The Jujutsu Kaisen manga has entered uncharted territory, thanks to the shocking revelation of the Yuji Itadori Domain Expansion.
This unexpected development has left fans reeling, trying to piece together the implications of this powerful new ability.
Just as Ryomen Sukuna was trapped within Yuji’s domain, manga readers are also confined by the limited information.
The best way to understand this new technique is to break down all the facts we know to date and analyze their impact and potential to end Sukuna’s reign of terror finally.
Jujutsu Kaisen Yuji Itadori Domain Expansion explained
In chapter 264 of Jujutsu Kaisen, Yuji Itadori unlocked the ability to use Domain Expansion after training with the Grade 1 sorcerer Atsuya Kusakabe.
With all other sorcerers incapacitated, Yuji was forced to confront the King of Curses alone. In a desperate attempt to gain the upper hand, Yuji activated his Domain Expansion, trapping Sukuna within its confines.
Unfortunately, chapter 265 offered limited information on the exact mechanics of Yuji’s domain. The manga showed that after Yuji activated his domain, Sukuna reverted to his previous form before he took control of Megumi Fushiguro’s body during the Culling Game arc.
The inner workings of Yuji’s domain remained shrouded in mystery. However, some insights into its potential limitations could be gleaned based on Yuji’s own admission that he lacked sufficient time to refine it fully. Like Megumi’s Chimera Shadow Garden, an incomplete Domain might have been weaker than a fully developed one.
Despite the potential limitations, Yuji expressed unwavering confidence in his ability to vanquish Sukuna within his domain. This confidence likely stemmed from the possibility that his domain might incorporate Sukuna’s cursed techniques, Cleave and Dismantle, to sever the curse spirit’s connection to Megumi’s body.
An intriguing aspect of Yuji’s strategy was his willingness to offer Sukuna a chance to relinquish control of Megumi. This choice was likely motivated by a desire to avoid harming Megumi.
Forcibly extracting Sukuna could have endangered Megumi’s life, a consequence that Yuji, driven by his unwavering motivation to protect others, would never have accepted.
More answers about this powerful technique are expected to come with the release of Jujutsu Kaisen chapter 266 on Sunday, August 18, 2024, at 7 a.m. (PT) Pacific Standard Time.
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