Chapter Summaries

Chapter Summary: “Who Asked You?”

Plot and events

After defeating Kenjaku in the mountains outside Sendai, Kasumi Miwa is overwhelmed with excitement. She repeatedly boasts to Jie Jian about landing nine consecutive Black Flashes, preventing Kenjaku from opening his Domain Expansion, and finally defeating the enemy who had haunted her since Shibuya. She also praises Jie Jian for cutting a cursed spirit in half and apparently saving Takako Uro with his Crescent Moon Skychaser.
Miwa and Jie Jian then encounter Takako Uro, who has secretly returned after leaving the battlefield. Uro explains that Jie Jian’s earlier attack seemed deliberately aimed to help her escape Kenjaku’s cursed spirits. Suspicious but grateful, she asks who Jie Jian is. Jie Jian identifies himself but gives only a vague explanation, claiming he once saw Uro from a distance when she served as captain of the Teng Clan’s assassination squad. Uro reacts angrily to the mention of the Teng Clan, recalling her betrayal and reinforcing her distrust of others.
Uro next asks whether Miwa truly defeated Kenjaku. Miwa hesitates, unsure of Uro’s motives, but Jie Jian eagerly launches into another exaggerated retelling of Miwa’s victory. The chapter closes by emphasizing how Miwa’s battle outside Sendai destroyed the reputation of “useless Miwa” that had been created by her failure to cut Kenjaku in Shibuya.

Character development

• Kasumi Miwa finally overcomes the psychological trauma and self-doubt caused by Shibuya. Her victory over Kenjaku proves to her that she is no longer powerless, allowing her to embrace the identity of “Useful Miwa.” Her nonstop excitement and boasting show both genuine pride and the emotional release of defeating the person who had defined her inferiority for so long.
• Jie Jian remains powerful, teasing, and evasive. He encourages Miwa’s confidence while also growing amused and exasperated by her constant repetition of the battle. His willingness to help Uro suggests compassion or a prior connection, but his vague explanation leaves his true identity mysterious.
• Takako Uro is shown as highly perceptive and cautious. She recognizes Jie Jian’s strength immediately and understands that he intentionally assisted her, yet her past betrayal by the Teng Clan prevents her from trusting him. Her curiosity about his identity hints at future tension or cooperation.

Character interactions

• Miwa enthusiastically recounts her victory while Jie Jian sarcastically complains that she has gone barely a second without mentioning it.
• Miwa assumes Uro is Jie Jian’s “old acquaintance,” but Uro denies knowing him, creating immediate confusion.
• Jie Jian clarifies that he recognized Uro from the past, though she never knew him personally.
• Uro confronts Jie Jian about his identity and his earlier intervention, balancing gratitude with suspicion.
• When Uro questions Miwa’s victory, Jie Jian speaks for her and turns the moment into another grand celebration of Miwa’s success.

Major themes

• Overcoming trauma and self-doubt: Miwa’s victory breaks the mental hold Shibuya and Kenjaku had over her.
• Reclaiming identity: The chapter contrasts “Useless Miwa” with “Useful Miwa,” showing Miwa replacing an imposed reputation with her own sense of worth.
• Trust and betrayal: Uro’s guarded behavior reflects the lasting impact of betrayal, while Jie Jian’s unexplained assistance complicates the question of whether he can be trusted.
• Recognition and validation: Miwa’s repeated retelling is not merely bragging; it is her attempt to make her achievement real after years of being treated as incapable.

Chapter Summary: “I Really Love Sukuna Slayers!”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Takako Uro asks Kasumi Miwa and Jie Jian whether Kenjaku is truly dead. Miwa confirms that she personally witnessed his death, with Jie Jian joking that it was entirely Miwa’s fault.
• Miwa announces that her next objective is to find and fight Ryomen Sukuna. Shocked and unwilling to get involved, Takako Uro immediately leaves the mountains and flies away using her cursed technique.
• Jie Jian explains his intense admiration for “Sukuna Slayers,” praising battles against Sukuna as uniquely focused on the present, where past victories and reputations provide no lasting advantage.
• Before heading after Sukuna, Jie Jian reminds Miwa that her sword broke during the fight with Kenjaku. Miwa initially wants to retrieve and repair it, since her sword-based techniques remain powerful.
• Jie Jian persuades her to abandon the damaged weapon, arguing that it belongs to her former “Useless Miwa” identity and that the now-powerful “Useful Miwa” deserves a better sword.
• The pair decide to visit the Zenin Family estate, where they plan to “pick up”—in reality, steal—a replacement cursed sword before confronting Sukuna.

Character Developments

• Kasumi Miwa: Shows increased confidence after defeating Kenjaku, immediately setting her sights on Sukuna. Despite her growth, she remains earnest, easily embarrassed, and somewhat naïve, accepting Jie Jian’s dubious justification for taking a sword from the Zenin estate.
• Jie Jian: Continues acting as Miwa’s enthusiastic supporter and strategist. He glorifies fighting Sukuna, encourages Miwa to face danger without hesitation, and reframes her growth as a transition from “Useless Miwa” to “Useful Miwa.”
• Takako Uro: Demonstrates relief at Kenjaku’s death but has no desire to risk her peaceful second life by fighting Sukuna. Her abrupt departure highlights her practical and self-preserving attitude.

Significant Themes

• Living in the present: Jie Jian describes battles with Sukuna as moments where previous accomplishments mean nothing; every confrontation is a fresh test.
• Transformation and self-worth: Miwa’s broken sword symbolizes her former identity, while replacing it represents her growth after defeating Kenjaku.
• Courage versus self-preservation: Miwa and Jie Jian eagerly pursue another deadly battle, whereas Uro chooses to avoid unnecessary danger.
• Comedic reinterpretation of morality: Jie Jian humorously disguises stealing from the Zenin Family as merely “picking up” an unwanted sword.

Important Character Interactions

• Uro is embarrassed and confused by Jie Jian’s exaggerated praise of Miwa, but becomes genuinely alarmed when Miwa reveals their plan to fight Sukuna.
• Jie Jian repeatedly encourages Miwa, first by celebrating her victory over Kenjaku and then by urging her to challenge Sukuna.
• Miwa’s attachment to her broken sword leads to a brief discussion of her past and present self, with Jie Jian persuading her to move forward.
• The chapter ends with Miwa and Jie Jian enthusiastically planning to obtain a new sword at the Zenin estate and begin their battle with Sukuna.

Chapter Summary

Plot and events

Late at night, Kasumi Miwa sneaks into the ruined Zenin Family estate with Jie Jian to retrieve a better cursed sword. The estate remains heavily damaged after Maki’s destruction, and its abandoned condition makes Miwa nervous despite her intention to steal—or “borrow”—a weapon. Since Jie Jian does not know the location of the Zenin cursed-tool vault, Miwa uses her instincts and successfully finds a relatively intact building containing the vault.

Cursed-tool vault

Inside, Miwa is astonished by the huge collection of weapons accumulated by the Zenin Family over a thousand years. She tests several swords, rejecting them for being too heavy, inefficient at conducting cursed energy, or poorly maintained. Moving deeper into the vault, she discovers a simple black-sheathed katana with an unusual presence.

Character developments

Miwa shows resourcefulness by locating the vault and discernment in evaluating the swords. She is initially timid and guilt-ridden about trespassing, but Jie Jian’s encouragement and her excitement over finding a suitable weapon gradually give her confidence. The chosen katana feels perfectly suited to her Sword-Drawing Technique, and she happily claims it as her new weapon. Jie Jian continues to act as her blunt, opportunistic guide, encouraging her to take advantage of the Zenin Family’s unused arsenal.

Character interactions

Miwa and Jie Jian bicker throughout the infiltration. Jie Jian criticizes her for suggesting the front gate and mocks her uncertainty, while Miwa silently resents his lack of practical knowledge. Despite his abrasive attitude, he supports her judgment when she finds the black katana. Their exchange highlights a familiar dynamic of Jie Jian’s teasing dominance and Miwa’s nervous but increasingly capable cooperation.

Themes

The chapter emphasizes resourcefulness, adaptation, and the contrast between Miwa’s modest background and the Zenin clan’s immense inherited wealth. It also explores the value of tools being used rather than left to gather dust, while adding humor through Miwa’s attempts to rationalize theft. The ruined estate and abandoned weapons further reflect the collapse of the old Zenin order.

