The Yuji vs. Sukuna showdown in the Jujutsu Kaisen Shinjuku Showdown Arc reaches an electrifying conclusion in chapter 268. This monumental battle, pitting the series’ primary antagonist against the protagonist and his allies, spans an impressive 30 chapters, commencing in chapter 238.
While the Yuji vs. Sukuna fight is one of the most captivating and exhilarating encounters in Jujutsu Kaisen, it transcends a mere one-on-one conflict. Yuji receives critical support from various allies, evolving the engagement into a multi-faceted clash that stands out as one of the most thrilling face-offs in the series.
The layers of complexity imbued by the series’ creator, Gege Akutami, significantly enhance the battle’s narrative depth. This article offers an exhaustive timeline of the entire Yuji vs. Sukuna showdown in the Shinjuku Showdown Arc, delving into how the confrontation evolves against the formidable King of Curses, the most powerful curse to ever exist.
Jujutsu Kaisen‘s Shinjuku Showdown Arc: Comprehensive Breakdown of the Final Yuji vs. Sukuna Confrontation
Kashimo’s Defeat Signals the Start of Yuji and Higuruma’s Fight Against Sukuna
The Yuji vs. Sukuna battle in Jujutsu Kaisen‘s Shinjuku Showdown Arc initiates following Sukuna’s encounter with Satoru Gojo, succeeded by a duel with sorcerer Hajime Kashimo. After Gojo’s defeat, Kashimo steps up to challenge the King of Curses in a direct confrontation.
Despite utilizing his innate technique, Mythical Beast Amber, and coercing Sukuna to incarnate, Kashimo ultimately meets his demise at the hands of Sukuna’s massive Dismantle technique.
With Kashimo’s defeat, the highly awaited Yuji vs. Sukuna duel commences, featuring Yuji and Higuruma stepping onto the battlefield. In the backdrop, Hakari’s Domain collapses, setting the stage for an intense confrontation, culminating in the final panels of chapter 238.
The subsequent five chapters shift to the Kenjaku vs. Takaba showdown, concluding with Kenjaku’s downfall, prompted by Yuta’s intervention. The focus then reverts to the Higuruma and Yuji vs. Sukuna battle in Jujutsu Kaisen chapter 244, signaling the start of their climactic conflict.
Higuruma’s strategy revolves around prosecuting Sukuna for his crimes, particularly the Shibuya massacre, a case where Yuji had previously been convicted, with the final verdict pending.
Consequently, they aim to reopen the trial, which would likely lead to a death sentence for Sukuna from Higuruma’s Shikigami, Judgeman, associated with his Domain, Deadly Sentencing.
Higuruma’s Domain Expansion
With the support of Mei Mei, Higuruma and Yuji engage Sukuna. Following a brief exchange of blows, Higuruma activates his Domain, resuming the third trial in Jujutsu Kaisen chapter 244. In chapter 245, Judgeman declares Sukuna guilty, sentencing him to death.
Higuruma, now armed with the Executioner’s sword, confronts Sukuna, as Kusakabe, Choso, and Ino join the battle. However, due to a significant oversight, Higuruma’s Domain’s confiscation effect solely targets Sukuna’s Kamutoke, a cursed tool, leaving Sukuna’s technique intact.
Higuruma’s Death: Yuji Steps Up
In chapters 246 and 247 of Jujutsu Kaisen, Yuji, Higuruma, and their allies—Kusakabe, Ino, and Choso—continue to battle Sukuna. Higuruma showcases his mastery of Domain Amplification and Reversed Cursed Technique. However, by the end of chapter 247, Sukuna appears to eliminate him.
Before his demise, Higuruma, reminiscent of Nanami, bequeaths Yuji the responsibility of defeating Sukuna. Revitalized with his own Reversed Cursed Technique, Yuji mentally prepares to carry on the fight, but the Executioner’s sword disappears following Higuruma’s death.
Kenjaku’s Demise Triggers the Failsafe Plan: Sukuna Gains the Authority to Initiate the Merger as Yuta Joins the Battle
In chapter 248, as Yuji stands against Sukuna, Kenjaku’s will is transferred to Sukuna as part of his failsafe plan, granting Megumi/Sukuna the ability to commence the merger of humanity through Tengen.
