Chapter 8: Nobara is in Danger
After a little thought, Kazuma chose the third mission.
As for missing the chance to learn a B-rank ninjutsu?
Maybe he can buy better ninjutsus after from the system store.
As for the Demon-Slaying Sword?
Forcefully kissing Nobara was no different from trying to die.
In fact, it's just that the reward for this misson choice wasn't enough.
If it was enough to impress him, hehehe...
"What? He actually asked us to listen to Kazuma, when he is also a rookie."
Nobara said somewhat unconvinced.
Yuji and Megumi had no objection at all. After all, they had seen how powerful Kazuma was.
After choosing the mission, Kazuma frowned.
According to the original plot, there should be no special cursed spirit appearing at this time.
However, he immediately remembered one thing.
In this world, balance is maintained to a certain extent.
For example, the birth of Gojo Satoru broke the balance, causing the cursed spirits to become increasingly powerful in recent years.
It's like a balance scale!
Could it be that his appearance had once again broken the balance of this scale?
Kazuma swept his eyes across the building filled.
In this case, there might be more than just one Grade 2 cursed spirit inside.
Nobara said, "What's wrong, dear Kazuma-sensei? If you are scared, just hide behind me. I will protect you~"
Nobara put her hands on Kazuma's shoulders, acting like a big sister.
Kazuma was not to be outdone and said, "Dear student Nobara, remember to follow my steps closely. Don't be scared and cry."
Nobara blushed and said, "Who...who is your student?"
Kazuma said, "Megumi, your injuries have not healed yet. Stay here."
Megumi said, "But..."
Kazuma interrupted, "It's okay. We can handle it."
...
Inside the building, it was pitch black.
The three walked together in the corridor filled with garbage and stench.
All the doors and windows were locked, causing the footsteps of the three people to echo continuously.
Nobara walked in front with a somewhat depressed look on her face.
It's so annoying.
On her first day in Tokyo, she has to deal with disgusting cursed spirits, and she even got made fun of.
It's so embarrassing.
Kazuma said suddenly, "Yuji, move left and squat."
Ah?
Although he was a bit confused, Yuji still did as he was told and squatted down.
Nobara was a little confused and said, "What's going on? Why are you suddenly..."
Before she could finished her words...
Bang!
The wall exploded instantly, and a tentacle shot out.
The tentacle was exactly where Yuji was just now.
This cursed spirit was very cunning. After its attack failed, it immediately retracted its tentacles and disappeared without a trace.
Yuji was sweating profusely. If this attack had hit him, he would have been pierced.
Yuji said, "Kazuma, thank you for the reminder!"
Nobara stared at Kazuma curiously and asked, "How...how did you predict that?"
Now, she seemed to understand why Gojo Satoru wanted them to obey Kazuma's command.
She had not been able to detect the crisis just now.
Damn it!
This feeling of not being in control is so annoying, she must become stronger.
Kazuma, who was well prepared, had activated his Mangekyō Sharingan the moment he had come in.
As expected, the entire building was filled with traces of cursed energy.
Such a large scale was definitely not something that a mere Grade 2 cursed spirit could leave behind.
Suddenly, a strong wave of cursed energy came from the other side of the wall.
This is obviously a sign of an attack.
This was the meticulous observation power of the Sharingan.
Nothing could escape these eyes.
'Keep going and find this cunning cursed spirit!'
Then, Kazuma said with a wicked smile, "For safety reasons, student Nobara, please stay close to teacher."
This time, Nobara didn't say anything. She just pouted her lips in dissatisfaction and came towards Kazuma in a depressed mood.
Although she was very angry, she knew the importance of the matter.
Seeing the usually tough Nobara acting like this, Kazuma's lips curled up slightly.
Kazuma and the others came to the second floor.
A cursed spirit that looked like a praying mantis with bulging eyes was guarding the stairs.
When it saw them breaking in, it instantly went berserk and it's eyes almost popped out.
"Intruders... Kill... Kill them all..."
Kazuma took a step back. There was no need for him to take action against this weak cursed spirit.
Swish!
At the critical moment, Yuji swung his knife and cut off the tail of the cursed spirit.
The weapon in his hand was the Cursed Tool that Gojo Satoru had lent him before.
"Hey! Ugly thing, look over here!"
Nobara came around to the side, holding three nails with cursed energy in her hands, and she hammered them.
Bang!
The cursed spirit struggled for a few times before exploding into a bloody mist.
Yuji said, "Amazing! Three nails easily killed the cursed spirit."
Nobara put one hand on her waist and raised her chin, feeling proud.
She said, "How about it, would you consider becoming my little brother?"
After saying that, she did not forget to raise her eyebrows at Kazuma, as if to say: I am not a weak woman, don't look down on me!
Sure enough, she is still a wild woman who never gives in.
At this moment, a sudden sound of a child crying was heard.
Judging from the sound, it was from the third floor.
At the same time, disgusting green slime kept dripping from the ceiling.
Roar, roar, roar!
Four or five huge cursed spirits were hanging upside down from the ceiling like geckos.
"You two, take care of these cursed spirits first. I'll go save the child up there."
After saying that, Nobara ran towards the third floor.
Kazuma encouraged, "Yuji, it's time to hone your skills. You can crush them."
Yuji said, "I'll not let you down Kazuma."
Yuji's body slightly hunched, and he looked ahead with determined eyes.
"Haa!"
Yuji roared and charged into the group of cursed spirits.
These were all just small cursed spirits.
After dealing with them, Kazuma planned to immediately teleport to the third floor.
This building was likely hiding a first grade curse, or even a special grade curse.
Nobara might be in danger.
...
Third floor
In an empty room, there were several corpses of cursed spirits with holes pierced in their chests lying on the ground.
Nobara successfully rescued the child, but was surrounded by several cursed spirits.
She was panting heavily and had been cornered by them.
Damn it!
These curses are obviously much stronger than the one on the second floor.
Can she really handle them?
However, if she doesn't defeat these curses, she and the child who had fainted beside her will surely die.
There are at least four or five curses on the second floor.
It is impossible for Kazuma and Yuji to finish them off so quickly.
The iron gate was clearly in front of her, but she felt it was far away.
The curse had already blocked her way out of the room.
Does she have to fight alone?
Soon, a curse squirmed and pounced on her.
She swung her hammer with all her might, piercing the body of the curse.
Then she gritted her teeth, squeezed out her remaining strength, and shot out three nails.
But she was exhausted. The speed and accuracy of the nails had dropped significantly.
So, the curses that were besieging her easily dodged them.
It's over.
Is she going to die at the hands of a curse?
'I still have a lot of things to do, and I don't even know what love feels like.'
'Most importantly, I haven't met Saori yet...'
Nobara had a dazed look on her face, and many scenes appeared before her eyes.
She saw the thing that had left the deepest impression on her mind.
Saori's beautiful figure left her, and tears flowed from the corners of her eyes.
Just then...
Whoosh!
The air rippled, and Kazuma descended along with a vortex.