Ending/cliffhanger

Just as Miwa celebrates her new sword, an unexpected voice speaks from behind her: “Yo, long time no see... Miwa?” Her intruder—and possible connection to Sukuna or the Zenin estate—remains unrevealed.

Chapter Summary: “Divine Departure? I Won’t Dodge!”

Plot and events

Kasumi Miwa infiltrates the Zenin Family estate and enters the Cursed Tool Vault, intending to obtain a weapon. Sukuna detects her presence and is initially puzzled that a supposedly weak Grade 4 sorcerer would dare enter his residence. He soon realizes that an ancient sorcerer, Jie Jian, is residing within Miwa and influencing or supporting her.
Sukuna mocks Miwa for relying on a powerful entity despite her own weakness. When Miwa prepares to fight, he challenges her to cut him once, promising not to dodge. He deliberately exposes his chest, confident that Miwa cannot harm him, and plans to kill her afterward with Dismantle.
Motivated by Sukuna’s taunts and memories of her failed attack on Kenjaku in Shibuya, Miwa uses Thunderclap and Flash. Her sudden speed catches Sukuna off guard, and her sword reaches his chest before he can fully evade. The strike releases an immense burst of cursed energy and black lightning, leading Sukuna to recognize the attack as Black Flash.

Character development

• Miwa overcomes fear and self-doubt. Although Sukuna’s presence nearly paralyzes her, Jie Jian’s encouragement and Sukuna’s ridicule awaken her determination to prove she is no longer the helpless fighter she was in Shibuya.
• Jie Jian acts as Miwa’s internal mentor, coaching her breathing and combat mindset while praising her courage. His presence also reveals that Miwa’s abilities may be far greater than Sukuna expects.
• Sukuna begins amused and dismissive, viewing Miwa as an insignificant intruder. His confidence is shaken when her speed exceeds his expectations and her sword produces the unmistakable phenomenon of Black Flash.

Themes

• Courage against overwhelming power: Miwa chooses to fight despite facing an enemy vastly beyond her level.
• Growth and redemption: Her attack represents an attempt to move beyond the humiliation of her failed Shibuya strike.
• Underestimation and hidden potential: Sukuna judges Miwa by her Grade 4 status and past failures, only to discover that her current strength is not what he expected.
• Mentorship and inner support: Jie Jian’s guidance gives Miwa the confidence to act decisively.

Character interactions

The chapter centers on the psychological confrontation between Sukuna and Miwa. Sukuna uses mockery and condescension to provoke her, while Jie Jian counters with encouragement and tactical guidance. Miwa responds by accepting Sukuna’s challenge and launching a seemingly impossible attack. The chapter ends on a cliffhanger as Sukuna realizes that Miwa’s strike may have landed with Black Flash.

Chapter Summary: “No Honor Among Sorcerers!”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kasumi Miwa unexpectedly lands a Black Flash with her sword against Sukuna. This is unprecedented for a Grade 4 sorcerer and catches both Sukuna and Jie Jian completely off guard.
• The attack sends Sukuna crashing through several ancient buildings and leaves him gravely wounded, with a deep chest injury exposing his organs.
• Miwa initially assumes Jie Jian secretly enabled the Black Flash, but Jie Jian confirms that she achieved it entirely on her own. He realizes that, through Mirror Replication, he may be able to reproduce this weapon-based Black Flash himself.
• Miwa becomes overwhelmed with joy and relief because the feat proves she is not merely benefiting from Jie Jian’s power. She has achieved something extraordinary through her own ability.
• Sukuna survives and regenerates from the attack. Realizing how dangerous Miwa’s enhanced strike was, he activates his original form, causing additional arms to emerge.
• Sukuna’s attitude changes completely: he no longer views Jie Jian as an insignificant ancient sorcerer. Instead, he recognizes Jie Jian as someone possessing even more cursed energy than himself and condemns his deceptive tactics.

Character Developments

• Kasumi Miwa: Experiences a major breakthrough in confidence. Her successful Black Flash proves to her that she is genuinely capable rather than “useless Miwa.” She begins to accept Jie Jian’s praise that she is “Miwa the Great,” even while modestly calling herself ordinary.
• Jie Jian: Is sincerely shocked by Miwa’s achievement, since even he was unsure whether a weapon could produce the same Black Flash effect. His pride and excitement over Miwa’s growth are clear. He also gains valuable insight into replicating her technique.
• Sukuna: Suffers a humiliating and nearly fatal blow, forcing him to abandon his preferred form and reveal his true body earlier than planned. His contempt for his opponents disappears, replaced by caution and anger. He now recognizes Jie Jian as a serious threat.

Significant Themes

• Overcoming labels and self-doubt: Miwa’s success challenges the belief that she is weak or useless.
• Individual achievement versus borrowed power: Although Jie Jian’s cursed energy enhancement contributed to Miwa’s strength, the Black Flash itself belongs to her, giving her an accomplishment she can claim as her own.
• Hidden strength and deception: Jie Jian’s true abilities were concealed, allowing him to surprise Sukuna. Sukuna is enraged by what he considers an underhanded ambush.
• Power disrupting expectations: A Grade 4 sorcerer landing a Black Flash on Sukuna overturns the established hierarchy of strength and shocks everyone involved.

Character Interactions

• Miwa asks Jie Jian whether he secretly helped her land the Black Flash, revealing her uncertainty about her own abilities.
• Jie Jian enthusiastically reassures Miwa that she has long since stopped being useless and praises her as “Miwa the Great.”
• Miwa’s emotional response shows how deeply Jie Jian’s support has affected her self-image.
• Sukuna focuses his anger on Jie Jian after realizing that Miwa’s attack was backed by Jie Jian’s immense cursed energy and that Jie Jian had deliberately hidden his true strength.

Chapter Summary: “Black Slash That Severed the World!”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Uraume arrives at the ruined Zenin residence after sensing Kasumi Miwa’s powerful Black Flash. Furious that Sukuna has been injured, Uraume attempts to attack Miwa, but Sukuna orders them to stand down.
• Sukuna insists that Miwa is his prey and confidently declares, “I will win,” restoring Uraume’s faith in him.
• Sukuna acknowledges Miwa’s extraordinary strength and the immense cursed energy belonging to the sorcerer within her, Jie Jian. He nevertheless argues that cursed energy alone cannot determine the outcome of a sorcerer’s battle.
• Sukuna attacks with Dismantle, but Miwa instinctively blocks the invisible slashes with her sword, demonstrating the results of her intense training under Jie Jian.
• Impressed and excited rather than frightened, Sukuna activates his Domain Expansion, Malevolent Shrine, catching Miwa off guard.
• Miwa panics because she lacks an innate technique and cannot use a Domain of her own. She activates Simple Domain as a last resort, preparing to endure Sukuna’s sure-hit attacks.
• Jie Jian encourages Miwa and releases an overwhelming amount of cursed energy through her body. Miwa’s power rapidly rises beyond Sukuna’s expectations.
• While Simple Domain barely withstands Malevolent Shrine, Miwa prepares and unleashes a new technique: Black Flash: Crescent Moon Skychaser.
• The gigantic black crescent slash tears through space, grazes Sukuna, destroys part of his body, and completely collapses Malevolent Shrine.
• Sukuna survives but is visibly shaken. For the first time, he feels fear and demands to know Miwa’s true identity.

Character Developments

• Kasumi Miwa grows from a frightened, inexperienced fighter into someone capable of confronting Sukuna directly. Her reflexes, swordsmanship, and training allow her to block Dismantle and withstand Malevolent Shrine long enough to counterattack.
• Jie Jian reveals that he has been concealing the full extent of his power. His cursed energy dramatically amplifies Miwa, and he teaches her the true form of Crescent Moon Skychaser.
• Sukuna begins the battle confident and amused, recognizing Miwa’s potential but dismissing the importance of raw cursed energy. His confidence collapses after her Black Flash destroys his Domain, leaving him genuinely afraid.
• Uraume displays fierce loyalty and concern for Sukuna, but obeys immediately when ordered to withdraw. Their absolute faith in Sukuna is briefly challenged by Miwa’s strength.

Significant Themes

• Hidden power and underestimated potential: Miwa’s apparent weakness masks the immense power of Jie Jian and her own developing abilities.
• Training overcoming inexperience: The brutal training Miwa underwent allows her body to react instinctively even when she lacks battlefield experience.
• Confidence versus fear: Sukuna’s certainty is gradually replaced by fear as Miwa surpasses his expectations.
• Mastery through partnership: Miwa and Jie Jian function as a united force, with Jie Jian providing power and guidance while Miwa supplies the physical execution.
• The reversal of power: The chapter transforms Miwa from the apparent underdog into a threat capable of damaging Sukuna and dismantling his strongest technique.

