Shop

'Status'

[Name: Takashi Suzuki]

[Age: 17]

[Curse Points: 0]

[Curse Academy System Level: 1]

[Cursed Energy Amount: Immense]

[Cursed Energy Output: High]

[Abilities:

Cursed Spirit Communication

Cursed Energy Manipulation

Cursed Energy Reinforcement]

[Cursed Techniques:

Barrier Reflection Technique

Encompassing Abyss]

[Heavenly Restriction:

Barrier Reflection Technique - Minor Restriction

Physical Body - Moderate Restriction]

As Takashi admired his newfound power, he also decided to explore the new system function that he unlocked—the Shop.

He focused his thoughts, and the system interface displayed the Shop menu before him. It was an intriguing sight, filled with various items and abilities he could obtain using Curse Points.

[Shop]

[Cursed Tools:

Cursed Swords: Enhance your combat prowess with cursed swords imbued with various abilities. (Cost: 300-1,000,000 Curse Points)

Cursed Amulets: Gain protection and unique abilities with cursed amulets. (Cost: 200-300,000 Curse Points)

Cursed Talismans: Obtain versatile talismans with different effects for various situations. (Cost: 100-150,000 Curse Points)]

This was a bit underwhelming for Takashi, as that was all the things he could buy from the shop.

'Really? That's it?'

[Notice: Please upgrade the system for more items!]

Takashi let out a sigh of disappointment. He had hoped for more diverse options in the shop, but it seemed that the current system level limited the available items. Nevertheless, he was still excited about the possibilities that lay ahead.

'Upgrading the system, huh? I wonder how I can do that,' he thought.

With a focused mind, he tried to access the system interface to see if there was any option or information regarding the system upgrade.

[System Interface]

[Upgrade System]

As Takashi saw the option to upgrade the system, he clicked on it immediately. A new screen appeared before him, detailing the requirements and benefits of the upgrade.

[Upgrade System]

[Requirements:

-Accumulate a certain amount of Curse Points to meet the upgrade threshold.

-Complete a set number of high-level tasks or challenges assigned by the system.]

[Benefits:

-Unlock higher-level items in the Shop, including more powerful cursed tools, abilities, and techniques.

-Gain access to advanced system functions and features.

-Strengthen the bond between the user and the Curse Academy System, enhancing overall capabilities.]

Takashi nodded as he read through the requirements and benefits. It was clear that upgrading the system would open up a whole new world of possibilities and opportunities for him.

With that out of the way, he decided to explore some items in the shop, and he started with Cursed Swords. There was an option where he could search for items with a specific price, so he just did that, and placed it at half a million.

[Cursed Tools:

Cursed Swords:

Sky Sundering: The Sky Sundering is a Special Grade Cursed Weapon, a powerful blade that crackles with lightning and allows the user to summon thunderstorms. With its immense power, the sword can self-destruct, unleashing a devastating lightning strike that originates from the Heavens. (Cost: 500.000 Curse Points)]

'Okay... that's pretty overpowered.' Takashi thought with disbelief, while deciding to stop here. There was no point for a beggar to look

at a feast, and he currently didn't have nearly enough Curse Points to afford such a powerful item. In fact, he didn't have a single point, so he decided to check on how to obtain them.

[Earning Curse Points]

[1. Completing System Tasks: From now on, completing tasks issued by the system will reward you with Curse Points based on their difficulty.

2. Killing Sorcerers or Cursed Spirits: Successfully killing powerful cursed spirits or sorcerers in battles will grant you Curse Points based on their strength and rank.

3. Contributions to the Curse Academy: As the founder of the Cursed Yokai Academy, you will be rewarded with Curse Points based on the academy's achievements and growth.

4. Special Achievements and Accomplishments: Certain exceptional accomplishments, breakthroughs, or discoveries may grant you bonus Curse Points as a recognition of your exceptional skills.]

'Huh? I would understand why I would gain Curse Points from killing sorcerers, but why cursed spirits?'

[Notice: As long as humans are alive, cursed spirits are expandable.]

Takashi paused for a moment, contemplating the system's response. While he didn't fully grasp the reasoning behind gaining Curse Points from killing cursed spirits, he decided to accept it for now. Perhaps there was a deeper purpose or balance to be maintained within the system.

[New task received!]

[Task: Recruit the Special Grade Cursed Spirit, Jogo, and make him acknowledge you in a battle!]

[Difficulty: High]

[Time limit: 7 days]

[Guaranteed reward: 50,000 Curse Points]

[Rewards:

1. Flame-Infused Cursed Sword: A cursed sword that is imbued with the power of cursed flames, enhancing its cutting ability and allowing the user to unleash fiery attacks.

2. Advanced Cursed Spirit Communication: Unlock a more powerful version of the Cursed Spirit Communication ability, allowing for better communication and control over cursed spirits.

3. Cursed Talisman of Flame Suppression: A talisman that grants resistance to fire-based attacks and can suppress fire-based cursed techniques.

4. Cursed Fire Manipulation: An ability that allows the user to generate, manipulate and control flames with great precision and power.]

Takashi's eyes widened as a new task appeared before him. He wasn't very confident in completing this task, after all, Jogo was very prideful, and he hated humans. If that wasn't enough, he's also immensely powerful, to the point where he was acknowledged by a fifteen fingers Sukuna.

'Oh well, I have enough prep time, I know everything about him, while he doesn't even know I exist. That's my advantage.'

As for the issue of not being able to locate Jogo, he had received the perfect reward from a daily task a few days ago.

The one thing he feared very much, was that if Jogo decided to pop a Domain Expansion on him, he'd be dead instantly. However, suddenly, he had an enlightment.

'Ah, that's right,' he suddenly thought with a smirk, 'that could work.'

As the only thing that could be heard on the cliff was the working of the cursed spirits, Takashi decided to not waste anymore time, and took out a notebook and pen from his backpack.

Takashi carefully outlined his plan to recruit Jogo, the Special Grade Cursed Spirit. He knew that he needed to be well-prepared, both physically and mentally, to face such a powerful opponent. He took out his notebook and began jotting down the steps he would take in the upcoming days.

Today, he would familiarize himself with Jogo's strength and weaknesses, and train accordingly to it. He knew that he had to push his limits in order to stand a chance against Jogo, so he decided to up his Heavenly Restriction on his body, which would grant him a good amount of adaptation.

[Heavenly Restriction: Physical Body - Modified Restriction: Places a 200% increased gravity on the body, accompanied by a heightened sense for pain, in exchage for an accelerated physical growth, and a great amount of adaptability.]

He activated the Heavenly Restriction and immediately felt the additional weight pressing down on his body. Every step he took felt heavier, but he gritted his teeth and pressed on. This training would help him build the physical strength he needed to face Jogo, but that wasn't the only thing he planned to use it for.

He felt his internal organs straining under the intensified gravity along with pain, and he held back the urge to use cursed energy to lessen the burden.

Takashi, with sweats forming on his forehead as he endured, began to head home on his feet.