Just as the battle prepares to escalate, Yuta and Rika arrive, setting the stage for an epic confrontation: Yuta and Yuji vs. Sukuna, as the King of Curses faces the Queen of Curses.
Chapter 249 briefly depicts Kenjaku’s demise and how Yuta learned of the failsafe plan and rushed to confront Sukuna. Returning to the fight after a brief exchange with Sukuna, Yuta activates his Domain, Authentic Mutual Love, paving the way for a tag-team battle featuring Yuta and Yuji versus Sukuna within the Domain.
Yuta and Yuji vs. Sukuna Commences Inside Yuta’s Domain
In chapter 250, Yuta, Rika, and Yuji relentlessly attack Sukuna inside the Domain. Yuta employs Inumaki’s Cursed Speech technique against Sukuna and even mirrors Sukuna’s Cleave to hit him with his own technique.
Chapter 251 sees Yuta and Yuji struggling despite their various strategies to hold their ground against Sukuna, aiming to prevent him from utilizing his techniques. Yuji demonstrates his newfound ability to manipulate blood for the first time, causing his blood to explode on Sukuna’s face, while Yuta unleashes Angel’s Maximum Output: Jacob’s Ladder.
Yuji then strikes the barrier between Megumi and Sukuna’s soul, calling out to Megumi to awaken. However, in despair, Megumi chooses not to revive.
Maki Joins the Fight as Yuta’s Domain Collapses
Approaching the close of chapter 251, Yuta gets too close to Sukuna, who lands a decisive blow on him. Just as the barrier of Yuta’s Domain implodes, Maki stealthily approaches Sukuna and pierces his heart with her Split Soul Katana.
Chapter 252 reveals that Sukuna realizes Yuta intentionally shattered his Domain barrier as a signal for Maki. The strike from her katana hinders Sukuna’s healing, affecting both his physical form and soul, complicating repairs through Reversed Cursed Technique. Meanwhile, Yuji grapples with his RCT, struggling to manage constant fatal hits and healing.
As he becomes increasingly impatient to heal and re-engage, Choso encourages him to control his blood better, enhancing his RCT and deepening his understanding of his own body. Concurrently, Maki’s conflict with Sukuna begins.
Kusakabe Confrontation Sukuna
In chapter 253, a flashback narrative illustrates Gojo, Mei Mei, and Nanami recognizing Kusakabe as the strongest Grade 1 sorcerer. As the onslaught against Sukuna intensifies, Kusakabe and Ino support Maki.
Kusakabe engages Sukuna utilizing Nanami’s Cursed Tool, but Sukuna foresees and counters. The King of Curses then dismisses Maki’s presence as an anomaly within the jujutsu realm and lands a Black Flash on her.
In chapter 254, as Ino is injured and Maki is defeated, Kusakabe stands alone against Sukuna. He contests Sukuna with his New Shadow Style Simple Domain: Evening Moon Sword Drawing, yet his sword breaks. After a brief fistfight, he attacks with a Cursed Technique conjured sword using the Hazy Moon technique.
Despite this effort, Sukuna predicts Kusakabe’s strategy and vanquishes him. Ui Ui arrives to recover Kusakabe’s body, but Sukuna threatens to strike him, irritated by the teleportation of injured sorcerers. Just in the nick of time, Miguel enters the fray, saving Ui Ui from Sukuna’s impending assault.
Miguel and Larue Step In as Yuji, Maki, and Choso Rejoin the Fight
Chapter 255 chronicles Larue and Miguel’s confrontation with Sukuna after saving Ui Ui and Kusakabe. Yuji, now fully healed, rejoins the battle, reigniting the next round of Yuji vs. Sukuna. Choso, Miguel, and Larue support him, while Maki returns to the fight. However, the chapter closes with Sukuna landing a Black Flash on Larue.
In chapter 256, Yuji, Maki, and Choso persist in their offensive efforts despite challenges. Sukuna delivers consecutive Black Flashes to both Maki and Choso. Yuji, attempting Piercing Blood on Sukuna, finds his attack dodged.
As Yuji prepares for his next strike, Sukuna anticipates the potential for a Black Flash, similar to Mahito’s experience in Shibuya, and readies to evade. However, Larue diverts Sukuna’s attention, allowing Yuji to land a successful Black Flash on him.
