This article contains spoilers from Jujutsu Kaisen’s Final Arc.
Key Insights
- Gojo Satoru and Kashimo had the potential to defeat Sukuna.
- Kashimo’s Mythical Beast Amber technique rendered him exceptionally formidable.
- Yuta, Yuji, and Higuruma had potential avenues to take down Sukuna.
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Jujutsu Kaisen enthusiasts have much to discuss as Gege Akutami delves into a Q&A session covering the intense confrontation between Gojo Satoru and Sukuna. The buildup to this monumental event, anticipated by fans since April, has gradually unfolded with answers to pressing questions within the narrative.
Gege has shared numerous exciting details, including the circumstances surrounding Gojo’s defeat by Sukuna, along with insights about other main characters. Most notably, he revealed that two characters were capable of defeating Sukuna during the Shinjuku Showdown—a notion supported by Sukuna himself.
Gege Confirms Two Characters Could’ve Defeated Sukuna
- Gojo Satoru was positioned to beat the King of Curses.
- Kashimo was also a contender capable of taking down Sukuna.
As Gege Akutami stated, two characters had the potential to defeat Ryomen Sukuna during their dramatic clash. This revelation may surprise some, yet it aligns with what many fans suspected. Gojo Satoru stood as Sukuna’s equal, showcasing immense power that could have dismantled Sukuna without significant difficulty.
In fact, Gojo seemed to gain the upper hand near the battle’s conclusion but ultimately fell victim to plot dynamics that required Sukuna to remain in play, as well as the need for Yuji to step up later. Positioned as too overpowerful for the ongoing narrative, Gojo’s moment of vulnerability was seized by Sukuna to secure the victory. Gege confirmed that Sukuna himself acknowledged Gojo as a legitimate threat. Moreover, he affirms that Sukuna held similar regard for Kashimo’s potential. As stated by Gege:
After Gojo, the only person Sukuna felt he could lose to was Kashimo. — Gege Akutami, 2025
How Kashimo Could’ve Defeated Sukuna
While many fans might be accustomed to Gojo’s potency, Kashimo’s capability to potentially triumph over Sukuna may seem less straightforward. His cursed technique, Mythical Beast Amber, played a pivotal role, rendering him a dangerous opponent capable of delivering lethal strikes to Sukuna, albeit at the cost of his own life.
If Kashimo had continued the battle while Sukuna inhabited Megumi’s body, it’s likely he would have emerged victorious. Sukuna’s retreat back to his true form suggests he recognized the threat posed by Kashimo. Gege insinuates that this context involves a significantly weakened Sukuna—one that had already faced significant damage from Gojo. In a confrontation against a fully powered Sukuna, only Gojo would have stood a chance of securing victory.
Could Anyone Else Have Defeated Sukuna?
Yuji, Yuta, and Higuruma Had a Chance
While Gojo and Kashimo stood out as formidable contenders against Sukuna, other characters like Yuta, Yuji, and Higuruma also possessed chances to turn the tide in their favor. For example, had Megumi allied with Yuji during Yuta’s domain expansion, victory could have been theirs. Yuta’s use of Hollow Purple could have sealed the deal with proper control, and Higuruma’s Executioner’s sword could have been the key to victory if he had landed a critical blow with assistance.
Ultimately, the one definitive victor against Sukuna was Yuji Itadori, asserting: Sukuna, I can kill you.
It’s crucial to clarify that while these characters had potential pathways to victory, Gojo remains recognized as Sukuna’s only true match in a fair contest. Kashimo came close, particularly against a diminished version of Sukuna, while the others, though relatively weaker, could win through strategic teamwork.
Fans of Jujutsu Kaisen can now dive into the latest chapter, JJK 271, which was released on September 29, 2024. The series is accessible via Manga Plus and the Shonen Jump apps.