Sea Of Stars | Satoru Gojo Fanfic (JJK)
Stars and Crossed Paths
"One red velvet cake for Miss Naomi Fujiwara," said the baker.
I was taken back to reality as soon as I heard the baker call my name. I made my way to the counter and fixed the coat that I am wearing. After paying for the cake that I ordered, I exited the store and made my way to my vehicle, which was parked just across the street from the establishment. Right away after entering, I drove towards my destination. My home.
Since it was by the mountains, I arrived home already at night. I parked outside the gates and handed the keys to the butler who was waiting outside for me.
"Miss Naomi, it's so nice to see you again." He smiled. The wrinkles on his forehead are now more visible than the last time I saw him.
I smiled back and tapped his shoulder.
Naomi
It's so nice to see you, Mr. Oimura. I've been so busy dealing with cursed spirits these past few months, I just slipped from work tonight.
He chuckled and nodded to you. "Alright then child, go on. Someone is waiting for you inside."
Before entering the mansion, I gave a wave and bowed to everyone I passed. As I got closer, I noticed that there were some people I knew in the receiving area along with my parents.
I spoke as soon as I stepped inside the receiving area. All of their attention was diverted to me when they heard me speak.
I bowed to them before sitting beside my mother who was very surprised to see me. She didn't know that I'll be home on the night of her birthday.
One of my mother's helpers brought the cake to the table where the food was and placed it there. As soon as I wished my mother a happy birthday, I turned my attention to the elderly man in front of me.
By his demeanor, I can tell that this elderly man has been dealing with a major issue at hand. Seeing the head of Kyoto Jujutsu High in this state is extremely unusual.
Naomi
Principal Gakuganji, it's good to see you. It's been so long since we've had any sort of interaction, I was wondering if you could tell me the reason you traveled all the way from Kyoto to be here.
I asked as I took a gulp of the tea that had only moments before been set down in front of me.
The old man heaved out a very frustrated sigh. Behind him were Maki and Nori, two of the most promising students of Kyoto Jujutsu High. Members of the Zen'in clan and the Kamo clan, two of the big three clans of the Jujutsu world.
Upon hearing the name, I looked at him directly to the eyes.
Naomi
What about that Cursed Spirit? If you still insist on making me eat one of his fingers to see if I can be his vessel then the answer would still be the same. No, I won't.
For years the higher-ups have been bugging me to take in Sukuna's fingers to see if my body would pass as his vessel since I am able to take in thirteen cursed spirits inside me. They've been dying to know if I am the one to take in Sukuna himself.
Mom held my hand. She must've sensed that I'm pissed big time.
Gakuganji
Someone already became his vessel, and he's now in Tokyo Jujutsu High.
My mouth dropped open, and I nearly dropped my cup of tea. My hand was a little burnt after the tea spilled. Although a burning sensation was creeping up on me, I was taken completely by surprise when the Principal said.
I didn't know someone could be so powerful to contain the king of curses himself aside from our clan.
I gave him a look that indicated my confusion.
Naomi
And? In what way does this topic concern me? If he is in Tokyo, then it is Yaga's responsibility to deal with it, not mine.
Gakuganji
The higher-ups want you to keep an eye on him. Take necessary measures to ensure that he does not cause any disruptions. If no one watches over him, he could easily lose his mind. Recent events have revealed that Sukuna has been wreaking havoc at a specific school in Sendai. If he manages to escape again, we need someone who is capable of carrying out an immediate execution.
The elderly man explained his side of things in exasperated tones.
I simply cocked my eyebrow at him.
Naomi
If that's the case then it should be Yaga that'll be requesting my presence. Besides, I don't think I'm the right person for this job, I am the Head of the Execution Unit, this matter should concern you, not me.
Seeing me behaving in such a disrespectful manner around him, the elderly man was visibly irritated. It's only fair that he gets the blame for killing my brother nine years ago.
This time, I was hoping for a stronger response from him, since that's how he handled things with me back in the day. However, much to my astonishment, he merely groaned and then placed a brown envelope out on the table.
