Cursed Legacy: Sayuri Gojo

第二十一章

Sayuri entered Sukuna's domain, steeling herself for the barrage of insults she was sure to receive about her recent fainting episode. She was fully prepared for his sarcastic remarks and cutting comments. But to her surprise, she found him sitting on his throne, cutely munching on dark chocolate.

"Are you serious?" she blurted out, her eyes widening in disbelief.

Sukuna glanced up, a piece of dark chocolate halfway to his mouth. "Oh, look who's back," he drawled. "Didn't think you'd have the strength to walk in here after that little fainting spell."

Sayuri bristled, ready to snap back, but then she noticed he was holding out another piece of chocolate towards her. "Your reward," he said, his tone mockingly regal.

She eyed the chocolate suspiciously. "What's the catch?"

"No catch," Sukuna said with a smirk. "Consider it a consolation prize for surviving."

Sayuri hesitated for a moment before taking the chocolate. "Wow, dark chocolate. My favorite," she said, the irony thick in her voice. "How generous of the great Sukuna."

"Don't get used to it," he replied, popping another piece into his mouth. "So, how does it feel to be so weak that you faint?"

Sayuri rolled her eyes, taking a bite of the chocolate. "Oh, it was just delightful. Vomiting blood and all. Really made my day."

Sukuna chuckled, shaking his head. "You really are a piece of work, Sayuri."

"And you," she retorted, "are an overgrown ego with a sweet tooth."

Sukuna's grin widened. "At least I don't faint after using my powers."

Sayuri narrowed her eyes at him, but there was a playful glint in them. "Touché. But at least I don't sit around eating chocolate while people are fighting."

Sukuna leaned back on his throne, looking thoroughly unbothered. "Someone has to supervise."

Sayuri laughed, a genuine sound that seemed out of place in the eerie domain. "Sure, keep telling yourself that."

Sukuna watched her for a moment, his expression softening slightly. "You did well, you know. For a weakling."

"Coming from you, I'll take that as high praise," she said, smiling. "Thanks for the chocolate, Sukuna."

"Don't mention it," he replied, waving a hand dismissively. "Just don't make a habit of fainting specially not in my domain."

Sayuri nodded, still smiling. "I'll try my best. Now, what's next on the agenda for the great King of Curses?"

Sukuna's eyes gleamed with amusement. "Why, more chocolate, of course. And maybe, just maybe, some training. If you can handle it."

Sayuri laughed again, feeling a strange sense of camaraderie with the terrifying curse. "Bring it on, Sukuna. Just try to keep up."

Sayuri couldn't help but feel a flicker of warmth in the cold, cursed domain.

The next moment, the peaceful chocolate-eating scene was abruptly shattered. Sayuri and Sukuna were in a punching battle, or rather, Sayuri was attempting to punch Sukuna while he effortlessly evaded her blows with his hands in his pockets.

"Is this how you thank me for the chocolate?" Sukuna taunted, dodging another swing from Sayuri.

"Consider it a workout," Sayuri shot back, her fists flying. "Gotta burn off the calories somehow."

Sukuna chuckled, sidestepping her again. "You're burning more energy missing than hitting. It's almost impressive."

Sayuri gritted her teeth, trying to land a punch. "One of these days, I'm going to wipe that smug look off your face."