Yuta's death in Jujutsu Kaisen may be avoidable, and Ui Ui's Cursed Technique is the key

Modified Jul 14, 2024 09:30 GMT

After Gojo Satoru's death at the hands of the King of Curses, the characters in the Jujutsu Kaisen world lost their strongest sorcerer. However, the void he left was filled by Okkotsu Yuta, who swapped his consciousness into Gojo Satoru's body in order to take down Sukuna.

This transfer of consciousness was made possible after Orimoto Rika consumed Kenjaku's brain, allowing Yuta to harness Kenjaku's Cursed Technique to transfer himself into Gojo Satoru. The transfer, however, came with significant risks, as it was uncertain what would happen to Yuta post-switch, leading many to believe that Yuta might die by the end of the fight with Sukuna.

However, there is a plausible theory that Ui Ui's innate technique, Spatial Transference, could play a crucial role in ensuring Yuta's survival during the ongoing Shinjuku showdown.

Jujutsu Kaisen: Role of Ui Ui’s Spatial Transference in the upcoming storyline

Ui Ui as shown in the anime series (Image via MAPPA)

If Yuta loses Kenjaku’s Cursed Technique at the end of five minutes, it doesn't imply that the young sorcerer would die. Instead, it is possible that Ui Ui will use his innate technique, Spatial Transference, to move either Orimoto Rika into Gojo’s body or move Yuta from Gojo’s body back to his own body. This would allow Yuta to continue using Kenjaku’s Cursed Technique, either to power Gojo’s body or to return to his own.

Gege Akutami has created the impression that a “swap” is necessary for Spatial Transference to function, but that's not necessarily the case. For instance, Ui Ui has demonstrated the ability to teleport physical bodies off the battlefield without a swap occurring, which suggests that the soul swap could operate in the same manner.

Jujutsu Kaisen: How can Okkotsu Yuta's death be prevented?

Okkotsu Yuta in Gojo Satoru's body (Image via Shueisha)

This theory depends on several factors. Firstly, Yuta’s survival is crucial to the Jujutsu Kaisen narrative, as he is one of the series' most powerful characters. His death would be a significant loss for the remaining sorcerers. Secondly, Ui Ui’s Spatial Transference technique is yet to be fully explored. Hence, it is theorized that he is able to swap not just physical bodies but the soul as well.

In the scenario where Rika is moved into Gojo’s body, Yuta would still have access to Kenjaku’s Cursed Technique. This would allow him to continue fighting and get a better hang of Gojo's Limitless. Alternatively, if Yuta is moved back to his own body, he could use his own innate abilities and Cursed Techniques to their fullest potential.

Ultimately, the flexibility of Spatial Transference could be the key to resolving this critical situation. By utilizing Ui Ui’s technique, the characters can navigate around the limitations imposed by the loss of Kenjaku’s Cursed Technique.

Final thoughts

Okkotsu Yuta as shown in the anime series (Image via MAPPA)

Yuta’s dire situation after transferring his consciousness into Gojo Satoru's body does not necessarily mean his demise. Through the innovative use of Ui Ui’s Spatial Transference, there are numerous ways to ensure Yuta’s survival and his continued influence in the battle against Sukuna. Whether through transferring Rika into Gojo’s body or moving Yuta back to his own, the flexibility and potential of Spatial Transference offer promising solutions.