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“You cannot possibly expect me to be able to do this.” Fushiguro breathed out, the sword that was to behead Itadori being held out for him to take. “I can’t…”
“You must.”
Fushiguro eyed the weapon and sighed, grabbing it. “I’m sorry… Yuji.”
Yuji smiled up at him. Even in the face of his execution, he smiled. That was one of the traits that endeared him to Fushiguro. “I forgive you, Megumi.” He shut his eyes, his smile wavering slightly as saline dripped to the floor. “I’m in no position to ask, but make it quick please.”
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“Excuse me.” Fushiguro squeezed past the people in the crowded station, “Excuse me.” He was getting lots of complaints but he ignored them, climbing onto the railing and lowering himself down onto the train tracks.
“You’re late.” The special-grade curse Jogo spat out.
Fushiguro groaned, “I was spending time with my students.” He replied, grabbing his weapon from the shadows, “You sure you want to do this? Your weak, after all.”
The curse snarled.
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“You’re strong, Rei.”
Satoru startled, “Didn’t Uncle tell you to not call me that?”
Fushiguro chuckled, and ruffled Satoru’s hair. A rare smile rested on his face, “He’s not the boss of me.”
Satoru shrugged, “Thats fair… I guess.”
Fushiguro smiled at him, then sighed, “You’re really strong, huh Rei.”
“Yeah!” He grinned, showing all his teeth, “Of coarse! I am the strongest!”
Fushiguro bopped his head with his fist. Satoru squeaked in pain. “What was that for!?”
“You may be a special grade, and you may have both the Six Eyes and Limitless, but you’re no god, Rei.” Fushiguro explained, “You still are a human, and you have a long way to go before you can beat me in a battle.”
Satoru pouted, “What about Sukuna? Could you beat him?”
Fushiguro stared, “Why do you ask about Sukuna?”
“I dunno.” He muttered, “I just heard someone mention that they only have 6 more of his fingers to find since someone named Itadori died.” He looked up at his sensei, “So I was thinking what if Sukuna was incarnated, would you be able to defeat him?”
Fushiguro frowned. He patted his student on the head, and walked away. Not answering the question. “Its good that as a Sorcerer, you don’t get too cocky, or overestimate your abilities.”
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Geto glared at the barrier, wishing he could enter. “Why do we have to stay out here!” He cried, “I just wanna beat that stupid patch-face curse!”
Mei-Mei pat his shoulder, “Calm down, there will come a time when Fushiguro gives the all clear, then we can enter.”
Geto sighed, “Sorry.” He muttered, “I know he’s dangerous but—“
She chuckled, “I was about to suggest you go look for that Gojo kid. I’m sure he’d help. You take them out.”
Geto jumped up, “Yes Ma’am!” He smiled briefly and ran off.
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“Fushiguro!” Gojo gave him a big grin when he saw him at the train station, “I’m going to Jujutsu high now!”
Fushiguro smiled and pat him on the head, “Good. I will tell your classmates they’re getting a new member.”
Satoru groaned, “Oh can’t we do it in a flashy way!?” He asked, “Like I can jump out of a cake and—“ Fushiguro’s hand hit the back of Satoru’s head.
“No.”
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The plant curse sealed off all the exits and fushiguro glanced upwards, “I wouldn’t run regardless.” He levelled them with a stare, “Although, I have to admit, I don’t really care about the human lives here.”
They opened the gates and people fell in, squishing up together and getting in Fushiguro’s clear shot of the curses. “Oh. I see.” He summoned Totality as Jogo ran at the people, lighting them ablaze.
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A camera clicked on, an unknown voice behind the camera speaking. “What do you think of Fushiguro-sensei?”
Geto paused, “He’s cool. He isn’t too eccentric and I guess he cares about us.” He though for a second. “Without a doubt though—“
The camera clicked.
Satoru lit up, “Well he helped me come here and helped me learn about Jujutsu! I’d say he’s pretty awesome!” He gave a thumbs up, “One day, I’m going to be stronger than him!” A hand reached over and whacked him on the head.
The camera clicked.
“I don’t really care.” Shoko shrugged, “He’s a good teacher, I guess.” She made a face. “He doesn’t like me smoking though…”
The camera clicked.
“He’s respectable.” Maki stated plainly.
“Yeah, respectable.” Panda agreed.
“Shake.” Inumaki piped up.
The camera clicked.
Nanami stood at his window, “He doesn’t let other people’s opinions get to him.”
The camera clicked.
“It goes without saying.” Todo said flippantly as he walked past.
The camera clicked.
“He’s the strongest Jujutsu Sorcerer there is.” Geto finished. “Need I say more?”
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“I-Itadori…?”
Fushiguro turned around and Itadori was there, sheepishly rubbing his neck next to the prison realm. His pink hair was longer, and he no longer hand the scars of sukuna under his eyes. “How are you alive?” He asked and Itadori smiled.
“They didnt hand me off to be cremated!” Itadori helpfully supplied. “I survived death once, why not again.”
Fushiguro glanced at Itadori then to the Prison realm. He only got to do it once before he was encased in the fleshy tendrils coming from the prison. “Y-You’re not Itadori.” Fushiguro narrowed his eyes, “He would never do this.”
Fake Itadori chuckled, “You didn’t know me that well-“
“I dont care!” Fushiguro yelled, “You are not Itadori Yuji! No matter how much my brain tries to deceive me, my heart knows the truth!” He glared at the imposter, “WHO ARE YOU!?”
The being chuckled, a horrible sound that reminded Fushiguro of when Sukuna was in charge of Itadori’s body. Perhaps, it wasn’t a dissimilar situation.
No, he could beat Sukuna. He knew it. He had become stronger, strong enough to protect whoever came to him needing help. He had worked hard and now, he realised, it didn’t really matter. He wouldn’t be able to protect his students regardless.
Fushiguro was sucked into the prison, and he felt a tear drop from his eye.