Yuji Itadori/Synopsis

History
Yuji was mostly raised by his grandfather, who he thought of as a father. At some point during Junior High, Yuji chatted with some classmates about how he is interested in Yuko Ozawa even though she is not tall. His classmates wonder why, which Yuji explains how elegant Yuko is. During graduation, Yuji takes a photo with Yuko.

Introduction Arc
Yuji is in the Occult Club room, with Sasaki and Iguchi when the student council president comes in to complain about the club. The president says that the club room is going to a different club, since the Occult Club doesn't have three members. As the Occult Club is confused by this, Mr. Takagi shows up and reveals that he rewrote Yuji application, so that he would join the Track-and-Field team instead of the Occult Club. As Yuji complains, Mr. Takagi makes a deal that if Yuji can beat him then Yuji can join the Occult Club. Yuji agrees to the deal since it will be easy for him.

Yuji takes on Mr. Takagi in Shot Put, and easily manages to defeat him. Sasaki tells Yuji that he doesn't need to continue being in the club, which Yuji tells her that the club has grown on him and wishes to stay. Yuji notices what time it is and head out. As Yuji passes Megumi, Megumi senses the presence of a cursed object on him and decides to follows him.

Yuji arrives at the hospital that his grandfather is at, and meets with him. The two starts to talk, which Yuji's grandfather tells him to use his strength to help other and to be surrounded by others when he dies. Yuji tries to reply to his grandfather but notices that he has died, which he reports to the staff. After Yuji finishes the necessary paperwork, Megumi shows up and demands for the cursed object. Yuji says that he will give it to him but wants an explanation, which Megumi explains what curses are. After finishing the explanation, Yuji hands the box over but Megumi finds out that the box is empty. Megumi wants to know where the object is, which Yuji says that his senpai has it and that they plan to unseal it tonight. Yuji and Megumi rush over to the school, which Yuji notices that a terrible pressure coming from the school once he gets close. As Megumi tells Yuji to say back, Yuji remembers what his grandfather told him and heads in to help. Yuji manages to rescue his friends from a spirit, which Megumi uses this chance to exorcise the spirit. Megumi then asks why Yuji is here, which Yuji explains his reason.

Suddenly Yuji finds the cursed object, which Megumi explains that it's one of Sukuna's fingers. Another spirit appears, which Megumi pushes Yuji out of the way. As Megumi gets tossed around by the spirit, Yuji jumps in and rescues him. Yuji takes on the spirit, but the spirit easily overpowers Yuji easily. Megumi explains to Yuji how it takes cursed energy to exorcise a spirit. Yuji wonders why the spirit is after the finger, to which Megumi says that the spirit wants to eat it in order to get stronger.

Yuji eats the finger, which incarnates Sukuna, who easily exorcises the spirit. When Sukuna plans to start a massacre, Yuji takes back his body. Megumi tells Yuji that he will have to exorcise him since he has become a cursed spirit. Suddenly, Satoru Gojo arrives and wonders where the cursed object is at, which Yuji tells him that he ate it. Gojo tells Yuji to switch with Sukuna but switch back after ten seconds, which Yuji agrees to after some convincing. Yuji switches with Sukuna, which after ten seconds he switches back. After Yuji switches back, Gojo simply knocks Yuji out.

Later, Yuji wakes up and notices that he is tied up in a room. Gojo tells Yuji that he is going to be executed, but they are going to suspend it for a period of time. As Yuji is confused by this, Gojo explains who Sukuna is and how there are 20 of Sukuna's fingers that they can't destroy. Gojo also explains how they plan to have Yuji eat the other fingers and then execute him, which he then tells Yuji to choose his death. Afterwards, Yuji is allows to check up on his friends and see how they are doing. After meeting with his friends, Yuji meets up with Gojo, who askes about his decision. After talking about how this might help people out, Yuji agrees to it and eats another finger. Yuji manages to hold Sukuna, which Gojo figures that Yuji is able to resist Sukuna. Megumi suddenly shows up, which Gojo and Megumi tells Yuji that he is coming to Tokyo with them to join as the third first year student of the Tokyo Metropolitan Curse Technical College.

After they arrive at the college, Gojo escorts Yuji through the college to his interview with the principal. Before they get to the meeting, Gojo tells Yuji that its possible the Yuji can fail his interview. As they arrive at the place for the interview, Yuji greets the principal of the college, Masamichi. Masamichi asks Yuji why he wants to attend the school, which Yuji gives an answer that Masamichi doesn't like. Masamichi has one of his cursed corpse attack Yuji, and explains how it won't stop until he get an answer from Yuji that he likes.

After Yuji manages to restrain the cursed corpse and explains how he won't regret the way he lives in the end, Masamichi accepts his answer and allows him to attend the college. Afterwards, Gojo brings Yuji to his the dorm that he will be stalling at. While Yuji is decorating his room, Gojo explains to him that Yuji is now able to locate Sukuna's finger like a radar. When Megumi comes out of his room, Gojo tells the two that tomorrow they will going to be pick up the last of the first year students, Nobara Kugisaki.

The next day, Yuji talks with Megumi about how their are so few shamans before they head out to go get Nobara. When Gojo shows up, all three of them head to Harajuku to go pick up Nobara. After they pick up Nobara and introduce themselves to each other, Gojo brings them to Roppongi for a mission. Once they arrive at the location, Gojo explains that Yuji and Nobara go exorcise the spirits as a tells to see their capabilities. Yuji brings up the fact that he can use cursed energy, which Gojo hands him a cursed tool to use, which is Slaughter Demon. Gojo also tells Yuji to not let Sukuna out during this mission, which Yuji agrees.

As Yuji and Nobara head in, Nobara forces the two to split up to find the curse which Yuji doesn't agree with. As Yuji explores the lower floors, he comes across a spirit and exorcises it. Later, Yuji breaks through a wall in order to rescue a child that a spirit has been taken hostage. As the spirit escapes, Yuji gives Nobara the spirit's arm, that he had previously cut off, which she uses to exorcise the spirit. After a brief chat with Nobara, Yuji brings the child out to be taken home. After the mission is complete, Gojo decides to take them out to eat which Yuji suggests beef steak.

