Chapter 117: Cursed Technique - Flower of Evil!
"Sukuna, let me show you my Cursed Technique!"
After years of growth and countless experiences, Ethan finally managed to develop his 'Cursed Technique'.
Unlike others who were born with their 'Cursed Technique,' Ethan's was developed later.
Cursed Technique: Flower of Evil
A seed, nurtured by 'evil,' sprouts, grows, and finally blossoms.
This flower, named 'evil,' represented absolute 'evil,' a Cursed Technique born from 'All the Evil of the World.'
"Flower of Evil—"
The moment he activated his 'Cursed Technique', Ethan felt the power of his 'Flower of Evil.'
The 'Flower of Evil' was nurtured by 'evil.'
And its power was simple: it could absorb the 'evil' from others, treating it as 'nourishment' to nourish its own 'Flower of Evil.'
In his hand, a pitch-black 'Red Spider Lily' slowly bloomed.
"Hm? Is this your real 'Cursed Technique'?"
Sukuna's eyes narrowed as he witnessed this.
He could sense that the Black Spider Lily was no ordinary flower.
At this moment, in Ethan's field of vision, a vast amount of 'evil' surrounding Sukuna.
As a Special Grade Cursed Spirit, and a tyrant on top of that, the 'evil' he carried was terrifying.
Thousands of years ago in the Jujutsu Kaisen world, he was already an unbeatable monster.
"Come, give me your 'evil!'"
'Buzz—'
"Hm?"
Sukuna's expression changed instantly.
He couldn't control his own body.
Feeling his body, manifested from 'All the Evil of the World,' which could perfectly accommodate his soul and cursed energy, was already an incredible feat.
So, he hadn't been paying much attention, after having just been resurrected.
Now, it seemed he had fallen into Ethan's trap from the very beginning.
Ethan smiled.
This was his 'Cursed Technique,' and it was quite good.
Sukuna's 'evil' began to be peeled away, bit by bit, and absorbed by Ethan.
Behind him, the pitch-black Spider Lily, representing 'evil,' blossomed with an ominous black glow.
"So, it looks like I've been tricked. Hey, what's your name?"
Realizing he had become 'fish on a chopping board,' Sukuna looked at the boy and asked for his name.
For the King of Curses, this was an acknowledgement of Ethan's abilities and power.
"Ethan Starfall!"
Ethan readily revealed his name.
"Ethan Starfall, I'll remember your name. If we meet again, I'll personally break your neck, sever your head, and wash away the shame of this encounter."
"I'm afraid you won't have the chance!"
In this world, there were no other 'fingers of Sukuna.'
The two were destined never to meet again.
As his words echoed, Sukuna's 'evil' had been completely stripped away, and absorbed by Ethan.
The black Spider Lily had grown slightly larger.
By consuming Sukuna's 'evil,' his power had increased by over 30%.
This was the terrifying aspect of the 'Flower of Evil.'
It stole the 'evil' of others while simultaneously increasing one's own strength.
Not just magic, but other aspects, like strength, speed, and defense, would also be enhanced.
"After seeing Sukuna's 'Domain Expansion', this should be a good reference point for creating my own 'Domain Expansion.'"
This battle, especially Sukuna's 'Domain Expansion,' allowed Ethan to truly experience what a 'Domain Expansion' was.
Remembering this feeling, he should be able to develop his own Domain Expansion in the future.
As for his other two Cursed Techniques, compared to his main one, they were merely icing on the cake.
'Whir—'
As Ethan digested everything, a clear voice rang out, instantly catching his attention.
"Who's there!"
He turned around sharply.
In the distance, a small figure stood frozen in awe by the power he had just displayed.
However, seeing her appearance, Ethan felt a sense of familiarity.
He seemed to have seen her somewhere before.
"It's… it's me~"
The figure stepped forward, looking like a child.
Ethan recognized her.
It was the unlucky girl he had saved in the dungeon.
"I didn't mean to peek~"
"I know. Even if it was intentional, it doesn't matter."
Ethan didn't mind.
Even if she knew, what could she do?
Not to mention, what he had said during his fight with Sukuna, no one in this world could comprehend.
"What's your name?"
Meeting twice by fate, they seemed to have a connection, so he asked.
"Lili, Liliruca Arde~"
"Hm?"
Ethan was slightly taken aback when she revealed her full name.
Wasn't she a member of the main cast in the original story?
He looked at the petite girl with chestnut-colored hair, wearing a long robe.
She was only 110 centimeters tall.
It was funny how, even though he didn't know many people in Orario, he knew quite a few pallums.
His own Familia's four Gulliver Brothers, Loki Familia's Finn, and now Liliruca Arde.
He knew six pallums by now.
And this Lili wasn't simple either.
In the original story, Finn even proposed to her.
However, she rejected him, as she already had someone in mind.
Seeing her chestnut-colored hair, Ethan recalled something.
Liliruca Arde was from the Soma Familia, the largest supplier of 'Soma Wine' in Orario.
Everyone in Soma Familia was a drunkard, addicted to Soma Wine, a bunch of bastards.
For the sake of earning more Valis to buy Soma Wine, they would do anything.
People like that must have a lot of 'evil' within them.
His 'Flower of Evil' had just bloomed.
Although he had just enjoyed a feast, he still needed more 'nourishment' to increase his strength.
"Lili, you're from the Soma Familia, aren't you?"
Hearing his words, Lily trembled slightly, a flash of hatred and fear passing through her eyes.
Normally, a Familia should be a safe haven for its members.
However, in Lili's eyes, the Soma Familia was a den of evil, torturing her from childhood, a hellish place where she couldn't escape even now.
"Yes~"
Thinking of the notorious reputation of her Familia, Lili's voice grew quieter, tinged with despair.
This world was a pure 'darkness' for her.
Now, the first ray of light appeared in this darkness.
Was she about to lose it now?
"Do you want to make those who bullied you pay the price?"
"Hm?"
As Lili was drowning in despair, Ethan's words stunned her.
She raised her head and looked at him with a dull look.
This couldn't be said to be different from what she imagined.
It could only be said to be completely opposite.
(PS: That's it for today. More chapters will be coming the following days.)
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