Arc 8Chapters 176–200

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Ch. 176He Could Do Nothing

Sukuna woke after the battle and discovered that Little Fox had died, while Uraume was barely alive. Too injured to save either of them or escape, Sukuna sensed scavenging Sorcerers approaching and faced their imminent arrival helplessly.

  • Sukuna woke beside Uraume and realized his injuries left him too weak to carry him to safety.
  • Sukuna found Little Fox against his body and initially believed the fox had healed him with Reverse Cursed Technique.
  • Sukuna discovered Little Fox was dead and broke down as he realized Uraume would die without treatment.
  • The Fallen warned Sukuna that more Jujutsu Sorcerers were approaching, and Sukuna sensed a group of bounty-seeking scavengers nearby.
  • Sukuna realized he had no strength to fight or escape, leaving himself and Uraume in danger.

Ch. 177Join Me, and Kill Every Sorcerer in the World

After Little Fox dies, Sukuna accepts The Fallen’s warning, joins Uraume in slaughtering the Sorcerer families, and vows to kill every Sorcerer in the world. On the seventh day, as Sukuna mourns beside Little Fox’s body, one of their ears twitches.

  • Sukuna refuses to let The Fallen finish speaking, then struggles to decide what to do as Sorcerers approach and Uraume’s condition worsens.
  • Uraume wakes healed and finds Sukuna holding the lifeless Little Fox; Sukuna tells him they are asleep and asks him to join in killing every Sorcerer.
  • Uraume agrees, and Sukuna and Uraume annihilate the branch family half a day later and the main family three days after that.
  • Sukuna carries Little Fox’s unchanged body as he wanders, then spends the seventh day mourning before beginning another round of revenge.
  • Sukuna holds Little Fox close beneath the night sky, and one of Little Fox’s ears gives a tiny twitch.

Ch. 178His Little Fox-Had Come Back

Little Fox revived after Sukuna used Reverse Cursed Technique, but fainted when he saw the strange mask covering part of Sukuna’s face. Sukuna rejoiced at having him back, while Uraume learned that Little Fox had awakened.

  • Noroi waited anxiously for the memory screen to resume showing what happened after Little Fox healed Sukuna.
  • Little Fox opened his eyes, saw the bizarre mask on Sukuna’s face, and screamed before fainting.
  • Sukuna held Little Fox as his heartbeat returned and his body warmed, then laughed with relief and lingering grief.
  • Uraume rushed to Sukuna after hearing him laugh and saw that Little Fox was breathing again.
  • Sukuna told Uraume that Little Fox had woken up and lifted him toward the starry sky.

Ch. 179That was definitely his looks-obsessed Little Fox

Little Fox woke to find Sukuna still wearing a frightening mask, but Sukuna suppressed the Fallen’s power and made the mask crumble away. Delighted to see his handsome face restored, Little Fox showed Sukuna exactly which appearance it preferred, and Uraume suggested they eat.

  • Little Fox woke the next morning, saw the mask on Sukuna’s face, and fled from him in terror.
  • Sukuna realized the Fallen’s cursed energy had frightened Little Fox and worked to suppress it within his core.
  • The mask cracked apart and vanished, and Little Fox happily rushed back into Sukuna’s arms.
  • Little Fox patted Sukuna’s cheeks, rejected the masked appearance, and approved of his restored face.
  • Uraume chuckled at Little Fox’s looks-conscious demands and urged Sukuna and Little Fox to eat the meal he had prepared.

Ch. 180They wanted to catch fish!

Sukuna abandoned his plan to head for Kyoto and took Little Fox sightseeing instead, where he secretly helped them catch a haul of fish. Away from Little Fox, Sukuna briefly let The Fallen surface before suppressing him again, leaving The Fallen trapped and furious.