Cursed Womb Arc
A month later Yuji, along with Nobara and Megumi, are brought to a detention center for a mission by Kiyotaka. Kiyotaka explains that situation in the detention center, and how its their job to just rescue any survivors to the three. When a parent comes to asks if their son is safe, Yuji decides to rescue the guy. As the three head into the center, they notices that the area has expanded. Megumi notices that the exit is gone, which Yuji and Nobara wonder what they are going to do. Megumi tells them that his shikigami, that he had summoned, is capable of finding the exit, which Yuji and Nobara are glad about.

The three then head deeper into the center, where they come across some corpses. Yuji examines one of the corpses and finds how that its the guy they are looking for. Yuji decides to take the corpse back, which Megumi tells him to leave it. Yuji and Megumi then get into an argument, but stop when Nobara is teleported to another location. Before the two can react to this, a special grade cursed spirit shows up.

Yuji quickly reacts and tries to attack it with his cursed weapon, but the spirit easily breaks it and even cuts off Yuji's arm. Yuji tries to get Sukuna to help them but Sukuna refuses and even says that he will kill Yuji's friends. Yuji then tells Megumi to go rescue Nobara and to give a signal once they are out, since he will switch with Sukuna by then.

After Megumi leaves, Yuji takes on the spirit but the spirit easily overpowers him. Yuji realizes how weak he is, but remember what Masamichi had told him and decides to use his negative emotions against that spirit. The spirit easily catches Yuji's punch, but they both suddenly hear a wolf howl. After hearing this, Yuji switches with Sukuna. After the spirit is taken care of, Yuji fails to take back his body which causes Sukuna to go after Megumi. After a while, Yuji manages to take back his body and then has a brief chat with Megumi before dying.

Cursed Training Arc
Yuji's body is then taken to the college's morgue, so that it can be examined. Later Yuji finds himself inside of Sukuna's territory, where he starts a fight with Sukuna. Sukuna easily overpowers Yuji and after restraining Yuji, tells him that they are not dead yet. Sukuna propose to brings Yuji back to life, with some conditions that mostly benefit Yuji, which Yuji rejects and tells Sukuna to revive him. Sukuna proposes that they fight and the winner get their deal, which Yuji accepts but Sukuna easily defeats Yuji. Before the examination can begin, Yuji is revived and greeted by Gojo. As Yuji gets a change of clothes, Gojo talks with Shoko about leaving Yuji as deceased on the records so that he can train Yuji for the upcoming event.

Later Yuji is brought to a room, Gojo explains how cursed energy and techniques work. As Yuji gets excited, Gojo reveals that Yuji can use techniques which causes Yuji to get depressed. Gojo tells Yuji that they are just going to enhance Yuji combat abilities with cursed energy and has Yuji punch his hand. As Yuji punches Gojo's hand, Gojo says that there was no cursed energy behind it and explains how negative emotions are what fuels cursed energy.

Gojo then tells Yuji that he is going to have to train his cursed energy by watching movies. Gojo hands Yuji a cursed corpse and explains how he is going to learn to train his cursed energy flow by watching movies, and that the cursed corpse will attack him if he doesn't emit a constant flow of cursed energy. As Yuji starts his training, he has some trouble with it at first. Before Gojo leaves for a meeting with Masamichi, Gojo asks if Yuji met with Sukuna while he was dead but Yuji tells him that he doesn't remember.

Later Yuji manages to get a hold of his training when Gojo shows up to teach Yuji about Domain Expansion. Gojo brings Yuji to where Jogo is and after making Jogo angry by taunting him for being weak, he tells Yuji to not leave his side. As Jogo uses his Domain Expansion, Gojo explains to Yuji what kind of technique it is. Yuji then watches as Gojo easily overpowers Jogo. When Gojo starts to interrogate Jogo, Yuji and Gojo are distracted by Hanami's Flower Field technique. Yuji and Gojo tries to stop them, but Hanami manages to escape with Jogo. Gojo then explains to Yuji how he will be training until the Kyoto Goodwill Event. Yuji asks what the Kyoto Goodwill Event is, which Gojo is surprised that he didn't tell Yuji about it.

Vs. Mahito Arc
A month later, Yuji is introduced to another shaman, Kento Nanami, who will accompany Yuji on a mission. After having a chat, Yuji and Nanami head out to go investigate an incident at a theater. While investigating the theater, Nanami teaches Yuji how to see remnants of cursed energy.

The two follow the remnants, which leads them to the rooftops and encounter two spirits. Nanami has Yuji deal with one, while he deals with the other one. As Nanami deals with his spirit, he explains to Yuji how his technique works and why he is revealing it to him. Yuji then takes on his spirit and remember how Gojo told him how his cursed energy has a habit of lagging. Yuji manages to wound his spirit but Nanami stops him from killing it. The spirits are then examined, which Shoko tells them that they were once human. Shoko explains to the two how the spirits had died, and that it is not Yuji's fault. Yuji and Nanami then continue the mission, which Nanami says that they are going to have to go all out against their foe.

Nanami and Yuji talk about the investigation, which Nanami has Yuji search for Junpei while he continues to investigate for the enemies hideout. Yuji then head outs with Kiyotaka, to go look for Junpei. While searching for Junpei, the two discuss how they will reveal low level cursed spirits to see what Junpei's reaction will be. Yuji comes across Junpei, who is talking with his teacher Sotomaru, and wishes to talk with him. Sotomaru intervenes, but Yuji de-pants him and leave with the pair which forces Sotomaru to follow. Yuji then meets back up with Junpei and the two head to a river bank to talks. Yuji asks Junpei if he notices anything at the theater he went to, which Junpei lies and says that he saw nothing.

