Ubusunagami is a term used in the Island Nation for a type of land deity.
There are usually two types of Ubusunagami: one is the ancestor of the local residents, and the other is a guardian deity worshipped and venerated by the villagers.
However, with the advancement of science, people have learned more and more, and their understanding of deities and faith has naturally become less pure.
The Ubusunagami, once worshipped and respected by countless people, has now been abandoned by the villagers.
Many even blame the Ubusunagami for not protecting them, attributing the village's lack of development to it.
A large amount of negative emotion surged towards the dilapidated shrine, giving birth to an evil god that devoured all outsiders.
"Good morning, Nanami."
Upon seeing Kento Nanami arrive, Yuu Hayama, who was waiting by the car, immediately greeted him enthusiastically.
"Good morning, have you been waiting long?"
"No, I just got here too."
Yuu Hayama flashed a very sunny smile.
After the two got into the car, the Assistant Supervisor skillfully started the sedan and began to brief them on the mission.
"According to observations from The Window, a Grade 2 Cursed Spirit has appeared in a village..."
Yuu Hayama and Kento Nanami listened intently to the information provided by the Assistant Supervisor.
"Understood, leave it to us."
Yuu Hayama patted his chest, clearly full of confidence for this mission.
"Hayama, don't be careless. A Grade 2 Cursed Spirit is still dangerous for us."
Although Kento Nanami was also confident, he still cautiously reminded Yuu Hayama not to let his guard down.
"Nanami, don't worry. After the hellish training with our seniors, I feel like I've gotten much stronger. I can handle a single Grade 2 Cursed Spirit now without any problems, so you don't need to be nervous."
Yuu Hayama had clearly misunderstood.
"I just wanted to remind you to proceed with caution."
"Oh, is that so? Hahaha."
Realizing his misunderstanding, Yuu Hayama awkwardly scratched his head.
"Hellish training..."
If there was one thing Kento Nanami remembered most vividly from the sudden hellish training, it was his backside.
First, Eiji sent his Summoned Spirit, Tiger Grave, to bite at their backsides.
Then came Toji Fushiguro's attacks, which were so painful he didn't want to experience them a second time.
What was crucial was that whether intentionally or not, Toji Fushiguro would kick their backsides whenever their movements slowed down during combat.
Finally, there was Satoru Gojo.
The sight of him dangling around, full of taunts but impossible to hit, was incredibly infuriating.
Even the steady Kento Nanami couldn't help but want to sneak attack Satoru Gojo and punish him severely.
After several hours of long waiting, the three arrived at a rural shrine.
"Is the mission here?"
"That's right. According to The Window's report, the mission target is in the shrine on the mountain."
"Leave the Cursed Spirit to us. We'll trouble you with The Curtain."
The Assistant Supervisor repeatedly agreed.
Most Jujutsu Sorcerers had rather eccentric personalities; polite and enthusiastic ones like Kento Nanami and Yuu Hayama were truly rare.
"Born of darkness, arrive from darkness, defilement and cursed remnants, be exorcised entirely."
The Curtain, used to obscure vision, was lowered, and the figures of Kento Nanami and Yuu Hayama disappeared from the Assistant Supervisor's sight.
I hope they return safely.
The Assistant Supervisor offered a silent Blessing for the two.
"Speaking of which, we don't need these things to deal with a Grade 2 Cursed Spirit, so why do we keep carrying them?"
Yuu Hayama looked at the equipment tied to his waist.
These were items Eiji had given them after their hellish training.
He had specifically stated that they could only be used when facing Grade 1 Cursed Spirits or higher.
"There's no reason to refuse our senior's kind gesture, and they don't affect our combat."
Kento Nanami was actually a little puzzled.
He and Yuu Hayama were usually responsible for exorcising Grade 3 and Grade 2 Cursed Spirits.
They would go out alone for Grade 3 Cursed Spirits, and together for Grade 2 Cursed Spirits.
The missions issued by Jujutsu Headquarters to Jujutsu High for exorcising Grade 1 or higher Cursed Spirits were all handled by Eiji and his team.
He and Yuu Hayama couldn't even get close to Grade 1 Cursed Spirits.
Yet, Eiji insisted they take the mission.
He also said that with the current peak of Cursed Spirit outbreaks, anything could happen with them.
Lost in thought, the two of them walked along a mountain path, passed through a peeling Torii Gate, and arrived before a dilapidated shrine.
A tall, terrifying figure was sitting quietly inside the shrine.
Its appearance bore a strong resemblance to the shattered Ubusunagami statue beside it.
"Target confirmed. Commencing exorcism."
Kento Nanami drew the blunt sword wrapped in a Cursed Talisman from behind him and began to consider where to strike.
"Leave it to me."
Yuu Hayama had already charged forward.
Yuu Hayama felt he could quickly exorcise a Grade 2 Cursed Spirit on his own and didn't need to trouble Kento Nanami.
Yuu Hayama, wearing fingerless gloves, charged forward, his fists enveloped in Cursed Energy.
The massive Cursed Spirit, the Ubusunagami, now noticed them.
The benevolent smile that belonged to the Ubusunagami on its face turned sinister and terrifying at that moment.
Bang.
Yuu Hayama's fist slammed heavily into the Ubusunagami Cursed Spirit's stomach.
"That hurt."
The intense pain from his fist made Yuu Hayama instinctively pull his hand back.
"No, get away quickly!"
Kento Nanami realized something was wrong.
Kento Nanami had noticed something was off the moment Yuu Hayama's fist hit the Ubusunagami Cursed Spirit.
The Cursed Energy aura on the Cursed Spirit is wrong. This isn't a Grade 2 Cursed Spirit.
Kento Nanami quickly ran towards the Ubusunagami Cursed Spirit.
The Ubusunagami Cursed Spirit's massive fist, carrying terrifying power, struck Yuu Hayama's body as Yuu Hayama watched in shock.
"Pfft."
Yuu Hayama was sent flying instantly.
"Hai-Hayama!"
Kento Nanami immediately reversed his grip on the blunt sword in his hand, spread his arms, and caught Yuu Hayama's flying body.
If Yuu Hayama had been allowed to fly out, he would have surely suffered secondary injuries from hitting the wall.
With Kento Nanami's cushioning, Yuu Hayama finally landed steadily.
"Th-thank you, Nanami."
Yuu Hayama looked at the Cursed Spirit with blood on his lips.
"Hayama, we need to retreat."
Kento Nanami's voice trembled slightly.
"Huh?"
Yuu Hayama looked surprised.
"This is a Grade 1 Cursed Spirit; it's not something we can handle. We need to leave here immediately and report the situation."
With that, Kento Nanami grabbed Yuu Hayama and ran outside.
"Hee hee hee."
An eerie laugh entered their ears.
The Ubusunagami Cursed Spirit rushed behind them at extreme speed.
"You run ahead, I'll be right there."
Kento Nanami pulled Yuu Hayama's left hand and pushed forward with force.
Yuu Hayama was propelled out of the room dedicated to the Ubusunagami by Kento Nanami's strength.
Then, Kento Nanami swung the blunt sword with his right hand to meet the Ubusunagami Cursed Spirit's fist.
Clang, bang.
Kento Nanami's sword cut into the Cursed Spirit's fist but was also caught by it.
The Ubusunagami Cursed Spirit exerted sudden force, and Kento Nanami was sent flying instantly.
Hayama is almost out of the shrine, but just to be safe, I should buy him a little more time.
Glancing at Yuu Hayama stumbling away, Kento Nanami made up his mind.
"I can't believe I actually encountered one, a Grade 1 or higher Cursed Spirit."
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