Anime Collector: Starting With the Malevolent Shrine

The moon hung high in the sky.

The bright lights of Nakano Hospital pierced through the hazy darkness of night.

Mei sat in the hospital room explaining the world of Cursed Techniques to everyone. When Utaha and the others learned they all had potential to become Jujutsu Sorcerers — even Mafuyu, whose legs were too tired to close — they were shocked.

If they could all become Sorcerers, they wouldn't have to fear monsters anymore.

"Of course, there are differences between Sorcerers. Innate Techniques are the most fundamental and crucial aspect of being a Sorcerer. Regular Sorcerers lack both Cursed Energy and effective means of attack."

According to Mei's explanation, Cursed Techniques in the Jujutsu World were hereditary. Even simple Domain Expansions that could briefly counter other Domains were tightly controlled.

Regular Sorcerers were limited to basic techniques like Barriers — supportive abilities that couldn't inflict meaningful damage.

"Is there really no hope for regular Sorcerers? What if they overwhelm enemies with vast amounts of Cursed Energy?" Utaha asked earnestly.

Though she had never witnessed Sorcerer battles, her imagination ran wild. She believed these fights shouldn't be restricted to Innate Techniques alone.

Unfortunately, reality proved cruel, just as their talents remained forever beyond ordinary people's grasp.

Mei covered her mouth and laughed softly, "You're being naive. Being a Sorcerer is all about talent. Ninety-nine percent of regular Sorcerers can't even surpass Grade 3. The Cursed Energy they can refine doesn't compare to those with Innate Techniques — let alone qualify as 'vast.'"

Fumino gasped, "The gap between Sorcerers is that enormous?"

Saki stroked her sleeping sister's head, her thoughts scattered. According to Miss Mei, regular Sorcerers had no path forward at all.

"Then how do regular Sorcerers fight each other? Without vast Cursed Energy or powerful Innate Techniques, I can't imagine how they manage."

"Well... they rely on fighting techniques, of course!" Mei pressed her fingertip to the corner of her mouth, revealing a wicked smile.

Utaha and Saki both looked utterly confused.

"They enhance their fists with Cursed Energy. One punch can shatter walls — the power is quite something." Mei dismissed the topic of regular Sorcerers' combat methods.

With her Innate Black Bird Manipulation technique refined into a killing move, she could dominate among Grade 1 Sorcerers. It was rumored to be powerful enough to grievously wound even Special Grade Sorcerers.

"Just brute force? Regular Sorcerers' fighting style seems too simple. Isn't there any attack that could rival Innate Techniques?" Utaha pressed on, her ideals shattered but her spirit unbroken.

Mei glanced at Daiki sitting beside Miku, "There is one. Regular Sorcerers have a chance to master a single ability. However, it's incredibly difficult to grasp. In the entire Jujutsu World, those who understand this technique can be counted on one hand, and it can't be used at will."

Her gaze shifted to the side — she actually wanted to tell this to Daiki.

She had planned to leave, but since he had taken all her assets, she decided to stay to ensure they wouldn't vanish into thin air. And if she was staying, she naturally had to give a serious performance.

Utaha and Saki immediately perked up.

"What is it?"

"Black Flash!" Mei said firmly.

Fumino and Rizu looked at each other in confusion.

How could they possibly have encountered Black Flash? They hadn't even heard of it.

"The principle behind Black Flash is spatial distortion that occurs when Physical impact and Cursed Energy impact synchronize within 0.000001 seconds. Its strength is calculated by raising the base of Cursed Energy amount and physical strength to the power of 2.5, making it one of the most formidable abilities."

"However, no one in the Jujutsu World can use it deliberately. The record for most consecutive Black Flashes is held by Grade 1 Sorcerer Kento Nanami at four times." Her attention fixed on Daiki's face.

As she explained, Black Flash used Cursed Energy amount and physical strength as its base.

