Gege Akutami certainly is taking Jujutsu Kaisen fans on quite a roller coaster of emotions with his new panels. However, fans are certainly growing restless as they wait for chapter 263 of the manga to get released, especially with the cliffhanger that it left fans with.
The last couple of chapters certainly reminded the fans just how twisted Gege Akutami’s style of writing is. Yuta Okkotsu now using Kenjaku’s curse technique, which he copied to utilize the corpse of none other than the honored one, Satoru Gojo to fight against the king of curses, Sukuna. However, Yuta’s decision to swap bodies with Gojo might have had more downsides than anticipated.
How Yuta Okkotsu’s decision to take over Gojo’s body could be a big mistake
The character known as Kenjaku had arguably one of the most disturbing curse techniques in the series as it allowed him to switch bodies, even making him immortal to some degree. The curse technique now resides within Yuta Okkotsu after he killed Kenjaku back in chapter 243 of Jujutsu Kaisen. Now, Yuta is using that cursed technique to gain an edge over the king of curses, Sukuna.
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To everyone’s disbelief, and even Sukuna’s, Yuta used Kenjaku’s technique in chapter 261 to hop into Gojo’s body to gain an edge against Sukuna. However, this decision might have been a major miscalculation on Yuta’s part. The copy-curse technique user, who is considered to be Gojo’s successor, might’ve not taken into account all the drawbacks of body-hopping could have.
For starters, Kenjaku’s cursed technique allows the user to retain the memories of their vessel which could be a hindrance for Yuta, considering he would gain access to all of Gojo’s traumas. However, considering that the two have switched bodies before the Shinjuku arc using Ui Ui’s technique, Yuta might have some understanding of Gojo better than anyone in the series.
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The main problem that Yuta Okkotsu currently faces is that despite having six eyes, Sukuna seems to have an edge over him. Given that his copy curse technique only lasts for 5 minutes, it is quite unsure what will happen to him once the time limit is exceeded.
Yuta Okkotsu sure seems like he’s in a bit of a pickle as he takes on Sukuna for possibly one last time. However, despite his back being against the wall, Yuta has always managed to come out on top. Here are some reasons why fans believe that Yuta Okkotsu could possibly get an edge in his fight against Sukuna in future chapters of Jujutsu Kaisen.
Why Yuta Okkotsu could get an edge over Sukuna
Unleashing Rika’s True Potential: The ending of Jujutsu Kaisen Chapter 262, ended showing a fully awakened enraged Rika holding the lifeless corpse of Yuta Okkotsu. The queen of curses seems like she’s about to go on a rampage, and Yuta Okkotsu just might have enough time to finally put out the King of Curses.
Mimicry Mastery: Yuta possesses a unique ability, as he can copy the cursed techniques of other sorcerers once Rika devours a part of the user. He’s even shown mimicking techniques from special-grade sorcerers, demonstrating his exceptional talent and quick learning abilities. His experience in copying curse techniques could play a massive role in his mastery of Gojo’s limitless curse technique, using it in a way that suits him best.
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Leadership and Strategic Thinking: The Culling Game arc thrust Yuta into a leadership role alongside experienced sorcerers. Without too much trouble, Yuta was able to deal with the adversities thrown his way. Yuta could take the lead to help Yuji and Maki create an opening big enough to finally put an end to Sukuna’s reign of terror.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Yuta end up inhabiting Gojo’s body in Jujutsu Kaisen?
Yuta used his COPY cursed technique together with Rika to take Kenjaku’s body-swapping (brain-hopping) ability after Rika devoured Kenjaku. As revealed in Chapter 261, he then transferred his soul into Satoru Gojo’s corpse, healed it with Reverse Cursed Technique, and returned to the Shinjuku Showdown to fight Sukuna. The copied technique is noted to last only about five minutes, which the article frames as part of the looming risk to Yuta.
What is the ‘fate worse than living in Gojo’s body’ the article refers to?
This is the author’s analysis and fan-theory framing, not a confirmed plot point. The piece argues that leaning on Kenjaku’s borrowed technique and the dangers of fighting Sukuna could leave Yuta far worse off than merely surviving inside Gojo’s body, pointing to the Chapter 262 cliffhanger, in which an enraged Rika is shown cradling Yuta’s lifeless body, as the setup for that risk.
Who created Jujutsu Kaisen and where can the anime be watched?
Jujutsu Kaisen is written and illustrated by Gege Akutami and serialized in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump. The anime adaptation streams on platforms including Crunchyroll, Netflix, and Hulu, though availability can vary by region.