  • After Little Fox woke, Sukuna decided to turn back rather than continue toward the Capital, and he spent the next few days showing Little Fox the scenery along their route.
  • Little Fox repeatedly plunged into a pool trying to catch fish, while Sukuna secretly used Dismantle to kill fish and help them succeed.
  • Little Fox proudly caught more than a dozen fish, and Sukuna told Uraume to cook them for lunch.
  • Sukuna went out of Little Fox's sight to recover after suppressing The Fallen's mask, and The Fallen threatened to kill Little Fox.
  • Sukuna suppressed The Fallen again and mocked him by saying Little Fox thought he was too ugly to come out.

Ch. 181Where's Your Second Tail?

Uraume noticed Little Fox’s second tail was gone, and Sukuna took the fox and Uraume to Kyoto after the family that had pursued him was destroyed. With the family’s stolen riches, they checked into a fine inn and explored town, while Sukuna savored his newfound freedom.

  • Uraume asked where Little Fox’s second tail had gone, and Little Fox tried to make it appear before celebrating that it seemed to be hidden.
  • Sukuna fed Little Fox fish and decided they should travel toward Kyoto through the towns, confident he could defeat anyone who came after him.
  • Little Fox sensed a change in Sukuna, but he smiled at it, and it climbed into his arms to sleep.
  • Uraume revealed that he had secretly taken the Main Family’s valuables, and Sukuna praised him for it.
  • Sukuna, Uraume, and Little Fox entered a town, bought new clothes and food, and Sukuna felt the weight of his family’s control lift.

Ch. 182It, It Wanted More!

Sukuna took Little Fox and Uraume to an ordinary eatery, where Little Fox sampled the food, enjoyed a sweet grain wine, and drank the whole bottle. When the drunk fox tried to buy more, Sukuna and Uraume convinced it the wine was sold out, leaving it tearfully mourning the last of its drink.

  • Sukuna brought Little Fox and Uraume to an eatery and ordered a variety of dishes, then said he would cook for them that night.
  • Little Fox found the eatery's food unimpressive, ate a pastry from Uraume's basket, and begged Sukuna for a taste of his sweet wine.
  • Sukuna poured wine into a saucer for Little Fox, which kept asking for more until it had drunk the entire bottle and became tipsy.
  • Little Fox fetched its money pouch and tried to buy more wine, but Sukuna claimed it was sold out.
  • Uraume pretended to confirm the wine was gone, and Little Fox drooped its ears and tearfully lamented the drink it had finished.

Ch. 183The happiest little fox in the world

Sukuna and Uraume dealt with a gang that tried to rob them, then used the gang’s supply network to buy ingredients for the Little Fox. After Sukuna cooked a lavish dinner, the Little Fox ate its fill and felt like the happiest fox in the world.

  • Sukuna and Uraume entered an alley with the sleeping Little Fox, where Uraume froze five would-be robbers at Sukuna’s command.
  • Sukuna asked the gang leader where to find milk, sugar, and honey, then learned the gang could supply them through its network.
  • Uraume paid for the ingredients and received a token that let them shop with the gang in other places.
  • The Little Fox woke to a feast, and Uraume told it that Sukuna had cooked the dishes.
  • Sukuna gave the Little Fox an entire honey-roasted chicken, and the three shared dinner at the inn.
  • After eating until it was stuffed, the Little Fox thought that being picked up by Sukuna and Uraume had made it the happiest little fox in the world.

Ch. 184I Want-Four Pieces!

Little Fox caught a cold after sleeping away from Sukuna and had to take bitter medicine. Sukuna coaxed it into drinking the medicine by promising Su, and Little Fox ended the morning happily eating its treat while still crying.

  • Little Fox woke with a cold after spending the night off Sukuna, who tucked it inside his clothes to keep it warm.
  • Uraume went to buy medicine, and Sukuna decided to get Little Fox warm blankets and teach it to protect itself with cursed energy.
  • Little Fox struggled to avoid the medicine until Sukuna promised it two pieces of Su, and it bargained for four.
  • Sukuna quickly fed Little Fox the medicine, then gave it water and Su to soothe its bitter taste.
  • Little Fox ate the Su through its tears while Sukuna restrained himself from squishing it.