Yuji vs. Sukuna Intensifies as Yuji Awakens with a Series of Black Flashes and Activates the Shrine Cursed Technique
In chapter 257, the intensity of the Yuji vs. Sukuna encounter escalates as Yuji successfully lands three consecutive Black Flashes on Sukuna. Moreover, he begins employing the Shrine Cursed Technique that has been inscribed on him as Sukuna’s vessel. The protagonist continues his fierce offensive, striking Sukuna with an additional five consecutive Black Flashes.
Ino briefly assists with Nanami’s blade. By chapter’s end, Yuji successfully delivers a total of eight Black Flashes (seven in chapter 257 and one in chapter 256) into the boundary separating Megumi and Sukuna’s souls, obstructing Sukuna’s ability to restore his RCT output.
Sukuna Expands His Domain, Malevolent Shrine, and Unleashes Divine Flame
In chapter 258, a desperate Sukuna, reeling from Yuji’s unyielding assault, expands his Domain, Malevolent Shrine, through an impromptu Binding Vow. Yuji counters the sure-hit effects utilizing his Simple Domain. However, given Sukuna’s compromised state, his high-level Domain remains incomplete and is limited to 99 seconds.
As the sorcerers strive to endure until the Domain collapses, Yuji’s Simple Domain falters, resulting in him losing a leg. Once the slashes cease momentarily, granting brief relief, Sukuna summons his Divine Flame.
Choso’s Sacrifice and Todo’s Entrance: Yuji Loses One Brother, Yet Finds Hope in Another
Chapter 259 opens with Sukuna’s Divine Flames engulfing the battlefield. In a dire moment, as Yuji nears being consumed by the blazes, Choso sacrifices himself to shield his younger brother. Following Choso’s tragic death, Yuji reflects on whether anyone else remains standing.
At that pivotal moment, his other brother, Aoi Todo, enters, standing resolutely by Yuji’s side, ready to confront Sukuna. Todo inspires Yuji, reigniting his resolve to continue the fight, culminating in the epic showdown of Todo and Yuji vs. Sukuna.
The Return of Boogie Woogie: Todo and Yuji vs. Sukuna Commences
In chapter 260, the Yuji vs. Sukuna conflict intensifies as Todo joins the fray with an upgraded version of his Boogie Woogie. Todo reveals a vibraslap embedded in his missing left hand, enabling him to activate Boogie Woogie via a Binding Vow.
Yuji and Todo engage Sukuna in an epic fistfight, continuously swapping positions as they did during previous battles against Hanami and Mahito.
Just as they set up for a decisive strike and Sukuna prepares to counter, Mei Mei contributes her crow into the mix, disrupting Sukuna’s predictive capabilities. Their strategy proves effective, with Yuji successfully landing another Black Flash on Sukuna.
A Challenging Comeback for Gojo: The YutaGojo and Yuji vs. Sukuna Showdown Begins
Cornered after receiving another Black Flash, Sukuna, now injured and desperate, attempts yet again to expand his Domain. Amidst the battlefield’s smoke, he catches a glimpse of Gojo’s silhouette as depicted at the conclusion of chapter 260.
In chapter 261, Yuta, now inhabiting Gojo’s body, enters the battle. It is explained that Yuta has adopted Kenjaku’s Innate Technique, Brain Transplant, allowing him to wield both the Six Eyes and Limitless powers within Gojo’s body.
The chapter culminates in YutaGojo and Sukuna both unveiling their Domains, paving the way for a high-stakes Domain clash between the two most powerful sorcerers.
The Ultimate Showdown: Unlimited Void vs. Malevolent Shrine
Chapter 262 continues the epic confrontational clash of the strongest Domains – Gojo’s Unlimited Void vs. Sukuna’s Malevolent Shrine. During a three-minute Domain battle, YutaGojo grapples with battling using an unfamiliar body and abilities.
In chapter 262.2, YutaGojo unleashes Hollow Purple on Sukuna while Inumaki implements Cursed Speech against Sukuna through a recording. While the maneuver injures the King of Curses, it proves insufficiently damaging, as Yuta hasn’t fully mastered using Purple, and the strain leads to the collapse of both Domains’ barriers.
With YutaGojo Out, Todo and Yuji vs. Sukuna Round 2 Initiates
As both Domains collapse, Yuji and Todo unite with Yuta. However, YutaGojo collapses as Kenjaku’s replicated technique burns out post-Domain Expansion.
