Jujutsu Kaisen chapter 259’s Sukuna-Yuji connection reveal completely rewrites Maki’s most defining Shinjuku moment

In Jujutsu Kaisen chapter 259, viewers witnessed the demise of Choso and the reappearance of Todo. The chapter unveiled numerous fresh plot developments and insights, but what intrigued fans the most was the revelation of Yuji and Sukuna’s connection through their souls, leading to various theories being sparked among the audience.

Aoi Todo and Mei Mei’s conversation uncovered that they had intentionally kept their plan hidden from Yuji, fearing that he may accidentally reveal it to Sukuna because of their strong soul connection. Despite this speculation not receiving much attention, the unexplained injury that Yuji sustained in chapter 252 following the use of the Soul Splitting Katana has sparked numerous inquiries.

Please be aware that the following article includes spoilers for chapter 259 of Jujutsu Kaisen.

Possible Permanent Damage to Yuji Caused by Maki in Jujutsu Kaisen Chapter 259

Despite the tragic loss of Choso in Jujutsu Kaisen chapter 259 as he bravely protected Yuji from Sukuna’s destructive Flame Arrow, fans were also delighted to see the return of another beloved character, Aoi Todo, towards the end of the chapter.

The recent chapter unveiled that Aoi Todo’s Boogie Woogie had the potential to rescue Choso and Yuji, but because they were located in the heart of Sukuna’s territory, it was not a feasible choice.

During their conversation in chapter 259 of Jujutsu Kaisen, Todo and Mei Mei discussed their plan for the rescue operation. Todo stressed the need to keep this plan a secret from Yuji, as he believed that even though Sukuna no longer had control over Yuji, their souls were still linked and connected.

This could have been harmful to their overall strategy as it would have allowed Sukuna to uncover Mei Mei and Todo’s plan and devise strategies to counter it. Despite some fans dismissing it as an insignificant detail that will be ignored after Jujutsu Kaisen chapter 259, it is important to remember that Todo has been portrayed as one of the most intelligent characters in the series.

Maki as shown in the anime (Image via MAPPA)

Despite Todo’s occasional silliness and comedic antics, his commitment to and insight on cursed techniques, combined with his exceptional battle IQ, have already been well established.

Todo’s concept of Sukuna and Yuji sharing a soul connection could potentially be foreshadowed in chapter 252 of the manga. While the majority of Jujutsu Kaisen chapter 252 centered around the brief battle between Maki and Sukuna, it also presented a significant event: Sukuna’s first permanent injury inflicted by Maki’s Soul Splitting Katana.

In addition, Chapter 252 included several panels depicting Yuji’s confusion and suffering from a mysterious injury. Despite his reverse cursed technique, Yuji was unable to heal the injury that he was not even aware of.

Despite this, the panels also depicted two white dots, possibly hinting at a strong connection between their souls. These white dots have come to symbolize souls to many, and were first noticed by Gojo when he realized that Sukuna was redirecting most of the damage from Infinite Void onto Megumi.

Todo and Yuji as shown in the anime (Image via MAPPA)

Despite being a small detail and largely based on theoretical assumptions, chapter 252 is now being recognized for potentially hinting at this theory. While it has yet to be fully confirmed, Maki’s surprise attack on Sukuna has gained notoriety for its potential implications on the connection between Sukuna and Yuji.

The relationship between Sukuna and Yuji has been a subject of debate and speculation among fans since Sukuna first possessed Yuji in the first chapter. However, the manga has only confirmed one connection between the two, which is that Sukuna is the brother of Jin Itadori, thus making him Yuji’s uncle.

Final thoughts

Sukuna as shown in the anime (Image via MAPPA)

Despite the hints at a connection between Yuji and Sukuna’s souls in Jujutsu Kaisen chapter 259, it is possible that this theory will remain unconfirmed.

Despite numerous fan theories, it is still likely that this soul connection will play a crucial role in defeating Sukuna and returning him to Yuji’s body. The highly anticipated JujutsuKaisen chapter 260 is scheduled to be released on May 19, 2024, and can be read on Shueisha’s MANGAPlus platform.