How Yuji brought Megumi back in Jujutsu Kaisen chapter 266, explained

Modified Aug 16, 2024 20:30 GMT

How Yuji brought Megumi back in Jujutsu Kaisen chapter 266, explained (Image via MAPPA)

In Jujutsu Kaisen chapter 266, the intense battle between Yuji Itadori and Ryomen Sukuna takes a pivotal turn as Megumi Fushiguro begins to fight back against Sukuna's control. As the deuteragonist of the series and a skilled grade 2 jujutsu sorcerer, Megumi's return is both emotional and significant.

With a complex backstory as Tsumiki's stepbrother and Toji Fushiguro's son, Megumi has always been central to the narrative. Yuji’s deep understanding of Megumi's struggles and his refusal to let his friend succumb to despair play a crucial role in this dramatic moment.

Jujutsu Kaisen: Yuji Itadori makes contact with Megumi Fushiguro's soul

Yuji Itadori and Megumi Fushiguro as shown in the anime series (Image via MAPPA)

The spoilers for chapter 266 open with a poignant scene where Yuji listens intently to the voice of Megumi Fushiguro’s soul. Megumi expresses his desire to create a world where his sister, Tsumiki, wouldn't have to endure the harsh realities they face.

Even if he couldn't change the world entirely, Megumi longed to protect the fragile life they had and to live moments of simple happiness, like eating familiar meals, watching the sunlit laundry, or walking alongside someone like Yuji. With a sense of resignation, he tries to conclude by saying, “But it’s okay now.”

Wasuke Itadori as shown in the anime (Image via MAPPA)

Following this, Yuji reflects on the difficult choices people make when confronted with inescapable hardships. He recalls his grandfather, Wasuke Itadori, whose illness began with lung cancer.

Despite the availability of treatments, his grandfather rejected them due to their severe side effects. At the time, Yuji, with his tough body, couldn’t comprehend his grandfather’s decision or the concept of euthanasia, seeing it as someone else's dilemma. However, after enduring numerous painful experiences at Jujutsu Tech, he began to understand the reasoning behind such decisions.

Jujutsu Kaisen: Yuji Itadori's final fight against Ryomen Sukuna begins

Ryomen Sukuna and Yuji Itadori as shown in the anime (Image via Shueisha)

As a result, Yuji finds himself unable to tell Megumi to keep living. He recognizes the depth of his friend's despair and feels incapable of urging him to endure more suffering. This moment of reflection is abruptly interrupted as the scene shifts back to reality, where Sukuna unleashes the Hollow Wicker Basket to counter Yuji’s domain.

Struggling to reset his burnt-out Cursed Technique with the Reverse Cursed Technique, a method he learned from Gojo, Sukuna finds the risk too great, especially given that his brain is still affected by Gojo’s domain.

Ryomen Sukuna as shown in the anime (Image via Shueisha)

The narration explains that while the Hollow Wicker Basket and Simple Domain are weaker in output compared to actual domains, Sukuna compensates by maintaining the hand sign even after activation, allowing him to continue fighting without being overwhelmed by Yuji's domain.

As the two exchange blows, Sukuna seethes with anger, furious at being underestimated, and vows to make every human, except Yuji, atone for his perceived slight.

Jujutsu Kaisen: Megumi Fushiguro starts fighting back against Ryomen Sukuna, thanks to Yuji

Megumi Fushiguro finally started fighting against Ryomen Sukuna in the latest Jujutsu Kaisen chapter (Image via MAPPA)

Suddenly, the scene shifts to a flashback of young Megumi in the alley where he first met Satoru Gojo. Echoing his past question, Megumi asks Yuji, “What’s with that face?” Yuji responds by stating that it would be sad without Megumi.

In the next moment, Sukuna’s left leg sinks into the shadows, signaling that Megumi has begun to fight back. Despite Sukuna’s efforts to submerge Megumi’s soul using the “Bath,” Yuji’s Dismantle revived it. With one technique destroyed and another rendered nonfunctional, Sukuna realizes too late that Megumi is no longer under his control, as Yuji delivers a powerful punch that sends the King of Curses reeling.

Final thoughts

In Jujutsu Kaisen chapter 266, Yuji Itadori's deep understanding of pain and loss plays a pivotal role in bringing Megumi Fushiguro back from Sukuna's control. As a first-year student and a crucial figure mentored by Satoru Gojo, Megumi is no stranger to darkness, yet Yuji's empathy and connection with him prove instrumental in reigniting his will to fight.

By confronting Sukuna within his domain and refusing to give up on Megumi, Yuji not only showcases his growth as a sorcerer but also the profound bond he shares with his friend, ultimately freeing Megumi from the King of Curses' grasp.