Ch. 185If You Love It, Accept Its Wonderful Gift!

Sukuna took Little Fox and Uraume to buy a warm blanket, where Little Fox secretly chose a white women’s kimono as a gift for Sukuna. Though he was horrified by the gift, Sukuna kept it to spare Little Fox’s feelings and decided he could use it to wrap the fox later.

  • Sukuna brought Little Fox and Uraume to a fur shop and bought Little Fox a soft white rabbit-fur blanket.
  • Little Fox spotted a white kimono and secretly asked Uraume to buy it as a gift for Sukuna.
  • Back at the inn, Little Fox presented the kimono to Sukuna, who realized it was made for women.
  • Uraume urged Sukuna to accept Little Fox’s first gift, while Little Fox looked hurt when Sukuna hesitated.
  • Sukuna kept the kimono, put it in Uraume’s basket, and distracted Little Fox by discussing food.

Ch. 186Help, He Was Starting to Lose It Too!

Little Fox Noroi woke from the memory screen embarrassed by his past and learned that Sukuna had turned himself into a cursed object after Noroi died. Worried about conflict between Sukuna and his present-day companions, Noroi asked Sukuna not to kill anyone, and Sukuna agreed to spare anyone Noroi wanted spared.

  • Little Fox Noroi woke in his innate domain and hid his face after recalling his embarrassing memories with Sukuna.
  • Noroi learned that only an hour had passed while he had experienced more than three months of memories, though he had not finished watching them.
  • Sukuna briefly explained that Noroi had died after they reached Heian-kyo, and that he had become a cursed object hoping Noroi would be reborn as a Nine-Tailed Fox.
  • Noroi asked Sukuna to agree to some requests, and Sukuna promised to agree to whatever Noroi asked.
  • Noroi asked Sukuna not to kill ordinary people or jujutsu sorcerers, and Sukuna agreed to spare anyone Noroi did not want killed.

Ch. 187Could You Turn Back into the Little Fox You Used to Be?

Little Fox asked Sukuna to protect his friends, restore Yuji’s body, honor the binding vow, and cut ties with Kenjaku, and Sukuna agreed. Sukuna then asked Little Fox to become a fox again, but Little Fox fell asleep as the White Light Orb appeared, leaving Sukuna suspicious that a deity might be involved.

  • Little Fox asked Sukuna not to harm his friends and to move both him and Yuji out while giving Yuji his body back, and Sukuna agreed.
  • Little Fox brought up his binding vow with Gojo, and Sukuna agreed to honor it while keeping the option to defend them if Gojo attacked.
  • Little Fox demanded that Sukuna cut ties with Kenjaku and find a way to get rid of him within three weeks, and Sukuna agreed.
  • Sukuna asked Little Fox to turn back into the little fox he used to be, and Little Fox tried to convince himself he was a fox.
  • A flash of white light pulled Little Fox into a pure white space, and Sukuna held him while wondering whether deities existed and resolving not to let one take Little Fox away again.

Ch. 188He Would Never Lose It Again-Nor Could He

Little Fox discovered the memories behind its rebirth and learned why it had lost its memories. Sukuna reunited with it after a thousand years and vowed never to let it leave his side again.

  • Little Fox transformed into a fox in the white space and touched the orb, which showed it how it had come to be and why it had been reborn without its memories.
  • Sukuna watched Little Fox awaken from its brief sleep in fox form and gathered it into his trembling arms.
  • Sukuna remembered how Little Fox had fallen still in his arms during his slaughter in Kyoto, then failed to wake after seven days.
  • Sukuna searched the world for a way to revive Little Fox, then accepted Kenjaku's proposal to reach the future and made cursed objects by devouring Little Fox and merging it into himself.
  • Sukuna reunited with Little Fox a thousand years later and vowed to live with it without ever losing it again.