The two then start to chat and find out that they have a lot in common. Suddenly Junpei's mother shows up and after a brief chat, she invites Yuji over for dinner. Yuji then contacts Kiyotaka and informs him about how he will be at Junpei's house. Yuji has a good time at Junpei's house, but when Junpei's mom goes to sleep, the two have a serious talk about Yuji being a shaman and what would happen if either of them killed a person.

The next day, Yuji meets with Nanami and the two have a conversation about what had happened to Junpei. Afterwards Nanami has Yuji observe Junpei for a while. Later Yuji head over to stop Junpei, much to Nanami's disagreement. Once Yuji reaches Junpei's school, the two get into a fight. Yuji manages to easily overpower Junpei, because Junpei's shikigami's poison has no effect on Yuji. Yuji wonders why Junpei is doing this and takes a hit from Junpei's shikigami, which the two then start to talk. After listening to Junpei, Yuji tells Junpei to come to the magic college since they will find the guy who did that to Junpei's mom. When Mahito shows up, Yuji is restrained and forced to watch as Mahito mutates Junpei. As Junpei attacks Yuji, the latter tries to get Sukuna to help Junpei but Sukuna refuses to help just for his own sadism. As Junpei decays both Mahito and Sukuna ridicule Yuji for thinking he can rely on the help of curses like them to help Junpei, loudly laughing at his naivete and making Yuji realize, firsthand the extent of malice that curses are capable of.

As Junpei dies, Yuji feels so profoundly disgusted at Mahito that he feels a genuine urge to kill him as he suddenly punches Mahito, surprising the curse as Yuji is able to injure his soul, deducing that Yuji is naturally aware of the "contours of the soul" due to being the vessel of another soul. As they trade blows, Mahito manages to corner and tries to forces Sukuna to switch with Yuji but Sukuna warns him to not do that again. Yuji manages to overwhelm Mahito delivering a brutal onslaught on Mahito's face, but Mahito manages to get behind Yuji. As Mahito goes to strike Yuji, Nanami shows up and counters the attack.

The two then has a brief chat about Yuji's condition and that Yuji is able to harm Mahito. Yuji and Nanami continue to fight Mahito, Mahito has Yuji fight his mutated humans while he takes on Nanami. As Mahito manages to restrain Nanami, Yuji shows up and frees Nanami. Yuji and Nanami then overwhelm Mahito, which forces Mahito to trap Nanami in his Domain Expansion. Yuji manages to break in, which causes Mahito to touch Sukuna's soul, resulting in Mahito being wounded.

Yuji sees that Mahito is wounded and goes to finish him off, but Mahito escapes by using a decoy. After Mahito escapes, Yuji falls unconscious while still thinking that they have to get Mahito. Later Yuji is with the deceased when Nanami meets with him. The two talk about what had happened today and what is a proper death. The next day, Yuji meets up with Gojo and Nanami while thinks about he won't lose again until he kill Mahito.

Kyoto Goodwill Event Arc
On the day of the Kyoto Goodwill Event, Yuji meets up with Gojo and Nanami. As Yuji expresses a desire to meet up with his friends, Gojo convinces him that they have to do it as a surprise which Yuji agrees with. Later after the Tokyo and Kyoto students and faculty meet up, Gojo arrives with a large box for everyone. Yuji pops out of the box, much to the shock of most people present. Nobara is upset with Yuji, who apologizes for keeping the fact that he was alive a secret. After the faculty explains the rules of the event, Yuji attends a meeting with the other Tokyo students to discuss their plan of action. After the meeting, Megumi checks to see how Yuji is doing after his training which Yuji says that he is doing fine.

When the event begins, Yuji travels with the other Tokyo students until they encounter Aoi. Yuji takes on Aoi, while the other students heads off in groups. Aoi manage to overwhelm Yuji and starts to leave after he thinks he has won. Yuji gets up and complains about Aoi stomping on his head. Aoi asks Yuji what his type of girls is, which Yuji gives an answer that Aoi likes. As Aoi starts to fantasizes about a school life that he and Yuji didn't have, Yuji is attacked by the other Kyoto students. Yuji manages to evades most of their attack but suddenly finds himself cornered.

Aoi then uses his ability to switch Yuji's location and forces the Kyoto students to retreat. Yuji and Aoi continue their fight, which Aoi thinks about how strong Yuji is but says that Yuji's lagging cursed energy is wrong. Yuji then listens as Aoi says that Yuji's lagging cursed energy is making him weak, which Yuji agrees with Aoi that he can get stronger.

Yuji continues to fight Aoi, which Aoi manages to take all of Yuji's blows. Yuji also listens as Aoi explains how cursed energy flows through a shaman body. Yuji thanks Aoi and both agree to fight each other with all their strength.

When intruders invade the site, Yuji notices that a screen is being placed over the site of the event. Later, Yuji and Aoi come to Megumi and Maki's rescue. After handing Megumi and Maki over to Panda to get them out of the screen, Yuji takes on Hanami alone. As Yuji takes on Hanami, he gets his chance to try and land a Black Flash but messes up. Aoi slaps Yuji and explains how anger can both help and interfere with his fight. Yuji then continues to fight against Hanami, and manages to land a Black Flash on Hanami. After this, Yuji listens to Aoi as he explains how Yuji now understands what using cursed energy is like now.

Yuji and Aoi then start to fight Hanami together, and manages to attack and evade Hanami. After figuring out what Hanami is capable of, Aoi starts to use his technique and the two manage to overwhelm Hanami. Yuji then manages to land four Black Flash on Hanami, and seriously wound him. Yuji and Aoi continue to fight Hanami, until they reach a point were Aoi uses his technique to switch Yuji with a cursed tool that is capable of harming Hanami. Yuji makes it back to the fight, but Gojo suddenly breaks through the screen. As Hanami tries to escape, Yuji goes to stop him but Aoi stops him and explains how strong Gojo technique is.

