'Special Grade.'

In this world, there exist thousands of different curses, each bearing various forms and powers. But only fourteen are officially registered as Special Grade.

Tamamo-no-mae Incarnate is one of them 'a

Special Grade Cursed Spirit.

The sort of curse that held the power to level cities, if left unfettered and unchecked.

' Depending on the perspective, technically this could qualify as Shiki's first time seeing a Special Grade Curse. Because Sukuna's finger had been more of a cursed object than a cursed spirit, strictly speaking, and heavily sealed besides. Tamamo-no-mae? Was anything but.

Above her, the humanoid cursed spirit slowly descends until they're right next to Shiki, floating only mere inches off of the ground. The curse does not speak, but a low, protective growl rumbles deep in their throat. All four eyes focus unerringly on the curse user who'd nearly carved out Shiki's eyes.