Character Interactions

• Uraume’s protective devotion to Sukuna contrasts with Sukuna’s calm command and self-assurance.
• Sukuna and Miwa engage in a battle of escalating respect: he initially mocks her, then recognizes her speed and strength, and finally reacts with fear.
• Jie Jian repeatedly guides and provokes Miwa, helping her overcome panic and unlock the Black Flash version of her technique.
• The chapter ends with Sukuna directly questioning Miwa’s identity, signaling that he now sees her—and the power within her—as an unprecedented danger.

Chapter Summary: “Victory Was as Easy as Turning One’s Hand Over”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jie Jian, speaking through a mouth on Kasumi Miwa’s face, shatters Sukuna’s domain and nearly cuts the King of Curses in half with a single slash.
• Sukuna is briefly shaken and afraid, having never encountered anyone capable of destroying his domain so effortlessly. His fear quickly turns into anger, especially when Miwa ignores his questions because she is stunned by her own power.
• Miwa introduces herself as a Grade 4 sorcerer and identifies Jie Jian as her partner. Sukuna, unfamiliar with the name, speculates that Jie Jian may be a powerful sorcerer from outside Japan.
• Sukuna abandons the idea of using his domain again, recognizing that Miwa’s overwhelming cursed energy and swordsmanship can overcome it. Instead, he launches a massive Grid Slash attack.
• Miwa counters with New Shadow Style: Continuous Sword Draw, repeatedly drawing her sword and sending out crescent-shaped slashes. Her attacks cancel Sukuna’s technique and continue on to wound him.
• Uraume is shocked to see Sukuna losing a contest of slashing attacks, recognizing Miwa and Jie Jian as extraordinary threats.
• Sukuna uses the smoke from the clash to approach Miwa. Since his ordinary Dismantle cannot strike her effectively, he devises a plan to get close enough to use Hachi, which requires physical contact.
• He deliberately sacrifices one hand and makes a Binding Vow, exchanging the hand’s destruction for enough strength to block and redirect Miwa’s next slash.
• Sukuna successfully knocks Miwa’s sword arm aside, leaving her seemingly defenseless. He prepares to place his remaining hands on her and finish the battle with Hachi.
• The chapter ends on a cliffhanger, with Sukuna believing victory is within reach.

Character Developments

• Kasumi Miwa: Experiences a dramatic rise in confidence and combat significance. Though still shocked by Jie Jian’s power, she proves capable of matching and even overpowering Sukuna’s slashing techniques.
• Jie Jian: Establishes himself as an overwhelmingly powerful and provocative figure. He mocks Sukuna and treats the destruction of his domain almost casually, creating a sharp contrast with Sukuna’s growing alarm.
• Sukuna: Shifts from confidence to cautious desperation. After realizing that his domain and ordinary slashes are ineffective, he adapts quickly, using strategy, physical sacrifice, and a Binding Vow to create an opening.
• Uraume: Shows genuine disbelief and concern after witnessing Sukuna being placed at a disadvantage.

Significant Themes

• Overwhelming power and overturned expectations: Miwa and Jie Jian accomplish what should have been impossible by destroying Sukuna’s domain and wounding him severely.
• Adaptation in battle: Sukuna demonstrates why he is so dangerous by immediately abandoning ineffective tactics and developing a new plan.
• Confidence versus fear: Sukuna’s momentary fear is quickly suppressed by rage and determination, while Miwa struggles to process her newfound strength.
• Partnership and shared identity: Miwa openly calls Jie Jian her partner, emphasizing their unusual cooperation and the way his power operates through her.
• The cost of victory: Sukuna’s Binding Vow shows that gaining an advantage may require sacrificing part of himself.

Character Interactions

• Jie Jian taunts Sukuna and playfully celebrates being recognized as powerful.
• Miwa introduces Jie Jian to Sukuna and publicly defines their relationship as partners.
• Sukuna studies Miwa and Jie Jian, trying to understand their origins and abilities before changing his strategy.
• Uraume reacts with astonishment to Miwa’s performance and recognizes the unprecedented danger posed by her and Jie Jian.
• Sukuna and Miwa engage in a tense tactical exchange, ending with Sukuna redirecting her sword and preparing a close-range attack.

Chapter Summary: “Domain Expansion: The Power of Jie Jian!”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sukuna attempts to finish Kasumi Miwa by exploiting her exposed abdomen. He plans to sacrifice one arm to block her sword while using his remaining hands to strike her and unleash “Hachi,” which would destroy the source of her cursed energy.
• Miwa remains calm, drawing on the twenty days of combat training she underwent in Jie Jian’s Innate Domain.
• Remembering Jie Jian’s lesson that any part of the body—or any object—can become a weapon, Miwa realizes she does not need to rely solely on her sword.
• Instead of drawing or swinging her blade, she uses the scabbard in her left hand as a blunt weapon and strikes Sukuna’s blocking arm.
• The attack unexpectedly triggers Black Flash, producing a massive cursed-energy shockwave. Sukuna is blasted through several Zenin Family buildings and suffers severe damage to his arm and internal organs.
• Miwa is stunned that she succeeded, while Jie Jian praises her for making the decision and executing it entirely on her own.
• Sukuna, recovering in the ruins, is bewildered that he has been struck by three Black Flashes in a short period—an event he considers nearly impossible because Black Flash is normally random and extremely rare.

Character Developments

• Kasumi Miwa: Demonstrates major growth in combat instincts, reaction speed, and independent decision-making. She no longer depends on conventional swordsmanship or Jie Jian’s direct guidance, instinctively turning the scabbard into a weapon and producing a Black Flash.
• Jie Jian: Acts as Miwa’s mentor and recognizes that her training has fundamentally changed her. His praise confirms that she has begun fighting creatively and autonomously.
• Sukuna: Remains confident and tactical at first, but his assumptions about Miwa’s abilities prove disastrously wrong. His arrogance toward using a scabbard as a weapon leaves him vulnerable, and repeated Black Flashes begin to shake his understanding of the battle.
• Uraume: Watches anxiously from a distance, recognizing that Sukuna’s attack on Miwa may determine the battle’s outcome.

Significant Themes

• Growth through training: Miwa’s intensive training allows her to react instinctively under extreme pressure.
• Creativity over convention: The scabbard, normally discarded after drawing a sword, becomes the key to Miwa’s survival and counterattack.
• Adaptability in battle: Jie Jian’s teaching emphasizes that determination and imagination can transform any object—or any part of the body—into a weapon.
• Independence and self-trust: Miwa’s greatest breakthrough is not merely landing Black Flash, but acting without Jie Jian’s intervention or instructions.
• Overconfidence and misjudgment: Sukuna’s dismissal of the scabbard and underestimation of Miwa allow her seemingly simple attack to defeat his carefully planned assault.

Character Interactions

• Jie Jian’s remembered training lesson directly influences Miwa’s split-second decision during the battle.
• After Miwa lands the hit, Jie Jian excitedly praises her reaction, then seriously tells her that she has truly grown because she solved the crisis herself.
• Miwa responds modestly, claiming she merely struck randomly, highlighting her humility despite her remarkable achievement.
• Sukuna and Miwa’s exchange is primarily physical and strategic: he expects to overpower her, while she surprises him by abandoning conventional sword technique.
• Uraume’s distant observation underscores the battle’s importance and the danger Sukuna faces.

Chapter Summary: “You’ve Got the Nerve to Try That Again!”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Uraume worries about Sukuna after he is repeatedly sent flying, but obeys Sukuna’s order to stay back.
• Sukuna rises from the rubble despite serious injuries. His repeated use of Reverse Cursed Technique has reduced its effectiveness.
• He confronts Kasumi Miwa, who is accompanied by Jie Jian—the talking mouth attached to her face.
• Jie Jian theatrically announces Miwa’s supposed birth as “Miwa the Great,” embarrassing Miwa and creating an absurdly casual atmosphere in the middle of the battle.
• Sukuna becomes increasingly irritated that Miwa and Jie Jian are chatting as though he poses no danger.
• Declaring his status as the King of Curses, Sukuna prepares a new attack he had originally intended to use against Satoru Gojo.
• He summons Agito, a powerful Chimera Beast created through the Ten Shadows Technique. Agito possesses immense cursed energy, multiple inherited abilities, and highly effective Reverse Cursed Technique.
• Agito charges Miwa while Sukuna plans to use it to distract and wear her down.
• Sukuna believes Miwa could defeat Agito only with another Black Flash or a similarly overwhelming slash, but considers landing another Black Flash extremely unlikely after she has already achieved three that day.

