Summary
Chapter #257 of Jujutsu Kaisen sheds light on Yuji's hidden potential, revealing his connection as a descendant of Sukuna. Yuji's emergence as Sukuna's other half hints at a potential confrontation, portraying him as a formidable opponent. Gege Akutami hints at an epic confrontation between Yuji and Sukuna, highlighting their contrasting personalities.
While Jujutsu Kaisen received warm love from fans, its main character, Yuji Itadori, did not receive the same level of popularity. However, blaming only fans for this difference would be unfair. Instead, the creator, Gege Akutami, may be responsible Yuji's depiction is not as accurate as expected for a main character in a Shonen manga. Yuji frequently finds himself sidelined, leading some fans to question his status as a main character, with characters like Satoru Gojo and Megumi Fushiguro gaining attention.
However, the recent release of Jujutsu Kaisen Chapter #257, “Inhuman Makyo Shinjuku Showdown, Part 29” sheds light on why Gege Akutami chose Yuji Itadori as the main character of the series. Delving deeper into Yuji's origins, this chapter reveals a surprising connection.
Yuji possesses a soul similar to Sukuna, the terrifying king of curses. This reveal not only highlights Yuji's importance but also shows his great potential. Sukuna felt uneasy thinking that Yuji, out of all the magicians, could become his rival or even surpass him in power.
Chapter #257 of Jujutsu Kaisen reveals Yuji's central role as the protagonist by demonstrating his potential to defeat Sukuna
Sukuna admits that Yuji's perseverance stems from their spiritual similarity.
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Chapter #257 of Jujutsu Kaisen begins with a flashback, delving into a conversation between the King of Curses, Sukuna, and his student, Uraume. They discuss Yuji's origins, with Sukuna revealing that he was almost born a twin but consumed his other half in the womb. Sukuna explains that his twin's lingering soul was eventually reincarnated and Kenjaku “mated” with it.
This conversation strongly suggests that Yuji is a descendant of Sukuna, potentially containing the souls of the Sukuna twins that were prevented from being born. Further evidence appears later in the chapter when Yuji demonstrates how to use the Temple's cursed technique. This revelation occurred when Yuji threw a pillar using the Curse King's innate curse technique, followed by a series of relentless Black Flash attacks. Sukuna, clearly pushed to the brink for the first time, appears angry as Yuji keeps up the pressure.
Can Yuji defeat Sukuna and claim his position as the protagonist of Jujutsu Kaisen?
The possibility of Yuji becoming Sukuna's other half could actually be the key to Sukuna's potential defeat.
Although Jujutsu Kaisen possesses a unique flair within the shounen manga genre, it still manages to follow the classic pattern of the protagonist eventually overcoming the powerful antagonist. Sukuna's inevitable defeat by protagonist Yuji Itadori fits this expectation. However, The real intrigue lies in how Yuji will achieve this victoryquestion that chapter #257 of the series has now answered, revealing the intricacies of their relationship and paving the way for an epic showdown.
Gege Akutami seems to be turning Yuji into a formidable opponent, a better version of Sukuna.
Yuji emerges as Sukuna's missing half, a reveal that introduces an intriguing dynamic to the series. Possessing talent and potential that rivaled the cursed king, Yuji could probably also be a better version of Sukuna with the support of friends and the desire to save others, unlike Sukuna who only has selfish desires. Furthermore, Kenjaku's involvement in Yuji's lineage adds further complexity to his character.
While Sukuna had yet to taste defeat and stood at the pinnacle of magic, Gege Akutami seems to be turning Yuji into a formidable opponent, a better version of Sukuna. By placing Yuji as the main character, Akutami does more than hint at a final confrontation. The creator also highlights the inherent contrast between YujiSukuna's altruism and selfishness, finally take shape Jujutsu Kaisengravitational orbit of.