Anime Collector: Starting With the Malevolent Shrine

『Detected host collecting Special-Grade Cursed Object — Sukuna's Finger!』

『Reward: Cursed Energy Augmentation — Five Fingers!』

『Detected host collecting Special-Grade Cursed Object — Sukuna's Finger!』

『Reward: Cursed Energy Augmentation — Five Fingers!』

『Detected host collecting Special-Grade Cursed Object — Sukuna's Finger!』

『Reward: Cursed Energy Augmentation — Five Fingers!』

『Detected host collecting Special-Grade Cursed Object — Sukuna's Finger!』

『Reward: Cursed Energy Augmentation — Five Fingers!』

Four identical mechanical voices signaled that the reward value had been claimed.

Thanks to the Collection System's rewards, the already vast Cursed Energy had grown even more terrifying.

Entering the 1st Stage of Qi Refinement had made the Cursed Energy equivalent to 120 Fingers. Then came two additional rewards of 10 Fingers' worth of Cursed Energy, followed by four more rewards of 5 Fingers each.

{T/N: I apologize for translating incorrectly. I found it strange when the translation mentioned only one Finger on the reward before, so I'm not sure if it was an oversight by the author. But well, now the correct information is there. I already corrected it and realized I'm also dumb…}

Daiki's total Cursed Energy now rivaled 160 of Sukuna's Fingers, plus the 19 Fingers stored in the Collection Space.

179 Sukuna's Fingers!

What did this mean? It was equivalent to a Sukuna with 36 arms!

{T/N: A little finger missing, but fuck it! He's like a fusion of 9 Sukunas!}

In the Jujutsu World, this was unprecedented Cursed Energy — never before seen and never to be seen again!

Sukuna, who had regained control of his body, couldn't help but rub his eyes. The power was so overwhelming, he must be hallucinating.

"Are you the King of Curses, Ryōmen Sukuna of the Golden Age of Jujutsu?"

No, no, no. You are the true King of Curses.

What kind of monstrous Cursed Energy is this?!

Sukuna's mouth twitched; he couldn't make sense of this era anymore. It was too surreal. Even with all twenty fingers gathered, he would surely lose.

"How disappointing, little Sukuna, this is all you amount to." Daiki stood up, patted Sukuna's shoulder, and sighed helplessly.

"You bastard, even if your Cursed Energy is a bit stronger than mine, you shouldn't be so—"

Slap!

Daiki raised his hand and delivered a slap.

Sukuna, who had been slapped, was completely stunned.

The strong should not be insulted!

"Don't think that just because I only have one finger—"

Slap!

Another crisp slap.

Sukuna was furious inside; never had he suffered such humiliation!

During the peak of jujutsu in the Heian era, he had been unstoppable! Who would dare treat him like this!

But now... Fresh from his revival, he was being beaten by a mere Jujutsu Sorcerer.

19 of his 20 Fingers had been stolen, leaving him with just one. What could he possibly do in this state?

1 Finger against 179 — the outcome was crystal clear.

Sukuna's rage was so intense he could have ground his teeth to dust.

"If you dare, return my other fingers..."

Slap!

"Aaaahhhhh, you'll pay dearly for this!"

In desperation, Sukuna formed hand seals for a final Domain Expansion.

۞ Ghost Hand ⟴ Ethereal Effect! ۞

Swoosh!

An invisible hand phased through his body, bypassing flesh and bone to extract the final finger.

"..." Sukuna drifted unwillingly into slumber.

The Jujutsu sorcerers watched in silent awe.

This was no King of Curses — he was merely a plaything for the new Inspector General.

『Detected host collecting Special-Grade Cursed Object — Sukuna's Finger!』

『Reward: Domain Expansion — Malevolent Shrine Extension!』

『 Congratulations, host, for collecting all 20 Sukuna's Fingers, triggering the Bond Reward! 』

『Reward: Innate Cursed Technique — Slash That Cut the World!』

The cold mechanical voice announced.