After the invaders have been dealt with, Yuji meets with Nobara and Megumi and talk about what had happened during the invasion along with other they all will get stronger. When Aoi suddenly shows up, Yuji runs away from him. Later Yuji attends a meeting with the other students and faculty, where they all agree to continue the event. When it's decided that they will play a game of baseball, Yuji plays that catcher. When Noritoshi is up to bat, the two talk about why Yuji became a shaman which results in Noritoshi getting three strikes. When Aoi gets up to bat, Yuji holds Aoi after Maki hits Aoi with the ball. After the game is finished, the Tokyo team wins.

Death Painting Arc
Days after the event, Yuji is being driven to a mission by Akari, along with Nobara and Megumi. While being driven to the location, Yuji and the others talk about the details of the mission. Once they arrive at the location, they have to all the victims school, Saitama Urami East Junior High, for information. Yuji and Nobara are shocked that Megumi used to attend the school, and asks around for any rumors about the victims. They finds out about the Yasohachi Bridge and decide to check it out. After hours of investigating, they head to a convenience store and discuss about how they didn't find any trace of cursed energy. Suddenly two student of the Junior High shows up and reveal more information about the bridge, and that Megumi's sister might he involved with the curse. Megumi decides to investigate by himself, while Akari brings Yuji and Nobara back to the hotel.

Later Megumi is investigating under the bridge when Yuji and Nobara show up. Yuji and Nobara asks about Megumi's sister, which Megumi says that she might be killed by the curse. Afterwards, the three cross the river under the bridge and end up within the spirits territory. As the three prepare to face the spirit, Kechizu suddenly enters the territory. Yuji decides to take on Kechizu, while Nobara and Megumi try to exorcise the spirit. Yuji manages to easily take on Kechizu, but wonders if the blood Kechizu spat at him is poisonous. When Nobara is suddenly pulled out the territory by Eso, Yuji chases after Kechizu, who is also leaving the territory. While chasing after Kechizu, the two encounter Eso and see Eso's back. Eso then gets mad after Nobara attacks him and uses a technique against Yuji and Nobara. The two notices that Eso's blood is corrosive and runs away when Eso starts to fire at them. When Nobara is almost hit, Yuji picks her up and starts to run faster.

Once they get far enough away, Yuji stops but Kechizu shows up and hits Yuji with his blood. As Nobara is worried about Yuji, Eso manages to land a hit on her. Eso then uses a technique and flower patterns appear on the wounds of Nobara and Yuji. Eso then explains to the two how his technique works and how long they have to live. As Nobara uses her technique on herself to stop Eso and Kechizu from moving, Yuji starts to punch Kechizu multiple times. When Eso undoes his technique and charges, Yuji starts to rush at Eso. Eso tries to attack Yuji with his technique, but Yuji uses Black Flash to blow Eso's arm off. After Kechizu is killed and Eso starts to cry, Yuji sees this and gets distracted. A car suddenly drives by and Eso gets on in, which Yuji chases after him. Nobara uses her technique to make Eso fall from the car, Yuji takes this chance to kill Eso.

After having taken down Eso and Kechizu, Yuji and Nobara talk about their conditions after dealing with Eso and Kechizu. After talking, the two go check up on Megumi and find out that he is not dead. All three talk about what to do with Sukuna's finger, which Yuji says that he can just eat it but Megumi tells him that they don't know how many fingers Yuji can consume. Megumi decide to have Yuji hang onto the finger since he looks the most fit, which Sukuna has a mouth appear on Yuji's palm and eats the finger. The three are shocked by what had happened, but Akari suddenly shows up and the three head off. Two days later, Yuji is back at the college where Sukuna mocks Yuji for awakening his finger and resulting in peoples deaths. Yuji simply tells Sukuna to not tell Megumi this. Later Aoi nominates Yuji for a promotion to first-grade shaman.

Days later the three finish another mission, which Yuji decide to go watch a movie he wanted to see. Later Nobara text Yuji to come to a diner, which he arrives faster than she had expected. Nobara is worried that Yuji won't recognize Yuko, but Yuji easily recognize her and greets her. After talking with them for a little bit, Yuji bids Yuko farewell.

Shibuya Incident Arc
Sometime later, Yuji along with Megumi and Nobara meet up with Gojo, who then takes them to meet with Utahime. Once they meet up with Utahime, Utahime tells them that they are going to inspect one of the people that they think is a mole. Utahime informs them that they suspect Kokichi Muta, who's the real identity of Mechamaru, is the mole and explains what his ability is. Once they reach the place that Kokichi is suppose to be, they find out that Kokichi is not there when they break in.

On October 31, Yuji is with Mei Mei and Ui Ui at Aoyama Cemetery while Gojo handles the situation in Shibuya. When Mei Mei receives a call about a curtain appearing at Meiji-Jingumae Station, the three head out to check on the situation. Once they arrive at Meiji-Jingumae Station, they are informed that there is a second curtain with the curtain at the station. When they are informed that there are transfigured humans between the two curtains, Yuji thinks about how that it is Mahito's doing. After being informed about the station, Yuji waits with Ui Ui while Mei Mei checks up on the situation on the station. Yuji starts to get impatient but Ui Ui calms him down. Once Mei Mei is finished investigating, she informs them about the situation that is happening in the station. Yuji asks if Mahito is in the station, Mei Mei tells him that she didn't see him but he might be in the station since there are mutated humans in the station. Mei Mei then tells Yuji that they will split up.

Yuji then heads into the station through a different entrance. Once he gets inside, Yuji comes across a cursed spirit. Yuji asks the spirit if he had seen Mahito, which the spirit tells Yuji that Mahito is further in the station. After hearing the spirits words, Yuji remembers what Gojo had told him about curtains and notices a cursed object behind the spirit. Yuji figures that the object is connected to the curtains and decides to break it. When the spirit starts to talk about how the humans taste after Mahito mutates them, Yuji starts to attack the spirit. Yuji tells the spirit to not underestimate humans, which the spirit says that Yuji isn't smart since he can't even guess what kind of curse he is. Yuji says that the spirit is a grasshopper curse, which the spirit thinks about how Yuji is smart. As the curse attack Yuji, Yuji easily manages to dodge the curse's attack. As the curse continues its attacks, Yuji analyzes the curse's capabilities and figures what the curse is capable of. Yuji figures that this is a fight of two arms vs. four arms and starts his counter attack on the curse. Yuji starts to pummel the curse which the curse decides to counter with his hidden trick. As the curse uses his abdomen to attack, Yuji grabs it and breaks it off. Yuji then kills the curse and breaks the object that it was protecting.

