LightLoft Memory |•Sukuna x Reader•|

Chapter 11

Chapter name: the tree of wonders
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You were happy; excited. Today was the day you'd be able to go back to the village. But in order to do that, you had to deal with a certain selfish man first. You stood in the main entrance to the palace with your arms crossed. Sukuna sat on his throne with his signature cocky smile as he stared down at you.

"It's quite bold of you to eye me like that," Sukuna scoffed and you held in the urge to flip him off. It's just that the rock incident really left you in a bad mood. But instead of being foolish, it was smart to try and at least keep a cool head when confronting Sukuna. "Apologizes. It's just I was a bit upset from earlier." You admitted and gazed down at the floor. It's was obvious that Sukuna knew how you felt about this morning, so there was no need in hiding how you felt. "That look of anger and hatred from you always gets me riled up." A deep chuckle escaped from the evil man as he stood up and walked down his throne. You refuses to gaze at him as his footsteps were the only thing heard in the room. He stood a good five feet away from you; his usual robe like attire on with a scarf. "So, have you met him?" Sukuna questioned and you lifted your gaze back to his. "Who-?" You tilted your head to the side in obvious confusion.

"The brat," he looked at you as if you were an idiot. A brat? What in the hell was he talking about. You gave him a dumbfounded expression while shrugging. He breathed out with a slight frustrated look. "Alright. Follow me." His large form then walked past you and began to head over to the large opened doors. Following after him, you walked closely behind. The sky was slightly cloudy and it seemed like rain would fall soon. Yet it felt great outside and nature was as beautiful as ever. "You're not one for conversation, are you? Or are you afraid?" Sukuna questioned as he continued to lead the path to where he was taking you. "I'm not afraid." You quickly answered as you eyed him from behind.

While this was a complete lie, you weren't going to throw your dignity away and admit your fear to this man! While you were grateful that he saved you and Megumi—it always felt like he had an alternative motive to anything helpful he did. Which he probably did. It would feel out of character for this selfish man who just wants entertainment to help others willingly. "Mhm, keep that same attitude." The curse seemed amused: you could practically hear his smile as every word left his mouth. "And I will! Thank you very much," you rolled your eyes at his mocking words. Since you had gazed to the side after rolling your eyes, you didn't notice that Sukuna had stopped walking. You bumped into his back as a low 'oof!' escaped your lips from the impact. Sukuna looked over his shoulder and gazed down, you quickly pushing yourself off and bashfully walking to his side. You hated to admit it—

But damn did he have a broad back.

"Down there I'm sure you see them." Sukuna had his arms crossed and you gazed to where he was looking. You and him both stood at the edge of long concrete stairs, a large dark blue wooden roof at the bottom as it was supported by long light brown poles of wood at every corner. You could see arrow targets on the grass that wasn't covered by the roof. And under the roof on concrete there were armor stands and arrows along with buckets of weapons. Two people were down there chatting together. "What is this place?" You mumbled out and Sukuna seemed to grow bored, "this is the main place for jujustu hunters to train. It's by my palace so that they can monitor me."

Whoa whoa,

This man is monitored?! Isn't he supposed to be the strongest of the strong?! You quickly gazed at him, questioning how the fuck something like this was possible. Sukuna noticed your gaze and looked at you, "how do you think your village is still in tact? Do you not realize how bored I often get? No offer would keep me from destroying what I want. It's these jujustu hunters. Not only do they hunt down the stray curses nearby, but they make sure I don't get out of hand. It can get pretty annoying, actually."