Crimson Tides (Malereader X JJK)

Chapter ~ 25

I just want to start this chapter off by saying,

Fuck you FGO. From the bottom of my heart I mean it.

Giving me NP 4 of Lancer Raikou yet not a single copy of Van Gogh is vile and I shall remember such a thing for years to come.

Also, got two Jalters in a 10 pullover on my JP account so that's pretty cool.

That's not all, I'll keep revising my past chapters but it'll just stay as a background thing that isn't my main focus from now on. I feel as though it's a better idea to improve my writing before remaking the fic if I really have to once it's done and I might be throwing away the use of, 'Blank', to display thoughts, temporarily.

And let me know if they're any spelling errors!

That's all. Enjoy!

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~ (P.O.V - (Y/n)) ~

The sounds of heels clicking resounded through the halls of Jujutsu Tech as I walk alongside a decently known and very versatile sorcerer, Ms. Mei.

Sighing, Mei Mei hands over a folder to me "Well, Itadori. The two you turned in are quite hard to work with. At the very least we've confirmed they do have some sort of plan revolving around Sukuna."

I nod, deciding to keep the folder at my side, really wish I kept a bag on me today... "Meaning it'll probably get my brother involved..."

"Yup." She began, glancing at me as we continued walking towards the entrance of the building "A word of advice, next time you find people you deem as suspicious, try to trail them to their hideout. After that, it'd be best to retreat and file a report."

I grimace, acknowledging my mistake "I understand..."

Mei Mei smirked slightly, turning her attention forward "But in this case, I don't mind. The higher-ups are paying me quite a bit extra just to have my crows surveying the city."

A bead of sweat trickles down the back of my head as I stare at her blankly 'Right... Gojo did say she loved money.'

"However..." Ms. Mei trailed off, appearing to be deep in thought "My crows aren't getting much of anything. I'm beginning to think those two aren't based inside the city and are instead situated outside of it."

I tilt my head, contemplating the idea "That's certainly possible. I doubt you'll extend your search without compensation though."

"Indeed." She said "Though I'll have to warn you. Matters regarding Sukuna are taken very seriously by the higher-ups. As they inevitably grow more restless, I can't guarantee your brother wouldn't be found in their line of fire."

I remain silent, the consequences of not thinking ahead setting in. 'I immediately took the two cultists out specifically because their actions could've posed a threat to Yuji. I need to be more careful in the future.'

Soon we arrive at the entrance of the school and I extend my hand out for a shake "Your help is greatly appreciated."

Accepting my gesture, Mei Mei shook my hand "Your words aren't necessary. You can thank your teacher for paying me to... relay information to you."

'However, she didn't have to advise me, nor did she have to warn me that Yuji was in danger.' A smile appears on my face as she begins to take her leave "Noted. I'll be sure to thank him as well."

In other words, I believe she sees a benefit in investing in me. However, that's only true if I understand her character as much as I think I do.

Sighing, I open the folder, skimming through whatever logs were available on the interrogations and the backgrounds of the two cult members. 'They don't appear to have any medical records. Did this cult somehow erase them?'