Gakuganji
Please find the information and answers to your questions in this envelope. My time is running out, and I'm afraid I'll be late.
I turned to my Mom who just entered my room. She smiled at me sweetly as always and sat beside me, holding my hand as she gazed at my face.
Masako Fujiwara
It's been so long since you last visited here. We missed you so much.
She hugged me so tight that I had to tap her back a few times for me to breathe.
Masako Fujiwara
Look at you, all grown up.
Naomi
I missed you too, Mom. Sorry I couldn't stay much longer again. That old skunk asked me to go to Tokyo tomorrow.
My mother knows how much I loathe the higher-ups, how much I loathe Gakuganji. But, I stored all that hatred that I have inside me and became their puppet in hopes that one day, I'd find the answers to my brother's death.
Masako Fujiwara
I've heard that Satoru is there too, maybe he could help you out with Gakuganji. That kid grew as a fine man now, and he's also visiting us here from time to time.
Satoru, huh? I've never seen that bastard for almost ten years already. Sure, I've heard a lot about him and how strong he has become, but our paths never crossed anymore.
I mostly spent my time overseas. The execution unit was created for overseas field works, and ever since my brother died, I filled in his spot and soon took the lead. While he stayed here in Japan.
There's nothing much that he can do overseas though since he's the face of the Gojo Clan, one of the big three sorcerer families, he needs to stay here.
We somehow grew together, our parents were kinda close with each other. The Fujiwaras are not really sociable, but I can say that we've established a good connection with the Gojo family.
Back then, he was really kinda intimidating and is so full of himself, but we really got along well. That was before though, before I caught feelings and fell in love.
I was young and got my idea of love from the books that I've read. He was my first love and my first heartbreak. It was a one-sided puppy love, and it kinda hurts back then.
Now that I think about it, it just makes me laugh and question myself how I ended up in that situation.
Naomi
So that's what he's up to.
I mumbled as I recalled the past.
She held my hand even tighter.
Masako Fujiwara
Naomi, I know that your brother's death is still bugging you even though nine years have passed since that happened. I know, that you've been investigating his death the moment you stepped in as the unit lead of the execution team.
And now, look at the path that the two of us chose to take. Both of us really hated how the system in the sorcery world works. We both loathed it but here I am, I took the path that I swore not to take. All in the name of finding justice about my brother's death.
My lips pursed and I looked down, taking a deep breath.
Masako Fujiwara
My dear, you can't hide anything from me. I am your mother. I know that the hate inside you keeps on growing. The Fujiwara Clan feels the same way too. We're sick of how those people on the top treat the sorcerers but we also know that going to war with them will only bring us chaos.
Naomi
I want to take this work. Maybe this one will give some clues about Nii-chan's death. I won't start a war that I can't win and would affect many innocent people.
I sighed, still looking away.
I felt Mom caress my cheek and patted my head.
Masako Fujiwara
Whatever your plan is, I hope you'll come back here in one piece. I can't afford to lose another child. That heartbreak is too much to bear, Naomi.
The following day was such a bother to deal with. As a result of the request made by the higher-ups regarding what that elderly man stated, I found myself on my way to the Tokyo Jujutsu High School.
After reading the documents that the elderly man gave me, that guy Itadori, Sukuna's vessel piqued my interest. At first, I wasn't really going to take it because they could assign someone else other than me, but after I read those documents, somehow I felt like doing it.
Aside from that, Mom told me that Satoru is currently teaching there. I'd like to know why he decided to handle the first years, particularly Itadori, on his own.
"Oh oh, the Gojo guy is kinda crawling inside your mind, right?" The sight of Kuro, one of the cursed spirits that is bound to me, caused me to mentally utter a curse when I turned to look to my side.
As he continued to peer out the car window, he made the following statement, "What? I am aware that you have a passing fascination with him. Given that you two were once close friends and haven't met for almost a decade is such a sight to see. A wonderful reunion."
Kuro is one of the cursed spirits that is connected to me in some ways. All the thirteen cursed spirits, or the thirteen kitsunes 'living' within me is under the Binding Vow, that includes Kuro.
