The final battle between Ryomen Sukuna and Yuji Itadori is finally reaching its climax in just a few more chapters. Gege Akutami announced that Jujutsu Kaisen will be ending in 5 more chapters in the Weekly Shonen Jump Issue #44 out on September 30th, 2024. Their statement has erupted in fierce debate within the fan community. The central point revolves around the extent of antagonist Sukuna’s power.
This is rooted in conflicting speculations about Sukuna’s performance in his current battle with Yuji. Some argue that he has already shown the full extent of his abilities, others maintain that the King of Curses has yet to display his true powers.
Ryomen Sukuna’s Last Stand Against Yuji Itadori
The ongoing battle between Yuji Itadori and Ryomen Sukuna is reaching its conclusion in the coming chapters. Yuji mastering new Cursed Techniques and even unleashing his own domain expansion has pushed Sukuna to his limits. But, fans refuse to accept that the wicked sorcerer might be helpless.
One Reddit user jocking commented, “The only thing he’s holding back are his tears.” Mocking those who are still clinging to the idea of Sukuna’s hidden strength. The statement reflects the frustrating nature of readers who believe he has already shown his hand.
The announcement by Akutami has also intensified the debate. The limited timeframe proves that Sukuna must already be at full power because there’s simply not enough time left for a dramatic power-up.
Gege Akutami’s Final Arc Divides Its Fans Over Sukuna’s Abilities
Sukuna’s dedicated fans are skeptical whether he will be defeated without showing his true might or not. The fans pointed to a panel highlighting his loyal follower Uraume, suggesting that the King of Curses had yet to go all out. Uraume’s words became an acclamation for those hesitating to accept Sukuna’s apparent downfall.
Some debated that Sukuna has indeed shown his full power. His devastating Fuga Technique and improvised domain expansion are clear examples of Sukuna’s pushing his usual limits.
The fan theory of Sukuna holding back suggests that such beliefs arise from the denial to accept Akutami’s narrative directions. They also claim that his gradual fall in power might be partly because of Megumi Fushiguro’s resistance from within. It might be a deliberate choice by the mangaka rather than a setup for a last-minute power boost.
The debates surrounding Ryomen Sukuna’s true power are likely to be settled only until the final page of the manga is revealed. The discussions within the fanbase have deepened the impact of Jujutsu Kaisen on its audiences.
Jujutsu Kaisen is currently available to watch on Crunchyroll and read the manga on Viz.
