The next day, Lynn woke up early, which was rare for him.
Because he planned to subjugate all the Shikigami except Mahoraga today.
According to the original work, all ten Shikigami corresponding to the Zen'in Family's inherited Ten Shadows Technique require a Subjugation Ritual, and can only be used after being defeated.
Moreover, in the Subjugation Ritual, if there are outsiders participating besides the Jujutsu Sorcerer themselves, the ritual will not succeed.
However, for Lynn, he had a natural advantage in subjugating Shikigami.
Because unlike the Jujutsu Sorcerers in the original work, he had two Cursed Techniques available.
Coupled with his current Special Grade combat power, aside from Mahoraga, which he wasn't sure about yet, the other Shikigami could be said to be easily captured... Three hours later, deep in a remote forest.
Junpei got out of the car and asked his boss:
"Boss, we've come all this way, are we dealing with some dangerous Cursed Spirit?"
"No, it's my private matter."
Lynn adjusted the cuffs of his suit and took out the black staff, the golden law, from the car's trunk.
This was a remote place Lynn had specifically chosen.
Bringing Junpei along was purely because Lynn himself was too lazy to drive.
What kind of boss drives himself?
He pointed to the shadow at his feet and smiled:
"Junpei, step back outside the barrier. No matter what you see, do not interfere."
"Yes."
Junpei obediently retreated behind a tree trunk a hundred meters away.
Lynn stood in the open clearing in the forest and took a deep breath.
"Let's start with something simple to warm up."
Lynn put one hand in his pocket, casually formed a hand sign with his right hand, and the Cursed Energy in his body surged into the shadows according to a specific circuit.
"Subjugation — [Toad]."
Croak—!
Accompanied by a dull, thunderous croak, the shadow on the ground suddenly bulged, transforming into a mass of pitch-black fluid.
Immediately after, a giant frog Shikigami, comparable in size to a small car, leaped out.
The power of a Shikigami is tied to the Jujutsu Sorcerer.
The Toad summoned by Fushiguro Megumi was only half a person tall, but under Lynn, it was the size of a small car.
In its untamed, wild state, the Toad's murky eyes instantly locked onto the only living creature in front of it.
Whoosh!
Without any hesitation, a long, pink tongue, like a high-pressure water gun, shot out, carrying a nauseating stench and kinetic energy capable of piercing steel plates, heading straight for Lynn's face.
"Tsk tsk."
Lynn stood still, not even blinking.
Just as the long tongue was about to touch the tip of his nose, he moved.
His left hand, covered with a thin layer of Cursed Energy, shot out at an uncatchable speed, directly grabbing the slippery, high-speed tongue!
Crack!
A crisp sound burst in the air.
The enormous kinetic energy was instantly neutralized by Lynn's system-enhanced Special Grade Physique; the strong wind messed up his bangs, but his leather shoes didn't even budge a centimeter.
"The strength is decent, good for controlling minor enemies."
Lynn commented indifferently.
The next second, his arm muscles suddenly tensed.
"Come... here!"
Boom!
Terrifying monstrous strength erupted.
The enormous Toad was actually pulled off the ground by Lynn like a yo-yo!
The huge frog's body arced helplessly through the air, then slammed heavily into the mud at Lynn's feet, kicking up a cloud of dust.
Before the Toad could struggle to get up, a cold staff was already pressed against its forehead.
Ten Shadows Technique.
"Puff."
The Toad let out a weak whimper, its body rapidly dispersed, turning into a puddle of docile shadow that flowed back to Lynn's feet.
[Subjugation successful.]
Junpei watched from afar, dumbfounded.
That was a Shikigami with Grade 2 or even quasi-Grade 1 strength! The boss defeated it in an instant?
"Easy, next."
Lynn was about to continue subjugating when he suddenly felt a restriction from the Cursed Technique.
Upon closer inspection, he realized.
There needed to be a buffer time between two Subjugation Rituals.
"It's going to take about half an hour."