Ch. 189Don't worry, I've already won him over!

Little Fox reunited with Sukuna, learned they could communicate telepathically, and discovered they still needed to find a suitable body for it. It returned to Yuji in the Inner World, reassured him that Sukuna was friendly, and prepared to show him what was happening outside.

  • Little Fox relaxed in Sukuna's embrace and learned that their thoughts could pass directly between them.
  • Sukuna told Little Fox that they needed to find a suitable body for it and said he would ask Uraume and Gojo to help.
  • Little Fox eagerly wanted to leave the Inner World and tell its friends that Sukuna had revived and was on its side.
  • After waiting anxiously, Itadori sensed Little Fox and entered the Inner World, where he found it in the house.
  • Itadori hugged and petted Little Fox, asked if Sukuna had hurt it, and relaxed when Little Fox assured him Sukuna was nice.
  • Itadori connected himself and Little Fox to the view outside so he could see Sukuna.

Ch. 190He's tricking you, Little Fox. Don't play with him

Sukuna returned to control and reunited with Uraume, then Little Fox unexpectedly appeared as a small white fox outside the Inner World. Gojo learned how to hear Little Fox’s thoughts, but Sukuna exposed Gojo’s trick and warned Little Fox not to play with him.

  • Sukuna took over, greeted Uraume, and confirmed that Little Fox and Yuji Itadori were both fine.
  • Gojo asked Sukuna to let Little Fox out, but Little Fox unexpectedly materialized as a snow-white fox on Sukuna’s shoulder.
  • Gojo recognized Little Fox as A-Nuo and discovered he could hear its thoughts when they touched.
  • Gojo suggested Little Fox extend its mental energy so he could hear it from farther away, then pretended he could not hear it when it returned to Sukuna.
  • Sukuna told Little Fox that Gojo was tricking it, and Little Fox turned on Gojo with an accusing glare.

Ch. 191A new body

Gojo searched for a suitable body so Sukuna could leave Itadori’s body, but the gathered death row inmates were all unsuitable. Little Fox revealed a comatose boy named Bai Li, whose body proved compatible with Sukuna and Little Fox’s cursed energy.

  • Gojo explained that death row inmates were the only viable candidates and brought Sukuna to inspect hundreds of them, but Sukuna rejected them all.
  • Little Fox told Gojo about Bai Li, a boy who had fallen into a coma after being marked, and Gojo found that Bai Li was still unconscious in the hospital.
  • Gojo discovered that Bai Li’s body had no soul, while Little Fox used reverse cursed technique to restore some of the boy’s vitality.
  • Sukuna and Little Fox combined their cursed energy to test Bai Li’s body, and Sukuna confirmed that it would work.

Ch. 192His beautiful Young Master was back!~

Sukuna used Bai Li’s body to complete his incarnation, choosing to restore his handsome former appearance at Little Fox’s request. With Sukuna revived and reunited with his beloved fox, the group prepared to get food while Gojo demanded compensation for the ruined clothes.

  • Sukuna let Little Fox keep the secret that Bai Li was his current-life identity, and Little Fox hoped to live as an ordinary, happy fox.
  • Sukuna asked Little Fox whether to keep Bai Li’s appearance, and Little Fox eagerly asked him to use his old face.
  • Sukuna fed one of his fingers to Bai Li’s body and completed his incarnation while Little Fox healed Itadori’s hand.
  • Sukuna emerged with his former appearance, thrilling Uraume and Little Fox, while Gojo compared their looks and Itadori searched for a spare uniform.
  • Gojo demanded payment for the damaged clothes, and Uraume produced Sukuna’s bank card.
  • Sukuna asked Little Fox if he was hungry, but Little Fox said that looking at Sukuna filled him up.

Ch. 193Sukuna-chan Became a Real Little Fox!