Yuji then meets up with Mei Mei and Ui Ui, and the three heads to where the trapped people are at. While on their way there, Mei Mei compliments Yuji on his growth without using any techniques. Yuji comments about how his fight with the cursed spirit would have been harder if it was with Mahito, but quickly accepts Mei Mei's compliment when Ui Ui get angry at him. As they arrive at the station, they notice that all the people but one have left. Yuji asks the guy what had happened, which the guy says that everyone else was taken on a train and the person dies when his body deforms. Yuji gets angry that Mahito was here, but suddenly starts to worry about Gojo.

Yuji, along with Mei Mei and Ui Ui, then head towards Gojo's location, but stop when Yuji is suddenly contacted by Kokichi. As Yuji goes to try and destroy the device on his ear, Kokichi says that he is their ally and that Gojo has been sealed. Yuji listens along with Mei Mei and Ui Ui, as Kokichi explains how he had already been killed days before and he has set up a back up plan just incase something had happened to him. Kokichi also says that he was able to rule out both Mei Mei and Yuji as spies. As Mei Mei says that Kokichi could just be wrong, which Kokichi says that they are currently being followed by cursed users. Mei Mei notices that they are two of them and asks Yuji if the users are then the curse he had faced, which Yuji replies that the two are stronger. As Mei Mei says that they should continue on, which Kokichi tells them that there is a screen that won't let them through. Kokichi then tells them that Mei Mei should open a path, so that Yuji can head back and head to where Gojo is above ground. When the cursed users show up, Yuji prepares to fight along with Mei Mei and Ui Ui.

Yuji manages to get past the two curse users and makes it to the surface. Yuji starts to head towards Shibuya, but on the way he is told by Kokichi that the enemy can move Gojo while the Prison Gate's Boundary is processing him. Kokichi then proposes a plan to Yuji about how they will have the groups of shamans surround the Shibuya station and attack all at once when the screen is brought down. Unfortunately, Kokichi tells Yuji that he can't get in contact with Kiyotaka.

Once Yuji gets inside of the screen surrounding Shibuya, he notices that the people are being attacked by mutated humans. Yuji easily takes care of them and climbs a building. Once at the top, Yuji shouts for Nanami and announces that Gojo has been sealed. When Nanami and the others get to his location, Yuji listens as Kokichi explains everything to everyone and what they should do next. After Nanami agrees to Kokichi's plan, Nanami assigns Yuji, Megumi, and Takuma to dealing with the screens while he heads out to meet with Kiyotaka. After Nanami leaves, Takuma informs the two that there are two problems with Gojo being sealed. Yuji listens as Takuma explains how all the shamans that were saved by Gojo are going to be a nuisance with the authorities of the college, and that they would lost a war with all those that have hidden themselves in the shadow because of Gojo. After explaining how Gojo's sealing is dangerous for humanity, the three head out to deal with the screens.

As Yuji tries to break through the second screen, they realize that the screen is too strong for them to force their way through. They discuss how they can slip through the screen and that the caster of the screen is most likely within the screen itself. Suddenly, Takuma figures that the caster might be outside of the second screen, and explains how the screen becomes stronger with the caster being outside of the screen. The three then discuss were the caster might be and figure that they maybe at the Shibuya Tower.

As the three reach the Shibuya Tower, they use Megumi's Nue shikigami to reach the top of the tower. As Yuji and Megumi distract the enemies, Takuma manages break one of the cursed object that has put up a screen. Takuma notices that one of the enemies has the other two cursed objects that are putting up the screens, which Yuji and Megumi wrap Awasaka with wire and cause him to fall to the ground floor. As Yuji and Megumi find where Awaska is at, Megumi notices that the enemy is still alive. As Awasaka gets up, Yuji and Megumi prepare to fight him. As Yuji and Megumi fight Awasaka, they notice that their attacks are not having any effect on him. Yuji and Megumi continue to fight Awasaka but notice that the enemy is just too tough. As Megumi tells Awasaka that Gojo is in Shibuya but Awasaka reveals that he already knows that Gojo has been sealed, which Yuji tells Megumi to not to worry since his plan did not work. As Awasaka says that its about time that he kill them, which Yuji prepares to fight but escapes when Megumi causes a distraction. As they are escaping, Megumi tells Yuji that he has figures out Awasaka's technique.

After Megumi reveals what Awasaka's technique might be and how they can combat him, Yuji attack Awasaka by throwing a car at him. Yuji and Megumi then fight Awasaka in close combat, which they manages to distract him using Megumi's toad and harm the enemy. Yuji and Megumi manages to then continue to harm Awasaka. When Awasaka tells them to not get cocky, which Yuji responds by preparing a powerful attack. Yuji delivers the punch put stops just short and adjusts the power of his punch. Yuji then punches Awasaka and manages to defeat him. After tying up Awasaka, the two break the cursed tools but notice that only one of the curtains has come down. As the two discuss what to do, Megumi notices that Takuma has been thrown off of the tower which Megumi and Yuji quickly rescue him. After rescuing Takuma, the two talk about what to do next which Yuji plans to head to the station that Gojo has been sealed at while Megumi takes Takuma to get medical treatment.

As Yuji arrives to the entrance to the station, he notice that humans are being attacked by mutated humans. Yuji thinks about how there is no time to save them all, but Toge suddenly shows up. As Toge deals with the mutated humans, Yuji enters the station. Yuji comes across Choso, which Choso starts to attack Yuji. Yuji manages to defend himself and even gets close enough to attack Choso. Suddenly Yuji notices that he can't move his right arm anymore, since he used it to defend against Choso, and thinks about how he will just attack with his left arm. Choso then asks if his brothers had left any last word him with, which Yuji remembers them and says that they just simply cried. As Choso becomes angry, Yuji prepares to fight.

