Yuta's Anticipated Battle Against Kenjaku Brings a Sense of Relief to Jujutsu Kaisen Fans

Since Satoru Gojo's tragic demise at the hands of Ryomen Sukuna in the Jujutsu Kaisen manga, the outlook for the Jujutsu sorcerers has been grim. Meanwhile, Yuta Okkotsu was conspicuously absent, leading Yuji Itadori and Hiromi Higuruma to confront Sukuna before the focus shifted to Takaba's battle with Kenjaku.

Fans have long been curious about Yuta's whereabouts, especially since he had shown readiness to join Gojo in the fight against Sukuna. This has resulted in many fans poking fun at Yuta for seemingly vanishing when he was needed most.

Fans celebrate as Yuta returns to fight Kenjaku in chapter 243 of the Jujutsu Kaisen manga

After Satoru Gojo's death in a battle against Sukuna, Yuta had been absent from the Jujutsu Kaisen manga. During the fight, Yuta had been prepared to join his Sensei in battle but was halted by Maki and other Jujutsu sorcerers who believed they would only hinder Gojo. Fans had anticipated Yuta to be the first to challenge Sukuna after Gojo and Kashimo's deaths, but Itadori and Higuruma instead rushed into the fight, leaving Yuta noticeably absent. This absence led to some fans mocking Yuta for 'running away' from the battle.

Fans initially had mixed reactions to Yuta's return in the Jujutsu Kaisen manga, but everything changed with the release of raw scans for chapter 243. This chapter showcased the intense showdown between Takaba and Kenjaku, culminating in Takaba's victory as he finally managed to make Kenjaku laugh and appreciate his comedic skills. Suddenly, out of nowhere, Yuta Okkotsu made a dramatic entrance and launched an attack on Kenjaku.

During the short-lived altercation, Yuta ultimately decapitated Kenjaku while the latter was sprawled on the ground, pondering how he had failed to detect Yuta's significant Cursed Energy emission. It soon became evident to Kenjaku that Takaba was responsible, a fact which Yuta confirmed. In his final moments, Kenjaku recollects his encounter with Takaba and asserts that his will and ambition will live on. The chapter closes with Kenjaku's apparent demise, marking the first instance in the series where he was outmaneuvered by his adversaries.

Fan responses to Yuta's vanquishing of Kenjaku (Image via Our Website)

Fans were overjoyed to see Yuta return and defeat one of the main antagonists of the story. Kenjaku's apparent death also meant that Yuta had fulfilled his promise to prevent Gojo from killing his best friend for a second time. Despite the suspiciously easy defeat of Kenjaku, fans are relieved to see Yuta return. He explained that Takaba's Cursed Technique could never kill anyone, and he had planned to attack Kenjaku after Takaba wore him down. This chapter singlehandedly restored the fanbase's faith in Jujutsu sorcerers with the apparent death of Kenjaku.

Final thoughts

In Chapter 243 of Jujutsu Kaisen, a significant turning point in the story occurs with the death of a main antagonist. Even if Kenjaku were to somehow survive, finding a new body to take over seems unlikely as Yuta may defeat him before he has the chance. Additionally, there is no break for Chapter 244, so fans can anticipate the aftermath of this chapter next week.

Editor's P/S

Yuta's long-awaited return to the Jujutsu Kaisen manga has brought a sense of relief to fans who were concerned about the state of the series following Satoru Gojo's demise. Yuta's absence during the fight against Sukuna had been a source of frustration for many fans, who felt that he should have been there to support his mentor. However, his dramatic entrance and subsequent defeat of Kenjaku have more than made up for his absence.

Yuta's victory over Kenjaku is a major turning point in the story, as it marks the first time that one of the main antagonists has been defeated. This victory also serves to restore faith in the Jujutsu sorcerers, who have been struggling since Gojo's death. With Yuta now back in the fold, the future of the Jujutsu Kaisen world looks a little brighter.