Jujutsu Kaisen: Yuji’s Mastered Shrine, Explained

Jujutsu Kaisen: Yuji's Mastered Shrine, Explained

As a long-time fan of Jujutsu Kaisen, I can confidently say that Yuji Itadori’s journey is just getting started. With his newfound mastery over the Shrine technique, he has unlocked a plethora of possibilities that are sure to propel him to the top of the modern sorcerer hierarchy.


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

Key Takeaways

  • Yuji awakened the Shrine with a Black Flash against Sukuna.
  • Yuji can learn new techniques like Spider Web & Cleave.
  • Mastering the Shrine will level up Yuji’s Domain Expansion.

Throughout the thrilling tale of Jujutsu Kaisen, Yuji Itadori emerges as an exceptionally potent sorcerer, particularly towards its climax. In essence, it’s evident that Yuji competes for the title of the strongest sorcerer in the story’s conclusion, a testament to his astonishing development over the course of the series. However, Yuji found himself with limited time to adapt to his newfound abilities, thus denying both him and most of the main characters an opportunity to fully unleash their potential or demonstrate their true capabilities.

Readers understand that his potential was far greater than what was shown in the story, as there were accomplishments he never achieved. Even after unlocking his Domain Expansion, an ability not yet named, Yuji has not perfected his cursed technique, leaving ample opportunity for him to reach even greater heights and acquire new skills down the line.

Yuji Itadori’s Awakening Of Shrine In The Shinjuku Showdown Arc

Jujutsu Kaisen: Yuji's Mastered Shrine, Explained
  • The Black Flash Vs Sukuna Triggered The Shrine Awakening
  • Yuji’s Shrine Is Still Not Perfect

In their fierce fight against Sukuna, Yuji Itadori activated the Shrine’s cursed skill. Given the predictions made by Gojo at the start of the series, fans were not taken aback by this development. This was because Gojo, using his Six Eyes, had foreseen that Yuji would eventually tap into Sukuna’s cursed technique. Over time, as Yuji absorbed more of Sukuna’s powers, it was inevitable that he would gain control over them. Luckily for the fans, this occurrence took place during the Shinjuku Showdown Arc, which concluded the JJK series.

Beneath the sparks of black, Yuji Itadori awakens! – Narrator

Without a doubt, it’s clear that Yuji, the lead character renowned among fans, participated in an extraordinary battle. Despite being significantly weaker than Sukuna in terms of power, Yuji was able to unlock his full potential in this instance, escalating to a higher level.

In a tremendous display of strength, Yuji Itadori unleashed an immensely powerful black burst against the King of Curses. This intense burst triggered the emergence of his hidden abilities, granting him the long-awaited mastery over the Shrine cursed technique. Recognized as one of the most potent techniques in the series, the Shrine now empowers Yuji significantly, allowing him to pose a greater challenge against Ryomen Sukuna, the King of Curses.

It’s clear that Yuji excelled in using the shrine exceptionally well. The reason behind this is that Sukuna resides within him, providing Yuji with muscle memory from past actions performed by Sukuna. Essentially, Yuji was able to leverage the shrine much as Sukuna had before. Fans have witnessed Yuji employ the Dismantle power on numerous occasions, and he even developed a unique twist by integrating it with his capacity to inflict soul damage. By striking at the souls of his adversaries with Dismantle, he caused them intense pain and harm. This strategy proved particularly effective against Sukuna, who had reincarnated and no longer possessed an original body.

Gojo-sensei’s Six Eyes confirmed it. Yuji can use the Shrine. – Yuta

As a gamer, I can tell you that my take on Shrine was distinct from Sukuna’s. Unlike the King of Curses who indiscriminately obliterated everything in sight, my version of this technique was more controlled. Instead of mindless destruction, I used it to cut only what had a mark of scissors, ensuring safety. My Shrine wasn’t designed for reckless attacks; instead, it was precise and calculated. To top it off, I expanded my domain, harnessing the power of a pinpoint Soul Dismantle. This ability guaranteed a deadly strike on my enemies, making them pay dearly for their actions.

With this method, Yuji weakened Sukuna significantly, and finally concluded the fight by unleashing a potent black flash.

Yuji’s Future Shrine Usage Will See Him Utilize New Techniques

Yuji Itadori Should Learn To Use Multiple Dismantles

Jujutsu Kaisen: Yuji's Mastered Shrine, Explained

In the future, fans can expect a significantly altered use of Yuji’s Shrine compared to what they’ve seen before. Firstly, while Yuji has the potential to wield techniques like Spider Web and Cleave, his execution of these abilities is not yet refined. However, he possesses muscle memory from Sukuna’s time within him that allows him to access these powers. He can strategically decide what to cut based on an enemy’s toughness and cursed energy output, while also having the ability to swiftly obliterate things in a single strike. Additionally, Yuji has the capacity to employ his domain indiscriminately if he chooses to do so, although he has not demonstrated this yet.

Essentially, what this implies is that Yuji Itadori will have greater mastery over his cursed energy overall, enabling him to adjust the characteristics of his protective barriers, similar to how Gojo and Sukuna did in the past. Keep in mind that Yuji shares the same potential as Sukuna, which essentially means he could attain the same level of power as him, possibly even learning to create an open-barrier domain.

Additionally, it’s worth noting that Yuji may possess the capability to deploy the World Splitting Dismantle too. Unlike Sukuna who could extend the reach of his abilities and create a chopping technique powerful enough to fell Gojo, this skill is not inherent in Yuji at present. However, since he witnessed it being executed firsthand, if Yuji continues to hone his mastery over cursed energy, he could potentially replicate this formidable move in the future. Essentially, Yuji could disintegrate opponents at will and slice through any defense with a single stroke, mirroring the destructive prowess of the ruler of curses.

How Strong Will Yuji’s Domain Be?

Yuji’s Domain Will Level Up Too

It stands to reason that since Yuji has mastered the Shrine, his Domain Expansion skill will advance too. His current powers are formidable, and many believe he’s already the strongest modern sorcerer. But this is just the beginning for him. Once he fully grasps his cursed technique, his domain manipulation abilities will significantly improve. He’ll be capable of unleashing a series of potent Dismantles against his foes, annihilating them in an instant. Moreover, he’ll learn to use open-barrier domains, putting him at an advantage. Additionally, if he gains access to the same technique as Sukuna, he might be able to employ skills like Furnace.

As a devoted follower, I can’t help but marvel at Yuji’s extraordinary combat skills. With such abilities, he’s destined to become an unstoppable force in our era of sorcery. It’s not just my belief – Gojo himself has placed his trust in him, making it his duty and responsibility to ascend to the pinnacle of power.

As a die-hard fan, I couldn’t contain my excitement when Jujutsu Kaisen’s long-awaited chapter 271 dropped on September 29, 2024! Catch up with the series by downloading it via the Manga Plus or Shonen Jump apps.

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2024-11-17 04:34