Character Developments

• Sukuna: His injuries and diminished healing efficiency reveal that the battle is taking a toll, though he remains defiant and dangerous. His pride is repeatedly wounded by Miwa and Jie Jian’s lack of fear and casual behavior. He shifts from direct confrontation to a strategic attack using Agito.
• Kasumi Miwa: She remains emotionally expressive, awkward, and easily embarrassed, yet her combat stance and technique remain extraordinarily precise. Her apparent innocence contrasts sharply with her battlefield skill.
• Jie Jian: He continues to treat the battle humorously, teasing Miwa and mocking Sukuna’s dramatic “second phase” speech. His confidence helps maintain the pair’s relaxed attitude.
• Uraume: Uraume’s concern for Sukuna highlights his unwavering loyalty, but he respects Sukuna’s command and does not intervene.
• Agito: Introduced as an exceptionally powerful shikigami, Agito represents Sukuna’s attempt to overwhelm Miwa through regeneration, versatility, and sustained pressure.

Significant Themes

• Absurdity amid overwhelming violence: Jie Jian and Miwa’s playful banter undercuts the seriousness of Sukuna’s battle declarations.
• Appearance versus ability: Miwa looks nervous and inexperienced, but her movements and attacks are far beyond what her Grade 4 status suggests.
• Pride and humiliation: Sukuna’s anger stems less from physical injury than from feeling ignored and treated as insignificant.
• Attrition versus decisive power: Sukuna relies on Agito’s regeneration to outlast Miwa, while Miwa’s greatest advantage is the possibility of ending the fight with one devastating strike.
• Unpredictability: Miwa’s strange combination of emotional instability, exceptional technique, and prior familiarity with Agito unsettles Sukuna.

Character Interactions

• Uraume silently worries about Sukuna but remains obedient.
• Miwa and Jie Jian bicker affectionately, with Jie Jian deliberately embarrassing her through grandiose battle proclamations.
• Sukuna watches their banter with growing confusion and fury, unable to understand why they do not fear him.
• Jie Jian dismisses Sukuna’s intimidating speech as a typical “boss entering phase two” routine, further provoking him.
• Sukuna summons Agito to separate Miwa from her relaxed rhythm and force her into a more serious confrontation.

Chapter Summary: “How Delightful, Sukuna!”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Agito attacks Kasumi Miwa across the rooftops of the ruined Zenin estate. Despite its massive size, Agito moves with incredible speed, forcing Miwa to evade several devastating blows as buildings collapse around her.
• Jie Jian explains that Agito only appeared weak because it had previously fought Satoru Gojo. Against a normal Special Grade sorcerer, Agito remains an extremely dangerous opponent.
• Encouraged by Jie Jian’s confidence, Miwa decides that Agito’s powerful regeneration will not matter if she can destroy it before it recovers.
• Sukuna begins forming his Domain Expansion, Malevolent Shrine, believing Agito can stall Miwa long enough for him to complete it. He assumes that Miwa, who lacks a cursed technique, cannot deploy a Domain Expansion and will eventually be defeated by his sure-hit slashes.
• As Agito charges, Miwa uses New Shadow Style: Iai: Lightning Black Flash. She cuts through Agito in a single attack, triggering a Black Flash that spreads across its body and instantly destroys the Chimera Beast before it can regenerate.
• Miwa immediately redirects her attack toward Sukuna. She moves so quickly that she produces multiple Black Flashes on the way to him.
• Sukuna’s Domain is only half-formed when Miwa reaches him. He raises two arms to block, but her blade severs both of them and continues into his chest, producing another Black Flash.
• The impact launches Sukuna through the remaining Zenin buildings. His loss of cursed-energy control causes Malevolent Shrine to collapse before it is completed, leaving the Zenin estate completely ruined.
• Miwa sheathes her sword with satisfaction and declares that she will never forget the pleasure of defeating Sukuna.

Character Developments

• Kasumi Miwa overcomes her hesitation and insecurity. Rather than being intimidated by Agito’s speed and regeneration, she accepts Jie Jian’s advice and commits fully to defeating it. Her successful Black Flash demonstrates a dramatic increase in confidence, precision, and combat ability.
• Jie Jian serves as Miwa’s source of tactical encouragement, reframing Agito’s apparent weakness and urging her to rely on decisive offense.
• Sukuna displays overconfidence and flawed strategic assumptions. He underestimates Miwa because of her lack of a cursed technique and relies too heavily on Agito to buy him time. His confidence turns to shock and fear when Agito is destroyed instantly and Miwa reaches him before his Domain is complete.
• Agito, despite being extraordinarily fast, durable, and capable of rapid regeneration, is eliminated before it can meaningfully delay Miwa.

Significant Themes

• Perspective and comparison: Agito’s poor showing against Gojo does not mean it is weak; strength depends heavily on the opponent and context.
• Confidence overcoming fear: Miwa succeeds once she stops focusing on Agito’s regeneration and instead trusts that a decisive strike can end the fight.
• The danger of underestimating opponents: Sukuna’s assumptions about Miwa’s limitations prevent him from recognizing how quickly the battle can change.
• Speed and decisive action: Miwa’s victory comes from overwhelming Agito and Sukuna before either can recover or complete their plans.
• Humbling arrogance: Sukuna’s carefully calculated strategy collapses almost immediately, turning his anticipated victory into a humiliating defeat.

Character Interactions

• Jie Jian advises Miwa during the battle, explaining Agito’s true level and pushing her to attack decisively.
• Miwa responds to his encouragement by changing from evasive defense to aggressive offense.
• Sukuna’s plan directly conflicts with Miwa’s actions: he expects Agito to restrain her, but she kills Agito almost instantly and attacks him before he can finish Malevolent Shrine.
• The final exchange between Miwa and Sukuna emphasizes the reversal of power: Sukuna, who dismisses her as a weak Grade 4 sorcerer, is brutally overwhelmed by her Black Flash-infused sword strike.

Chapter Summary: “I Will Create a New History!”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Uraume prepares to rush to Sukuna after sensing that he has been defeated or severely injured, but Satoru Gojo unexpectedly arrives at the Zenin Family ruins.
• Gojo has come from Tokyo to investigate the enormous cursed-energy disturbance caused by the battle between Sukuna and Kasumi Miwa.
• Uraume immediately attacks Gojo, assuming he intends to help Miwa defeat Sukuna. Gojo casually evades the attacks while examining the devastation around him.
• Gojo discovers Kasumi Miwa fighting Sukuna and is shocked by her transformation. She is no longer the timid Grade 4 sorcerer he remembers; her cursed energy is vastly greater and appears to originate from the strange mouth on her face.
• Gojo deduces that an ancient jujutsu sorcerer may be possessing or inhabiting Miwa’s body, though he does not yet understand the full situation.
• Sukuna rises again after suffering repeated devastating injuries. His Reverse Cursed Technique is becoming less effective, and he regrets having sent Agito away because its healing ability could have supported his recovery.
• Furious and desperate, Sukuna reveals that he still has one final trump card: Mahoraga, the strongest shikigami of the Ten Shadows Technique.
• Mahoraga emerges from Sukuna’s shadow. Miwa recognizes the danger posed by its ability to adapt to any phenomenon, but instead of retreating, she becomes excited at the challenge.
• Miwa prepares her Sword-Drawing Technique and vows to defeat Mahoraga, declaring that she will create a new history as the first Grade 4 sorcerer to overcome it.

Character Developments

• Satoru Gojo: Arrives as an observer and investigator, but quickly becomes intrigued by the abnormal version of Miwa. His Six Eyes allow him to recognize that her cursed energy is fundamentally different from what he remembers.
• Uraume: Demonstrates unwavering loyalty to Sukuna, attacking Gojo without hesitation because protecting Sukuna takes priority over following orders or gathering information.
• Sukuna: Shifts from arrogant confidence to desperation and rage. His injuries and exhausted healing ability force him to rely on Mahoraga, revealing that Miwa has pushed him closer to defeat than almost anyone has before.
• Kasumi Miwa: Shows a dramatic transformation in confidence and strength. Rather than fearing Mahoraga, she eagerly welcomes the chance to challenge the legendary shikigami.
• Jie Jian: Continues encouraging Miwa and strengthens her resolve, urging her to surpass expectations and achieve something unprecedented.

