Sukuna's Domain changing in Jujutsu Kaisen reveals he is barely holding on, and Gojo is responsible

Modified Jun 19, 2024 08:11 GMT

Jujutsu Kaisen has seen Sukuna slowly running out of gas after his battle with Gojo (Image via Shueisha). — Jujutsu Kaisen has seen Sukuna slowly getting exhausted after his battle with Gojo (Image via Shueisha)

Jujutsu Kaisen's most recent chapters in the manga have shown Ryomen Sukuna's Domain Expansion looking quite different from the Malevolent Shrine most people know. That is because he has been weakened since his battle with Gojo.

However, there is also the fact that Infinite Void serves to counter the barrier of his Domain, plus the fact the King of Curses has been slowly getting exhausted in the battle.

There is no denying that Sukuna has been extremely dominant during his entire run in the Jujutsu Kaisen manga, but the current arc had him battling non-stop from the moment Satoru Gojo stepped in to be the first fighter. All of that has taken a significant toll on him even if he is winning, which is shown in his Domain and the fact he has also lost two arms in the process.

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Explaining how Sukuna's changing Domain shows he is slowly being weakened in the Jujutsu Kaisen manga

Sukuna has been battling non-stop since he faced Gojo (Image via MAPPA)

One element that fans have noticed in the most recent chapters of the manga is the fact that Ryomen Sukuna's Domain Expansion, Malevolent Shrine, has had a different form in the latest executions. While that could have been a change in aesthetics by author Gege Akutami, the Domain has also been unable to last as long as usual and doesn't deal the same amount of damage.

That is because of the constant fighting Sukuna has gone through, which included brain injuries against Satoru Gojo, losing limbs, and a massive heart injury during the subsequent fights with the other sorcerers. Furthermore, Gojo's Domain, which Yuta Okkotsu executed in Gojo's body, was also capable of neutralizing the barriers of Sukuna.

Therefore, it makes a lot of sense that Sukuna's Domain is changing since he can't execute the most powerful version that he has. Another sign of that is how he had to use a hand sign for his Domain Expansion out of exhaustion, which is a sign that he has been indeed weakened throughout the battle.

What could happen in the coming chapters?

Sukuna is currently Yuta in Gojo's body (Image via MAPPA)

The upcoming Jujutsu Kaisen manga chapters are going to focus heavily on Sukuna's current fight with Yuta Okkotsu, especially now that the latter has taken over Satoru Gojo's body. Taking that into account, there is a good chance that the next few chapters are going to provide a resolution for this battle, especially considering how Yuta has a limited amount of time to fight.

Another subplot in the series at the moment is the fight between Uraume and Hakari, although it has reached the point of becoming a running meme in the fandom, with fans claiming author Gege Akutami "forgot" about this battle. However, the mangaka is also known for pulling a lot of surprises, so that is something that needs to be taken into account.

Final thoughts

It has been shown in the Jujutsu Kaisen that Sukuna, while dominant in battle, has taken a huge toll from fighting so many people consecutively. In that regard, the weakened state, which has been shown in his Domain, could be the key for his downfall.

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