Daiki acquired another special attack.

Slash That Cut the World!

This technique, which Sukuna had refined using Mahoraga's power, could slice through space itself — even the Limitless Technique offered no defense.

'...All twenty Fingers collected, yet this bond reward is somewhat lacking.'

Next to the Yin-Yang Primordial Cultivation Technique, this upgraded version of Dismantle seemed unremarkable.

Still, a free Bond Reward was better than none.

'What's next to collect? Suguru Geto's Prometheus' Grimoire takes priority, but the Jujutsu World holds other treasures worth claiming.'

Two of the most valuable prizes stood right before him!

Daiki's gaze settled on Satoru Gojō.

The conference room's atmosphere turned electric.

Though the Ghost Hand hadn't harmed his physical body and Yuji was already conscious, the tense atmosphere in the conference room kept his eyes firmly shut.

"Satoru Gojō?"

"Yes, Inspector General." Satoru stepped forward with grace, positioning himself to face Daiki.

The Jujutsu Sorcerers in the conference room displayed varied expressions as they silently split into two camps.

One group believed in the Inspector General's overwhelming power, while the other held faith that Satoru could achieve a miracle.

"I'd like to borrow something from you." Daiki said softly, his gaze fixed on Satoru's azure eyes.

"What might that be?" Satoru asked, uncertain of Daiki's intentions.

His azure pupils calculated the distance between them. At this range, if he deployed Unlimited Void, Daiki would have no escape.

Despite Daiki's terrifying cursed energy, if caught off guard...

Victory would be certain!

Satoru had proven this strategy against Sukuna — an unexpected Domain deployment was all he needed to win!

"I'll be frank — I have quite the collecting hobby. When I encounter valuable items, I simply must have them. Sukuna's twenty fingers were such treasures. The Six Eyes, appearing in the Gojo family only once every few centuries, are another such marvel I must acquire."

Understanding dawned on everyone present at Daiki's words.

His obsessive collecting had driven him to gather Sukuna's Fingers.

Indeed, with his power, subduing Sukuna had been effortless.

But the Six Eyes were different — they formed the very foundation of the Limitless Technique. Without them, the hereditary technique was impossible to use.

Taking them would reduce Satoru to an ordinary person!

"Inspector General, may I decline?" Satoru asked, tucking his blindfold into his pocket while meeting Daiki's gaze directly.

"I'm afraid that's not an option."

The conference room crackled with tension.

Yuji, caught between the two powerful figures, was drenched in sweat.

Couldn't these two fight somewhere else?

"The Six Eyes are right here, but the Inspector General must come take them personally." Satoru pointed at his eyes maniacally, his whole body surging with Cursed Energy.

"With our difference in power, do I need to come personally?" Daiki showed no concern for the surging Cursed Energy, smiling calmly.

"That's not how it works. Although the Inspector General's Cursed Energy is the strongest I've ever seen, Cursed Energy doesn't equal true strength. Besides, I was previously acknowledged as the Strongest Jujutsu Sorcerer. You're just a sudden rising star who hasn't truly fought yet."

"..."

"Inspector General, you're the challenger!"

Satoru's arrogant words made the Jujutsu Sorcerers in the conference room surge with excitement.

That's right! Satoru Gojō was the strongest in the Jujutsu World!

The gap in Cursed Energy wasn't an uncrossable chasm! With the special nature of Unlimited Void, victory was still possible!

Plus, the Limitless Technique could prevent anyone from approaching Satoru.

"Will he win?" Megumi asked nervously.

Satoru tilted his head back, pointing at himself, "I am the strongest!"

"If that's the case then, strongest one, I'll make my move."

The cold words raised the curtain on an earth-shattering battle.

Without another word, Satoru smiled.

۞ Domain Expansion ⟴ Unlim—

۞ Innate Technique ⟴ Slash That Cut the World! ۞

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