As Jujutsu Kaisen’s ending arcs intensify, the manga’s latest chapter 248 due on January 21st, 2024 is hotly anticipated. With numerous shocking twists unfolding recently, including the deaths of prominent fighters Gojo and Kashimo, readers are on edge wondering what tragedies may come next.
The narrative has currently centered on allies banding together to oppose the resurgent demon Sukuna in a climactic struggle.
However, one popular character, Choso, suffered critical injury from Sukuna early on by brutal impalement yet has mysteriously remained absent in subsequent installments.
While many fans deeply love Choso, a growing resignation is taking hold that his demise may soon be confirmed based on storytelling tropes.
Though holding out hope, readers are strategically bracing themselves emotionally for the likely heartbreaking loss of the beloved fighter they’ve grown attached to.
As the manga races towards a finale, further casualties feel inevitable, with Choso potentially among the next to fall at Sukuna’s hands as agonizing prices are paid to defeat such an apocalyptic threat.
Jump Festa Artwork Fuels Speculation of Tragic Fate for Choso in Jujutsu Kaisen
While Jujutsu Kaisen fans dearly hope the beloved Choso survives till the manga’s conclusion, Gege Akutami’s multiple illustrations for Jump Festa 2023 have sparked an ominous theory suggesting otherwise.
Twitter user @Bai_Nesan intriguingly speculates these artworks foreshadow Choso’s approaching death scene, catalyzing a significant emotional awakening in protagonist Yuji Itadori that intensifies the narrative’s trauma.
Astute fans have tracked a potential pattern with Gege’s Jump Festa contributions regarding characters who later meet tragic fates in the story.
Specifically, two illustrations were released for Nobara at Jump Festa 2022 shortly before her shocking demise in the manga.
This precedent with Nobara spurs worries that Gege could be implementing a similar narrative formula for Choso.
The speculation warns that Choso may be the next after Nobara to receive the spotlight Jump Festa art from Gege, then soon after be killed off – devastating readers, while propelling Yuji’s character arc towards new heights in response to losing his beloved blood brother.
If the theory holds true, the emotional stakes for the series climax could rise dramatically.
While the fanbase clings to hope for Choso’s survival, all watch anxiously if these illustrations prove ominously prophetic.
Speculation on a Pivotal Twist in Jujutsu Kaisen’s Narrative
Gege Akutami’s unusual focus on crafting multiple Jump Festa 2023 illustrations spotlighting Choso has stirred speculation these may actually portend a pivotal narrative twist in the Jujutsu Kaisen manga involving this beloved character.
Given chapter 247’s conclusion witnessing Higuruma’s potential demise while bequeathing the critical sword to protagonist Yuji Itadori, theories imagine chapter 248’s opening with Yuji attempting to wield this weapon against his eternal foe Sukuna.
But the cursed spirit could rapidly overpower Yuji, setting the stage for an unexpected rescue.
This is where theorists envision the beloved Choso, despite grievous earlier injuries, dramatically returning to intervene and save his sworn brother Yuji from certain death at Sukuna’s hands.
Such a surprise twist could foreground Choso for greater significance as the desperately needed catalyst to finally push Yuji’s emotional journey towards fully embracing the motivation required to keep fighting.
What follows next may feature the two brothers fighting side-by-side, with Choso’s actions spurring Yuji to renew his commitment to ending Sukuna’s reign of terror for good.
By theorized setup, Choso’s sudden comeback and continued struggles could thus represent the long-awaited turning point that finally unlocks Yuji’s full potential.
Blood Pact to Empower Yuji and Overcome Sukuna in Jujutsu Kaisen
However, theories suggest even the brothers’ combined might fail to overcome Sukuna’s resilient dark powers.
Driven to save his sworn sibling Yuji at any cost, Choso could resort to staking his own life on a desperate binding vow to tremendously amplify what remains of his strength for one climactic maneuver.
Speculation indicates Choso may channel every last drop of his cursed energy to synthesize a final, blood-infused explosion designed to catch Sukuna off-guard at point-blank range.
The bombardment could then severely weaken the demon by forcibly integrating Choso’s blood into Sukuna’s body.
Simultaneously, the selfless gesture would see Choso’s blood assimilating within Yuji as well, bequeathing augmented abilities and access to Choso’s techniques in memory of their unbreakable bond.
This sacrifice, profound in light of Choso’s haunted past, could propel his sworn brother Yuji to unprecedented power levels.
Thus Choso’s long-awaited crowning act, trading his life to weaken humanity’s greatest threat while empowering the one fated to defeat Sukuna, may cement his legacy.
The theory suggests his loving self-sacrifice could secure victory by unlocking Yuji’s full potential to carry on the fight.
