Jujutsu Kaisen Chapter 265 Explained: Yuji’s Risky Gamble Against Sukuna

Jujutsu Kaisen chapter 265 released earlier today and much like always fans were offered a mix of interesting and dull as per expectations. As for this week’s chapter, most fans anticipated the said chapter to be filled with action but to their disappointment the chapter was relatively low-key in the sense that it had no major revelations about the fight between Yuji and Sukuna .

It was interesting in some respects and, at the very least, it added some depth to Yuji’s character which fans are aware were otherwise missing. It is my hope that the author will use this after to create an epic fight scene pitting Yuji against Sukuna and at the same time, develop both these characters even further. However, quite a lot needs to be said concerning this chapter.

Yuji’s Domain Revealed to Sukuna

As seen in the previous chapter of Jujutsu Kaisen, the fans got an opportunity to see Yuji open his domain. This was a move fans anticipated to occur at one time within the series, considering that Yuji is the protagonist of the show. Their battle was nearing its end and of course, it was expected that he would go on to activate his Domain Expansion and that is exactly what happened in the story. Yuji opened his domain and shocked the fans when he appeared at a train station. People thought that the station belonged to him and currently there is no clear idea of what belonged to him actually.

This was also clearly pointed out by Sukuna at the start of the chapter where he said that when sorcerers fight, they sometimes touch each other’s heart because cursed energy is created by humans. Sukuna also says this, and suggests that he believes it is something different. He questions Yuji if it is his domain but even Yuji is unclear of what this is all about.

As it is, there is no clear idea concerning the type of power being employed by Yuji. However, this ability seems to be somewhat different from a regular domain expansion because Yuji was able to create whole sceneries inside of his domain. From train stations, streets, parks to shrines, Yuji was able to bring Sukuna everywhere. In essence, it was clearly seen that about 80% of the chapter details him taking Sukuna around and, according to Yuji, it was to show their king the normal lives of human beings and the things they encounter.

 Sukuna, considered an honour of a human, is defined by his position and the manner in which he dies. But to Yuji, these things do not mean anything. Once Yuji used to think that they are true but now he has realised that these things are not at all required to decide the value of a person. Thus, even the most negligible actions that a person performs in a day can be the reason for their living, as well as shape their lives.

That would be a life worth living and that is exactly what Yuji has realised. The readers were lucky to view 99% of the chapter with Yuji and his perspective shift in real life. This was an excellent portion of the story. Of course, in regards to what they can see in terms of the character development of Sukuna for the fans, that means they got nothing because they already know that no matter what Yuji does nothing is going to change and impact Sukuna in any possible way.

A Threat Issued by Yuji Itadori to Sukuna

Anyway, although Yuji did everything in his power attempting to make Sukuna change his mind and leave him alone this time, he was clearly frustrated at that. Sukuna, however, was not affected by any of it even though he knew exactly what Yuji had to say. His mind has not evolved and his lifestyle remains the same.

Sukuna still wants to do what he wants to do and in many ways, he was hoping that all the anger that Yuji had for him would not come to this. But, he was not fooled for long and figured out that Yuji was actually laughing at him, pitying him. Upon this realisation, he clearly asked him why that was the case and Yuji started to get back into his battle mode. He threatened Sukuna and ordered him to release Megumi and get back to his body. If he did not do that, then Yuji would go on to kill him.

This was an absolutely unbelievable threat from Yuji, especially one given to the King of Curses. Essentially, Yuji is boasting that he knows what is necessary to eliminate the King of Curses and the necessary tool is, of course, his domain. If he does not agree, then he will bring out all the strength they have and vanquish him forever. Well, as one would expect, Sukuna did not remain silent upon hearing this. 

The King of Curses took this personally and looked absolutely vile. He threatened the young man back and assured him that he would make him eat his words. Not only that but he would behead him and then go on to kill every single person that he holds there before him. Sukuna is not going to take these threats lightly and a battle now seems to be imminent in JJK.

Of course, as a setup chapter, this week’s Jump Kaiju was good and it focused a lot on Yuji’s character development. For Sukuna though, it was somewhat disappointing. But what fans know is that the chapter to follow is going to be absolutely sensational and will deliver an incredible battle between these two. It may even start in one chapter and end in the next or it may have different chapters dedicated only to it and either way it will be so interesting.

The Showdown: Yuji and Sukuna’s Ultimate Battle

When Sukuna and Yuji have their last conversation, this marks the end of their idea/word exchange. The series is now going to go back to fighting, and now, it is time for them to bring out the big guns. As for the aspect of what Sukuna can do, the fans are well aware of everything. All his successful strategies, capacities, and, most importantly, his indestructible willpower versus strong menace have been demonstrated by him. 

Yuji on the other hand has to introduce new powers and he will do this in the upcoming scene of the series. Things are going to become increasingly thrilling for JJK enthusiasts up next, and they simply cannot wait to witness how the protagonist of the series develops further and whether he manages to meet the challenges that he once posed to Sukuna.

Some fans who were expecting expansion of Yuji’s domain got disappointed this week but it will be surprising to them any time. Of course, this fight between Sukuna and Yuji will be over very soon, so the next phenotype of the next strongest is near.