After many months of anticipation, the manga Jujutsu Kaisen has concluded with Chapter 271, offering a bittersweet resolution to fans while leaving them with lasting thoughts regarding the series’ final fate. Despite many hoping for a more satisfying conclusion, considering the grand battles and intense emotions that characterize the series, the outcome ultimately feels ambiguous.
Chapter 271 of Jujutsu Kaisen highlights the aftermath of the epic battle in Shinjuku and reveals key details about several main characters.
For instance, Megumi Fushiguro is seen preparing for Tsumiki alongside Shoko Ieiri, while Yuji Itadori and Nobara Kugisaki undertake a new mission.
In this new mission, the three sorcerers are investigating a suspicious incident. The emotional state of Fukuzawa Souta has drastically changed since the events, which has altered his usual demeanor. However, when the trio arrives, they find Fukuzawa completely normal, yet still affected by the circumstances of what transpired. It becomes evident that he is struggling with a new curse.
Nobara is the first to notice that she cannot feel any manifestations of any curse on the human form, leading to the conclusion that a powerful curse has been placed by a skilled sorcerer. From this point onward, the focus shifts to identifying the source of this curse. The trio analyzes the distance and placement that this particular curse might have activated.
Nobara suggests that they should create distance to mitigate the effects of the curse, which Yuji agrees with, but Megumi wants to stay close to better identify the user of the curse. Through their analysis of the curse’s radius, they manage to neutralize it in an instant, allowing them to see the normal face of the person who was affected.
As they proceed, the three sorcerers begin to sense the presence of the user of the curse, ultimately determining his location. Surprisingly, the name of this individual turns out to be someone entirely unexpected and unopposed, marking the beginning of Yuji’s confrontation with this curse user. Yuji recalls a conversation with his mentor, Satoru Gojo, before the final battle.
Gojo had spoken with Yuji about pain and loss while confirming that a sorcerer must face the outcome of their actions. Yuji believed that if anyone could withstand the pressure, it would be Gojo, but deep down, he knows that he will never forget his mentor.
This chapter culminates in a poignant moment filled with nostalgia for the main characters, as they venture into the unknown together. Meanwhile, the final vestige of Ryomen Sukuna’s essence remains intact, hinting at a possible return.
Despite the mixed feelings surrounding this conclusion, which is among the most discussed in recent famous manga, many fans remain hopeful. Some are particularly eager to see Satoru Gojo return or at least receive a meaningful farewell after his tragic fate in the latter part of the series. Instead, this character only appears briefly in a dream sequence, leaving many feeling unsatisfied and yearning for more.
One fan of Jujutsu Kaisen commented:
– I hope MAPPA can adapt this well and add more scenes specifically for the anime to fill in the gaps in the story.
– I predict the ending will be bittersweet, but I’m not sure why everyone keeps questioning the Heian era and the relationship between Kenjaku, Tengen, and Sukuna will be resolved in this chapter. What frustrates me even more is why these elements were established if they will never be explained.
– While I am glad the three sorcerers survived, this ending still lacks a solid impact. Society also doesn’t feel like it has changed. An important point is that the characters do less mourning for those who have fallen.
– The biggest void for me remains Gojo. Not because his absence doesn’t affect the story, but because I had hoped for a different resolution. Initially, I also held onto hope like everyone else, but in the end, it faded. In the final chapter, we only have a dream sequence about the conversation between Yuji and Gojo before the final battle. Why just that? Nothing else is present?
