The latest spoilers for Jujutsu Kaisen chapter 261 have left fans in disbelief with several shocking revelations. The previous chapter ended on a significant cliffhanger, and the new spoilers address it in an unexpected manner. Gojo Satoru has indeed returned, but in a twist, it’s Yuta Okkotsu in Gojo’s body using Kenjaku’s technique.
This chapter also clears up a major misconception about the recent plot developments. Previously, it was believed that Yuta Okkotsu was responsible for the deaths of the higher-ups before the anticipated Gojo-Sukuna battle.
However, the spoilers reveal that it was actually Gojo Satoru who killed them. This decision came from Gojo himself, as he grappled with the moral implications of his actions, choosing to keep his students unaware of the gruesome task.
True Culprit Behind the Higher-Ups’ Deaths
Gojo had discussed his plan with Yuta, outlining the consequences of his actions. He believed that if he lost to Sukuna and the higher-ups were eliminated, Yoshinobu Gakuganji would take control of Jujutsu society. Gojo theorized that this shift in power could prevent further chaos like the post-Shibuya incidents.
Despite Yuta’s pleas for Gojo not to become a “monster,” Gojo felt this was a necessary step, indicating he had to “catch up” to someone he was left behind by—likely referring to his best friend, Suguru Geto.
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Suguru Geto, who dramatically changed after the Star Plasma Vessel Arc, had taken a dark path, earning him the titles of “Worst Sorcerer” and “Monster.” Gojo’s actions, in a way, mirrored Geto’s, as he chose to shoulder the heavy burden of killing the higher-ups.
This decision reflects Gojo’s deep care for his students and his desire to shield them from such horrors. By telling Yuta that “Love is the most twisted curse,” Gojo alludes to his own experience of losing Geto and the emotional turmoil that followed.
Gojo’s loneliness is highlighted despite being surrounded by students and colleagues at Jujutsu High. His unique bond with Geto was irreplaceable, and without him, Gojo remained isolated. This loneliness and sense of duty drive him to take extreme actions to protect his students.
Ultimately, Gojo taking responsibility for the higher-ups’ deaths instead of Yuta is a significant reveal. It underscores Gojo’s protective nature and his willingness to bear the consequences alone. By instructing his students to stay away while he committed the act,
Gojo ensured they were kept out of harm’s way, possibly anticipating his own demise in the battle against Sukuna. This self-sacrificial move was intended to free his students from the burden of guilt and allow them to move forward unencumbered by his actions.
