The King of Curses himself, Ryomen Sukuna, is one of the most powerful and feared character in Jujutsu Kaisen.

Being the main antagonist, Sukuna’s story has captured fans’ interest since the start, and his ultimate end in the manga divided fans. Due to his immense strength, meticulous tactics, and ominous attitude, Sukuna’s journey in the series is truly monumental. But what is the actual ending of his story? Let’s break it down.

The Dark Past and Rise to Power of Sukuna

Sukuna was born more than a millennium ago, During the Heian Era, an era where jujutsu sorcerers used to thrive. Unlike majority of sorcerers, though, Sukuna was deemed a misfit, as his manifest was unlike most—four arms, and two mouths. What made matters worse is that he is violent. Over the years, he became the strongest sorcerer of the era, slaughtering countless opponents and ultimately dubbing him the King of Curses.

His narrative pivot is the promise he made to the ancient sorcerer Kenjaku — a promise that binds him to him. This is what allows him to tear his own soul into twenty unbreakable fingers, so that he can come back from even death. And this is how Sukuna gets into the modern world, where his fingers are seen as mighty cursed objects. When Yuji Itadori devours one of these fingers, Sukuna is released into the world within Yuji’s body, which lays the groundwork for their confrontation.

Sukuna’s Relationship With Yuji Is Truly Unbreakable

Even though Sukuna and Yuji are technically enemies, the two share a very particular bond. From the beginning, Sukuna has not cared at all for Yuji’s well-being and is only interested in his own survival. But as the relationship develops, things take a complicated turn. Yuji is revealed to be spiritually connected to Sukuna because he is the reincarnation of Sukuna’s twin, who was eaten by Sukuna in utero. These storms kick off a new level to their long rivalry and show how Yuji was the most ideal vessel to bring Sukuna forth.

As the series progresses, Sukuna repeatedly challenges Yuji, making him experience suffering and loss. But their final confrontation alters everything. Yuji’s strength and conviction rattle Sukuna’s ideologies enough that even the King of Curses must reevaluate his course.

The Last Fight and Sukuna’s Defeat

Sukuna, who serves as the true antagonist of the story, battles against some of the most prominent sorcerers in the world, including the talented Gojo Satoru. His fight with Gojo is one of the most intense battles in the series but even Gojo’s immense power is no match for Sukuna, who eventually prevails. Gojo’s absence leaves Sukuna to wreak havoc, slaughtering several top-tier sorcerers in one bloody killing spree.

The challenge truly arises when Yuji faces him. Whereas Gojo works with brute force, Yuji draws from his knowledge of Sukuna’s psychology in order to turn the tide in his favor. As a last resort, Yuji uses a mysterious Domain Expansion that similarly calls forth the memories of Sukuna, making him confront his past regrets. Sukuna has been aware of his threat for over a millennia, but never have the choices he made been questioned.

Sukuna’s Ultimate Betrayal

Despite embodying destruction, Sukuna’s final moments in the series take a surprising turn. As he approaches death, he encounters Mahito in the afterlife and is told Sukuna’s monstrous disposition was born of revenge. This revelation hits Sukuna hard as he recognizes that he had two opportunities at life different from the one he chose that he passed on. This moment of clarity leads him to take a shocking decision — he decides to be reborn.

In Jujutsu Kaisen, going north represents reincarnation, and going south represents accepting death. Sukuna heads north instead — suggesting that he wants to see if there’s another way to live. This choice has sparked a divide among fans — some believe it exonerates him, others think it undermines his character.

What Sukuna’s Final Decision Really Means

With the JJK epilogue, one of the biggest surprises it gives readers is that Sukuna was never truly heartless. His relationship with Uraume, his closest companion, shows that he was capable of caring about someone. Sukuna took Uraume under his wing after the two killed their parents by accident in a flashback. Through Uraume, who became his companion, we can see there’s more to him than an evil monster, a part that still craves companionship.

And with his soul moving north, Sukuna’s story isn’t having a complete loss but wings to a new future. His choice suggests he is willing to take another shot, but whether he will accept love and redemption in his next life is left an open question.

In Conclusion: Did Sukuna Get The Ending He Deserved?

Sukuna’s Jujutsu Kaisen Ending Is One of the Most Controversial Predictions Some feel he got off too easy, while others feel it was a suitable end to his storyline. That transformation from a force of destruction that cannot be stopped to someone willing to change is undeniably interesting. His fate is potentially, a god incarnated by his values, or a mortal man still viewed as the King of Curses, Roy becomes the most intriguing aspect of series.

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