Jujutsu Kaisen chapter 223 spoilers and raw scans: Gojo vs Sukuna begins in full force, Utahime’s Cursed Technique is revealed

Jujutsu Kaisen chapter 223 is set to be released on Monday, May 22, at 12 am JST in Shueisha’s weakly Shonen Jump issue 25. Jujutsu Kaisen chapter 223 spoilers were leaked earlier today, revealing that this chapter marks the beginning of the battle between Sukuna and Satoru Gojo.

The chapter also reveals Utahime Iori’s Cursed Technique but disproves one of the critical theories from the previous chapter. According to the spoilers, the manga will have no break next week. Jujutsu Kaisen chapter 223 is relatively long, consisting of 19 pages.

Disclaimer: This article contains spoilers from Jujutsu Kaisen chapter 223.

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Jujutsu Kaisen chapter 223 shows Gojo landing the first attack on Sukuna

Inumaki and Yuta hatching a plan in chapter 222 (Image via Shueisha)

In the previous chapter, Sukuna consumed all of his remaining fingers but one. Yuji’s Cursed Technique was hinted at while Yuta and Inumaki were together at the HQ planning something. Gojo was made aware of the losses they suffered.

After a brief time skip, Gojo and Sukuna individually left for the battle on December 24. All the Jujutsu High students come to pat Gojo on the back and wish him luck. According to the Jujutsu Kaisen chapter 223 spoilers, the chapter is named Inhuman Makyo Shinjuku Showdown, Part 1.

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Jujutsu Kaisen chapter 223 spoilers summary

According to the spoilers, Jujutsu Kaisen chapter 223 begins with Gojo telling Ijichi that time inside the prison realm is at once compressed and stretched beyond human imagination. They reach Shibuya, and Gojo is informed that the people affected by his Ultimate Void have all recovered. Utahime and Gakuganji arrive at the venue, and the team sets up their offense before the battle.

A flashback shows Principal Gakuganji confessing to killing Yaga and showing his remorse. He told Gojo that Yaga revealed how to make Cursed Corpses, and Gojo seemed impressed that he hadn’t reported it to the higher-ups yet. In the next panel, the higher-ups were seen murdered, with Gojo remarking that things would be much easier with Gakuganji at the head of the Jujutsu Society.

In the present, Uraume complains that they have not been told about the place and time of the battle, but Sukuna can sense Gojo’s Cursed Energy and, as such, doesn’t need any direction. Meanwhile, Ijichi is seen standing behind Gojo and setting up a barrier. Utahime is seen performing a Dance Ritual as part of her Cursed Technique, “Solo Solo Prohibition Zone,” which can increase the Cursed Energy Output of any sorcerer, including herself.

While they are powerful enough to avoid incantations and hand signs to activate their Cursed Techniques, Gojo and Utahime choose to follow all of the steps. This leads to Gojo launching a “Hollow Purple” at Sukuna with 200% Cursed Energy output. While the King of the Curses tries to stop the attack, he miscalculates it due to Ijichi’s Barrier confounding the specifics of the attack. The attack destroys Sukuna’s right arm, who is further enraged when Gojo remarks that Sukuna is the challenger in this battle.

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Final thoughts

Panel showing dead Jujutsu higher-ups (Image via Shueisha)

Jujutsu Kaisen chapter 223 spoilers heavily hint that Gojo may have murdered the Jujutsu Society higher-ups to place Gakuganji in the position of power. Looking at the previous chapter, it might very well be the work of Yuta and Inumaki. Still, it remains unclear whether Gojo had ordered it or not but that seems unlikely knowing his nature. However, it is hinted in the chapter that Gojo knows of what happened at the HQ.

The chapter gives no hint of Yuji’s Cursed Technique, but the revelation of Utahime’s would be potent for the coming battles. The chapter also disproves the theory that Gojo and Yuji had switched bodies before the battle.

While Gojo, boosted by his allies, clearly has the upper hand, the battle has just begun. Sukuna likely has several cards up his sleeves and can use Madoka to regenerate his right arm. However, Mangaka Akutami seems disinclined to bring Megumi back anytime soon, and the hope for the boy’s survival dwindles with every new chapter.