Megumi Fushiguro was possessed by the powerful curse of Sukuna for over a year in ‘Jujutsu Kaisen‘ manga series, and fans had therefore been eagerly waiting for his return. His absence was felt greatly during some of the biggest plot developments and battles in the Culling Games arc.
So when Chapter 268 was released, readers were overjoyed yet curious, how exactly does he break free from Sukuna’s control after so long? A closer analysis of the events provides insight into his highly anticipated comeback.
Yuji’s Persistence Helped The Imprisoned Character
Megumi had been imprisoned within his own mind by Sukuna’s overwhelming power. All hope seemed lost in saving him as the curse monarch toyed with his shattered will. However, protagonist Yuji Itadori refused to give up on his friend, no matter the odds against them. Through Yuji’s Domain Expansion and successive hits on Sukuna using his maximum technique, the barriers between him and Sukuna started to weaken.
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In Chapter 268, Yuji teams up with Nobara and Hakari once again to deliver what could be their strongest attack on Sukuna. Nobara during the battle uses her Resonance technique to boost Yuji’s cursed energy before he lands a punishing blow with his Maximum Malevolent Shrine. This deadly team-up causes Sukuna’s Domain to shatter. With Sukuna severely weakened, the mental bind that kept him imprisoned finally broke apart. Sukuna’s grasp on Megumi’s body and soul is torn away, allowing him to regain control at long last.
Megumi’s Internal Struggles
While physically freed, Megumi was still traumatized from his mental imprisonment. Sukuna had brutally crushed his will to live through psychological torture and forced him to witness the deaths of loved ones. Even upon his release, he was too broken to accept help at first. But Yuji’s unwavering belief in Megumi and refusal to give up on their friendship slowly reignited his inner strength.
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Through Yuji’s persistent encouragement and Megumi drawing courage from his bonds with others, he finds the resolve to keep fighting both mentally and physically. This sets the stage for Megumi’s full return to the story.
