Jujutsu Kaisen Chapter 258, released on April 29, 2024, brought a whirlwind of revelations for fans, with one standout being the official name of Sukuna’s formidable flame-based cursed technique.
The chapter commenced with the astounding revelation of Gojo reactivating his Reverse Cursed Technique (RCT) during his intense battle against Sukuna, spurred by his awakened state.
As the focus shifted back to the ongoing fight, Sukuna found himself unable to employ his RCT due to the damage sustained from Itadori’s Black Flash techniques.
Sukuna’s Divine Flame
Forced to maintain distance from the sorcerer, Sukuna hastily activated his Domain Expansion, Malevolent Shrine. However, the expansion was incomplete due to the excessive activations over the past few hours.
Meanwhile, the chapter delved into a flashback revealing Itadori’s training, highlighting his efforts to master RCT and Anti-Domain techniques.
In a pivotal moment, Choso emphasized the necessity for fighters capable of using RCT and anti-domain cursed techniques. Despite Yuji’s initial incapacity, Choso remained steadfast in his belief that Itadori could harness RCT.
To expedite Itadori’s learning, Choso proposed that his brother consume the remaining Death Painting Wombs to inherit RCT and Blood Manipulation.
A thread about Sukuna’s flame CT:
Is this based on the ritual of "opening the hearth"?
It is also possible to determine that “⬛️” is a hearth. But I believe it is more than that.#JujutsuKaisen #呪術廻戦 #jjk pic.twitter.com/YKNXnMDeMn— shounenVibes🎮🍎🍉 (@iam_samuel5) April 29, 2024
To further grasp the technique, Itadori received guidance on RCT basics from Kusakabe, leveraging soul-swap training facilitated by Ui Ui’s cursed technique. As the training unfolded, Itadori acquired proficiency in RCT and Simple Domain.
Returning to the heated battle, Itadori countered Sukuna’s domain with an anti-domain, yet fell victim to the King of Curses’ assault. Despite the sorcerers’ brief respite after Sukuna’s domain dissipated, their relief was short-lived as Sukuna swiftly unleashed his flame-cursed technique, the Divine Flame, chanting “Fuga.”
Sukuna’s Divine Flame first demonstrated during the Shibuya Arc against Jogo, exhibited unmatched power compared to Jogo’s flame-centered innate technique. Notably, the origins of Sukuna’s flame-cursed technique remain shrouded in mystery, given his innate focus on cutting techniques like Dismantle and Cleave.
As anticipation mounts for Jujutsu Kaisen Chapter 259, slated for release on May 13, 2024, fans eagerly await further insights into Sukuna’s Divine Flame and its significance in the unfolding narrative.
