46 The Star Plasma Vessel

[Author Note]

Disc: HTyCrm3MG6

While researching, I found out that Riko was fourteen.

Toji really capped an 8th grader. His buff against teenagers wasn't a joke.

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Naohiro

Well, this is just about how canon started in Hidden Inventory, except I am replaced with Geto. Yaga is in the front with a laptop and will explain what we will do.

Yaga clears his throat. "Your mission has two goals: escort the star plasma vessel and then erase her."

Gojo whispers to me. "*Whisper* Do you think he's gone senile."

I reply with a smile. "Probably, but we should let him finish."

Yaga continues. "Tengen possesses the technique of Immortality. However, the technique doesn't mean eternal youth. As Tengen ages, the cursed technique will eventually start to rewrite Tengens body. If no vessel is assimilated, Tengen will lose their humanity."

*Sigh* I guess I'll be the one to take Geto's spot in this whole thing. "Every 500 years, a new vessel needs to be merged into the granny so she doesn't become an enemy to mankind. By merging, her cursed technique gets reset."

I get a pencil thrown at me, but I've become a master at avoiding Yaga pencils.

Gojo smacks his fist on his palm. "I get it. If Tengen were to dig-"

Throwing the pencil that Yaga gave me, it stops right in front of his face. "No Digimon references, it's weird. If you got it, then let's have the old man continue."

Grabbing the pencil out of the air, he aims it towards me before adorning a malicious smile. "We still haven't found out who is stronger. If you want to fight, let's take it outside so the old man won't complain."

*BONK* *BONK*

That earned us both a bonk on the head. "AS I WAS SAYING, the star religious group has partnered up with the curse user group Q to find and take her life. In two days, the assimilation will occur, meaning that you both need to keep her alive and escort her here. Tengen also mentioned that they wanted you two to fulfill any of Amanai's requests until you arrive back. Do not fail!"

Holy mother of yapping. I get this was necessary, but I already knew all of this.

After a little while of talking and Gojo asking questions, we both head out to go meet Riko.

...

After walking for a while towards the meeting point, Gojo speaks up. "You think the kid will be happy as the star plasma vessel?"

I turn to Gojo. "Like you said, it's a kid. She's only fourteen, so who knows what might be happening in her head? Imagine you were born to learn that you are going to be merging into an old lady."

Gojo stuffs his hands in his pockets. "I'd probably get strong enough not to be bound by stupid fate."

Raising my eyebrow, I smile at him. "Is everything strength related to you? We talk about the feelings of a kid, and then it derails into a conversation about strength."

He moves in mock irritation. "If you grew up with the only word being strong in your dictionary, you'd be the same way. I had that mindset until SOMEONE showed me the real world. That someone also punched me in the face in front of Jujutsu society."

My smile turns into a grin. "So that someone was the one who put the previous 'future strongest' in his place."

He instantly replies. "HUH!? Previous? Since when did YOU become the future strongest?"

With an oblivious look on my face, I start to count. "The first time was when I knocked you out. Then, I beat you in our rematch. Finally, the third time was when you lost against Toji. Since I last checked, I wasn't the one who needed to learn reverse cursed technique on my deathbed."

Gojo takes his glasses off. "Since when did you win that second fight? It was a spar. Hey...the old man isn't here right now. What do you say we have a round three?"

Thank God Shoko isn't here. The allegations can't become stronger without witnesses.

I only point at the hotel before Gojo can ask to fight me for the 200th time. "Our meeting point is up there with the star plasma vessel and her maid, Misato Kuroi."

Gojo already had his glasses back on before tilting his head. "You remembered the maid's name?"

I sigh. "*Sigh* Do you even know the name of the star plasma vessel?"

He pulls out his phone before showing me a photo. "Nope, but I got her picture, so who cares about names?"

I really did replace Geto, huh? "Tengen, the higher-ups, and Jujutsu society care. Why do I have to replace Suguru as the babysitter?"

He smacks me on my back with a smile. "Don't be like that. I know you like me."

Damn you, Shoko. HE DOESN'T MEAN IT LIKE THAT.

Sighing, we make our way into the hotel before taking the elevator. After reaching the top, we walk down the hallway to find the door.

Looking at the numbers, I start to speak. "807, 808, 809. Here we are. Satoru, please don't give a bad impression. She will be merging with Tengen, so Tengen will most likely gain her memories."

He rolls his eyes. "I was assigned to this with you. It's not like I can't survive on my own. I know when to shut up."

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Cap.

...

*Knock*

A muffled sound comes from behind the door. "Who is it?"

Before I can say anything, Gojo speaks up with a wide smile. "We're your delivery drivers from Jujutsu High!"

I speak up to reassure them. "We're here from Jujutsu High to transport the Star Plasma Vessel."

*Creek*

The door opens slightly, and we see a brunette head poke outside with narrowed eyes.

I tilt my head to get a better look at her. "You must be Misato Kuroi, Riko's caretaker? I'm Naohiro Zenin. Sorry, my friend here, Satoru, is an idiot, so don't mind him."

Instead of sounding mad, he waves with a smile. "Yo."

Without saying a word, Kuroi nods her head and opens the door. We see a young girl lying on a bed with an absentminded look on her face.

Kuroi introduces us. "These are our assigned escorts from Jujutsu High, Satoru Gojo, and Naohiro Zenin. They...please pay attention!"

Gojo opens his mouth. "So you're Rika, Riki, Riku? What was it again?"

The girl in question had a tick mark on her head and then decided to jump up. "IT'S RIKO! Show some respect, for I am Tengen, and Tengen is me!"

Gojo covers his mouth and laughs. "*Pft* Why would I show respect to a brat like you?"

Riko got up and ran over to Gojo to smack him, but her hand stopped inches from his face.

He just taunted her. "Think you can hit me? You'll need to have a count-"

*BAM*

I punched Gojo. "Sorry about that, Riko. I've already told him to act professional, but he doesn't like to shut his mouth."

Riko slowly turns to Kuroi with an annoyed expression. "Are these the 'sorcerers' that you told me about?"

Kuroi sighs in response.

This is going to be a long mission.

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