It was a vow made by Akemi Fujiwara during the Heian Era with one of the infamous cursed spirits of that time, Inari, the Cursed Fox.
After Akemi died, Inari died too but both of the cursed techniques were placed inside a cursed tool that can store techniques for a long period of time. It only breaks when the new owner of the cursed technique is born.
That new owner was me. I was the one who inherited the curse of the thirteen kitsunes. The thirteen kitsunes who got killed by Inari.
They vowed to serve me in exchange for them to live inside me. Thus, making them a part of me and making me, a part of them. It can be said that this ability of mine is the unique from our family. The Fujiwara clan is known for being vessels of cursed spirits, but it is only me who can cater more than one.
It was said that I got chosen because of my gift, which is that I can act as a shield. I am able to cancel out, absorb, and amplify the cursed energy that is all around me. Creating a protected area within me where curse spirits can stay without causing harm to myself. It's almost as if I'm their house; they have complete freedom to come and go whenever they choose, just like Kuro did just now.
I stared at him with my brows raised in a questioning manner.
Naomi
How can you say so? Even though you are a part of me, you are unable to read what is going through my head.
I said to him in an arrogant manner.
Before he responded, he chuckled at me and then said, "I saw you last night looking at his profile for about an hour. You didn't even bother to notice that I was inside the room, did you? I heard you complain about Gakuganji forgetting to put his picture."
I gave him a dismissive sigh and crossed my arms as I rolled my eyes at him.
Naomi
I'm just thinking of the reasons why he chose to stay in that high school when he could have been out here eliminating cursed spirits one by one. Years ago, he told me he wants to be in the front lines, and now he's teaching? Change of hearts.
"But, he's also doing that though. Along with teaching young Jujutsu Sorcerers how to do it. Also, you had a change of heart too."
When I looked at Kuro once more, I saw that he was continuing to act in the same manner as previously. Taking in the beauty of the scenery outside.
After what seemed like an endless journey, I finally arrived at the location of the said school. However, because I had to climb the stairs to get there, it's still a considerable distance away.
Kuro was gone, he went back inside because he does stick around me, he might cause commotion in the school due to his very strong cursed energy.
I started to sweat as soon as I walked through the school's gate. I walked over to a field where students were busy preparing some sorts of stuff for a field mission.
Principal Yaga
Naomi Fujiwara.
Upon hearing that, I turned to si Yaga, the Principal of Tokyo Jujutsu High alongside with some puppets.
I spoke as I scanned him from head to toe.
He took a few steps in my direction before pausing when he was only a foot away from me.
Principal Yaga
I'm going to guess that the higher-ups sent you to keep an eye on one of my children, am I right?
I let out a dramatic sigh, which made him laugh out loud.
Naomi
Yeah. On the other hand, it is more likely that it is the request of that old cretin Gakuganji.
He suddenly started laughing, which drew the attention of the students who were out on the field. They turned their attention to us and stopped what they were doing.
Principal Yaga
Still the headstrong brat of the Fujiwara clan.
He chuckled to himself as he walked past me and tapped my shoulder as he went.
Principal Yaga
Come. Please meet the second year.
As soon as I set foot on the field, I could feel the students tensing up simply because I was there. Did I not do a good enough job of hiding my cursed energy?
Maki
Is this person a part of the S Grade Execution Unit?
A girl with dark green hair who wore her hair in a ponytail asked out. I can see that he is holding a cursed tool, and based on how she looked, something in me tells that she was a member of the Zen'in Clan.
She might've recognized me because of the black and white uniform that I wore.
My brows furrowed upon seeing the kid with off-white colored hair. Do I smell like bonito flakes?
Satoru
No. She's the leader of the execution unit. The representative of the Fujiwara clan.
My gaze turned to the blindfolded man with white hair who just got up from sitting on the ground. He placed his hand inside his pocket and started walking towards me.
Satoru
It's been a long time, Naomi. Looks like the stars decided for our paths to cross again but if you lay even a finger on my students, I won't hesitate to kill you.
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