Despite having only three chapters left in the manga, Jujutsu Kaisen has successfully wrapped up the intense battle with Ryomen Sukuna as Yuji Itadori, the protagonist, delivered the final blow to defeat the King of Curses. This moment has been highly anticipated throughout the series and holds even greater significance as it marks Yuji’s journey coming full circle, especially in relation to the death of Junpei Yoshino, a friend he made in his early days as a sorcerer.
Yuji had to face one of his first tragedies in the story of Jujutsu Kaisen when Junpei, a good friend, became one of the first casualties due to being manipulated and killed by Mahito. As Yuji grieved, Mahito and Sukuna laughed at his pain and despair, but in the end, Yuji was able to defeat them, overcoming those who had once mocked him.
Please note: This article contains spoilers for the series.
Yuji Itadori’s Revenge on Mahito and Sukuna in Jujutsu Kaisen
Despite becoming friends with Yuji, Junpei was ultimately manipulated by Mahito, leading him down a dangerous path towards becoming a potential killer. Despite his willingness to redeem himself and seek help from the protagonist, Junpei’s life was tragically taken by the evil Curse. To make matters worse, Sukuna refused to heal Junpei, with both villains laughing at Yuji’s despair.
Although Mahito repeatedly taunted him, Yuji Itadori ultimately gained the upper hand and defeated him during the Shibuya Incident arc, causing Mahito to flee in fear. Similarly, Sukuna also killed many of Yuji’s loved ones and was reduced to a shapeless mass of Cursed Energy, earning pity from his nephew in the process.
The protagonist’s journey in the story truly began with the death of Junpei. This event had a significant impact on both the protagonist and many readers of the series at the time. It foreshadowed the theme of death and set the tone for the rest of the story, which has contributed to its popularity. This can be seen through comments made on social media throughout the years.
The beginning of Yuji’s cog mentality
Undoubtedly, Yuji’s cog mentality plays a crucial role in his character development throughout Jujutsu Kaisen. It can be argued that this mindset originated from the tragic loss of Junpei Yoshino. In the Shibuya Incident arc, Yuji declared his determination to repeatedly defeat Curses, no matter the cost, after his victory against Mahito.
This realization was perhaps sparked by the death of Junpei Yoshino, as the protagonist came to understand the pure malevolence of these entities and the necessity of their destruction. This understanding was further solidified during the Culling Games and other events. Ultimately, this experience shaped Yuji’s mindset and solidified his future path.
Final Thoughts
Yuji’s cog mentality was shaped by the loss of Junpei Yoshino, and he finally had the opportunity to seek revenge in the latest chapters of the Jujutsu Kaisen manga.
- The official translation for Gojo’s letter in Jujutsu Kaisen chapter 268 highlights the sorcerer’s dark humor
- Yuji calls back to Mahito’s Shibuya moment against Sukuna in Jujutsu Kaisen chapter 268
- Why Gojo’s letter to Megumi in Jujutsu Kaisen chapter 268 is the perfect goodbye for them, explained
- Jujutsu Kaisen chapter 268: Yuji defeats Sukuna as Yuta’s ultimate fate is teased
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