As the Jujutsu Kaisen manga draws to a close, fans finally get to see the fate of the series' most feared villain, Sukuna, sealed.
Known as the Curse King, Sukuna is a relentless force throughout the series, causing unimaginable destruction and despair.
However, with recent events in the manga, a pressing question remains: Was Sukuna's death truly justified?
Let's delve into these questions to understand the ultimate fate of the Cursed King.
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Is Sukuna really dead? How did he die?
In short, yes—Sukuna was killed by Itadori Yuji after a fierce battle in the Shinjuku Showdown..
The battle against Sukuna was a long and bloody one, with the reincarnated Curse King facing off against the Jujutsu wizards one by one.
This war resulted in many casualties, including some of the strongest wizards such as Gojo Satoru, Higuruma Hiromi, Kashimo Hajime, and Choso.
Despite the overwhelming odds, Itadori, along with Yuta Okkotsu and Aoi Todo, stood up against Sukuna.
Throughout the fight, Yuji Itadori continuously weakens Sukuna with relentless punches and later uses the Dismantle technique, disrupting Sukuna's connection to Megumi Fushiguro's body.
As the battle progresses, Itadori's presence and influence grows stronger, while Sukuna's control over Megumi and his terrifying aura begins to weaken.
In his final moments, Itadori unleashes his Range Expansion and delivers the final blow with his Black Lightning, separating Sukuna from Megumi's body and ultimately leading to his death.
Even when defeated, Sukuna remained defiant. When Itadori offered him a chance to live a righteous life, Sukuna rejected the offer, declaring himself a cursed man who would never change his ways.
Sukuna's Death: Overwhelming but Worthy
Sukuna's death has received mixed reactions from fans. While some found his ending underwhelming, others felt it was a fitting end for the character.
Sukuna, who was once described as a great, regal figure from the Heian period, ended his life in an unremarkable manner.
Within Itadori's expanding domain, Sukuna is a shell of his former self, a far cry from the legendary Curse King.
His final moments were marked by despair.
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However, his trick no longer worked, and by the time Itadori finished with him, Sukuna had become nothing more than a cursed ball of ugly energy.
Despite the threats and declarations, he ultimately failed to deliver on his promise, leaving fans feeling that his ending was even less legendary.
However, Sukuna's death was also worthy.
However, Sukuna's death was also worthy.
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Resolve conflicts:
It is revealing to know that the King of Curses is also fear of death. However, upon first reading, this may seem apparent contradiction.
In chapter 217, Sukuna shows indifferent to failure or death. He didn't care what Yorozu would do with his body after he died.
He seems like a pure evil force, driven only by his own ideals. Existing only for his own satisfaction, he tramples on those around him without hesitation.
He sees others as just a means to kill time until death. Life has no other meaning to him. He lives by his own rules and does not expect understanding or approval from others.
Yet, in JJK chapter 268, we see another side of Sukuna. Not only does he try to keep control of Megumi's body, but he also fear of death.
This isn't entirely out of the ordinary. We're talking about a man who chose to turn himself into a cursed object to be resurrected a thousand years later. He agreed to be a pawn in Kenjaku's resurrection plan.
This may be further supported by Sukuna's anxiety when Gojo fires his Hollow Purple.
It's true that he enjoys the challenge of facing strong opponents. He was motivated to fight Maki because he felt like he had to prove his point. However, it can be said that in the face of a life-threatening situation, Sukuna lost his cool.
Perhaps he had always feared death, but he had simply never been put in such a situation so often before.
Sukuna's despair was further fueled by the fact that he was facing death at the hands of Itadori. He was irritated that someone much weaker than him could be on par with him.
After tormenting the powers that be for nearly 50 chapters, he was finally brought down by the very person he had mocked and underestimated.
Itadori, who had been Sukuna's vessel and victim all along, delivered the final blow that ended the Curse King's reign of terror and the cycle of curses.
In this sense, Sukuna's death is poetic justice—a fitting and worthy ending for a character who caused so much pain and suffering.
Master of his own downfall:
Sukuna's defeat was not because he was weaker than his enemy, but because the Jujutsu wizards maximized the conditions available to them. After all, all wizards are just scammers.
As Uraume notes, Sukuna's loss was inevitable due to the circumstances surrounding his reincarnation. If Sukuna had not incarnated into Megumi's body, or if Itadori and the others had not found a way to separate their souls, Sukuna would have probably won.
Ironically, it was Sukuna who inadvertently contributed to his downfall. He was the reason Itadori was able to use techniques like Dismantle and Cleave, and also helped Itadori sense the contours of souls.
This allowed Itadori to target the boundary between Sukuna and Megumi's souls, exploiting the weakness that ultimately led to Sukuna's defeat.
If this battle had taken place in the Heian period, where such conditions did not exist, Sukuna would have been undefeated.
No chance of going back:
One of the lingering questions after Sukuna's defeat is whether he can return. This speculation mainly revolves around Sukuna's last finger, which has not been destroyed nor consumed.
The existence of the last finger raises the possibility that Sukuna could be revived, but Gege Akutami, the series' author, has addressed this issue.
As Megumi pointed out, Sukuna was around 19 fingers strong at the time of his death. If Sukuna died at this point, the last finger would not have enough essence to bring him back to life.
Sukuna's soul was split into 20 parts, and with most of it gone, the last finger was nothing more than a cursed ball of energy. Although it could still attract curses and cause harm, Sukuna's return was impossible.
Akutami successfully revealed that the final finger did exist, but it did not provide a way back for the King of Curses. With Sukuna's soul fragmented and his power diminished, the possibility of him returning seems highly unlikely. For now, it seems that Sukuna's story has come to an end.
In short, Sukuna is indeed dead, killed by Itadori Yuji in a battle that showcases both the power and cunning of Jujutsu wizards.
While some fans may be disappointed with how Sukuna met his end, it was a fitting end for a character who caused so much destruction.
