Megumi POV:
It might have been a little stupid of me to make this decision. No, it is definitely stupid. Attempting to acquire a second shikigami just after the two tries I did now, is not exactly my best decision so far. I should have atleast gotten myself healed by Shoko for the previous mishap. Even though nothing serious there is still some stinging sensation around my waist and shoulders, no thanks to Satoru.
Though the failure of first attempt did teach me something interesting. The shikigami to be conquered simply ignores any other being not participating in the ritual. The toad went straight for me even though it was me that was distracted and my dogs were simply ready to jump him. In fact looks like its sole purpose was to attack the person participating in the ritual. That why even though the dogs were running after him, it had no regard for its safety. So, I think unless and until anyone tries to interfere in the ritual the summoned shikigami will simply ignore them, just like the audience members. That's why even if Satoru was present and I knew he would have interfered with the ritual in case of any danger to me, he was simply ignored. In fact the moment the toad about to engulf me, he was prepared to strike but still there was no reaction from the toad. Now this gave me an idea that I instantly wanted to try. So, the current situation.
"Nue"
A normal human teenager sized, eagle shaped red feathered bird with human face appears in front of me. This might be a stronger opponent than the previous one. The flight will be especially annoying. Quickly making the handsign I summon my newest shikigami.
"Toad"
The frog appears right beside me. The bird takes to the sky and progresses towards me. Now, to implement the plan, I run. Good looks like the bird is following me and ignoring the giant frog. Looking behind I see its close. Damn it, its maneuver is definitely better than the toad; considering it stayed stationary for most of the ritual. Tch. Calm down, you prepared for this.
I turn my body to face the flying shikigami. Breathes out. Wait for it. Wait. Wait. Wait. Now! With a speed exceedingly in the range of supersonic comes a tongue and catches the bird. Wait. Oh shit. I just noticed it. Its feathers. Fuck. Before I can process the new info, the frog already pulls the shikigami towards it grabbing the bird in its mouth. Hmm. Why isn't it doing anything? Hmm? Oh. Oh? Oh! I almost facepalm. So, the toad shikigami doesn't have any other abilities. Then, why the fuck did it try to grab me and swallow me instead of using its tongue like a whip?
Oh shit. Purple lightning is being generated from the bird to hit its opponent that had grabbed it. Very quickly I just de-summon the toad; looks like it still got damaged. The output looks high enough to be able to kill the shikigami. Shit. Its feathers are emitting lightning. Attack from a distance might be a possibility. Its power is surely not enough to be real lightning but the speed might be. Goddamnit, doesn't look like I can use the wolf to kill this one. It requires a constant handsign afterall.
Fuck. I jump sideways to barely dodge the thrown lightning. Even if it was still fast, its nowhere close to electricity. I see. Controlling it is difficult; so, the bird is throwing the lightning at a random distance then increases the output to increase range. Still, there should be some sort of maximum distance. Fuck. I jump again and start running to dodge the incoming attacks. Looks like it has also taken to the sky. Moreover, doesn't seem like it will allow me experiment with the maximum range of the attacks.
Do I just keep running and dodging its attack like this? Toad has enough speed and range but no strong attack. Dogs are neither fast nor strong enough to exorcise it without taking substantial damage. Wolf requires a constant handsign and also it can't reach the bird if it takes to the sky. Going into the shadows also won't work as it has its gate constantly open when I go inside it. Nue simply needs to fire at the entrance and I might not even be able to dodge as I can't see where it is exactly from the shadow.
Fuck, the attack just glazed me. The pain in leg suggests the charring of the skin. Ok this can't go on. But what the fuck do I do? I can't even outlast it as it siphons up my CE and if it even is possible then my CE will be over before the bird's. Wait; CE. I feel the urge to facepalm again.
I stop running instantly, turning towards it. Breathes out. Remember how Satoru did it. Yeah. Feel it like just before. Just in the legs. I feel CE filling my legs as I make a dash towards the bird.
Uhh! Uhh? Umm, where is this? I turn my head slightly to find I left the shikigami behind and my body is upside down. Goddamnit, my embarrassment increases amid the laugh of Satoru.
