Jujutsu Kaisen Chapter 271: Yuji’s Journey Concludes with Insights into Sukuna’s History and Gojo’s Memories

The latest release over the weekend of Jujutsu Kaisen chapter 271 aims to wrap up various threads in the storyline, addressing pivotal moments such as Ryomen Sukuna’s ultimate destiny and Yuji’s future role within the universe.

While some fans have voiced their dissatisfaction with Jujutsu Kaisen chapter 271 for leaving certain plotlines unresolved, it’s crucial to understand that a standard-length chapter cannot encompass all elements. Nevertheless, key narratives are adequately addressed, leading to a satisfying conclusion for mangaka Gege Akutami’s esteemed shonen series.

Jujutsu Kaisen Chapter 271 Offers Closure on Yuji’s Fate

Jujutsu Kaisen Chapter 271: Capturing the Curse User

Jujutsu Kaisen chapter 271 begins with Nobara Kugisaki confirming that Sota Fukuzawa’s girlfriend bears no seals or markings. She suggests they should leave, as she is likely not a Cursed Spirit and is operating from a distance. Meanwhile, Yuji and Megumi Fushiguro speculate about the enemy’s range while Nobara remarks that the woman has never seen her boyfriend’s true face.

Megumi and the team further deliberate the potential range of the Curse User, estimating a safe distance of around 100 meters. Yuji and Nobara propose strategies to tackle the situation, but Megumi humorously dismisses their suggestions. Fukuzawa and his girlfriend show signs of confusion and concern, while Yuji and Nobara tease Megumi for being overly critical, claiming they possess greater intellect.

In Jujutsu Kaisen chapter 271, Megumi reveals the plan to move the couple out of the Cursed Technique’s effectiveness, striking once it reactivates. Yuji points out their previous suggestions, but Megumi indicates a nearby forty-floor condominium that exceeds their estimated height of 150 meters, suggesting Fukuzawa and his girlfriend make their way to the top floor while Kiyotaka Ijichi monitors the building’s entrance.

Jujutsu Kaisen chapter 271 features the central trio on their final mission together (Image via MAPPA Studios)

Meanwhile, the trio will keep watch, with Megumi confident that the plan will succeed unless the enemy possesses a Cursed Technique that allows eavesdropping. As Fukuzawa and his girlfriend reach the top, she informs the group that the Cursed Technique is now inactive. They then spot a masked figure on a nearby rooftop due to his radiating Cursed Energy, as Fukuzawa’s girlfriend notes that the man’s face has returned to normal.

Nobara swiftly takes action, utilizing her hammer to navigate down the building, landing directly in front of the masked man. Yuji joins her momentarily, but they find themselves impeded by the activation of the Cursed Technique. The masked figure mocks them for their predicament, but is soon challenged by Megumi and his Divine Dog: Totality.

This masked figure derides Yuji and Nobara for being unserious before inquiring if Fukuzawa’s girlfriend recognizes him. She admits she doesn’t, prompting the man to insult her by mentioning the expensive bag he bought her. This jogs her memory, leading her to ID him as the individual who spent a million yen on her at her hostess job. As they discuss the situation, Yuji observes the man appearing despondent from the backseat of a nearby car.

Jujutsu Kaisen Chapter 271: Highlights

In Jujutsu Kaisen chapter 271, Yuji approaches the car, attempting to console the Curse User with light-hearted quips, reminding him that he wouldn’t face execution over his misdeeds. The man confesses his regret for not communicating effectively, prompting a flashback to his training sessions with Satoru Gojo, during which he expressed a desire for more hands-on training with Gojo.

Gojo agrees but emphasizes that the sorcery world has had enough of him and wishes for Yuji to take on more forward-thinking roles. He expresses his hope that Yuji and the other students surpass him, wishing for at least one of them to forget about him and cultivate a unique strength of their own.

As the flashback concludes, Gojo encourages Yuji to fulfill his potential. Returning to the present, Yuji advises the Curse User to reflect on his actions and encourages him to join in their next mission, expressing his anticipation of great accomplishments from him.

The concluding panels of Jujutsu Kaisen chapter 271 evoke nostalgia from the series start (Image via MAPPA Studios)

Nobara then questions Yuji about the fate of “that thing,” to which he replies he disposed of it as it was no longer dangerous and could serve as a talisman. He reassures everyone that all is well, despite his still-missing two fingers. The focus shifts to a meeting between Mahito and Ryomen Sukuna in the afterlife, where Mahito asserts that Sukuna has deceived himself about living authentically.

Jujutsu Kaisen chapter 271 depicts Mahito claiming to desire revenge against those who resented him, to which Sukuna counters that he only lived as he knew how and reflects on the two potential paths his life could have taken. As he speaks, figures resembling Yorozu and Uraume emerge behind him, with Sukuna expressing that despite this awareness, he couldn’t escape the urge to curse others for fear of his own curse leading to his demise.

Sukuna, placing an arm around Uraume, expresses a hope for a different journey this time. Mahito dismisses him as boring and soft as Sukuna departs, leaving Mahito sulking alone. The final scenes display characters like Yuta Okkotsu, Maki Zen’in, Panda, Toge Inumaki, Kinji Hakari, Kirara Hoshi, and Nobara, Megumi, and Yuji, culminating with the last panel featuring Sukuna’s final finger, resting at Yuji’s high school, where the series initially began.

Jujutsu Kaisen Chapter 271: Final Thoughts

Although there are aspects of Jujutsu Kaisen chapter 271 that could have been enhanced, it ultimately presents a satisfying conclusion to Akutami’s battle shonen narrative. The chapter ends on an optimistic note, affirming that Yuji will continue his journey as a sorcerer, following the example set by Gojo and others who aided him. While lacking an official sequel announcement is a letdown, chapter 271 serves as an appropriate and hopeful conclusion, even with certain shortcomings.

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