Unlocking the Secrets of Jujutsu Kaisen's Toge: Mastering the Cursed Speech Technique

Toge Inumaki, a notable figure in Jujutsu Kaisen, belongs to the renowned Inumaki clan and holds the status of a semi-grade 1 Jujutsu sorcerer. He possesses the cursed speech technique, a formidable method that utilizes speech fused with cursed energy to compel listeners to comply with his commands.

In order to prevent unintentionally cursing his allies, Toge has devised his own unique dialects. For instance, he uses the word "Salmon" to signify affirmation, while "Bonito Flakes" denotes a negative response. To unlock his cursed speech abilities, Toge bears the distinctive Serpent Eyes and Fangs seal, visible on his cheeks and tongue.

Cursed Speech Technique

While Toge may appear quiet most of the time, the power of his cursed speech energy is exceptionally strong. It grants him the ability to manipulate and control the actions and movements of the person or cursed spirit he directs his words towards. For instance, if Toge were to shout "stay still," his target would become completely immobilized. It should be noted that Toge's speech ability extends beyond mere vocal interactions, as he can also utilize his cursed speech through communication devices. This is demonstrated when he successfully puts Miwa to sleep by simply calling her on her cell phone and uttering the command "sleep."

In battle, Toge's quick wit allows him to evade attacks and effectively employ his cursed speech abilities against his opponents. While he may not possess the same speed as his peers, he compensates by landing precise cursed speech attacks. Apart from the defensive commands like "stop" or "don't move," Toge also possesses offensive techniques. For instance, he can command his target to "explode," causing them to detonate at his will. Similarly, he can force his opponent to "get twisted," resulting in severe mutilation. The command "get crushed" causes the target to be forcefully driven into the ground, while "blast away" unleashes a tremendous force that propels the opponent several feet away, as witnessed in Toge's encounter with Hanami, where he sent the cursed spirit flying into a nearby building.

In the world of Jujutsu Kaisen, Toge is not the only person who utilizes cursed speech. Yuta Okkotsu, a member of the Inumaki clan, is seen wielding a megaphone marked with the Serpent Eyes and Fangs seal. By employing this megaphone, Yuta possesses the ability to command all of Geto's cursed energy spirits to disintegrate simply by uttering the word "die." Cursed speech is primarily employed for long-range attacks and proves to be highly effective against all unsuspecting adversaries who are unfamiliar with how to defend against such attacks.

Drawbacks

Similar to most attacks utilizing cursed energy, cursed speech also possesses its vulnerabilities. Utilizing cursed speech inflicts significant harm upon the user's physical well-being, leading to the expulsion of blood through coughing. The intensity of these side effects is directly proportional to the potency of the uttered words. This is exemplified by Toge, who coughs up blood after employing the phrase "blast away" against Hanami, resulting in the adversary's gradual weakening and exhaustion due to the continuous usage of cursed speech throughout the confrontation.

Users of cursed speech must also focus their attacks on a specific target in order to avoid affecting those who are surrounding them. Hence, Toge communicates using rice ball ingredients to prevent accidentally cursing his fellow sorcerers during conversations. Jujutsu sorcerers who are aware of the cursed speech technique have the ability to block the registration of cursed speech in their brains, making them immune to cursed speech attacks. As a result, Toge's cursed speech attacks would be ineffective against those jujutsu sorcerers who possess the ability to block such commands.

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