Significant Themes

• The rewriting of history: The chapter emphasizes that Miwa’s rise could alter the established balance of the jujutsu world. Her ambition to defeat Mahoraga represents a direct challenge to historical limitations.
• Transformation and hidden potential: Miwa’s change from an ordinary Grade 4 sorcerer into a powerful, possibly possessed fighter demonstrates how appearances and former identities can be misleading.
• Desperation versus confidence: Sukuna fights from desperation as his healing fails, while Miwa faces the same crisis with excitement and determination.
• The limits of established power: Mahoraga symbolizes an almost unbeatable historical threat, while Miwa’s willingness to confront it suggests that old assumptions about strength may be overturned.
• Observation and uncertainty: Gojo’s arrival introduces a new perspective. He can recognize that something extraordinary has happened to Miwa, but even he does not yet know its true nature.

Character Interactions

• Gojo and Uraume: Their meeting immediately becomes hostile, with Uraume attacking rather than answering Gojo’s questions. Gojo remains largely unbothered while trying to understand the battlefield.
• Gojo and Miwa: Gojo recognizes Miwa but is stunned by her altered appearance and immense cursed energy, prompting him to reassess her identity and abilities.
• Sukuna and Miwa: Their confrontation has evolved from Sukuna’s former superiority to a desperate struggle. Sukuna now views Miwa as a serious threat and resorts to summoning Mahoraga.
• Miwa and Jie Jian: Jie Jian acts as Miwa’s mentor and cheerleader, fueling her confidence and encouraging her to challenge Mahoraga.
• Miwa and Mahoraga: Miwa eagerly accepts the battle, treating the legendary shikigami not as an insurmountable danger but as the next test of her growing power.

Chapter Summary: “Outside Battles Depend on Miwa!”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sukuna orders Mahoraga to adapt to and kill Kasumi Miwa, expecting her to flee in fear.
• Instead, Miwa eagerly attacks, using New Shadow Style: Iai: Lightning Black Flash.
• Her sword shatters Mahoraga’s Sword of Exorcism, and she repeatedly lands Black Flashes—apparently with every slash.
• Mahoraga’s adaptation wheel begins turning, but it cannot analyze or withstand Miwa’s overwhelming physical attacks quickly enough.
• After a relentless barrage, Mahoraga reaches its limit and disintegrates completely.
• Sukuna is horrified: his ultimate shikigami, his domain, and much of his body and cursed energy have already been destroyed or depleted.
• Realizing he may die, Sukuna attempts to flee the Zenin ruins.
• Miwa instantly pursues him, intercepts him, and lands another Black Flash, severing his arm and blasting him into the ground.
• Sukuna admits defeat internally, unable to believe the King of Curses has been beaten by a Grade 4 sorcerer.
• Miwa prepares to decide Sukuna’s fate, but hesitates because his current body belongs to Fushiguro, whose death would result from killing Sukuna.
• The chapter ends with a familiar voice praising Miwa and questioning whether her strength truly depends on “outside battles.”

Character Developments

• Kasumi Miwa: Transforms from an underestimated Grade 4 sorcerer into the dominant fighter of the battle. Her confidence, excitement, and relentless offensive ability allow her to defeat Mahoraga and overpower Sukuna.
• Sukuna: Suffers a dramatic collapse in power and confidence. His trump card is destroyed, his escape fails, and he is forced to confront the humiliation of losing to someone he previously dismissed.
• Mahoraga: Despite its legendary adaptability, it cannot keep pace with Miwa’s continuous Black Flashes and is destroyed before completing its adaptation.
• Satoru Gojo: Watches in disbelief, questioning whether his Six Eyes are malfunctioning because Miwa lands Black Flashes with seemingly impossible consistency.
• Fushiguro: Though absent from the direct action, his possession by Sukuna creates the moral dilemma preventing Miwa from killing Sukuna outright.

Significant Themes

• Underestimation and hidden strength: Miwa’s low rank contrasts sharply with her overwhelming performance, emphasizing that labels do not necessarily reflect true ability.
• Adaptation versus overwhelming force: Mahoraga’s ability to adapt is rendered useless when Miwa attacks too quickly and powerfully for it to analyze her technique.
• Pride and humiliation: Sukuna’s identity as the King of Curses is shattered by his defeat at the hands of someone he considered insignificant.
• Moral restraint: Miwa’s victory is complicated by the fact that killing Sukuna would also kill Fushiguro, forcing her to choose between ending the threat and saving an innocent life.
• Battlefield dependence: The closing remark hints at a larger question about whether Miwa’s extraordinary power is limited to external combat situations.

Important Character Interactions

• Sukuna commands Mahoraga to attack Miwa, but Miwa responds with confidence rather than fear.
• Miwa overwhelms Mahoraga through a sustained series of Black Flashes.
• Sukuna attempts to flee, but Miwa tracks him down and defeats him directly.
• Sukuna provokes Miwa by asking whether she will kill him, exploiting her concern for Fushiguro.
• A familiar observer arrives at the end, praising Miwa and raising questions about the source or limits of her strength.

Chapter Summary: “When the Fight’s Over, Get Lost”

Key Plot Points and Events

• After defeating Sukuna at the Zenin estate, Kasumi Miwa revels in her victory until Satoru Gojo unexpectedly appears.
• Gojo examines Miwa and notices the strange mouth belonging to Jie Jian on her face, as well as her unexplained increase in strength.
• He questions Miwa about her connection to Jie Jian, her battle with Sukuna, and the sword she took from the Zenin family. Miwa struggles to explain herself.
• Gojo confirms that Sukuna is still alive but severely wounded. Since Sukuna is inhabiting Megumi Fushiguro’s body, Gojo plans to separate him from Megumi rather than simply kill him.
• Jie Jian urges Miwa to escape before Gojo discovers that she has taken the sword. Miwa attempts to sneak away, but Gojo stops her and orders her to visit Jujutsu High the next day—with Jie Jian accompanying her.
• After Miwa leaves, Sukuna asks Gojo who Jie Jian is. Gojo admits that he does not know either.
• The following day, Miwa returns to Jujutsu High after twenty-two days away. Maki Zenin meets her and leads her to Gojo.
• Before the meeting, Jie Jian learns that Sukuna survived his defeat by returning to Yuji Itadori’s body as a cursed object, continuing to exist alongside Yuji.

Character Developments

• Kasumi Miwa: Gains confidence from defeating Sukuna but immediately becomes nervous and evasive around Gojo. Her victory leaves her unexpectedly empty, suggesting that defeating her long-standing target has removed a major source of purpose. She also shows a more mischievous side by trying to keep the stolen Zenin sword.
• Jie Jian: Acts as Miwa’s secretive and sarcastic adviser, pushing her to flee and avoid explaining their situation. His identity and powers remain mysterious, but even Sukuna and Gojo recognize that he is significant.
• Satoru Gojo: Remains playful and relaxed, but carefully observes Miwa, Jie Jian, and Sukuna. He takes responsibility for dealing with Sukuna’s possession of Megumi and becomes determined to learn more about Jie Jian.
• Sukuna: Is humbled by his defeat and left badly injured. Although he claims that death would be acceptable because Megumi’s body is not his own, he ultimately survives by returning to Yuji’s body.
• Maki Zenin: Appears briefly as the person who welcomes Miwa back to Jujutsu High and escorts her to Gojo.

Significant Themes

• The aftermath of victory: Miwa discovers that triumph does not automatically bring fulfillment; defeating Sukuna leaves her with a sense of emptiness.
• Identity and possession: Sukuna’s control over Megumi’s body, his later return to Yuji, and Jie Jian’s presence on Miwa’s face all raise questions about bodily ownership and personal identity.
• Secrets and accountability: Miwa and Jie Jian attempt to conceal their origins and actions, but Gojo’s observation forces them toward confrontation and explanation.
• Humor amid danger: Miwa’s panic, Jie Jian’s blunt comments, and Gojo’s teasing contrast with the serious consequences of Sukuna’s defeat.
• Uncertainty and new conflict: Sukuna’s survival and Gojo’s interest in Jie Jian indicate that Miwa’s battle is not the end of the story but the beginning of a larger mystery.