Yuji notices the distance between the two and decides to bait Choso by jumping in the air. As Choso attacks, Yuji manages to dodge and close the distance between them. Suddenly Yuji is wounded by Choso's Supernova attack and stabbed in the foot. Yuji ignores the pain and continues to attack. Yuji stops his attack when he thinks that Choso is going to use Piercing Blood, but Choso starts to attack with his Flowing Red Scale attack. Choso then attacks with Piercing Blood, but Yuji manages to withstand the attack because Choso messed up the attack. Afterwards Yuji is suddenly contacted by Kokichi again.

While dodging Choso's attacks, Yuji listens as Kokichi informs him about what blood manipulation is capable of. When Kokichi advises Yuji to head into the bathroom, Yuji heads into the bathroom and hides after flooding the bathroom. When Choso enters the bathroom, Yuji attacks from behind and manages to send Choso into the water. Once Choso finds out that he can't manipulate his blood with all the water around them, Yuji and Choso fight in hand to hand combat. As Yuji manages to get the edge, Choso manages to land a blow with some blood that he keep out of the water. Yuji manages to stand his ground, even through he was wounded, and thinks about how he knows that his duty is to take out Choso so that the others can go save Gojo. Yuji continues his fight with Choso, Yuji manages to land a few good hits but Choso manages to knock Yuji into a wall. Just as Choso is about to finish Yuji off, he stops as a memory that didn't happen passed his mind.

After Choso leaves, Yuji is found by Mimiko and Nanako. The two start to feed Yuji Sukuna's fingers but are forced to retreat when Jogo arrives. Jogo then feeds Yuji ten of Sukuna's fingers which Sukuna manages to take control. Later, Yuji manages to get back control and sees what Sukuna has done while he was in control. Yuji breaks down while commenting how he should just die. Suddenly remembering how he is to be executed, along with how he should die with people around him. Yuji stops crying and thinks about how he has to keep fight since if he is executed now, then he would just be a murder. Yuji then heads back to the station and encounters Nanami and Mahito. Yuji watches as Nanami is killed Mahito, and then gets angry and prepares to fight Mahito. Yuji charges but Mahito diverts his attention and gets behind Yuji. Mahito attack with an attack which Yuji manages to stop the attack. Suddenly Mahito appear from the attack and lands a blow on Yuji. Yuji asks why Mahito can kill so easily, which Mahito gives him an answer along with saying that Yuji won't be able to win until he accepts it. The two then take a stance, which Mahito slowly closes the distance. Mahito tries to pierce Yuji's heart, but Yuji dodges it and land a blow on Mahito. Mahito recollects himself and compliments Yuji while saying that it now time for round 2.

As the two continue to fight, Yuji chases after Mahito while Mahito attacks from a distance. While fighting, Yuji thinks about how Mahito has more move compared to the last time they fought. As Mahito escapes behind a corner, Yuji follows but finds two individuals. As Yuji tells them to get to safety, Mahito suddenly attack from one of them and uses the other one to create a sword. Mahito tells Yuji that he needs to work on the imagination of his as he asks for Mahito to stop. Yuji continues facing off against Mahito as he sends three transfigured humans over at Yuji who's blinded after one of them spits blood on him. As Mahito is about to attack Yuji, he suddenly stops as Yuji turns around and notices this. Yuji comes to the conclusion that the reason behind it is because of Nobara's Resonance technique. Yuji uses this chance to plummet Mahito with punches, Yuji thinks to himself and thanks Nobara for showing him that he's not alone. Upon having Mahito split himself, Yuji wonders which part of him contains his soul to finish him off. Noticing a part of Mahito who's surging with cursed energy, Yuji destroys it but it ends up being a decoy. Yuji chases after Mahito as he encounters two Mahito's, wondering if they were to fuse to heal. Instead, the two passes each other and Yuji notices Nobara, who yells at her to run but it's too late. Yuji smashes the second Mahito into the wall and states that he's in the way before running over to check on Nobara. Nobara tells Yuji's it's not that bad as she falls, leaving Yuji in complete shock. While Yuji is left frozen in shock, Mahito uses this chance to close in onto Yuji and attack him with Black Flash! Yuji doesn't do anything while Mahito continues to punch him, before Mahito can kill Yuji, Aoi Todo shows up and uses Boogie Woogie to save Yuji as Arata Nitta follows closely behind.

Yuji tells Todo that he can't fight anymore as Sukuna has killed many people and he tried helping more people but failed. Claiming that he's a murder, Yuji says he can't forgive himself as Mahito takes this chance to taunt and try to attack the group. However, they are able to evade the attack as Todo uses his technique and kicks Mahito away. Empowered by Todo's wise words, Yuji manages to get back up and is healed by Arata Nitta using his cursed technique. When Aoi uses his cursed technique: Boogie Woogie to teleport Yuji behind Mahito, Yuji is able to land a Black Flash on Mahito. Yuji thinks to himself about how he'll take Namami's share of of suffering as Todo says welcomes back to Yuji. The two continues to assault Mahito with punches and kicks. When Mahito uses Soul Multiplicity: Body Repel, Yuji and Todo are forced out of the building and they continue to face off outside.

