In Jujutsu Kaisen chapter 257, an unexpected truth emerged concerning the link between Yuji Itadori and Ryomen Sukuna. Before this chapter, numerous theories were circulating among fans who thought that Yuji could be either Sukuna’s sibling, a clone of him, or even his twin.
However, the latest part of this story is different from previous speculations. It doesn’t show Yuji as having a direct link with Sukuna, but rather reveals his father Jin, who turns out to be the twin brother of Sukuna.
Gege Akutami’s Early Foreshadowing of Sukuna and Yuji’s Connection In Jujutsu Kaisen
Jujutsu Kaisen creator, Gege Akutami, is known for adding surprising twists that always catch and hold people’s attention. From the shocking death of Gojo Satoru to the unexpected use of Sukuna’s attack by Yuta Okkotsu.
Akutami has created an effective way to tell stories which makes fans constantly shocked and engaged. One possible twist might have been foreshadowed at right from the start of the story involving Megumi Fushiguro.
In the first episode, Megumi, hiding his identity, embarks on a mission to find a cursed object (Sukuna’s finger) nearby. While searching, he unexpectedly comes across Yuji.
It is at this pivotal moment that events take an interesting turn. While walking by Megumi, Yuji gives off a feeling of cursed energy, which could mean he is linked with the cursed object.
What are the chances Megumi was sensing Sukunas soul within Yuji already, rather than the sealed finger he couldn’t fully locate?
It also explains why only when the seal was broken, could curses find him. #JJK257 #JJK pic.twitter.com/7Pu09Sz95U
— Captain Cabinetz ✨ (@CaptainCabinetz) April 20, 2024
More than six years later, the release of the first chapter, Jujutsu Kaisen chapter 257, uncovered a big connection between Sukuna and Yuji Itadori. This chapter reveals that Sukuna is Yuji’s uncle.
This was when, a fan on Twitter, @CaptainCabinetz, postulated that the cursed energy Megumi sensed wasn’t from the sealed finger Yuji had. Instead, it could have been a premonition about Sukuna’s soul living in Yuji’s body.
Sukuna’s Defeat Is Finally Looking Possible
There is a growing likelihood that Yuji Itadori will emerge victorious in his battle against Sukuna, the King of Curses. As we progress through the chapters, it seems like Sukuna’s strength is diminishing.
Even though Yuji was able to use four strong black flashes that temporarily revived his cursed energy and could help him with the reverse cursed technique, he has not stopped attacking and keeps landing hits on Sukuna, who appears to be losing cursed energy quickly, following each successful strike.
At the same time, fans are also excited for the next part of the Jujutsu Kaisen story where Yuji’s powers will be fully awakened. Now that he has unlocked his abilities, Yuji is going to become a powerful force in fights from this chapter on.
This awakening starts our last stage for the fight against Sukuna and Yuji will be a different kind of challenge to him now. This awakening doesn’t put Yuji at Sukuna’s level, but considering Sukuna is now weak and Yuji has just gained massive power, it’s very likely that Yuji will be capable of holding his own against the King of Curses in battle.
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