Character Interactions

• Miwa and Gojo: Gojo questions Miwa in a teasing but perceptive manner, while Miwa responds with embarrassment and panic.
• Gojo and Jie Jian: Gojo directly addresses and studies Jie Jian, who immediately responds rudely, creating an awkward but humorous first encounter.
• Gojo and Sukuna: Gojo examines Sukuna’s injuries and discusses separating him from Megumi. Their exchange reflects their opposing positions but also Gojo’s practical concern for Megumi.
• Miwa and Jie Jian: Jie Jian guides Miwa throughout the encounter, encouraging her to flee and protect the sword she took.
• Sukuna and Gojo: Sukuna’s curiosity about Jie Jian shows that even he regards the entity as unusual and potentially important.

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Miwa and Jie Jian are shocked to learn that Sukuna has returned to Yuji Itadori’s body as a cursed object instead of dissipating after defeat.
• Maki explains that Sukuna apparently made an unknown agreement with Satoru Gojo, though neither she nor Miwa knows its terms.
• Miwa’s unusual certainty about Sukuna’s past behavior makes Maki suspect that she may be hiding knowledge of the future. Miwa denies having Future Sight.
• Maki points out that Miwa is no longer merely a Grade 4 sorcerer: she defeated Sukuna and destroyed the Zenin Family during the previous night’s battle.
• Maki warns Miwa that once Jujutsu Society learns she defeated Sukuna, powerful sorcerers may challenge her—not for revenge, but to prove they are stronger than Sukuna.
• Hajime Kashimo, an ancient and exceptionally powerful sorcerer, arrives at Jujutsu High and immediately challenges Miwa because he had wanted to fight Sukuna himself.
• Despite Maki’s attempt to get Miwa to meet Gojo first, Miwa accepts the challenge.
• Kashimo attacks, but Miwa instantly overwhelms him without even drawing her sword. She strikes him with the sword’s hilt and lands a Black Flash, sending him flying and ending the fight almost immediately.

Character Developments

• Miwa: Begins to recognize that she has transcended her former identity as a weak Grade 4 sorcerer. She displays confidence, overwhelming strength, and a playful willingness to confront powerful opponents. However, she continues to hide her apparent knowledge of future events.
• Maki: Remains suspicious of Miwa’s secrets and acts protectively toward her. She has also emotionally detached from the Zenin Family following Mai’s death and feels no regret—even some satisfaction—about its destruction.
• Hajime Kashimo: Is portrayed as fiercely battle-driven and obsessed with testing himself against the strongest opponents. His confidence is abruptly undermined by Miwa’s effortless victory.
• Sukuna and Gojo: Their unexplained agreement creates a major mystery, suggesting that Sukuna’s return to Yuji serves a larger purpose.

Significant Themes

• Transformation and identity: Miwa must adjust to her new status and strength after defeating Sukuna.
• The consequences of power: Her victory attracts attention and guarantees future challenges from ambitious sorcerers.
• Hidden knowledge and suspicion: Miwa’s familiarity with events and her strange certainty about Sukuna’s actions make others question what she truly knows.
• Freedom from the past: Maki’s rejection of the Zenin Family reflects her break from her former ambitions and her acceptance of Mai’s loss.
• Arrogance versus reality: Kashimo assumes Miwa will be a worthy but conventional opponent, only to be defeated instantly, emphasizing the gap between reputation and actual power.

Character Interactions

• Miwa questions Maki about Sukuna’s return, while Maki probes Miwa about her suspicious knowledge.
• Jie Jian humorously speculates that Gojo may have made an extreme personal sacrifice to save Megumi, adding levity to the mystery.
• Maki reassures Miwa that she bears no resentment for the Zenin Family’s destruction and warns her about the challenges ahead.
• Kashimo confronts Miwa directly, and Miwa responds by accepting his challenge with calm confidence.
• The chapter ends with Miwa defeating Kashimo in a single decisive attack and joking that the battle did not waste Maki’s time.

Chapter Summary: “Special Grade Sorcerer”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Maki is stunned after witnessing Kasumi Miwa effortlessly defeat Hajime Kashimo, a powerful sorcerer from four hundred years earlier. She reflects on Miwa’s extraordinary growth: in just over twenty days, Miwa has risen from a weak Grade 4 sorcerer to someone capable of overwhelming ancient legends.
• Maki and Miwa go to Satoru Gojo’s office, where they find Gojo with Yuji, Megumi, and Uraume.
• Megumi has recovered after Sukuna left his body, since he was not trapped in Gojo’s Infinite Void this time.
• Uraume is now accompanying Yuji, insisting that he remains Sukuna’s servant and that Yuji is merely Sukuna’s vessel. Yuji awkwardly explains that he cannot get rid of him.
• Gojo questions Miwa about Jie Jian, the mysterious ancient sorcerer residing within her. Miwa admits that she knows nothing about his origins or identity.
• Miwa firmly states that she trusts Jie Jian completely because he is her partner and the person she trusts most. Jie Jian reacts proudly and humorously, while Gojo decides not to press the issue.
• Gojo then asks whether Miwa was responsible for defeating Kenjaku. Miwa reluctantly confirms that she was, though she claims it happened because she had no choice.
• Gojo reveals the purpose of the meeting: Miwa is being promoted from Grade 4 to Special Grade. He explains that her defeat of Sukuna proves she deserves the rank.
• Miwa becomes the third living Special Grade Sorcerer in Jujutsu Society.

Character Developments

• Kasumi Miwa: Her astonishing transformation is emphasized. She has developed immense combat ability, battle instincts, and confidence, though she remains modest and somewhat overwhelmed by her achievements. Her absolute trust in Jie Jian becomes clear.
• Maki Zenin: Maki recognizes and is deeply shocked by Miwa’s rapid advancement, especially because she remembers easily defeating Miwa during the exchange event.
• Satoru Gojo: Gojo investigates Miwa’s mysterious power and accomplishments but respects her refusal to reveal Jie Jian’s identity. He formally acknowledges her strength by granting her Special Grade status.
• Jie Jian: His influence over Miwa is evident, both through her power and her instinctive readiness for battle. He remains secretive about his past and playfully mocks Gojo while showing genuine pride in Miwa.
• Yuji Itadori: Yuji is placed in the strange position of being followed and served by Uraume, despite Uraume’s insistence that Yuji is only Sukuna’s vessel.
• Uraume: Still loyal to Sukuna, Uraume resents Miwa for helping defeat him but continues to serve Yuji because of Sukuna’s presence within him.
• Megumi Fushiguro: He has awakened safely after Sukuna’s departure and is present during Gojo’s questioning.

Significant Themes

• Rapid growth and transformation: Miwa’s dramatic rise demonstrates how quickly a sorcerer can evolve under extraordinary circumstances and training.
• Trust versus suspicion: Although Miwa knows almost nothing about Jie Jian, she trusts him unconditionally, contrasting with the others’ understandable suspicion.
• Recognition of power: Miwa’s promotion shows that accomplishments, rather than past reputation or official rank, ultimately determine a sorcerer’s status.
• Identity and secrecy: Jie Jian’s unknown origins and hidden motives remain an important mystery, while Miwa’s connection to him raises questions about the source of her power.
• The aftermath of conflict: The uneasy coexistence of Yuji, Uraume, Gojo, and the others reflects the complicated political and personal consequences of Sukuna’s defeat.

Important Character Interactions

• Maki and Miwa: Maki reacts with disbelief to Miwa’s overwhelming strength but continues to treat her as a companion.
• Miwa and Uraume: Uraume silently shows hostility toward Miwa because of her role in defeating Sukuna.
• Yuji and Uraume: Their relationship is bizarre and tense; Uraume serves Yuji while denying that Yuji is anything more than Sukuna’s vessel.
• Gojo and Miwa: Gojo questions Miwa about Jie Jian and Kenjaku, then rewards her achievements with a Special Grade promotion.
• Miwa and Jie Jian: Miwa expresses complete trust in him, while Jie Jian responds with amusement and pride.
• Gojo and Jie Jian: Jie Jian openly refuses to reveal his identity and teases Gojo, creating a humorous but tense exchange.