When Aoi goes to deal with the transfigured humans Mahito sent at him, Yuji continues to face off against Mahito until Todo shows up after finishing dealing with the transfigured humans. Before Mahito activates Domain Expansion: Self-Embodiment of Perfection for 0.2 seconds, Yuji runs towards Mahito but isn't quick enough as Mahito deactivate his domain expansion and runs past Yuji towards Todo. Before Mahito can use Idle Transfiguration on Aoi, Aoi uses Mahito's hand to use Boogie Woogie and teleport Yuji in his place who's able to land a Black Flash on Mahito. Mahito uses Polymorphic Soul Isomer and sends a transfigured human at Yuji to take care of. After taking care of the transfigured human, Yuji faces the newly transformed Mahito. Yuji comments on how it's a surprise that Mahito was the type for a journey of self discovery. Mahito attacks but Yuji is able to dodge the attack and fails to land a kick on him. While facing off, Yuji notices how tough Mahito's body has become and notes on how it's more tougher than before. Yuji is suddenly grabbed by Mahito who slams him onto the ground, forcing the ground to cave in. Yuji thinks to himself about how he needs to imbue Black Flash with his maximum cursed energy to defeat Mahito. Mahito comments on how they both still have a lot in the tank and the two continue to face off. Yuji manages to land a Divergent Fist which leaves Mahito surprised by the second impact of the punch. When Aoi suddenly appears, Mahito is left shocked at his appearance which leaves him unable to defend from Yuji's Black Flash attack. Yuji confronts Mahito and says he's Mahito and he will kill him. When Mahito runs away, Yuji follows when Geto suddenly appears. Upon noticing Geto's arrival, Yuji immediately yells at him to give Gojo back while charging at him, however, a pit suddenly appears on where Yuji is on. Instead of falling into the pit, Yuji instead falls back onto the ground as Geto summons cursed spirits to attack Yuji. When Mahito fails to attack Geto, Yuji is left to watch in shock as Mahito is absorbed. Yuji watches as as the Kyoto students try to attack Geto who tries to unleash Maximum: Uzumaki on Miwa but is saved by Atsuya Kusakabe. Panda and Noritoshi Kamo suddenly appear besides Yuji who happy to see Panda.

With the sudden appearance of Choso, everyone, including Yuji is left in shock as Choso angrily yells at Geto who's his notorious father, Noritoshi Kamo. Asking why he forced him to try and kill his younger brother, Yuji. Yuji watches as Geto and Uraume faces off against Choso as Panda asks him if they're actually related with Yuji denying that they're related. Yuji agrees with Noritoshi and Panda that they must retrieve the Prison Realm. When Uraume suddenly uses Frost Calm to freeze the enemy, Yuji is the only one who isn't frozen and manages to save Choso. Uraume uses Ice Fall to freeze everyone as Yuji thinks to himself about how they're going to die, however, the timely arrival of Yuki Tsukumo saves them all from death. When Yuki asks for Yuji to help her beat Geto up, Yuji apologizes for not being able to stand. Geto suddenly summons a large amount of curses, saying goodbye to Yuji while holding onto the Prison Realm, where Yuji yells "Gojo sensei".

Itadori's Extermination Arc
A despondent Yuji sits alone on a large staircase, as Choso approaches him, asking about his injuries. Yuji says that he is fine because of Sukuna, who he can tell is growing stronger. Choso says that he will be fine by himself while he collects the remains of Shoso and the others, telling Yuji that he can return to Jujutsu High. Yuji, however, replies that Sukuna has something planned for Megumi and that he himself has killed too many people, reminding Choso that he killed both Eso and Kechizu, his younger brothers. Choso calmly says that it was a misunderstanding and that forgiveness isn't involved when it comes to brothers. The two then head out to deal with the rest of the cursed spirits.

Yuji lets out a clap as two large curses appear behind him, the cursed spirits follow Yuji who's leading them to Choso's location. While Choso uses Piercing Blood to kill one of the spirits, Yuji punches the other remaining cursed spirit. Choso compliments on Yuji's improvement just as Naoya Zenin suddenly appears and comments on how Megumi isn't around. Yuji asks what business Naoya has with Megumi who says he'll let him die. He suddenly appears in between Yuji and Choso and trades blows with the two, before they can engage each other, a heavy presence suddenly fills the air as Yuta Okkotsu appears and comments on how Yuji isn't alone. Choso tells Yuji that the two are after him and that it's best for him to run. Yuji manages to get ahead but Yuta surprises him by managing to catch up to him, surprising Yuji with his speed. Yuji grabs a car and throws it at Yuta who throws it back at Yuji. Yuji notices on how much cursed energy is surging from Yuta. The two continues to face off as Yuji thinks about how he needs to get rid of the katana Yuta is wielding. Yuji runs away from Yuta and enters a car, taking a knife with him to defend against Yuta's sword strike. Yuji imbues the knife with his cursed energy and blocks Yuta's katana, however, he ends up being kicked by Yuta who states Yuji is too focus on his katana. Yuji tries to defend himself with the knife but it's slashed apart and Yuji is injured, he is able to kick Yuta away and also breaks the katana he's wielding as well. Yuji tries to close the distance between him and Yuta until the cursed spirit Rika shows up and restrains Yuji from moving. Yuji is confused by Rika's appearance, wondering if it's a shikigami. He is then stabbed by Yuta who apologizes.

In a flashback, a young Yuji is held by his father as Yuji's grandfather asks him to leave an unnamed woman and warns him that he would die otherwise. Jin asks for Wasuke to not talk about such things in front of Yuji as babies remember more than they think. Wasuke begins to deliberate on Kaori's death before he is cut off by a woman walking in, calling him "father-in-law", and asking what they're talking about. In an unknown area, Yuji abruptly wakes up and looks at Yuta who laughs and says what a relief. Yuji is confused by Yuta who explains that he needed to put an act on because Gojo sensei tasked him with watching over Yuji. Yuta also tells Yuji that in order for the jujutsu higherups to approve of Yuta being Yuji's executioner, he had to go into a Binding Vow to "kill" him. He apologizes as Yuji asks how he's still alive where Yuta reveals that he used a reverse cursed technique at the same time when his heart stopped. Yuta also reveals that the jujutsu higherups may figure out that Yuji isn't dead but for now, they considered Yuji's death sentence complete. Yuji asks why Yuta is doing all of this where he reveals that it is because Yuji is important to people who Yuta considers important. Yuta tells Yuji about how he too once bore a power that he couldn't handle and that Yuji isn't to blame. Yuji says that Yuta doesn't understand and it isn't about his fault just as Megumi walks in.