In chapter 263, with Yuta incapacitated, the second round of Todo and Yuji vs. Sukuna kicks off. Sukuna lands a Black Flash on Todo, dismantling his vibraslap. Yuji retaliates with an attack, while Todo supports by utilizing his remaining vibraslap to rapidly maneuver Yuji around Sukuna.
Yuji comes into contact with Sukuna, calling out to Megumi, and strikes the boundary separating Sukuna and Megumi’s souls using Dismantle, amplified by a Binding Vow to enhance its effect. Realizing the gravity of the threat, a frantic Sukuna launches some of his fingers only to crush and consume them once again.
Yet Another Round of Yuji vs. Sukuna Begins as Hana/Angel and Todo Are Knocked Out
At the concluding moments of chapter 263, Todo enhances the range of his Boogie Woogie Revised using a Binding Vow, summoning Angel/Hana Kurusu, who targets Sukuna with Maximum Output: Jacob’s Ladder.
However, chapter 264 depicts Sukuna employing debris to navigate upwards and prepare to assault her. Todo intervenes to absorb the strike, taking the hit from the Black Flash himself. As Sukuna prepares to finish off the injured Todo and Angel, Yuji re-engages in battle.
After landing two Black Flashes, Sukuna restores his RCT and heals his injuries. Nevertheless, Yuji resumes his assault with Dismantle, targeting the boundary between Sukuna and Megumi’s souls.
Aware of the impending danger, Sukuna devises a plan to evade Yuji’s strikes. As the battle reaches its climax, Yuji activates his Domain, which is revealed at the end of chapter 264.
Yuji vs. Sukuna Evolves as Yuji Activates His Domain and Reawakens Megumi’s Soul
Chapter 265 illustrates a heart-to-heart exchange between Yuji and Sukuna within Yuji’s Domain. Yet, they ultimately remain adversaries, both resolute in their intent to eliminate one another.
Chapter 266 presents Megumi’s return. He and Yuji converse within the Domain. In the meantime, Sukuna employs Hollow Wicker Basket to evade the guaranteed hit effects of Yuji’s Domain.
Another round of Yuji vs. Sukuna transpires as Yuji launches aggressive attacks. Megumi also aids him from within Sukuna. Faced with Yuji’s relentless onslaught, Sukuna attempts to reopen his Domain while noticing Yuji’s two missing fingers.
Nobara Returns, Marking the Final Round of Yuji vs. Sukuna as the Protagonist Lands a Final Black Flash
Chapter 267 reveals that Yuta did not acquire Sukuna’s Cursed Technique by consuming Sukuna’s last finger, as previously implied to mislead Sukuna, but instead by consuming Yuji’s two fingers. This chapter also signifies Nobara’s return.
In a separate location, she employs her Resonance on Sukuna’s final finger, which had been kept safe for this explicit purpose. This empowers them to weaken Sukuna’s manifested main body.
Nobara’s return and support rekindle hope within Yuji, encouraging him to confront the King of Curses in a climactic duel. This ultimately leads to Yuji landing a decisive Black Flash at the end of chapter 267.
With Sukuna’s Demise, Megumi is Freed
In chapter 268, Yuji successfully separates Sukuna from Megumi’s body, liberating him. Sukuna’s remnants desperately attempt to cling to Megumi but ultimately fail and begin to disintegrate.
Yuji proffers Sukuna one last opportunity to return to his body, yet the proud King of Curses refuses, warning Yuji not to underestimate him as he crumbles into nothingness. This climaxes the epic struggle against the strongest curse, with the sorcerers emerging triumphant.
In Conclusion
The brilliant mangaka Gege Akutami has orchestrated a captivating and dynamic encounter in this monumental clash of Yuji vs. Sukuna. While it remains debatable whether this confrontation matches the intensity of Gojo vs. Sukuna, this battle indubitably delivers a plethora of memorable moments and compelling dynamics.
The engagement of the remaining sorcerers enriches the skirmish, amplifying its importance as the series approaches its climactic final conflict against the King of Curses. With this exhilarating resolution to the conflict between the protagonist and the main antagonist, the creator has served a fitting conclusion as the narrative nears its finale.
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