Day of the Merger
15:00"Good work, everyone. We're inside Jujutsu High's barrier now," Geto said. The looming gates behind them offered an odd sense of comfort. The bounty on Riko had been lifted. While there was still a minuscule chance of them being attacked, it was minuscule. The barrier was strong. It would protect them.
"What a relief," Riko expressed with a relieved smile, taking a handkerchief from Kuroi to wipe her face.
"Yes," Kuroi also smiled, but rather softly.
"Satoru," Geto looked at Gojo. "You really worked hard this time."
"Tch. I never wanna get stuck babysitting a brat again," Gojo grumbled. Riko made a sound of protest, ready to argue with him.
The wind seemed to slow down at that moment. The noise of knife stabbing flesh was loud. Hitomi should have felt the presence but it was as though her senses had stopped working. By the time it sank in, it was already too late. Danger had struck.
The mystery man stabbed Gojo in his chest. In that very instant, all of them were on high alert. Hitomi felt something deep in her had been ripped open. Izuki's presence was faint, lingering beneath the surface of her soul, but she could feel him on high alert too. The man, with his sharp features, and ugly looking weapon ⸺ he shouldn't have been able to enter the barrier.
"Have we met before?" Gojo asked, through gritted teeth.
The man spoke casually. "Don't worry about it. I am terrible at remembering guys' names, too."
Geto stepped into action first, raising his hands and summoning one of his curses. The worm-like creature attacked the man, who leapt out of the way, giving room for Gojo to move to safety. In the meantime, Hitomi stood in front of Riko and Kuroi, trying to protect them from being attacked.
"Satoru!" Geto exclaimed with worry as he rushed towards Gojo.
Gojo raised a hand to stop him. He stood up straight. "I'm fine. I didn't make it in time with my technique, but it missed my vitals. I then strengthened myself with cursed energy, so the blade couldn't be drawn out at all. It was like passing a safety pin through a knit sweater. Seriously, I'm fine. Prioritize Amanai first. I'll deal with this guy. Suguru, Hitomi, you get her to Tengen-sama."
"You better not let your guard down," Hitomi demanded.
Gojo snorted, taking off his glasses. "Who do you think you're talking to?"
Geto and Hitomi looked at each other and nodded. They trusted him. Gojo was strong. He could handle this man.
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At the bottom of Jujutsu High
Tombs of the Star CorridorThe creaky, vintage lift opened out into a vast open space, lined with cracked walls and pipes. They stepped out of the lift, ready to rush to get to Master Tengen's actual location. On the opposite side was a massive tunnel that would lead them there.
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YOUNG GODS ━━ gojo satoru
FanfictionAYASE HITOMI is born in a cruel world and has suffered for it; but dealing with it becomes easy with her friends at her side, especially with the annoying, powerful brat, GOJO SATORU on her side. *** gojo satoru x oc jujutsu kaisen manga (+anime)...