Kenjaku's Fatal Fury: The Demise of Key Characters in Jujutsu Kaisen

Kenjaku, established as the main antagonist of the series, has been responsible for the deaths of numerous characters in Jujutsu Kaisen. He has orchestrated most of the series' events and has gone to great lengths to achieve his goals. Like Master Tengen and Sukuna, Kenjaku is believed to be an ancient curse user from the Heian era, having lived for over 1000 years by swapping bodies with his Cursed Technique. Throughout his long life, he has committed several heinous crimes. Below is a list of all the people directly killed by Kenjaku in the Jujutsu Kaisen manga.

Every Jujutsu Kaisen character that Kenjaku has killed in the series

1) Mahito

Mahito, who's one of the most infamous Jujutsu Kaisen characters(image via MAPPA)

Throughout most of the series, Mahito and Kenjaku are closely aligned, working together to orchestrate the various devastating events seen in the anime, including the notorious Shibuya Incident.

However, at the end of the Shibuya arc, Mahito suffers a brutal defeat at the hands of his rival, Yuji Itadori, and is left on the brink of death. Desperate for assistance, Mahito turns to Kenjaku for help, only to be betrayed and exorcised by him instead. Using Suguru Geto's Cursed Spirit Manipulation, Kenjaku absorbs Mahito and takes Idle Transfiguration for himself through his Uzumaki technique.

2) Iori Hazenoki

Iori Hazenoki, who's one of the most standout Jujutsu Kaisen characters in the Culling Games arc(image via Gege Akutami/Shueisha)

Iori Hazenoki, an ancient sorcerer, was revived by Kenjaku to participate in the Culling Games in the Jujutsu Kaisen manga. He possessed a unique and dangerous ability to use his own eyes and teeth as bombs. Following Ryomen Sukuna's battle with Satoru Gojo, Kenjaku embarked on a mission to eliminate all players of the Culling Games and bring it to an end.

3) Yuki Tsukumo

Upon encountering Hazenoki, Kenjaku briefly turned his focus to ascertain the outcome of the Sukuna and Gojo battle. Subsequently, Hazenoki made an effort to flee by hurling an explosive tooth at Kenjaku. Nevertheless, his endeavors were futile as Kenjaku mercilessly eliminated him before engaging in a showdown with Takaba.

Yuki Tsukumo, a standout character in the second season of Jujutsu Kaisen (image via MAPPA)

Within the Jujutsu Kaisen manga, it is revealed that Yuki Tsukumo was the strongest Jujutsu sorcerer before Gojo emerged. Her Cursed Technique, which allowed her to manipulate mass without affecting herself, enabled her to confront Kenjaku and give him the fight of his life.

Yuki, a formidable Special Grade sorcerer, put on an impressive display in her battle against the 1000-year-old sorcerer. Despite initially appearing to have the upper hand with her own abilities, Kenjaku countered with an unknown Cursed Technique that proved to be overwhelming.

After sustaining grave injuries from Kenjaku, Yuki resorted to a final desperate act, transforming herself into a black hole in an attempt to bring down the ancient sorcerer with her. Unfortunately, Kenjaku managed to survive the attack thanks to the Antigravity System Cursed Technique, which he had obtained from Kaori Itadori.

4) Noritoshi Kamo (Ancestor)

Noritoshi Kamo, who's hailed as one of the evilest Jujutsu Kaisen characters(image via MAPPA)

Noritoshi Kamo of the Jujutsu Kaisen series is unveiled as the most wicked Jujutsu sorcerer in history, shaming the Kamo family. His fascination with Cursed Spirits and humans prompted the creation of the notorious Cursed Womb: Death Paintings. Living in the Meiji Era, he garnered a reputation for extreme cruelty and his despicable experiments, which were so abhorrent that all records of them were eradicated. Although details of his death are scarce, it is possible that Kenjaku played a role, having been revealed to have taken over Noritoshi's body at some point.

5) Takako Uro

Takako Uro, who's one of the most prominent Jujutsu Kaisen characters in the Culling Games arc(image via Our Website)

Takako Uro, an ancient Jujutsu sorcerer, was brought back to life by Kenjaku to participate in the Culling Games. One of her standout moments in the arc was her intense battle with Yuta Okkotsu, showcasing her remarkable combat prowess and talent for manipulating space.

Unfortunately, in chapter 239 of the Jujutsu Kaisen manga, Takako met a tragic end at the hands of Kenjaku, who was targeting all participants of the Culling Games. She was brutally killed when he crushed her head with a curse resembling a Jellyfish.

To conclude

Throughout his life, Kenjaku has been responsible for the deaths of numerous individuals. He was revealed to have orchestrated the demise of a Star Plasma vessel and a Six Eyes user in the past, and it is highly likely that he has also been connected to the deaths of prominent Jujutsu Kaisen characters such as Kaori Itadori.

Although he currently appears to be deceased in the manga, there is no denying that Kenjaku is one of the most dangerous characters in the Jujutsu Kaisen series. With a thousand years of experience and extensive knowledge of Jujutsu sorcery, coupled with the cursed techniques he has extracted from his victims, he remains a formidable and formidable presence.

Editor's P/S

As a Gen Z fan, I am deeply saddened by the demise of key characters in Jujutsu Kaisen, particularly the deaths of Mahito, Iori Hazenoki, Yuki Tsukumo, and Noritoshi Kamo. Kenjaku's actions have had a profound impact on the story, and it will be interesting to see how the series progresses in the aftermath of these tragic events.

Overall, I believe that Kenjaku's fatal fury has added depth and complexity to the Jujutsu Kaisen storyline. The deaths of these characters have raised the stakes and made the story more unpredictable. While it is always difficult to lose beloved characters, I am confident that Gege Akutami, the creator of Jujutsu Kaisen, has a plan for the series, and I am excited to see how the story unfolds in the future.