Yuji: Jujutsu Kaisen may have set up Yuji's victory over Sukuna in a way nobody noticed in chapter 263

Jujutsu Kaisen may have set up Yuji's victory over Sukuna in a way nobody noticed in chapter 263

Modified Jul 16, 2024 19:00 GMT

Ryomen Sukuna and Yuji Itadori (Image via Gege Akutami, Shueisha)

Jujutsu Kaisen chapter 263 was warmly welcomed by the fandom following the recent breaks due to Gege Akutami's health conditions. Given the stage that the story has boiled up to, fans are keeping their eyes peeled and fingers crossed for each event that is taking place.

The recent chapter picked up from when the recording of Toge Inumaki's Cursed Speech created an opening for Yuta/Gojo to unleash Hollow Purple. With the Demon King pushed back, the trio of Yuta/Gojo, Todo Aoi, and Yuji Itadori charged in to capitalize. However, disaster struck as Yuta lost control of Gojo's body.

But this is also how Gege Akutami might have cleverly hinted at Yuji's victory. With the current state of affairs, Yuji is technically the last one standing who is properly matching up to Sukuna. Here's how chapter 263 likely hints at the teen's triumph in an unnoticed manner.

Disclaimer: This article is speculative in nature and contains the writer's opinion.

Jujutsu Kaisen chapter 263 might have set up Yuji's victory in an overlooked way

Yet another intriguing Jujutsu Kaisen theory was birthed following the release of chapter 263 spoilers. According to this theory, Yuji and Sukuna will likely soon end up in a 1v1 where the former will expand their Domain and put an end to things.

To elaborate, understanding the current situation first would be handy. So, as things stand, Todo's Boogie Woogie has been damaged and he looks to be using any means necessary to keep it going (likely unsustainable).

Behind him, Yuta/Gojo has collapsed and has been rendered unable to continue fighting for the time being. Expanding Gojo's Domain burnt out Kenjaku's technique which Yuta had Copied and with Rika not haunting his body any longer, he didn't have access to Copy either.

Additionally, Hana Kurusu aka Angel might be back, but the question remains - for how long? She managed to use Maximum Output: Jacob's Ladder, but knowing Akutami, she would likely be unable to sustain it for too long and it might dispel soon but even so, it may weaken Sukuna's hold on Megumi Fushiguro's soul.

So taking all this into account, only Yuji will be left to face Sukuna, i.e., a true 1v1. Following a brief exchange of blows, Yuji might finally unlock and open his Domain, something that has been eagerly awaited. With Sukuna having just used his own and burnt it out, he will be unable to retaliate. It all lines up perfectly, presuming Akutami takes this route.

Importantly, since this will be Yuji's first time using Domain Expansion, it won't be complete like other sorcerers'. However, considering Sukuna's state, it should be sufficient to take him down. Also, the boy's Domain might resemble Malevolent Shrine, but rather his slashes would directly cut at the soul, weakening it enough for Megumi to take back control.

Final thoughts

This is yet another Jujutsu Kaisen theory that takes its place among the plethora of theories previously formulated. The story has boiled up to a breaking point and even so, each chapter does not fail to surprise the readers further. With chapter 263 out, the fandom is on the edge of their seats for the next bit.

Yuta/Gojo looks to be decommissioned for the time being, Todo is barely holding this technique together and Hana's arrival is reassuring yet somehow worrying. Yuji has always been slated to ultimately face Sukuna, given the pair's history, and chapter 263 might have cleverly set up their final bout. Only time will tell how this match-up turns out.