Vol. 1The Road to Shibuya

Ze Zenin became a powerful sorcerer and worked to reform Jujutsu Society while guiding a new generation. Kenjaku sealed Satoru Gojo in Shibuya, leaving Ze fighting the forces around the Curtain as Naoya, Maki, and Nobara faced Dagon.

  • Ze Zenin tamed Round Deer, learned Reverse Cursed Technique, and left the Zenin estate after confronting Ogi Zenin.
  • Ze tamed Mahoraga, fought beside Gojo and Geto through the Star Plasma Vessel incident, and defeated Kamo Sheng at the Goodwill Event as Gojo faced Naoya Zenin.
  • Ze helped Geto remain at Jujutsu High and trained Megumi Fushiguro while fighting Sukuna long enough for Yuji Itadori to regain control.
  • Ze advised Kyoto’s students and resolved to protect Mai and Maki as Kenjaku prepared to keep Ze and Gojo away from the coming conflict.
  • Ze worked with Shoko Ieiri and his students while Kenjaku prepared to make Shibuya the stage for his plans.
  • Mahito attacked Junpei Yoshino’s school, where Yuji fought beside Junpei until Mahito opened Self-Embodiment of Perfection.
  • Ze defeated Mahito’s group, rescued Yuji and Junpei, and encouraged Junpei to become a sorcerer.
  • After Kenjaku sealed Gojo in Shibuya, Ze attacked the forces around the Curtain while Naoya, Maki, and Nobara confronted Dagon.
Chapters 1–100 Read from Ch. 1

Arc 1The Ten Shadows Divine Child

Ze Zenin tamed Mahoraga, became a Special Grade Sorcerer, and fought alongside Gojo and Geto through the Star Plasma Vessel incident. At the Goodwill Event, Ze defeated Kamo Sheng, while Satoru Gojo faced Naoya Zenin.

  • At Ze Zenin’s birth, Naobito named him the Zenin Clan’s next Clan Head after recognizing his Ten Shadows Technique, and seven years later Ze practiced his new abilities and began summoning Round Deer.
  • Ze tamed Round Deer and learned Reverse Cursed Technique, then confronted Ogi Zenin and persuaded Naobito to let him leave the clan estate.
  • Ze met Satoru Gojo in Shinjuku, fought beside him against a curse user, and later challenged him at the Gojo Clan gathering, where Ze defeated Kamo Sheng and became known as the Ten Shadows Divine Child.
  • Toji left the Zenin Clan and gave Ze the Soul Liberation Blade, while Ze drove Naoya Zenin away and joined Jujutsu High, where he defeated Gojo in a sparring match.
  • Ze tamed Mahoraga after a fierce battle that destroyed much of a mountain, then traveled to Malaysia and fought Mahito, Hanami, and Jogo.
  • While Gojo and Geto protected Riko Amanai, Toji attacked Gojo, but Ze confronted Toji at the Tombs of the Star Corridor, and Gojo recovered, and the three friends later entered their third year as Special Grade Sorcerers.
  • At the Goodwill Event, Ze defeated Kamo Sheng by revealing that he had tamed Mahoraga, and Gojo began fighting Naoya Zenin in the next match.
Chapters 1–25 Summaries Read

Arc 2A Changed Jujutsu World

Ze Zenin worked to reform Jujutsu Society while helping Suguru Geto stay at Jujutsu High and guiding a new generation of sorcerers. As Ze transferred to Kyoto, Kenjaku’s group prepared to target Yuji Itadori and keep Ze and Satoru Gojo away from the coming conflict.