But this is chance. I take a gamble as I dip into the shadow and move it forward in the moment the bird is in confused state. Did it. I linked my shadow with the bird. I can see the shikigami in my limited vision of outside as it flies around confused.
Wait….wait…..wait. Now!! I eject out the moment it comes close to the ground just within the range to hit it with the CE infused punch.
Oh yeah! Right in the face. Now I just need to summon the wolf. Huh!?? It dissolves into blue flames? Just a punch. JUST A PUNCH. What was I suffering about till now then? Sighs. Whatever atleast it's over. Now I just need to go to Sh-
"Why didn't you just summon the wolf instead of jumping out of the shadow to punch a bird?"
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Unknown POV:
"So, what is it this time?" Voice 1 (rugged)
"Heyy~~ We are here. Don't start without us." Voice 2 (childlike) said while taking a seat right beside me.
"You're late." Voice 3 (cold & emotionless).
"Ara~ Don't be rude now, dear~" Voice 4 (feminine and seductive) seating near the tall man (Voice 1).
"It was because of you that we were late. So, atleast try to reflect on it." Voice 5 (feminine and strict) takes a seat on the other side of me.
"Can you guys just shut it and get to the point already?" Voice 1.
"Oh, come on. Can't we atleast greet each other first?" Voice 2 in his whinny voice. "It's been so long." Always the pretend. How annoying.
"Where is he?" Voice 1.
"Who?" Voice 2 only to annoy him.
"You damn well know who." So easy.
"Shouldn't it be 'where are they?'?" Voice 4 with a giggle that sends a chill down everyone's spine.
"Please mind your position. You need to stop with the same old disgusting joke already. It's not even moderately funny." Voice 5. One person I can get along with in this room.
"Get to the point already." Voice 3.
"Ara~ what has you in such a jolly mood?" Voice 4 looking at me. Tch, always so perceptive.
"I found a way." I said successfully getting everyone's attention.
"Is it true?" Voice 3. Ah, the almost unseen mirth in his voice. He really hates the dojo, doesn't he?
"Wait a sec." Voice 4 interrupting me in an usually serious tone. "What about Gojo Satoru?" Bringing up the crux of the matter.
"Well, he is taken care of." I say only to get suspicious looks. "What I mean is that he is accounted for." Suspicion increasing. Tch. "I mean he will be out of country for the period on a complicated case."
Tch. Only now are they assured of the plan. How disgusting; that one man has the entire organization at the edge? It was only thanks to that suspicious Jujutsu sorcerer that I was able to achieve this. Still, it is quite concerning that a Jujutsu user knows so much about us. Afterall, not only did she know that we needed help to deal with the dojo but also knew enough about our organization to meet me. It's definitely no coincidence that she came to me. She knew anyone else among our group would have attacked first before any opportunity for conversation. She came to meet me even though I was out of the country and some of others were still here. Moreover, she knew my exact location; so much for being the greatest supernatural organization.
She is a dangerous variable. Even though she helped us keep Gojo Satoru out of the picture and gave the required cursed object to use for our plan, we can't trust her. But one thing I am sure of, she is planning something drastic. Yeah, meeting her once was clear she is personally leading and handling whatever it is she is planning. A perfectionist to the boot. And considering the cursed object she gave me, it's quite clear she has connections within the higher ups of the Jujutsu world. So, whatever she is planning will certainly affect the Jujutsu society and the entire world at large. I need to be prepared for it.
"So, are you up for this?" I ask my favorite member of this meeting.
"Yes. I think my involvement will be adequate enough to complete the task with any problems." Voice 5.
"Of course, afterall your stealth is second only to the Sorcerer killer." Voice 4 knowing very well that is sore point for the receiver.
But this does bring back bad memories. Afterall, it only prior to the last meeting that we sent our best hunting dog on a suicide mission. The easy task of killing Gojo Satoru. It's funny how some of our members intended to punish him if he failed in the task considering how stupid his plan looked on the paper. But still keeping everything aside, for a man known for being a brute, the Sorcerer Killer was a genius. Though considering he didn't run away the moment the mission was over (being an assassin and all that), that is still up for debate.
What's even more funny is the fact that Gojo Satoru is the guardian of the kid whose father tried and almost succeeded in killing him. Zenin or rather Fushiguro Toji.