Chapter 16 : King of Curses

The air on the battlefield was charged with an unsustainable tension. Sukuna, the King of Curses, stood imposingly, activating his domain expansion, an open barrier that seemed to devour the surroundings with his cursed energy. The darkened sky crackled with the pressure, and every creature around him could feel the overwhelming weight of his power.

With his four arms and two mouths, Sukuna smiled with absolute confidence. In front of him, Jin Murasame was not intimidated. With unwavering determination, he expanded his own domain, challenging Sukuna in a supernatural power struggle. The energies collided, causing a shockwave that shook everything around them, as if the world itself was on the verge of being torn apart.

As both domains collided, Kenjaku, ever the calculating one, chose to quietly retreat into the shadows, satisfied with the chaos he had unleashed. He knew that the sorcerers' destruction was in Sukuna's hands, and he had no intention of standing around to watch the carnage. His plan was bigger, and this clash was just a small piece in his intricate strategy.

The sorcerers were not about to give up so easily. As Sukuna's dark energy crushed them, Raizo and the others quickly conjured an ancient technique. With a concerted effort, they deployed the Hollow Wicker Basket, an anti-domain technique designed to neutralize the devastating effects of a full domain. The air vibrated with palpable intensity as the technique activated, creating a barrier of energy that blocked Sukuna's sure strike.

Sukuna watched, surprised but amused, as the Hollow Basket avoided what seemed to be an inescapable attack. His grin widened, showing sadistic satisfaction at seeing his opponents put up some resistance. This only increased his desire to tear them apart. However, amidst the chaos, a small, bright observer remained alert: Pikachu.

Perched on Jin's shoulder, Pikachu analyzed the situation with sharp eyes. While the mages kept up the defense, Pikachu felt something new and deep within himself. There was an unexpected connection between the cursed energy surrounding him and his own electricity. He recalled the stories of some alternate future, in particular of Toji Zenin, a man who had managed to resist the power of curses using his Heavenly Restriction, a restriction that completely nullified the cursed energy within his body.

Inspired by Toji's legacy, Pikachu began to form a plan in his mind. If Toji had used his body as a barrier to resist the cursed energy, Pikachu, with his electric affinity, could create something similar. As chaos continued around him, Pikachu channeled the cursed energy he had absorbed during the battle, concentrating it within his body into a small, dense energy core.

The Faraday Cage.

Pikachu understood that electricity could be his strongest defense against the cursed energy. Using his electricity as a protective cage, Pikachu encapsulated the cursed energy core within himself, creating an internal shield that mimicked Toji's resilience. With this electric field within him, Pikachu believed he would be able to neutralize Sukuna's direct attacks.

The small Pokémon began to glow with an electrifying intensity. His body crackled, emitting flashes of blue and gold energy, as the cursed energy and electricity fused in a dangerous but controlled dance. His eyes shone with fierce determination, and the power built up within him was ready to be released.

"Come on, Pikachu!" Jin shouted, noticing the change in his partner.

Pikachu let out a roar charged with energy, and in an instant, he released all of the electricity pent up in his body. The burst of lightning was so powerful that it created a shockwave that shook the battlefield. The impact of his attack broke the flow of energy in Sukuna's domain, creating a momentary rift that the mages instantly took advantage of.

Sukuna, visibly surprised by the magnitude of Pikachu's attack, let out an enraged roar. He hadn't expected such a small being to be able to interfere with his domain in such a way. Still, his surprised expression quickly turned into one of malicious amusement.

"Interesting..." Sukuna muttered. "But make no mistake, mouse. This isn't over."

The King of Curses unleashed a new wave of energy, trying to crush Pikachu with one of his massive arms. But Pikachu, now enveloped in his own energy cage, moved with superhuman speed and agility. Every time Sukuna tried to hit him, Pikachu would slip out of his reach, leaving a trail of electricity behind.

Finally, Pikachu decided todecided to fight back. With a cry that echoed across the battlefield, he focused all of his energy into a single point and unleashed a devastating Thunderbolt directly at Sukuna. The electrical energy, powered by the cursed energy Pikachu had absorbed, struck Sukuna with titanic force.

The impact was so brutal that Sukuna, for the first time in a long time, was forced back. The air around him crackled, and the sky above Hida Province erupted in a storm of lightning and thunder. The Curse King staggered, but did not fall.

Despite being injured, Sukuna remained standing, his eyes shining with a mix of anger and respect. Even as the Curse King, Sukuna recognized the strength of his opponents.

"Impressive..." Sukuna said with a crooked smile. "It seems I have underestimated your strength."

Pikachu, panting slightly but with his resolve intact, knew that they couldn't defeat Sukuna with that attack alone, but they had gained something more important: time. Sukuna, though injured, couldn't ignore the damage he had suffered, and that gave them a small advantage.

As Sukuna caught his breath, the wizards quickly regrouped. Jin looked at Pikachu in awe and admiration.

"You did well, friend. Now, it's our turn."

Raizo and the others began to prepare a new attack, combining their energies into a desperate technique. They knew that the fight was far from over, but now, thanks to Pikachu, they had a real chance to face Sukuna and maybe, just maybe, defeat him.

The sky continued to roar with the fury of the storm, and the battlefield was permeated with the tension of a titanic confrontation. The fate of the world hung in the balance, but Pikachu, Jin, and the wizards were ready to continue the fight, no matter what lay ahead.

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