Unraveling the Secrets of Naobito Zen'in's Cursed Technique in Jujutsu Kaisen

Jujutsu Kaisen season 2 has garnered excitement among fans with the debut of Naobito Zen'in and his captivating use of a distinctive cursed technique. His extraordinary physical prowess surpasses that of the typical jujutsu sorcerer, but it is his inherited cursed Technique, referred to as Projection Sorcery, that truly showcases his remarkable potential. The introduction of this concept in the Jujutsu Kaisen anime series has left the anime-only segment of the fanbase somewhat perplexed.

Disclaimer: This article might contain spoilers from the Jujutsu Kaisen manga chapters.

Jujutsu Kaisen: A detailed explanation of Projection Sorcery

Naobito Zen'in as seen in the anime series (Image via MAPPA)

In order to grasp this technique, it is crucial to understand the concept of "24FPS". This refers to the sorcerer's ability to divide one second into 24 equal parts or "frames". By doing so, they can preplan a specific movement before dividing the second into 24 frames, and then successfully execute the movement within one second.

Now, when someone activates Projection Sorcery, they gain the power to momentarily immobilize their targets. Once the cursed technique is in effect, anyone who touches the user's palm must adhere to the 24FPS rule without fail. If an individual fails to perform the predetermined action or violates the laws of physics, they will be frozen for a single second within an animation frame.

The mechanics of this technique are intriguing as people are generally unaware of them. The primary reason why characters in the Jujutsu Kaisen series are frozen when Projection Sorcery is activated is because they inevitably violate the "24FPS" rule.

When Naobito makes physical contact with someone using his palm, that individual is compelled to perform a pre-determined action. Unaware of this requirement, they become frozen within a 2D frame for an entire second. The most fascinating aspect of this technique in Jujutsu Kaisen is the distorted perception experienced by the victim.

The effectiveness of this technique is exemplified in Jujutsu Kaisen as those caught in its grasp are completely unaware of their frozen state. When someone encounters Naobito's palm and fails to execute their planned action, they experience a surreal sensation of time passing in mere seconds.

Maki adeptly counters her opponent, delivering a powerful punch that sends Naoya crashing to the ground (Image via Shueisha/Gege Akutami)

The complex mechanism of this technique is its greatest advantage, as opponents are unlikely to comprehend it during intense combat. Only those with extraordinary fighting instincts and a high battle IQ can not only decipher it but also effectively counter it.

The primary drawback of this technique lies in one's comprehension of it. Overcoming this initial obstacle is crucial. The second challenge is executing the preplanned maneuver to avoid getting immobilized. There is a character in Jujutsu Kaisen who successfully countered this technique.

Naoya Zen'in, the son of Naobito, possesses inherited Projection Sorcery. However, it was none other than Maki Zen'in, the deuteragonist wielding curse tools, who effortlessly countered this technique and successfully defeated Naoya. Maki's exceptional battle intelligence and extraordinary senses allowed her to easily overcome Naoya's abilities.

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