  • Satoru Gojo won the school competition with Hollow Purple, while Kenjaku and a being hidden in an embryo discussed eliminating Ze Zenin and sealing Gojo.
  • Ze Zenin and Gojo helped Suguru Geto confront his doubts about non-sorcerers, and Geto chose to remain at Jujutsu High after Ze rescued Nanako and Mimiko from their abusive village.
  • Kenjaku attacked Geto and left him unconscious, while Ze suspected Kenjaku was responsible and agreed to train Megumi Fushiguro in the Ten Shadows Technique.
  • Yuji Itadori swallowed Sukuna’s Finger, and Ze fought Sukuna before trapping him in an illusion long enough for Yuji to regain control and enroll at Jujutsu High.
  • Ze visited Junpei Yoshino, then Geto defeated and absorbed Shuten Doji after a fierce clash of their Domain Expansions.
  • Ze warned Geto that the Higher-Ups planned to use a Juvenile Detention Center mission to eliminate Yuji, then left for Kyoto as a temporary training adviser.
  • In Kyoto, Yuta Okkotsu defeated Aoi Todo in a sparring match after copying Boogie Woogie, and Ze advised the Kyoto students while resolving to protect Mai and Maki.
  • Ze confronted Mechamaru about his hiding place, while Kenjaku arranged to keep Ze and Gojo out of the coming conflict and an overhearing man vowed to kill Ze.
Chapters 26–50 Summaries Read

Arc 3The Shibuya Preparations

Ze Zenin’s work with his students and the Zenin Clan unfolded alongside Shoko’s memories of their youth, while Kenjaku prepared to make Shibuya the stage for his plans. Mahito’s attack on Junpei’s school brought Yuji and the sorcerers into battle, ending with Mahito expanding his domain.

  • Ze Zenin captured the Smallpox Hag with Mei Mei, then helped Suguru Geto handle the Juvenile Detention Center mission as Riko Amanai joined Kyoto Jujutsu High.
  • Shoko Ieiri’s diary recalled her arrival at Tokyo Jujutsu High, where Ze Zenin taught her about cursed techniques and partnered with her on missions.
  • Ze Zenin and Shoko grew closer during their Nagoya mission, while Ze defeated the curses and teased Satoru Gojo and Suguru Geto into wearing skirts.
  • Ze Zenin led a group of students and sorcerers on a trip through Tokyo, and Shoko remembered their youth and her studies for a medical license.
  • Satoru Gojo defeated Jogo in front of Yuji Itadori, Megumi Fushiguro, and Nobara Kugisaki, while Suguru Geto drove Hanami away.
  • Ze Zenin sent Naoya Zenin to investigate the Kamo Clan and confront a traitor at Jujutsu Headquarters, as the Conservative Faction worked against his reforms.
  • Kenjaku declared his preparations complete and chose Shibuya as the stage for Ze Zenin and Satoru Gojo, while Mahito drew Junpei Yoshino into his plans.
  • Mahito attacked Kanagawa Tatsuri Sakura High School, where Yuji and Junpei fought beside one another until Mahito opened Self-Embodiment of Perfection.
Chapters 51–75 Summaries Read

Arc 4Shibuya’s Gathering Storm

Ze Zenin dismantled his enemies’ influence and prepared for the Shibuya operation, where Kenjaku’s allies sealed Satoru Gojo and the sorcerers moved to confront them. The stretch left Ze fighting across Shibuya as Suguru Geto and the others pursued the Prison Realm and Naoya, Maki, and Nobara faced Dagon.

  • Ze Zenin defeated Mahito’s group, rescued Yuji Itadori and Junpei Yoshino, and encouraged Junpei to become a sorcerer.
  • Ze Zenin exposed Kenjaku’s schemes, rebuilt ties with the Kyoto students, and joined the Tokyo Goodwill Event as Hanami’s attack struck the students.
  • Ze Zenin ambushed Kenjaku at Kokichi Muta’s hideout and defeated him with his awakened Susanoo, while Satoru Gojo repelled the attackers at the event.
  • Ze Zenin dissolved Shoji and prepared the sorcerers for the Shibuya operation, while Kenjaku’s allies set their plan to seal Gojo in motion.
  • Gojo fought Jogo, Yugao, and Kamo Sheng in Shibuya as Ze confronted Xuan’an, and Kenjaku used Suguru Geto’s face to trap Gojo in the Prison Realm.
  • Suguru Geto regained his memories and entered the Curtain, while Granny Ogami resurrected Zenin Shin, who challenged Megumi Fushiguro.
  • Ze Zenin learned that Gojo had been sealed and attacked the forces around the Curtain, while Naoya Zenin, Maki, and Nobara confronted Dagon beneath Shibuya Station.
Chapters 76–100 Summaries Read
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