Lynn scratched his head in annoyance; this was a bit beyond his plan.
He could feel that the later the Subjugation, the longer the interval required.
It seems unlikely to finish all of them today... "Thump!"
With a muffled thud.
A terrifying white giant snake, thick enough for two people to embrace, crashed to the ground.
The dust cleared.
Lynn stood with one foot on the great snake's head, elegantly flicking away non-existent dust from his staff.
The giant snake beneath his foot rolled its eyes, having completely lost the ability to resist, letting out a whimper of submission.
[Subjugation successful.]
"Hoo..."
Lynn exhaled softly.
He checked the time.
Less than ten minutes had passed.
Junpei in the distance was completely numb.
Watching the giant snake, like a mythical creature, obediently turn into a shadow and disappear, he gained a new understanding of his boss's strength.
Lynn felt that the next Subjugation Ritual would require a two-hour interval.
So he ordered Junpei to get the camping equipment from the car.
With the help of Junpei's Shikigami, the Jellyfish's tentacles, the camp was set up, and the hot pot began to bubble with steam.
Lynn picked up a freshly boiled slice of Wagyu Beef, popped it into his mouth while it was hot, and the rich fat exploded with flavor.
Junpei, while cooking meat, curiously asked, "Boss, how do you have the Zen'in Family's inherited Cursed Technique? Are you a member of the Zen'in Family?"
Lynn chuckled softly.
"Of course not, don't pry."
Junpei said, "Oh," then continued to ask.
"Then, about reviving Sukuna, which you promised Suguru Geto that day, are you really going to do it? Sukuna doesn't sound like a good guy."
"Of course, a Binding Vow is not something to trifle with."
Lynn pouted.
"Moreover, I always intended to revive Sukuna."
In Junpei's surprised gaze, Lynn shrugged.
"I am a merchant. I don't care who the transaction is with; I only care about how much profit I can gain."
"Reviving Sukuna, for me, can lead to a future more suitable for me."
After speaking, seeing Junpei trembling slightly, Lynn still smiled and said:
"However, a merchant is, after all, still a person."
"I can make deals with Cursed Spirits, but I will never stand on their side."
...Two hours later.
It was already dark.
Lynn stood up and stretched his neck.
"Next is Nue."
This Shikigami was very useful in the original work.
It solved the problem of Jujutsu Sorcerers not being able to fly.
Moreover, it could also release lightning, making it a Shikigami with excellent cost-effectiveness.
Lynn clasped his hands together, forming the shape of a bird.
"Come out for some fresh air, [Nue]."
Screech—!
A sharp, piercing cry instantly pierced the clouds.
A strange bird with a human-faced mask, covered in violent orange-red lightning, soared into the sky.
After Nue appeared, it didn't charge mindlessly like the previous two, but instinctively sensed the danger from the man on the ground.
It cunningly gained altitude, circling a hundred meters high, and flapped its wings.
Buzz buzz buzz!
Countless feathers entwined with high-voltage current rained down!
"Oh? Trying to kite me?"
Lynn dodged leisurely through the rain of lightning, looking at the strange bird high above.
"Quite clever."
"But..."
Lynn suddenly snapped his fingers.
"Your good brother is here to deal with you!"
The shadow boiled.
The previously subjugated [Great Serpent] reappeared!
But this time, it wasn't for attack, but coiled and compressed its huge body, like a super spring ready to launch.
Lynn stepped onto the Great Serpent's head, his legs slightly bent.
"Send me up!"
The Great Serpent's terrifying muscular strength instantly erupted, launching him like a catapult!
Whoosh!
Lynn transformed into a black lightning bolt, instantly covering a vertical distance of a hundred meters, appearing above Nue in defiance of physical common sense!
Nue's eerie human-faced mask seemed to reveal a hint of terror.
It tried to flap its wings and escape, but it was too late.
Lynn's staff was already raised high, and his Special Grade Cursed Energy poured out without reservation.
"Get... down here!"