Gege Akutami’s Jujutsu Kaisen is currently in the last arc of the story, and going through an incredibly intense moment. At this moment, Akutami made a sudden twist by re-introducing Nobara Kugisaki, who was thought to be dead. Her reappearance at the crucial point in the manga may inject a new wave of excitement into an already intense narrative.
Nobara was a core member of Jujutsu Kaisen‘s trio along with Yuji itadori and Megumi Fushiguro. She had seemingly met a tragic end during the tumultuous Shibuya Incident Arc. However, Akutami’s decision on her survival may transform the course of the ongoing final battle against Sukuna, the King of Curses.
Shibuya Incident Arc Made a Cruel Twist on Nobara Kugisaki
Nobara Kugisaki was killed in a very unfortunate way during the Shibuya Incident Arc. The jujutsu sorcerer fell victim to Mahito’s Idle Transfiguration attack when she unexpectedly ran to him. The visual portrayal of her damage and the succeeding silence surrounding her situation led many to believe that she had died.
Her Resonance Cursed Technique allowed her to damage an opponent’s soul by striking the nails. She was a valuable support to Jujutsu Kaisen’s trio. Nobara’s absence weakened Yuji’s fighting strength and the spirit of the trio that had grasped readers’ hearts.
Although Mahito’s attack was severe, her death wasn’t clearly confirmed at that moment. Many readers felt disappointed with Akutami’s handling of Nobara’s character. While others believed that she deserved much better treatment in the story.
Gege Akutami’s Plot Twist for the Finale may lead to an Amazing End
A recent post by user @Mayamura on X (formerly Twitter) suggests that Gege Akutami will be reintroducing Nobara in the upcoming chapter. Chapter 265 shows Yuji thinking about his dead friends throughout his journey. In the same manga panel, Nobara appeared alongside them. While Chapter 266 brings an intense battle between Sukuna and Yuji, its next chapter reveals something more surprising.
The new Chapter 267 opens with a flashback of Gojo and Yuta talking about how to copy Sukana’s Shrine. Then it shifts back to the present, where Utahime and Gakuganji are discussing how Sukuna’s finger can only be bound by the Cursed Technique. In the middle of this, Nobara shows up wearing an eye patch and gets ready for action.
The chapter gets really exciting as she uses her Resonance on Sukuna’s finger. This inflicts damage on Sukuna’s body while fighting with Yuji. Seeing her alive makes Yuji smile and the battle continues.
Akutami’s choice to set up the character’s return could possibly be a game-changing situation for the final battle. Nobara’s soul-striking Cursed Technique could be the key to fighting Sukuna, who is currently in Megumi’s body. The reintroduction of such a powerful ally at a crucial moment has thrilled the fanbase.
The manga has sparked intense speculation about how Nobara’s return might be incorporated into the anime adaptation. Yuji’s rare smile probably hints at a big change in the final battle. As Gege Akutami’s series wraps up, they keep surprising fans till the very end.
Jujutsu Kaisen is currently available to watch on Crunchyroll and read the manga on Viz.
