Gege Akutami please retire: Jujutsu Kaisen fans have the author under fire over Gojo and Yuta’s twisted fate in chapter 261

The spoilers for Gege Akutami’s upcoming Jujutsu Kaisen chapter 261 have already been released, even though the chapter is not set to be released until May 27, 2024. Fans were surprised by the unexpected return of Gojo Satoru in this chapter.

The main focus of the chapter was on flashbacks from before Gojo Satoru’s death at the hands of Sukuna. These flashbacks revealed that the strongest sorcerer had turned into a monster for the sake of his students. Additionally, Yuta attempted to stop him, but it was the Honored One’s fate to do so and ultimately perish at the hands of Sukuna.

The highlight of the chapter was the reappearance of Gojo Satoru, who now had the consciousness of Okkotsu Yuta as a result of the latter’s use of Kenjaku’s cursed technique to transfer himself into Gojo’s body. With the manga taking such a dark turn, fans are expressing their frustration with the direction of Jujutsu Kaisen and directing their criticism towards the author.

Please note: This article includes the author’s opinions and may contain spoilers from chapter 261 of Jujutsu Kaisen.

Fans react to the latest developments in Jujutsu Kaisen chapter 261

The spoilers for Jujutsu Kaisen chapter 261 picked up where the previous chapter had left off, with Yuji prepared to remove Sukuna’s heart. However, Sukuna attempted to counter the attack and was on the verge of activating his domain expansion when his concentration was broken by the sight of someone standing in front of him.

Sukuna was faced with Gojo Satoru standing in front of him. Without hesitation, he pushed Yuji aside and summoned Okkotsu Yuta, expressing surprise at the sorcerer’s extreme actions. The story then took a turn as it went back to a flashback before Gojo Satoru’s demise.

Kenjaku (in the body of Geto) as seen in the anime (Image via MAPPA)

Yuta suggested swapping places with Gojo since he had already replicated Kenjaku’s cursed technique. Maki was opposed to the idea while Hakari saw it as a final option. However, they ultimately deemed it an inhumane idea, which angered Yuta. He believed they needed to do everything possible to defeat Sukuna.

After visiting Gojo, Yuta was given permission to take Gojo’s body if Sukuna were to kill him. However, Gojo then politely asked Yuta to leave, not wanting his students to see him killing the Jujutsu higher-ups. Yuta then made a plea, asking that he alone not have to become the ‘monster’ in order to save everyone.

Gojo Satoru as seen in the anime (Image via MAPPA)

Upon the chapter’s return, it became clear that the Gojo Satoru present at the Sukuna battlefield was actually Yuta, using Kenjaku’s cursed technique to possess the strongest body.

The previous chapter concluded with the activation of Sukuna and Gojo’s domain expansions, foreshadowing a potential second round of their intense battle. However, with Gojo’s unexpected return in the manga, some fans expressed disappointment towards Gege Akutami for the way their beloved character was portrayed.

Reactions to the Return of Gojo Satoru as Yuta Okkotsu through Kenjaku’s Cursed Technique

Despite Gojo Satoru having a massive fan following in the series, fans were deeply upset by the injustice done to their beloved character. Some fans resorted to sending death threats to Gege Akutami, while others criticized the writer for choosing the most unfavorable outcome for Gojo’s return.

Additionally, there were fans who speculated that Gojo had come back as a vessel for Yuta, as they believed the strongest one was too powerful to be reintroduced in the series.

“Gege is hiding please d*e” a fan cursed

“He really made the worst outcome”another fan said

“Gege removed Gojo from the story cause he was too strong, all for them to.. use his body”another one said

Kenjaku’s cursed technique allows him to possess the bodies of deceased individuals. As a result, this chapter shattered any theories of Gojo’s potential revival, leaving fans grieving over the loss of their beloved character.

However, fans wanted to remember their beloved sorcerer not as a vessel for possession, but rather as the kind-hearted instructor of Jujutsu High who held a deep affection for his students.

“I will forever miss you i love you so much that there aren’t even enough words to express it you deserve so much better”a fan said

“Goodbye my king Gojo, you moved the word like no one”another one said

Final Thoughts

With Gojo’s return, it seems that the final battle against Sukuna may be approaching its end. All remaining characters have made their appearances, leaving only enigmatic figures like Usami.

Additionally, the reemergence of the most powerful sorcerer was just as fans had anticipated, with Sukuna ecstatic upon Gojo’s return. However, this excitement was actually directed towards Yuta, who had taken over the body of the strongest sorcerer.