Chapter Summary: “It’s Over”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kasumi Miwa is officially promoted from Grade Four directly to Special Grade Sorcerer, an unprecedented advancement in Jujutsu Society history. Gojo and the others celebrate her achievement.
• Gojo explains the agreement he made with Sukuna:
  • Sukuna will abandon his plan to merge humanity and leave Megumi Fushiguro’s body.
  • He will return to Yuji Itadori’s body and may occasionally emerge with Yuji’s permission.
  • In exchange, Gojo will fight Sukuna in a fair one-on-one battle after the Culling Game ends.
• Miwa asks to witness the battle, not merely as an observer but as someone who wants to see what may become the greatest showdown in jujutsu history. Gojo agrees.
• Uraume insists that Sukuna is the strongest, but Gojo mocks this claim by pointing out that Sukuna was defeated by Miwa.
• Miwa later asks Jie Jian who would win between Gojo and Sukuna now that Sukuna no longer possesses the Ten Shadows Technique. Jie Jian tells her she will have to see for herself—but then reveals that he is leaving.
• Jie Jian explains that his mission was fulfilled when Miwa defeated Sukuna. His consciousness will now become dormant, though his cursed energy and abilities will remain within Miwa.
• Miwa tearfully says goodbye and thanks him, promising that she will not disgrace him as a Special Grade Sorcerer.
• Jie Jian returns briefly to warn her that Death Rewind will no longer activate if she dies and that her previous online loans still need to be repaid. His final reminder turns the emotional farewell into a comedic scene as Miwa panics over her debts.

Character Developments

• Kasumi Miwa: Gains immense confidence and pride from becoming a Special Grade Sorcerer, while also showing emotional maturity during her farewell to Jie Jian. She recognizes that she no longer needs to rely on him for strength, though she clearly remains deeply attached to him.
• Gojo Satoru: Remains confident and playful, but his eagerness to fight Sukuna reveals his loneliness and desire to test himself against an equal. He accepts Miwa’s request to witness the duel.
• Sukuna: Though absent from most of the chapter, he is shown to have negotiated a compromise with Gojo and accepted restrictions on his future actions.
• Jie Jian: Completes his purpose and prepares to withdraw from Miwa’s consciousness. His departure confirms that Miwa’s growth is now her own, even though his powers remain with her.
• Uraume: Continues to defend Sukuna’s superiority but is silenced when Gojo reminds him that Sukuna lost to Miwa.

Significant Themes

• The loneliness of the strongest: Gojo and Sukuna are portrayed as isolated figures at the top of their respective worlds, with their upcoming battle serving as a way to understand or relieve that loneliness.
• Independence and growth: Miwa’s promotion and Jie Jian’s departure mark her transition from someone dependent on outside help into a powerful sorcerer capable of standing on her own.
• Farewell and fulfillment: Jie Jian leaves because the wish that brought him to Miwa has been fulfilled, emphasizing the completion of one stage of Miwa’s journey.
• Humor amid emotional tension: The chapter balances Miwa’s tearful goodbye with jokes about Gojo’s confidence, Sukuna’s defeat, and Miwa’s unpaid loans.

Character Interactions

• Gojo and Miwa: Gojo congratulates Miwa, explains his agreement with Sukuna, and accepts her request to witness his future battle.
• Gojo and Uraume: They exchange taunts over Sukuna’s supposed invincibility, with Gojo using Miwa’s victory to challenge Uraume’s claims.
• Miwa and Jie Jian: Their farewell forms the emotional core of the chapter. Miwa struggles with Jie Jian’s departure, while he reassures her that his power will remain and that she is strong enough without him.
• Miwa and the others: The group celebrates her promotion, reinforcing her newfound status and acceptance within Jujutsu Society.

Chapter Summary: “I Have Always Enjoyed Danger”

Key Plot Points and Events

• After completing Kasumi Miwa’s challenge, Jie Jian spends several days enjoying reality before returning to the original Jujutsu World.
• He finds the world peaceful now that Sukuna and Kenjaku are gone and Satoru Gojo leads Jujutsu Society.
• Jie Jian reconnects with his friends and acquaintances:
  • He duels Ryu Ishigori again.
  • He spends two days shopping with Little Crow.
  • He spars with Satoru Gojo.
  • Hajime Kashimo continues searching for him, hoping Jie Jian can restore his body.
• Jie Jian later returns to the Kasumi Miwa Boundary to witness Satoru Gojo fight Sukuna.
• Because Sukuna no longer has the Ten Shadows Technique or Mahoraga’s adaptation, Gojo ultimately defeats him after a difficult battle. This establishes Gojo as the second sorcerer in history to defeat Sukuna.
• Gojo tells the fallen Sukuna that the battle was unforgettable, while Jie Jian watches and finally satisfies his curiosity about who is stronger between Gojo and Base Sukuna.
• Back in the System Space, Jie Jian realizes he forgot to restore Little Deer’s gender, but quickly decides to postpone fixing it.
• He considers beginning a challenge in a new world, but learns he can return to the Jujutsu World later.
• The system warns him that a third challenge in the same world will be “extremely difficult.” Instead of being discouraged, Jie Jian becomes excited.
• After confirming there is no penalty for failure and that he can terminate an impossible challenge, Jie Jian chooses to attempt the dangerous third Jujutsu challenge.
• The new challenge requires him to coexist with Maki Zenin and help her become head of the Zenin Family while reforming its corrupt structure.
• He is restricted to Maki’s physical abilities, cannot use cursed energy or cursed techniques, cannot rewind time, and will automatically fail if he dies.

Character Developments

• Jie Jian: Remains adventurous, competitive, and drawn to danger. His curiosity about the Gojo–Sukuna power comparison is satisfied, but the system’s warning about extreme difficulty awakens his enthusiasm rather than fear. He also shows increasing confidence in handling challenges because failure carries no lasting penalty.
• Satoru Gojo: Demonstrates his strength by defeating Base Sukuna without relying on Mahoraga’s adaptation. His victory reinforces his status as one of the greatest sorcerers in history.
• Sukuna: Is shown to be formidable even without the Ten Shadows Technique, but ultimately loses his tactical advantage against Gojo.
• Kasumi Miwa: Is surprised and emotionally affected when Jie Jian genuinely returns, having assumed his earlier promise was merely comforting.
• Maki Zenin: Becomes the focus of the next challenge. Her desire for strength, family reform, and protection of her younger sister forms the foundation of the mission.
• Little Deer: Remains unintentionally stuck with her gender changed because Jie Jian forgets to reverse it.

Significant Themes

• Love of challenge and danger: Jie Jian actively seeks the system’s hardest trial and views extreme difficulty as an invitation rather than a warning.
• Curiosity and closure: His return to observe Gojo and Sukuna reflects his desire to resolve unanswered questions before moving forward.
• Freedom from fear of failure: Knowing he can terminate a challenge without punishment gives Jie Jian the confidence to take greater risks.
• Reform versus corruption: The next challenge introduces the decayed Zenin Family and Maki’s goal of changing its fate.
• Strength and destiny: Maki’s ambition to gain power and alter her family’s future parallels Jie Jian’s willingness to confront increasingly difficult circumstances.

Character Interactions

• Jie Jian reunites with Ryu Ishigori through another duel, maintaining their friendly rivalry.
• He spends time shopping with Little Crow, showing a more relaxed and social side.
• His sparring match with Gojo reflects their ongoing relationship as rivals and combat partners.
• Kasumi Miwa is startled and relieved when Jie Jian unexpectedly returns to her world.
• Gojo and Sukuna engage in a decisive battle, ending with Gojo’s victory and a respectful acknowledgment of their confrontation.
• Jie Jian negotiates with the system about world selection, challenge difficulty, failure, and penalties before deliberately choosing the dangerous Maki Zenin mission.

Chapter Summary: “I’ll Help You!”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jie Jian receives a new system challenge: he must enter the Jujutsu Kaisen world as Maki Zenin, without cursed techniques or cursed energy, and complete the challenge in a single life.
• He initially complains about the increasing difficulty but decides to rely on his talent for negotiation rather than combat. His goal is to reform the oppressive Zenin Family peacefully, though he admits physical force may sometimes be necessary.
• Jie Jian enters the Shibuya Incident on October 31, 2018, where Maki, Naobito Zenin, and Kento Nanami are fighting the Special Grade Curse Dagon.
• Maki reflects on her history with the Zenin Family, her discrimination as a woman with almost no cursed energy, and her ambition to become strong enough to change the family.
• During the battle, Maki suddenly speaks in a voice that is not truly her own—revealing Jie Jian’s presence within her body. Shortly afterward, her body becomes completely immobile, apparently because Jie Jian has taken control.
• Dagon is knocked toward the helpless Maki. Just before impact, “Maki” confidently declares that Dagon is only a Special Grade Curse and does not need to be avoided.
• Jie Jian takes control and kicks Dagon away with overwhelming strength, creating a sonic boom and smashing the curse through the battlefield into a wall.

