Warning: Contains spoilers for chapter #255 of Jujutsu Kaisen.
Summary
Sukuna's weaknesses are revealed, giving hope to the witches even though the battle is not over yet. The return of Yuji, Maki, and Choso breathes new life into the repetitive and predictable final battle. Although Yuji's growth is evident, he still needs to make his mark on Sukuna for the battle to reach its climax.
Jujutsu Kaisen finally possible redeemed its final battle, and it can completely turn things around in just a few chapters despite all the difficulties. Jujutsu Kaisen's climactic battle against Sukuna seemed like it was running out of steam, but the latest chapter finally signals some hope for the witches with some much-needed fresh perspective.
Chapter #255 of the final Jujutsu Kaisen rreveals how the war against the witches affected Sukuna and also there is a scene where Yuji, Choso and Maki re-enter the battlefield, to the surprise of Sukuna as well as the readers. Despite Uraume's statement that Sukuna still doesn't take the battle seriously just a few chapters ago, the latest chapter finally revealing the true damage the battle took on Sukuna.
Chap confirms that Sukuna cannot use the Curse Reversal Technique, his Domain, or even the world-severing slash now Maki has cut off another of his arms, preventing him from making the necessary hand signs. While this hardly guarantees victory for Yuji and the others, it's safe to say that the story desperately needs this perspective on Sukuna's true condition to prevent the battle from becoming even more frustrating.
The final battle of Jujutsu Kaisen signals hope of victory for the main characters
Created by Gege Akutami, chapter #255 “The Inhuman Struggle of Makyo Shinjuku, Part 27”
After losing so many mages in the blink of an eye and having every part of their plan go wrong, the battle against Sukuna has become repetitive, predictable, and quite frustrating, so maybe say The latest chapter is a welcome change of pace. While the chapter ends on an ominous note as Sukuna prepares to perform another Black Lightning, the return of Maki, Choso, and Yuji single-handedly revives their hopes of victory— hopes that Yuji also starts appearing in the latest chapter.
Maki's survival was especially surprising as she seemed completely stable even after receiving Black Lightning from Sukuna at close range and being thrown into a building. Even Yuji's recovery was a pleasant surprise as he appeared to be in bad shape in chapter #252 and coughed up blood after being caught in Sukuna's slash. This may also bode well for some of the injured witches who were taken from the battlefield by Ui Ui, although hoping for their immediate return may still be a bit too optimistic.
Jujutsu Kaisen finally achieves balance
Custom image by Merlyn de Souza
While the war hasn't completely changed yet, even seeing some of the effects of the witches' efforts feels quite rewarding. Since Gojo's death, the battle in Shinjuku begins to become more hopeless with each new chapter, as Sukuna continues to take down even the most potential witches, like Higuruma and Yuta. Latest chapter available Level the playing field even just a littlemaking Sukuna at least feel defeatable.
A common criticism of the final battle is that Sukuna will simply have no one left to fight once he overcomes the main cast, leaving the fate of the series hanging in the balance. Admittedly, chapter #255 reveals a glimpse of Miguel's seemingly unique abilities, but chances are they won't be enough to hold his own against the Cursed King for long and Miguel may face Similar fate to many of Sukuna's opponents until now. So, bringing in any witches that can realistically still fight like Yuji and Maki is quite necessary.
While there's nothing wrong with having a strong villain (and these types of characters are arguably most common in other shōnen series), it's natural for readers to want the main character or “good guy” to win. is natural. The sorcerers of Jujutsu Kaisen desperately needed a victoryno matter how small, especially after all the sacrifices and deaths involved.
The battle against Sukuna is still missing a key element
Itadori Yuji has yet to leave his mark
Yuji's ability to use the Curse Reversal Technique demonstrates how far he has come and how much he has improved in the short preparation time before the battle in Shinjuku. However, Yuji still hasn't really impressed Sukunawho continues to taunt him even after being forced to his knees by a punch from Yuji in chapter #255. Yuji also has yet to reassert himself as the main character of the series or undergo his evolution. Significant character development often accompanies the climactic battles of this genre.
Rather, Jujutsu KaisenIts current war has had its ups and downs, but the latest chapter proves that the series is still alive A good opportunity to redeem yourself. Sukuna is certainly a compelling, engaging villain, and the fight against him has the potential to be the best fight in Jujutsu Kaisen if done well.
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