Yuji’s decision to stop healing himself in his fight against Sukuna in Jujutsu Kaisen could have increased his danger level

The recent release of Jujutsu Kaisen chapter 267 brought great joy to the fandom, as it marked the return of Nobara Kugisaki. Fans had been eagerly waiting for her reappearance, and creator Gege Akutami finally delivered by bringing her back during a crucial moment in the story. Additionally, her use of the Straw Doll Technique on Ryomen Sukuna’s final finger indicates that the epic showdown is nearing its conclusion.

Despite the brilliant writing of the chapter, fans have noticed a detail that could potentially spell further trouble for the Demon King. According to Sukuna, Yuji has not utilized the Reverse Cursed Technique (RCT) to heal himself in quite some time. Instead, he continues to endure and redirect the damage inflicted upon him, which has raised suspicion among readers. This could possibly hint at an underlying issue.

This article should be viewed as speculative.

Jujutsu Kaisen: The Consequences of Yuji’s Refusal to Heal for Sukuna

Yuji Itadori (Image via Gege Akutami, Shueisha)

Chapter 248 was when Yuji first utilized RCT, which caught Sukuna off guard. He was intrigued by the fact that the young man had mastered it in just a month. The battle carried on until Yuji was injured again, but Choso intervened and instructed him to use Blood Manipulation to heal himself.

Despite this, the pink-haired teen continues to relentlessly throw punches at the King of Curses, seemingly unfazed by the damage he is taking. While it may appear that Yuji is fueled by adrenaline as he feels the tide of battle shift, there could be a deeper reason behind his actions.

According to the general opinion within the fandom, it is highly likely that Yuji is utilizing Cursed Energy (CE) in his battles. This is evident from his prolonged fighting and the incorporation of CE into most of his attacks. Furthermore, his recent use of Domain Expansion, which is known to deplete CE rapidly, further supports this theory.

Some fans believe that utilizing RCT requires a significant amount of concentration. This means that Yuji will need to take a step back and pause for a moment to do so. While it may seem beneficial to heal up, it would also give Sukuna the opportunity to recover, ultimately negating all the damage that has been inflicted. Additionally, these fans argue that rather than prioritizing his own healing, Yuji is solely focused on defeating Sukuna once and for all.

Maki’s jab at Sukuna is often compared to the time when he prioritized attacking rather than healing. His determination to retaliate against her made him even more formidable, as his strikes became increasingly forceful. With less concern for his own safety, Sukuna was determined to defeat her once and for all.

Interestingly, many Jujutsu Kaisen fans believe that Yuji’s technique includes using the damage he receives to increase his CE output and deal more damage. As a result, Yuji may be in a heightened state, having absorbed numerous hits. Unlike his peers, Yuji’s Domain appears calm, meaning any pain or damage he experiences within it is converted into CE output that he can unleash at will.

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