Jujutsu Kaisen chapter 270 was anticipated by many fans to capitalize on the recent foreshadowing of Satoru Gojo’s return, as hinted in previous chapters. Officially released earlier this weekend, the latest installment, unfortunately, did not bring back the beloved character but instead concentrated on providing additional wrap-up and closure from the Shinjuku arc.
The latest chapter also offers intriguing setup for the final part of Gege Akutami’s saga in the form of a mission assigned to Yuji Itadori and his friends. While details remain unclear, speculation is rife that this could indicate a sequel is on the horizon, though there has been no official announcement regarding any continuation as of this writing.
Jujutsu Kaisen chapter 270 offers crucial closure for Culling Games side characters and Megumi Fushiguro
Jujutsu Kaisen chapter 270: Survivors of Shinjuku
The chapter begins with Megumi Fushiguro visiting the Fushiguro family grave where Tsumiki and presumably his mother are interred. Megumi expresses gratitude to Shoki Ieiri, who is present, for cremating and organizing Tsumiki’s grave. Shoko mentions that her help is all the thanks she needs, adding that “that moron” should have let her manage Geto’s body, referring to Satoru Gojo, to which Megumi agrees.
He receives a call instructing him to go somewhere, prompting the two to part ways. As Shoko prepares to light a cigarette, she chooses to discard the pack instead, seemingly quitting as the narrative shifts to the Holy Mountain of Hida, where Sukuna’s remains lay alongside Yoshinobu Gakuganji, Akari Nitta, and Utahime Iori. Gakuganji notes that Tengen was discovered among Sukuna’s remains after being forcibly extracted from Megumi’s body.
In chapter 270, one of the latter pair inquires about the implications for Tengen’s barriers, which are said to remain intact as long as Sukuna’s remnants are preserved. This suggests that the Merger has been effectively and permanently halted until Sukuna’s corpse is destroyed. Utahime or Akari emphasizes the urgency of implementing countermeasures, but Gakuganji advises patience.
He further asserts that they are still young and need not rush, seemingly honoring Gojo who once favored him in becoming part of the “higher ups.”Just as Noritoshi Kamo and his clan appear in Japan, focus shifts again to Maki Zen’in, Hagane Daido, and Rokujushi Miyo. Maki first presents Daido with a Cursed Tool katana while mentioning that the incarnated sorcerers will soon face death.
Chapter 270 also touches upon Maki discussing the sorcerers kidnapped by the American military, stating they cannot let the two of them go simply because they are nice. She asserts that since Tokyo is believed to be the only location where Cursed Spirits manifest, it should be a safe hideout. While Daido shows interest in this notion, Miyo dismisses the idea of engaging a Cursed Spirit in sumo wrestling.
Maki clarifies that they can do as they please, but it will be the last time she assists them before urging them to leave. As she departs, Daido shouts after her, humorously suggesting she should be ready when it’s time to kill him, to which she responds with a smile. The narrative then shifts to Charles Bernard and his editor, who discuss various aspects of manga as Charles rushes to complete his manuscript in time for the print shop.
Jujutsu Kaisen chapter 270: A final adventure…?
The focus later shifts to Fumihiko Takaba, who is seated in a restaurant booth discussing comedic material with a partner, partially obscured by a wall. Takaba’s partner claims it’s all the same, which Takaba disputes. The two are then seen exiting, with the partner’s features resembling Kenjaku’s when viewed from a specific angle.
They leave to rehearse, engaging in light banter, after which attention moves to Rin Amai, who approaches a student from his school once bullied, offering an apology for his past inaction. The student, however, gives him a scowl and walks away without responding. The narrative shifts again to Hiromi Higuruma, apparently in his law office, discussing cases while lamenting his workload as a sorcerer.
In this chapter of Jujutsu Kaisen, it seems that Higuruma faces scrutiny from a coworker, followed by a transition to Hana Kurusu and Angel, who are with Megumi. Angel comments on how Sukuna’s deception has unearthed some memories for Megumi regarding her, admitting there’s no shame in it. Feeling guilt over causing her to lose an arm, Megumi expresses a desire to be her right hand moving forward.
Hana quips if she hears wedding bells, causing Megumi to blush and stutter while attempting to deflect the conversation as he prepares for his mission. The narrative then shifts to a woman returning to her apartment, conversing with her partner, Fukuzawa Sota, age 26, who is revealed to possess large, abnormal eyes. His fiancée previously claimed that his face seemed to be morphing two weeks prior.
However, Jujutsu Kaisen chapter 270 shows the trio asserting that his face doesn’t appear deformed to them. They hold up a drawing depicting how his fiancée perceives him and deduce that someone has cursed her. Kugisaki intends to provide her with a physical examination while Megumi surmises that the Cursed Energy remains are insufficient to prove dangerous, speculating that it’s unlikely to be the action of a Cursed Spirit since she isn’t possessed.
He concludes it is the work of a Curse User, though he notes the absence of malevolent intent, suggesting that they might be a surviving player from the Culling Game. He also raises the possibility of a situation akin to Yasohachi Bridge, which once put Tsumiki into a coma. The chapter concludes with Yuji’s enthusiastic assertion that this task should be straightforward for the trio, clearly signaling the focus for the final chapter ahead.
Jujutsu Kaisen chapter 270: In conclusion
Jujutsu Kaisen chapter 270 effectively serves as both a thrilling setup for the series’ final chapter next week and as a satisfying closure to the Culling Games and Shinjuku Showdown arcs. While the future of Akutami’s beloved franchise remains uncertain at the time of writing, it appears a fun final installment awaits fans at the very least.
That said, certain aspects of chapter 270 suggest the potential for a sequel, such as the introduction of a new Curse User and Takaba’s mysterious partner. Thankfully, fans will soon learn the future direction of the series after the release of chapter 271 next week, on Monday, September 30, 2024, at 12 AM JST.
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