Special Grade?

Having a natural talent for combat from his younger days and training in fighting techniques, he sprinted towards the curse and attempted to use his energy to leap up, but it didn't work.

However, he didn't let that deter him. Instead, he stood his ground and allowed the incoming fists that the curse extended from its arms to strike him. The moment the fists made contact, they all exploded without causing any harm to him.

He could sense his body absorbing the force behind the punches and converting it into what he assumed was kinetic energy.

With a confident grin, he harnessed the kinetic energy he had absorbed, creating a surge of power that propelled him toward the curse at incredible speed. In less than a five seconds, he closed the 25-meter gap between himself and the curse.

With a powerful uppercut, he unleashed all the kinetic energy he had harnessed to strike the bloated curse. The curse had no time to react before it exploded into a purplish, repulsive mess.

"This is so cool!" he exclaimed, relishing the feeling of power coursing through his body.

"You did this?" asked a voice, causing him to swiftly turn around. He had been so caught up in his excitement that he hadn't even sensed the person in front of him.

Before him stood a tall, slim young man with fair skin and striking green eyes. His uniquely styled black hair jutted out in long spikes, resembling a sea urchin.

He was dressed in a standard Jujutsu High uniform with a dark blue jacket. His uniform pants matched his jacket and reached just above his shins. Completing his outfit, he wore long black socks that covered his exposed ankles and low-top brown shoes.

"Yes, you can see this?" Yuuki asked with a hint of confusion, even though he recognized the young man before him. It was Megumi Fushiguro, the ten shadows user.

"Yeah, they are curses. I suppose you already know about them, considering that you just exorcised one. That was a grade three, or maybe even a semi-grade two," Megumi stated as he walked up to Yuuki and introduced himself, requesting Yuuki's name in return.

"So, how did you exorcise the curse? There were a lot more than this one, and I destroyed them," Megumi inquired as he examined his surroundings. He walked to the side, pierced a small hole in a tree, and retrieved a small case.

"I used my innate technique, it's called 'Anti-Skill.' It allows me to suppress and counteract cursed energy," Yuuki reiterated, noticing a brief pause in Megumi's actions. There was a subtle but discernible increase in the power of his technique, even if it was only a slight improvement.

Awakening an innate cursed technique later in life was relatively rare; typically, sorcerers received this knowledge at the age of 6, directly implanted into their minds.

'I see, if what he said is true, then we might just have a new special grade, one which is more troublesome than every other one.' Megumi thought to himself as he placed the small box in his pocket and took out his phone, dialing a number and bringing it up to his ear, waiting for the call to connect.

As Megumi made the call, he was calling a man he respected, though he never openly showed his respect in front of him.

Megumi heard the familiar, slightly annoying voice on the other end of the call. "Why are you calling your handsome white-haired sensei at this time Megumi-chan!"

"I am at a park near Sugisawa Municipal High School, and I've found someone who might interest you," Megumi relayed and abruptly ended the call, knowing that the man he'd just called would arrive within a few minutes.

He returned his focus to the person who had claimed that his innate cursed technique could entirely negate cursed energy, a capability that could potentially place him among the ranks of at least a Grade 1 sorcerer, or even a special grade.

He was certain that Gojo Satoru would be intrigued to meet someone with such unique technique, even though they appeared to be around the same age. "So, what's in the box?" Yuuki inquired as he walked closer to Megumi.

"A cursed object, it was placed here as a deterrent to curses. But now, the seal has weakened, and we have curses running rampant and growing stronger in this area," Megumi explained truthfully, recognizing that the individual in front of him was already part of the sorcery world. There was no need to lie, especially since Gojo would be arriving soon.

"So, what's happening?" Another voice broke into the conversation. They turned to see a tall man with white hair and a black blindfold approaching them. He was dressed in all black, and his spiky hair swayed as he walked towards them.

"Gojo-sensei, this is Yuuki. Yuuki, meet Gojo-sensei, my teacher at Jujutsu High School," Megumi introduced the two individuals to each other.

"So, this is the interesting person you've met? Well, he's quite fascinating. So much cursed energy for someone who hasn't received any training and isn't a sorcerer," Gojo commented as he walked around Yuuki, examining him and nodding in approval.

"You certainly have the energy and output of a Grade 1 sorcerer," Gojo noted, placing a hand on Yuuki's shoulder. There was a momentary shift in Gojo's Infinity, which was quite surprising to the sorcerer, but he kept his reaction hidden.

"Eh? Could you explain what this 'grade' thing is all about?" Yuuki inquired in a perplexed manner. Though he had to act like he didn't know, it was also accurate to say that he had forgotten quite a bit during the past fifteen years.

"Didn't you tell him?" Gojo asked Megumi with a deadpan expression, assuming that Megumi had already explained the curse grade system to Yuuki.

Megumi shook his head. "Well, no matter," Gojo continued. "The grades of curses are based on various factors, but mainly cursed energy and techniques. As the energy output increases, so does the threat." Gojo then took a moment to explain the different curse grades, from Grade 4 to Grade 1.

"Special-Grade Curses," Gojo explained, "are the absolute worst. They're like the final bosses of the curse world. These curses have an insane amount of power and energy, so they're almost impossible to defeat. Regular sorcerers can't handle them; you need a a bunch of grade 1 sorcerers to even stand a chance. Meeting one of these curses is like facing your worst nightmare, and it's a life-or-death situation."

Gojo proceeded to explain the Special-Grade Curses with the utmost seriousness, which surprised Megumi since he had never seen Gojo this serious before. However, it didn't take long for Gojo to revert to his typical self.

"Well," Gojo said with a confident grin, his arrogance overflowing, "I can just exorcise all the Special-Grade Curses."

"Now that you're aware of the grade system, why don't you tell me about your innate technique so I can assess your level?" Gojo inquired, already having a suspicion about Yuuki's technique. He had sensed the brief cancellation of his Infinity when he placed his hand on Yuuki's shoulder earlier.

"It's called 'Anti-Skill.' It enables me to suppress and counteract cursed energy," Yuuki reiterated, sticking to the information he had already shared with Megumi, without revealing further details about his technique.

"Ooh, I see... So, does it have a condition for it to work? Do you need to touch someone, or does someone need to touch you?" Gojo inquired with a smile on his face. He had a hunch that Yuuki was quite shrewd, and he understood the need for caution, especially considering his own abilities.

Certainly, Yuuki's caution was well-founded, and the world of jujutsu sorcerers could be a dangerous place for those with powerful techniques. Gojo, with his Infinity, could appreciate the need for discretion, even if he had a playful attitude.

"I need to touch someone to negate their energy and nullify their techniques, and also, no cursed energy can harm me, as it gets negated immediately," Yuuki clarified. However, he didn't mention the kinetic energy aspect of his ability. Some secrets were better left unspoken, and he saw this as a potential trump card in certain situations.

"Yuuki, with a technique like that, you're definitely a special grade. So... join Jujutsu High School as my student!" Gojo exclaimed with his trademark happy-go-lucky smile.

"Huh?"