Chapter 236 of Jujutsu Kaisen altered the series’ storyline permanently, and Gege Akutami dealt a substantial blow to the audience by killing the Honored One. In chapter 236, we see the demise of Gojo, who was split in half by Ryomen Sukuna with the help of Divine General Mahoraga, who bypassed infinity.
Gojo fans have been looking for hints about how the strongest sorcerer of today will come back and join his students in eradicating the king of curses. The latest illustration released for the forthcoming collaboration between Pop Up Shop and Jujutsu Kaisen retains a massive hint for his return.
Gojo Satoru’s return to the story is hinted at in a new illustration
Jujutsu Kaisen has no deficiency of deaths, and Gege Akutami doesn’t hold back when extinguishing characters and giving fans shock value; they have been doing this for quite some time now.
However, the expiration of Gojo Satoru was arguably the most emotional scene in the manga, and most of the fans shed tears. Following this story-altering event, fans are looking for any clue that could portray the return of the honored one.
The latest announcement for the collaboration between Pop Up Shop and Jujutsu Kaisen encompasses a very subtle hint about the possible return of Gojo Satoru.
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— Jujutsu Kaisen (@Go_Jover) February 5, 2024
The new illustration demonstrates characters such as Gojo, Geto, Nanami, and others when they were Jujutsu high school students. This might be just a poster for many, but if you observe closely, there is a covert hint.
In chapter 236, Gege Akutami mocked us with the airport scene where everyone decides to go south, but Gojo decides to go north. The latest illustration also contains a plane that appears to be heading in that direction.
Another point boosting the likeability of this theory is that Gojo Satoru is shown as a teenager and is around the same friends he spoke to at the airport. Gege Akutami has brought back numerous characters, such as Toji and Naoya, and maybe the next in line is Gojo Satoru.
Does Gojo need to return to Jujutsu Kaisen?
With millions of die-hard fans vouching for the return of Gojo Satoru, it may happen, but the odds are extremely low.
Even if the Six-Eye user never returns, he will forever be remembered as a pivotal character in the story. Now that Gojo is gone, we see many other characters show off their skill sets to the fullest, which is unattainable with Gojo around.
Taking the mantle from his sensei, Itadori and his fellow friends will continue to move forward.Gojo’s death motivated his students, who are now engaged in a ferocious battle with Ryomen Sukuna.
What could have been a better way for the strongest sorcerer of today to go out of the story by almost killing the strongest sorcerer of all time and getting acknowledged by him? If Gojo ever returns to the story, the impact of his death will vanish, and many fans will be disappointed by this decision.
Jujutsu Kaisen season 2 is available on Crunchyroll.
