surprised at the lengths you would go to keep your power and to control me. But let me say this again, you old prunes will be the last of your kind.”
All the elders chuckled in unison, “be sure to keep the curse alive. You are dismissed.”