Jujutsu Kaisen fans eagerly anticipate the release of chapter 253 on March 11, 2024, yet spoilers have already surfaced, igniting fervent discussions among fans. The latest insights suggest that Atsuya Kusakabe emerges prominently, potentially confronting the formidable King of Curses in a riveting one-on-one encounter.
The chapter unfolds with the gripping continuation of the intense clash between Maki and Sukuna, wherein Sukuna’s dominance is apparent, yet he commends Maki’s formidable prowess.
Amidst the fray, Ino enters the fray, strategically diverting Sukuna’s attention to pave the way for Kusakabe’s decisive strike with Nanami’s blade. As tensions escalate, Kusakabe emerges as the lone figure standing against Sukuna, though he hesitates to engage in combat.
Ironically, Kusakabe lacks a cursed technique, a deficiency that fails to hinder his prowess on the battlefield.
His mastery of the New Shadow Style anti-domain technique places him at the pinnacle of sorcerers, coupled with a formidable output of cursed energy, rendering him one of the series’ most formidable sorcerers capable of challenging Sukuna himself.
The Rise of Atsuya Kusakabe: A Formidable Contender Against Sukuna
According to leaked details, Jujutsu Kaisen chapter 253 opens with a flashback, delving into the opinions of Jujutsu High’s most formidable sorcerers regarding the strongest first-grade sorcerer.
Gojo, Nanami, and Mei Mei all assert that Atsuya Kusakabe holds this prestigious title, although Kusakabe himself humbly disagrees, citing another sorcerer as superior.
The spoilers then transition to the continuation of the battle initiated in chapter 252. Sukuna intensifies his assault on Maki, only to be thwarted by Ino’s timely intervention. Noticing the absence of Nanami’s blade in Ino’s possession, Sukuna anticipates an impending attack from any direction.
True to expectations, Kusakabe strikes Sukuna with Nanami’s blade, imbued with the 7:3 ratio technique. However, Sukuna effortlessly evades the attack and retaliates by unleashing Black Flash upon Maki.
Left as the sole contender against Sukuna, Kusakabe wears a visibly annoyed expression as he braces himself for the forthcoming confrontation.
Atsuya Kusakabe, a first-grade, second-year sorcerer of Jujutsu High, made his debut in the Jujutsu Kaisen 0 movie before reappearing during the Shibuya arc in season 2 of the anime.
Known for his modest demeanor and laid-back nature, Kusakabe lacks a conventional cursed technique but possesses an extraordinary reservoir of cursed energy, which he channels through his New Shadow Style anti-domain technique.
During the Shibuya arc’s climax, Kusakabe notably deployed his technique to evade Kenjaku’s Uzumaki single-handedly, thereby rescuing Miwa.
While it’s speculated that Kusakabe may possess a soul-exchange cursed technique, its authenticity remains unconfirmed, although it was briefly hinted at during a training session with Itadori Yuji.
In the latest chapter spoilers, Kusakabe demonstrates his versatility by employing Nanami’s cursed technique through his blade, showcasing a newfound adaptability.
Renowned sorcerers such as Gojo Satoru, Nanami, and Mei Mei laud Kusakabe’s prowess, affirming his superiority over them and even suggesting he may rival Aoi Todou in strength.
Given his mastery of the New Shadow Style, adaptability, and potential soul-exchange technique, Kusakabe emerges as a formidable contender against the King of Curses, boasting a conceivable advantage over protagonists Itadori Yuji and Okkotsu Yuta in a showdown against Sukuna.