Itadori brought Little Fox to Jujutsu High, where the students gathered to welcome him and meet Sukuna and Uraume. Little Fox possessed Sukuna’s body to greet everyone, but tripped and fell as he ran toward Nobara.

  • Itadori told Little Fox that his friends had arranged a celebration, and Sukuna agreed to accompany him to Jujutsu High.
  • Sukuna, Uraume, Gojo, Itadori, and Little Fox arrived at the dorms, where the students and the returning Yuta Okkotsu were waiting.
  • Yuta instinctively prepared to fight Sukuna until Maki reminded him who Sukuna was, while the others took photos and admired Little Fox.
  • Little Fox spotted the food, asked Sukuna for help, and merged into his body, making Sukuna’s markings disappear as Little Fox took control.
  • Little Fox greeted the group and ran toward Nobara, but stepped on his kimono and fell flat before Itadori helped him up.

Ch. 194Juicy gossip everywhere, fresh off the vine

Little Fox Noroi returned to the group, tripped over his kimono hem, and was greeted with laughter and affection before joining everyone for food and photos. As the gathering continued, Megumi, Nobara, and Junpei found plenty of gossip and ships to enjoy.

  • Little Fox Noroi tripped as he returned, and Nobara and the others comforted him while laughing; Uraume called the tailor to shorten Sukuna's kimono hems.
  • Little Fox quickly recovered from his embarrassment, shared stories of his trip into the past, and eagerly devoured snacks with Yuji.
  • Megumi Fushiguro asked whether Sukuna was inside Little Fox, then caught Tsumiki photographing them and tried to take her phone before Maki stopped him.
  • Nobara photographed Little Fox posing, while Yuji's brothers fussed over him and Nobara secretly took pictures of Gojo, Okkotsu, and other pairings.
  • Junpei joined Inumaki and Panda to watch the gathering and enjoy the gossip.

Ch. 195It Could Actually Eat Even After Becoming a Cursed Spirit!

After the group celebrated, Little Fox discovered it could still eat while in fox form, with Yuji feeding it around the party. Sukuna resisted Gojo’s invitation to join Jujutsu High but received everyone’s contact details, leaving open the possibility of bringing Little Fox back for visits.

  • Okkotsu asked Gojo if everything was all right, and Gojo said the situation with Sukuna seemed safe for now.
  • Gojo arranged a feast at the dorms, where everyone celebrated and petted Little Fox after it returned to fox form.
  • Little Fox tasted chocolate cake while Yuji held it and discovered it could eat as a cursed spirit fox, then had Yuji feed it more food.
  • Gojo approached Sukuna outside and tried to persuade him and Uraume to join Jujutsu High, but Sukuna refused.
  • Gojo added Jujutsu High members to Sukuna’s phone and messaged that Sukuna could bring Little Fox back anytime, prompting Sukuna to consider blocking him.

Ch. 196Don't Fight over Me!~

Gojo and Sukuna discussed finding Kenjaku and using the Prison Realm, but Gojo realized Sukuna knew Little Fox's past memories and threatened to tell it. Little Fox interrupted their near-fight, then got upset when they stopped and went back for more fermented rice wine, prompting Sukuna to carry off the tipsy fox.

  • Sukuna told Gojo that he was willing to kill Kenjaku, while Gojo explained that he planned to seal Kenjaku in the Prison Realm instead.
  • Gojo questioned how Sukuna knew about the Prison Realm and concluded that Sukuna had Little Fox's memories from before.
  • Gojo threatened to tell Little Fox that Sukuna knew all its embarrassing memories, and the two prepared to fight.
  • Little Fox rushed between Gojo and Sukuna, excitedly urging them not to fight over it and privately hoping they would fight so it could deliver another line.
  • When Gojo and Sukuna stopped, Little Fox accused them of lying, climbed onto Itadori's shoulder, and ordered him to go back for more fermented glutinous rice.
  • Sukuna realized the rice was wine, strode inside, and lifted the tipsy Little Fox off the table by the scruff.

