Ryoichi Kurosawa emerged from the darkness, katana drawn. Yuji Itadori stood his ground, his demon gauntlets glowing with cursed energy. The two fighters stared each other down, a silent understanding passing between them as they acknowledged each other's strength. "So, you're the one I have to take down," Ryoichi spoke. "I won't make it easy for you," Yuji replied, his eyes narrowing. The abandoned city provided the perfect battleground as the two warriors circled each other. Ryoichi made the first move, unleashing his Shadow Strike with a swift swing of his katana. But Yuji was quick to counter with his Manji Kick, his foot slamming into Ryoichi's sword and sending the shikigami reeling. Ryoichi quickly regained his balance and retaliated with his Shadow Tendrils. The shadowy tendrils lashed out at Yuji, wrapping around his arms and legs and draining his energy. Yuji gritted his teeth in pain but managed to break free with a powerful burst of cursed energy, shattering the tendrils. Ryoichi wasn't discouraged, and he launched an attack with his Eclipse Step. The technique boosted his speed and allowed him to dart around Yuji with ease. But even as Ryoichi struck with his Shadow Strike, Yuji countered with his Consecutive Black Flashes, eight powerful punches that emitted black sparks. With his gauntlets infused with cursed energy, each blow landed with devastating force, and Ryoichi was sent flying backward. Ryoichi stood, his vision blurred from the barrage of punches, and unleashed his Dark Surge. The wave of shadow energy knocked Yuji painfully to the ground, but the Jujutsu Sorcerer wouldn't stay down for long. He rose to his feet and unleashed his Cursed Combo, a flurry of punches and kicks that rained down on Ryoichi with deadly precision. The battle was intense, both fighters unleashing their strongest attacks as they fought for dominance. But in the end, it was Yuji who emerged victorious. With a final, brutal blow from his Demon Gauntlets, he knocked Ryoichi to the ground, defeated. Winner: Yuji Itadori While Ryoichi was strategic and had a range of techniques at his disposal, Yuji's physical strength and cursed energy proved too much for him to handle. Even as Ryoichi used his Shadow Bind and Shadow Cloak to try and gain an advantage, Yuji was able to counter with his own skills, including his Cursed Stomp and Divergent Fist. Ultimately, Yuji's determination and ability to adapt to his opponent's moves allowed him to come out on top in this fierce battle.