"harder."

sukuna's face twisted into a cruel grin as he watched you squirm on the floor, holding your stomach. he let out that same haunting laugh you often heard whenever he was amused. he looked down on you as you struggled to get up, crouching a bit to your level.

he waited for you to at least make it to your knees before speaking again.

"if you wanna take my place someday, you're gonna have to work harder than that, sweetheart."