Character Developments

• Jie Jian: Demonstrates his tendency to complain about unfair challenges, but quickly adapts and formulates a strategy. He believes his communication skills can resolve the Zenin Family’s problems more effectively than violence. Once inside Maki, however, he immediately displays extraordinary physical power and confidence.
• Maki Zenin: Her confidence is shaken after realizing she could not meaningfully assist against Dagon and had to be rescued by Naobito. She struggles with feelings of inferiority and wonders whether the Zenin Family was right to consider her useless. Her situation changes dramatically when Jie Jian takes control of her body.
• Naobito Zenin: Continues to view Maki as insignificant, focusing only on the battle between himself, Nanami, and Dagon. He notices the sudden change in Maki’s aura when Jie Jian takes over.
• Kento Nanami: Remains attentive to the battlefield and warns Maki to move when Dagon is sent toward her.
• Dagon: Serves as the immediate threat, overwhelming Maki and forcing the intervention of Naobito and Jie Jian.

Significant Themes

• Discrimination and social oppression: The Zenin Family’s treatment of women and people lacking cursed energy is portrayed as deeply feudal and prejudiced.
• Self-worth and proving oneself: Maki’s struggle centers on proving that her lack of cursed energy does not make her worthless.
• Violence versus peaceful reform: Jie Jian prefers resolving conflict through persuasion, contrasting with the Zenin Family’s entrenched hierarchy and Maki’s history of fighting against it.
• Identity and control: Jie Jian’s possession of Maki raises questions about individuality, bodily autonomy, and whether a person’s abilities or identity can change through outside intervention.
• Hidden strength: Maki is dismissed by others, but Jie Jian’s sudden intervention demonstrates that appearances and reputations can be misleading.

Character Interactions

• Jie Jian argues with the system about the challenge’s harsh conditions before accepting the mission.
• Maki internally criticizes herself after Naobito saves her and excludes her from the group’s effective combat strength.
• Naobito and Nanami coordinate against Dagon while largely ignoring Maki’s contribution.
• Nanami urgently calls out to Maki when she freezes in Dagon’s path.
• Jie Jian, speaking through Maki, directly challenges Naobito’s assessment of the situation and defeats Dagon with a single powerful kick, startling the other sorcerers.

Chapter Summary: “Useless Maki”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Maki unexpectedly unleashes overwhelming strength, kicking Dagon into a deep crater and shocking everyone.
• Nanami suspects that Maki is no longer fully herself, while Naobito laughs and insists that she remains Maki at heart.
• Maki initially cannot control her own body, but regains control after angrily cursing Naobito—convincing him that her personality is intact.
• Dagon recovers and prepares a powerful technique. Although Naobito attempts to interrupt him, Dagon completes his Domain Expansion: Horizon of the Captivating Skandha.
• The battlefield transforms into a beach, and Dagon’s domain grants his attacks a guaranteed-hit effect.
• Naobito uses Falling Blossom Emotion to defend himself, but Maki and Nanami are wounded by unseen fish shikigami.
• Dagon activates Technique Release: Death Swarm, summoning countless fish shikigami that overwhelm all three sorcerers.
• Nanami is buried beneath the swarm, while Maki’s sword-wielding hands are bitten and restrained.
• Dagon knocks Naobito away, interrupting his defensive technique and leaving him vulnerable to the domain’s guaranteed-hit attacks.
• With all three opponents immobilized, Dagon believes victory is assured and dismisses Maki as the weakest fighter.

Character Developments

• Maki: Displays mysterious, extraordinary physical power far beyond her normal abilities. She briefly loses control of her body but regains it, revealing that her personality and defiant attitude remain intact. Despite her strength, she becomes trapped by Dagon’s domain.
• Nanami: Shows strong awareness and caution, immediately recognizing that something is wrong with Maki and attempting to coordinate the group against Dagon. He remains protective of Maki but is eventually overwhelmed.
• Naobito: Maintains his confidence and humor, trusting that Maki is still herself. His speed and Falling Blossom Emotion make him the most effective defender, though Dagon eventually forces him out of position.
• Dagon: Becomes increasingly wary of Maki after experiencing her powerful kick. He carefully distributes his attention among the three fighters, but ultimately regains confidence once his domain and Death Swarm incapacitate them.

Significant Themes

• Identity and control: Maki’s temporary loss of bodily control raises questions about whether she is still herself, while her speech and anger affirm her continuing identity.
• Hidden strength and underestimated individuals: Maki appears to be the weakest fighter, yet briefly displays power capable of startling even Dagon.
• Battlefield momentum: Dagon’s Domain Expansion dramatically shifts the fight, showing how quickly power can change the balance of combat.
• Confidence versus caution: Naobito’s relaxed amusement contrasts with Nanami’s concern and Dagon’s strategic reassessment of Maki.

Character Interactions

• Nanami confronts Maki about her altered behavior, while Naobito reassures him and mocks his concern.
• Maki angrily insults Naobito, and her familiar attitude reassures him that she is still herself.
• Nanami warns Maki about the movement of Dagon’s shikigami and tries to guide her through the domain’s attacks.
• Naobito repeatedly attempts to interrupt Dagon and protect the group, but Dagon ultimately separates and overwhelms each fighter.
• Dagon specifically reassesses Maki after her powerful attack, initially reserving part of his strength for her before concluding that she is no longer a serious threat.

Chapter Summary

• Maki’s despair and awakening: Dagon overwhelms Maki with a swarm of fish shikigami and mocks her as useless because she lacks cursed energy. Believing that the powerful “other self” who previously struck Dagon was only her imagination, Maki resigns herself to defeat and silently begs that presence to take over her body.
• Jie Jian takes control: Just before Maki is consumed, an irritated voice speaks through her. Jie Jian, her hidden “second personality,” assumes control of her body. His arrival triggers a complete activation of Maki’s Heavenly Tyrant: with Maki’s soul suppressed, her connection with Mai temporarily disappears, causing the remaining cursed energy in her body to vanish and unlocking overwhelming physical power.
• Dagon’s Guaranteed Hit fails: Dagon initially believes Maki is no threat because he cannot sense cursed energy from her. When he activates his domain’s Guaranteed Hit, it fails to target her. The chapter explains that domain effects lock onto cursed energy, so a person with none is treated like an inanimate object. Dagon is shocked because he has never faced someone with this condition.
• Maki/Jie Jian overwhelms Dagon: Dagon attempts to attack her manually with a massive fish curse, but Jie Jian moves with explosive speed and punches him hard enough to shatter his reinforced body and launch him through the air. He then grabs Dagon by a tentacle and repeatedly smashes him into the ground, using his body as a weapon to destroy the shikigami sent against him. Dagon severs the tentacle to escape and is left terrified and confused by Maki’s unnatural strength.
• Dagon’s fear and confusion: Dagon demands to know what Maki is, unable to understand how someone without cursed energy can physically overpower him. Jie Jian dismisses the fight as easy, contrasting it with his earlier expectation that the challenge would be extremely difficult.
• Jie Jian’s realization: Jie Jian explains internally that he expected Maki’s power to awaken only after Mai’s death. However, his possession of Maki suppressed her soul and severed her connection with Mai, unintentionally activating the Heavenly Tyrant immediately. This transformed her into the far stronger “Jie Maki,” making victory seem nearly effortless.
• Maki meets her second personality: Watching her body defeat Dagon, Maki feels confused and almost irrelevant. She finally asks who Jie Jian is. He introduces himself sheepishly as her “second personality,” establishing the chapter’s central premise.

Character Developments and Interactions

• Maki: Moves from despair and self-loathing over her lack of cursed energy to becoming the vessel for overwhelming physical power. She remains conscious internally and is bewildered by Jie Jian’s control.
• Jie Jian: Reveals himself as an independent personality with a playful, arrogant attitude. He is surprised by how easily he has gained control and defeated Dagon.
• Dagon: Shifts from confident dominance to panic and fear after his domain fails and Maki physically overwhelms him.
• Maki and Jie Jian: Their relationship is introduced as an internal partnership—or conflict—between Maki’s original consciousness and Jie Jian’s controlling personality.
• Major theme: The chapter challenges the idea that cursed energy determines worth or strength. Maki’s lack of cursed energy, initially treated as a weakness, becomes the reason Dagon’s domain cannot target her and the foundation of her overwhelming Heavenly Tyrant power.