Gege Akutami: Gojo’s Mistake Proves He’s Still Jujutsu Kaisen’s Strongest

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This article contains spoilers from Jujutsu Kaisen‘s Shinjuku Showdown Arc.

Summary

  • Gojo lower his guard against Sukuna, leading to his loss.
  • Gege confirms Sukuna’s victory was due to Gojo’s mistake.
  • Normal Gojo would’ve dodged Sukuna’s attack, potentially winning.

The climactic part of Jujutsu Kaisen was jam-packed with thrilling occurrences that left viewers on the edge of their seats. This included significant plot twists, intense battles, and undeniably impactful character development scenes. During the Shinjuku Showdown in Jujutsu Kaisen, author Gege Akutami truly shone, particularly when illustrating the epic confrontation between Gojo Satoru and Sukuna.

Undeniably, among all the epic battles in JJK, none ignited our passion more than the one you just witnessed. Though subsequent events have revolved around our beloved protagonist, this clash still stands out as the most thrilling and memorable of them all.

To this very day, fans can’t help but speculate: who truly reigns supreme between these two titans? Gege’s latest remarks only serve to heighten the anticipation for Gojo Satoru’s next move!

How Gojo Lost To Sukuna

  • Gojo Lowered His Guard Vs Sukuna
  • Gojo’s Loss Was Down To A Simple Mistake

Regarding the epic confrontation between Gojo and Sukuna, viewers recognize it as an amazing spectacle bursting with thrilling action. The fight was a rollercoaster ride of highs and lows, leaving fans guessing who might emerge victorious. At various instances, Sukuna seemed to take control, while in others, the advantage swayed towards Gojo in this intense duel.

Throughout heaven and earth, I alone am the honored one. — Gojo Satoru

Ultimately, there could only be one winner, and it turned out to be Sukuna. This was necessary for the storyline because Sukuna needed to be defeated by Yuji Itadori, the protagonist, for the plot to remain coherent. Some might have thought that Sukuna won due to his greater strength, but Gege has clarified that it was actually a momentary distraction from Gojo that led to Sukuna’s victory. Here is what Gege stated:

Gege explained that while Sukuna emerged victorious, the reason behind this triumph wasn’t because of his superior power, but rather due to Gojo’s brief lapse in focus.

Q: “When did Sukuna make the Binding Vow to cut down Gojo?”

Following Kusakabe’s declaration of victory, he was attacked because, having destroyed Mahoraga, he had become complacent and let his defenses down. By then, Gojo believed that Sukuna no longer possessed the ability to circumvent Limitless. Under ordinary circumstances, Gojo might have sensed it in time and narrowly escaped death.

Gege Confirms Normal Gojo Would’ve Dodged Sukuna’s World Slash

Gojo Dodging The World Slash Is Bigger Than You Think

It is evident that Sukuna chose to fight Gojo through Megumi’s body because he believed it was the only viable option for defeating him. This is demonstrated by Sukuna’s uncertainty about winning the battle and their even matchup. In fact, Sukuna grew unstable towards the end of the fight when Gojo entered his powerful state, suggesting that Gojo had a strong chance of emerging victorious. Consequently, Sukuna realized that he needed to find a way to bypass Gojo’s Limitless abilities and strike him down. However, this was only possible with Mahoraga’s assistance. Eventually, Mahoraga showed Sukuna how to expand the range of his World Slash technique, allowing him to cut down Gojo swiftly. But Gege’s recent statements have altered everything.

In a turn of events, Sukuna managed to strike down Gojo since he assumed the battle was over. Ordinarily, Gojo would have perceived the blow and swiftly evaded it to escape death. However, the blow that Sukuna sent towards Gojo didn’t show any signs, making it difficult for him to detect. This attack was unique because it was fired using a Binding Vow, which allowed Sukuna to launch it without the need for a hand sign or incantation. Essentially, if Gojo had dodged this one-time strike, he would have undoubtedly won the battle given his superior skills and Sukuna’s weakened state at that moment.

It turns out that the story necessitated Sukuna’s victory, leading to Gojo being weakened in some way, since if he had not been, there would be no explanation for why Gojo couldn’t evade the World Splitting Dismantle.

At long last, the final chapter of Jujutsu Kaisen, numbered as JJK 271, hit the shelves on September 29, 2024. Excited fans can delve into this series through the Manga Plus and Shonen Jump mobile applications.

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2025-04-30 22:58