And his Cursed Energy amount was said to be the highest in history. If he could unleash Black Flash, its power would be devastating.

Utaha and Saki noticed her focus. Following her gaze, they found Daiki resting beside Miku.

"Daiki-kun, you're a Special Grade Sorcerer, so you must understand Black Flash, right?" Utaha's question startled Mei.

She immediately realized the girl had misunderstood.

"This has nothing to do with being Special Grade. Black Flash requires long-term training. Daiki-kun's Innate Technique is too powerful, so he probably never had the chance to comprehend it."

After all, whether extracting souls or launching invisible slashes, he was an extraordinary being who could overwhelm others with just his Innate Technique. She didn't believe he would comprehend Black Flash.

Even if he did comprehend it, he wouldn't be able to use it deliberately.

"Black Flash, you mean this?" Daiki lightly threw a punch at the air.

۞ Black Flash! ۞

Flash!

Black lightning instantly spread and exploded in the air. The lightning bolts were composed of an obviously black color, with red edges. But none of the girls noticed this small detail.

Seeing this, Mei stood up in disbelief.

"How is this possible? A coincidence? Sorcerers can't use Black Flash deliberately! And how could you produce it just by punching the air?"

His Black Flash strike completely overturned her understanding.

"Black Flash? Isn't it just about having hands?" Daiki raised his hand and unleashed another Black Flash.

"…"

The Black Flash rewarded by the Collection System wasn't intermittent. He had completely mastered the Cursed Technique!

Every casual punch could unleash the terrifying striking effect of Black Flash.

Black Flash is just about having hands? Have I not had hands since birth?

Mei raised her hands stiffly, her face filled with existential doubt. Daiki's Black Flash strike carried too much meaning.

"Is this really that amazing?" The ease with which he produced Black Flash made Utako mistake it for being simple.

Mei smiled bitterly, "Didn't I say? Black Flash can't be used deliberately. Moreover, its strength is based on physical strength and Cursed Energy amount. And Daiki-kun's Cursed Energy amount..."

She fell silent, her heart filled with terror at the thought.

"Daiki-kun must have quite a lot of Cursed Energy, right?" Utaha probed.

The Nakano quintuplets turned their gazes toward him.

Daiki remained silent, but Mei's response shocked everyone.

"It's not just 'quite a lot'! Daiki-kun's Cursed Energy level is the highest in recorded history. Even the King of Curses, Ryomen Sukuna from a thousand years ago, couldn't compare."

Everyone's eyes widened in unison at this revelation.

They knew Daiki was a Special Grade Sorcerer and understood his strength, but they never imagined his talent was this extraordinary.

The highest Cursed Energy in history — and he could produce Black Flash at will!

"..."

His enemies stood no chance. Regular Cursed Spirits and Evil Spirits would likely crumble after a single Black Flash.

Mei doubted even Special Grade Cursed Spirits could withstand his consecutive strikes.

"That's incredible!" Fumino and Rizu exclaimed, their eyes filled with wonder.

Nino's lovesick gaze made the newly awakened Miku uneasy.

What's this about? Is she trying to steal him away?

She nestled closer to her boyfriend.

The advantage is mine!

"Daiki-kun's Black Flash would drive any Sorcerer mad with envy. Such unmatched talent!" Mei said, brushing aside her white hair as her eyes glistened.

With his abilities, she'd never recover her assets, but at least she had powerful protection.

As she considered his "strength" and "power", her cheeks flushed.

"It's not unmatched. I can teach you Black Flash — though the training is intense. Most people can't endure it."

His words struck the hospital room like lightning.

Could Black Flash truly be taught? In theory yes, but almost no one had ever mastered it.

But then he recalled his system reward for collecting his teacher Mafuyu — Hundred Teaching!

{T/N: Previously I made a translation error saying that he collected something like System Points (Already corrected that). But I was wrong and it was actually a real ability. And to better understand this ability, its name is derived from the Hundred Schools of Thought that emerged in China.}

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