Gege Akutami’s Jujutsu Kaisen has kept fans on the edge of their seats with its unpredictable plot twists from the very beginning. The shocking demise of Gojo Satoru revered as the most formidable sorcerer, and the unexpected possession of Megumi’s body by Sukuna initially appeared as outlandish concepts.
Yet, as the story progresses, these seemingly improbable events have become integral parts of the narrative. Recent revelations surrounding Yuji Itadori have prompted fans to contemplate whether Sukuna’s choice to inhabit Megumi was truly the optimal path forward.
Why Abandoning Yuji Itadori’s Body Might Have Been Ryomen Sukuna’s Biggest Mistake
In the expansive narrative of the Jujutsu Kaisen universe, perhaps one of the most startling revelations emerges: Yuji Itadori’s origin is not what it seemed. Contrary to expectations, it’s revealed that Itadori is actually a creation of Kenjaku, inheriting the body of his mother.
Despite the fact that his Cursed Technique has yet to be fully manifested, Itadori stands out as one of the most adept Jujutsu practitioners in the entire franchise. Despite lacking deep sorcery knowledge, his capacity for rapid learning is remarkable.
He effortlessly grasps techniques that often elude even seasoned sorcerers. A prime instance of this is his acquisition of the Black Flash attack, acquired in a remarkably short time frame following a discussion with Todo during the Kyoto Goodwill Event Arc.
Itadori’s potential within the series is staggering, considering his unconventional genesis. He wasn’t merely born but meticulously crafted by Kenjaku, imbued with immense capability that the King of Curses opted to relinquish in favor of pursuing the Ten Shadow techniques.
Despite Ryomen Sukuna experiencing a significant power surge after commandeering Megumi Fushiguro’s body, the decision to abandon Yuji Itadori might not be justified.
It’s evident that Sukuna enjoys a form of plot armor, a characteristic shared by Itadori as the central protagonist of the franchise. Endowed with boundless potential and remarkable learning capabilities, Itadori stands as one of the prime vessels that Sukuna had at his disposal but chose to relinquish.
Furthermore, Itadori’s cursed technique remains a mystery, holding the potential to surpass Fushiguro’s ten-shadow technique.
A testament to Itadori’s prowess is his mastery of the Reverse Cursed Technique, a feat that even Gojo Satoru, one of the most formidable sorcerers, couldn’t replicate. This technique grants the user the ability to self-heal using cursed energy, a skill Itadori demonstrated following a near-fatal encounter with one of Sukuna’s devastating attacks.
