Kenjaku, also known as Suguru Geto, stands out as one of the well-crafted villains in animanga, masterminding intricate plans with unsettling ease. His ability to swap bodies through his Innate Technique adds to his formidable presence within the Jujutsu Kaisen series.
In a pivotal turn of events, Kenjaku, disguised as Suguru Geto, sealed Gojo Satoru in the Prison Realm, initiating the Culling Games that sent shockwaves through the Jujutsu Society. Despite being decapitated by Yuta Okkotsu in chapter 243, Kenjaku hinted at a contingency plan already set in motion.
Recent developments in the story, particularly with Ryomen Sukuna’s revelation about Jin Itadori’s origins, suggest that Kenjaku’s influence may not have concluded.
Kenjaku’s Potential Return in Jujutsu Kaisen: Jin Itadori’s Origins
As explained by Sukuna in chapter 257, Jin Itadori embodies the reincarnation of Sukuna’s twin’s soul. Sukuna devoured his twin’s soul in the womb to stave off hunger, and the soul eventually fell into Kenjaku’s possession, materializing into Jin through unknown means.
This revelation unveils Kenjaku’s capability to manipulate souls, shedding light on Jin’s lineage and Yuji’s connection to Sukuna. Despite being seemingly defeated by Yuta, Kenjaku’s reputation and cunning intellect suggest that his return is not far-fetched.
Kenjaku’s final words in chapter 249 alluded to Sukuna completing the “Ritual of Succession” and leveraging the Culling Game to overwrite the originator of the ritual. Notably, a Tengen-like fetus resembling a ritual component was ingested by Sukuna, aligning with the Culling Games’ rules.
The stage is set for Kenjaku’s resurgence, potentially after the Culling Games commence. Kenjaku’s demonstrated ability to manipulate souls, evidenced by Jin’s backstory and Sukuna’s revelations, hints at his potential return during the pivotal merger phase.
Kenjaku’s plan to “overwrite” the originator remains shrouded in mystery, with implications of displacing Sukuna into another body or eliminating Sukuna/Megumi altogether.
This nuanced strategy showcases Kenjaku’s complex motivations and relentless pursuit of his sinister objectives.