126 Chapter 120- Fifth Floor: Lost or...

Within the surveillance room from where the live broadcast of the battle between Nanase Haruka and Ryomen Sukuna was displayed, a sense of heaviness could be perceived.

Numerous emotions swirled within their minds as they witnessed the rivalry of two great warriors, battling to claim each other's life.

"Hey...he is using that same technique again, right?" It was Miwa who asked in general as she saw Haru levitating in the air after he dodged the Piercing Blood.

The air of tension surrounding Choso when Sukuna pulled out that technique was quite frightening but under the constant stress of watching the battle, he didn't say anything about it.

"I don't think he is a fool to use the same technique which failed before." The opinion was shared by Kusakabe, who keenly watched the stance the two sorcerers had in the battle.

"Maybe, he is trying to target more than one area this time?" The one who tilted her head was Angel, as after hearing the explanation behind that sword technique 'Saegeki', this was the only variation she could think of.

Gojo knew about this technique since along with his skills, Gojo had seen Haru practicing his sword arts once in a while in that realm as well. As such, what Hana suggested seemed to be plausible. A technique that targets a single point as constant and the user charges with his physical attributes amplified...indeed, if Haru could change his trajectory at the last moment or maybe target more than one area then the chances of taking Sukuna by surprise wouldn't be impossible.

However, Gojo knew his students more than anyone present here. Haru wouldn't go for the norm. And as he thought,

'Heeh~' A grin spread on Gojo's face as he saw the blow Haru delivered on Sukuna using Black Flash.

"Huh?!"

"Was that...?!"

"Gojo-sensei knows black flash?!" Yuji's query was different from others, since if the person on the screen could use Black flash then it only meant his teacher, that was Gojo Satoru, could use it as well.

Gojo brushed his hair in slight embarrassment before responding, "Well I do, but I can't teach it well. Hahaha..."

A look that said 'Are you for real' was shared amongst the audience since the words Gojo said just now, were anything but suitable for a teacher to say.

Regardless of their reaction, no one dared remove their eyes from the screen for more than some seconds as they saw Sukuna being pulverized deep inside the surface because of that blow.

"!!!"

The first one to react was Yuta who suddenly jumped on his feet.

"Huh?!"

"Is he using what I am thinking he is...?"

"Isn't that...."

"Gojo-kun's Domain?"

Seeing even the mostly calm Mei Mei making that expression was really worth it for Gojo as he grinned at the screen.

However, the surprise of the people turned into shock not soon after.

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"Domain Expansion: Unlimited Void."

At that moment, Haru ensured that his punch landed and there was enough window to open his domain and overwhelm Sukuna within the void.

However, he underestimated the skill and reflexes of his opponent.

'Tch!' The moment Haru's domain expanded, the Shrine with a big maw at its center also appeared; signifying how fast Sukuna could chant his domain even though he received the earth-shattering blow from Haru.

'The battle of domains...the one with purer and more refined domain would win...a situation, I didn't want to face...'

As the dark space of Haru expanded the range of Malevolent Shrine spread out and collided with his Void.

As a result of the collision,

*KLINK* *CRASH*

Haru lost in the battle of domains.

"Kuku...just as I thought. You are not planning anything with your domain...you were just timid to use it."

The sinister voice of Ryomen echoed vividly as he jumped out of the hole and stood with little to no damage to his body. His face was already healed with only a bruise left behind.

Haru gritted his teeth as he chanted a Simple Domain around him to negate the sure-hit skill. However,

"Khak!!"

Faster than lightning, his body suffered more than thirty slashes all over as he knelt on the spot. The time gap between his domain collapse and Simple Domain formation was merely 0.3 seconds...yet...

Using RCT repeatedly was no longer an option. Haru could heal these wounds but if things continued like this...if he has stayed within this domain for more than ten seconds without any countermeasures then he might not survive.

'I need to run-' His thoughts were interrupted so were his movements as suddenly a huge white snake appeared around him with its maw already biting the left side of Haru's shoulder. The shikigami has coiled its body around Haru; restraining his movements.

Haru growled his frustration as he tried moving his body...only to be swarmed by numerous white small creatures.

'Are they....!!' Haru didn't have the time to think as the cluster of rabbits overwhelmed him completely not even leaving a speck of space to let him breathe.

His body was bleeding from several spots. His mind was overcharged with everything around him and a part of it still was maintaining the effect of Simple Domain or he would lose immediately. His consciousness was shaking after facing numerous slashes at the same time.

For the first time after reincarnating, Haru felt fear.

Fear of losing in this battle and allowing his existence to cease entirely. He feared to not be able to conquer this floor and never would be able to return to his home.

His home...where she awaited him.

Haru feared...that he wouldn't...ever...be able to...see her again...

"Jinah..."

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Sukuna grinned as he looked at the display in front.

He has surrounded the brat by every side after he won the battle of domains.

When Haru changed his tactics from using his sword to directing a punch, Sukuna knew there was something more to this. His experience told him to be wary...as such, he didn't think twice before expanding this domain. As a result of that, he was currently witnessing the possible demise of a second-hand, Gojo Satoru.

'Kuku...look at that.' His grin extended as suddenly the darkness he had been feeling from the boy; expanded.

It felt like the shadow of the brat spread out, and the evil spirit he had been hiding was finally showing up.

There was a reason why Sukuna felt more interested in fighting this brat rather than Gojo. And for that reason, he even laid out his trump card; Mahoraga.

And now, Sukuna was finally going to enjoy this battle to the fullest.

"Come on, sorcerer. Don't you disappoint me."

Just as those words left Sukuna's throat, all the shikigami around the boy evaporated in an instant. And the figure that emerged from within, even shocked Sukuna.

'What....is that?'

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A/N:- If you know, you know.