Ch. 197Good morning, my Little Fox

Gojo explained that Sukuna still faced some limits from the Binding Vow, then left to deal with Kenjaku while Okkotsu watched over the school. Sukuna cared for the tipsy Little Fox through the night, and they woke together before sharing breakfast with Uraume.

  • Gojo told Okkotsu that Sukuna had held back because the Binding Vow still affected him, though Sukuna might survive its punishment, and asked Okkotsu to keep the students at school while he dealt with Kenjaku.
  • Sukuna bathed the tipsy Little Fox and carried it to bed, where he held it close and reflected that its return finally felt real.
  • In the morning, Sukuna and the Little Fox woke beneath the blanket, greeted each other, and Sukuna gently rubbed its brow.
  • Uraume served Sukuna and the Little Fox a lavish breakfast, and the three ate together as they had a thousand years earlier.

Ch. 198Sukuna-sensei

Sukuna learned that Gojo had named him an honorary professor at Jujutsu High, and Little Fox’s excitement persuaded him to accept the role. When Little Fox urged Itadori to demonstrate the Dismantle technique it had taught him, Sukuna intervened after realizing Itadori could no longer use it.

  • Sukuna took Little Fox for a walk, where it reunited with Itadori and learned he had English class that day.
  • Itadori told Sukuna that Gojo had announced he would be Jujutsu High’s honorary professor and instructed the students to call him Teacher.
  • Sukuna considered refusing the position but accepted after Little Fox eagerly called him Sukuna-sensei.
  • Little Fox proudly claimed it had taught Itadori Dismantle and urged him to demonstrate the technique.
  • Sukuna told Itadori to come closer and pressed a finger between his brows.

Ch. 199Great Kindness Shone in Those Little Eyes

Sukuna reactivated Dismantle in Itadori’s body, and Itadori thanked him before returning to class with Little Fox. Sukuna accompanied Little Fox to the classroom, where Megumi Fushiguro continued teaching under Sukuna’s watchful gaze.

  • Sukuna infused Itadori with cursed energy, restoring his ability to use Dismantle, and Itadori tested the technique on a leaf.
  • Itadori invited Little Fox to class, and Little Fox agreed to come along while avoiding studying.
  • Sukuna carried Little Fox into the classroom, where the students greeted him and he set up a seat by the window.
  • Uraume brought a soft white blanket for Little Fox, which settled beside Sukuna to watch class.
  • Megumi Fushiguro tried to switch the class to independent study, but Sukuna’s glare made him continue teaching.

Ch. 200That Was Definitely His Little Academic Dunce

Megumi Fushiguro’s lesson was interrupted when Sukuna attended class under the name Bai Li, while Itadori and Little Fox struggled through English. The chapter ended with Sukuna indulging Little Fox and, in a future scene, revealing how easily he had learned English.

  • After teaching for five minutes, Megumi Fushiguro moved Itadori to the back beside Sukuna and texted Teacher Gojo for another teacher.
  • Manager Miss Nitta arrived and asked who Sukuna was, so Sukuna introduced himself as Bai Li and Megumi Fushiguro claimed he was an honorary professor hired by Teacher Gojo.
  • Miss Nitta asked Bai Li to keep his shikigami, Little Fox, out of class, but Sukuna’s murderous aura made Megumi Fushiguro, Itadori, and Nobara warn her to stop.
  • When Miss Nitta called on Itadori, Little Fox advised him to choose C, but he got the answer wrong and Little Fox was shocked that it had listened and still failed.
  • Sukuna amusedly decided that Little Fox could remain a happy layabout while he learned whatever it needed to know.
  • In a future scene, Sukuna explained that he had learned English in less than a week, then agreed to buy Little Fox everything it wanted and take it to a luxurious restaurant.
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