Cursed Speech

Cursed Speech is a type of Cursed Technique that reinforces the users words, which in turn compels anyone listening to act or be acted upon based on those words. It is used predominantly by the Inumaki Clan.

Description
In order to execute techniques using cursed speech, the user must use a cursed tool with a particular set of seals on it. For example, Toge Inumaki has seal markings on his cheeks and tongue. The Serpent Eyes and Fang tool created by the Inumaki Clan and used by Yuta Okkotsu also has similar seals on it.

Cursed speech is activated when the user says words or commands aloud that are reinforced with cursed energy.. This action compels the listener to act or be acted upon as command. For example, a cursed speech user can command his opponent to stop moving, or for them to be crushed. The strength of the compulsion depends on the skill level of the user.

Strengths
The primary strength of cursed speech is its immense versatility due to its techniques being based in language. It is also effective against any opponent, as anyone unaware of how to defend against cursed speech is helpless against the user's words.

Weaknesses
Like most cursed techniques, overusing cursed speech takes a physical toll on the user's body. The stronger the commands used, the worst the side effects are. In the worse case, cursed speech can backfire on the user as well all result in sore throats, coughing up blood, and or an inability to speak. Many of these symptoms can be remedied with cough syrup or cough medicine.

Cursed speech is volatile in nature and can make it dangerous to speak with others. Civilians and anyone within the range of the user will be affected. As a countermeasure, users of cursed speech tend to limit their casual language to certain sage words that avoid triggering cursed speech. While this affects their day to day life of talking with others, it helps prevent unnecessary hazards. As a side effect, cursed speech users tend to be reserved individuals who use coded language due to their inability to converse normally with others.

Jujutsu sorcerers are able to protect themselves from cursed speech by manipulating the flow of cursed energy to the section of their brain that controls ear function. This allows them to prevent words and commands from cursed speech from being registered and executed.