Yuji is surprised by Megumi's appearance as he tells him to head back to Jujutsu High. Yuji suddenly tells Megumi to stop as if nothing ever happened. He says he killed people and because of himself lots of people died as Megumi angrily states its "our fault". Megumi tells Yuji to not be selfish and give up all alone. He also adds that they're jujutsu sorcerers and they aren't heroes fighting for justice. He says that they must prove their worth of existence and don't have the luxury of thinking about themselves. Megumi also adds that they just have to save people. Yuji tells Megumi that as long as he's around, he will suffer. Megumi tells Yuji to start off by saving him and reveals that Noritoshi Kamo has started a culling game for those involved with jujutsu. He also says that Tsumiki is involved in this and he needs Yuji's strength.

Culling Game Arc
Remembering his grandfather's dying words, Yuji turns to Yuta Okkotsu and tells him that Sukuna is plotting something for Megumi. He mentions that Sukuna most likely took over his body in Shibuya because he ate all ten in one go and also includes that he has already eaten fifteen fingers. Yuji says he doubts Sukuna would be able to take over his body after he's eaten the rest of the fingers, however, if Sukuna is able to Yuji asks for Yuta to kill him as he believes he's able to do that. Yuji then turns to ask Megumi what he should do. Megumi reveals that they will go back to Tokyo Jujutsu High and contact Master Tengen. He also adds that they will need to find out how to remove the seal on the Prison Realm and what are Noritoshi Kamo's objectives and future moves. Megumi says that the culling game is jujutsu terrorism never like before and to find answers to their questions, he believes that only Master Tengen knows.

Yuji asks if Tsukumo knows and Megumi reveals that he's already spoken to her about it and adds on that this was her idea. Yuta comments that the problem is Tengen's concealing barrier. Megumi tells Yuji that Yuki is hiding in Jujutsu High as well where Yuji wonders why she's hiding. Megumi tells him that she wants to avoid the jujutsu higherups. He says that there are over a thousand doors that are continuously shuffling and only one leads to where Master Tengen resides. Yuji then adds that if they don't chose the correct door, they won't be able to contact Master Tengen. Yuji then asks Megumi what happened to Nobara who avoids looking directly at Yuji.

When Choso suddenly appears and says there might be a way past the barrier. Yuji asks what he meant who reveals that Mahito was able to steal Sukuna's fingers along with the Death Painting Wombs and that they can do the same thing.

Now at Tokyo Jujutsu High, Yuji is surprised to see Maki who unenthusiastically says long time no see. When Maki asks who Choso is, Yuji says just to think of him as his older brother which generates a surprised response from Choso. Instead of having Megumi explain about Tengen's barrier, Choso explains how he has a connection with the remaining Death Painting Wombs being held at the warehouse and should be able to provide some guidance. The group heads into a door which Yuji leaves Choso behind at the warehouse where the rest of the Death Painting Wombs are being held at. Yuji along with Megumi, Maki, Yuki and Yuta go on ahead while Choso follows shortly behind them and enter the elevator down to where Tengen is. Yuji notices the bloodstains and asks what happened where Yuki explains what happened 11 years ago. The group enters the main shrine and find that there's nothing there when Yuta says to head back as Tsumiki doesn't have enough time.

Just then, Master Tengen appears and asks why they're leaving so soon before greeting them, shocking Yuji and the others present.

Yuki greets Tengen, asking if he's going to say hello to her where Yuji is surprised to see them. When Yuki confronts Tengen asking about why they closed off the Tombs of the Star Corridor where they say that they were worried that they were aligned with Kenjaku. Confused by who Kenjaku is, Yuki asks who they are, Tengen reveals that they are the sorcerer who was once Noritoshi Kamo and now is inhabiting Suguru Geto's body. Yuji suddenly interrupts the conversation asking why Master Tengen looks the way they look who says that they are immortal but is not immune to aging and that is the reason why they look the way they are. Tengen tells him that in 500 years he'll look like this as well where Yuji is surprised by this. They tell the group that 11 years ago when they failed to merge with a Star Plasma Vessel, their aging accelerated and their self awareness as an individual diminished and that the world became themselves. When Megumi and Yuta interrupts Tengen, asking about Kenjaku's objectives and how to free Gojo. Yuji listens as Tengen says that they wished they could've simply said yes but they will need either Yuki Tsukumo, Yuta Okkotsu or Choso to remain as their two guards.

Yuki objects to this says it isn't fair because they haven't told them why and for how long they need to do it. Tengen explains about how Kenjaku's objective is to force the evolution of all human beings throughout Japan. While Tengen is explaining about how Kenjaku lacks the cursed energy to do so. When Tengen reveals that the method Kenjaku has chosen is to merge humankind with themselves. Yuji is shocked by this and asks if it's even possible, where Tengen confirms. They explains that they possess barrier techniques which enable them to maintain their current form and self control even after evolving. They add on that if humankind evolves and only one person rages out, the world will end. Yuki asks them why who says that the impurities of a hundred million people would flood the world, which what happened to Tokyo would happen to the entire world as well. They add that there are no boundaries between individuals so evil would instantly spread. When Maki asks why they refuse to merge, Tengen says that is the problem. Yuji asks Tengen why Kenzaku would do this who is unsure why because they cannot read human hearts.

Tengen tells the group that now that they've evolved, they are more cursed spirit than human which makes them a target for cursed spirit manipulation, shocking everyone. While Tengen is explaining everything, Yuji listens to them as Tengen tells the group that considering Kenjaku's ability as a sorcerer, he might be able to seize themselves if they encounter each other. They add that this is the reason why their main body is rejecting everything at the Tombs of the Star Corridor. Yuta wonders if that's the reason why they want guards which they confirm. They tell them that Kenjaku is the second most powerful barrier user behind themselves where Yuki asks them why now of all times. She adds on that he prevented a merging with a Star Plasma Vessel, forced their evolution and also wants to consume and control them through cursed spirit manipulation. She adds on that he was apparently involved with Sukuna and has been a sorcerer for at least 1,000 years. Tengen tells her that themselves, the Star Plasma Vessel and the Six Eyes are all connected by faith.

Tengen reveal that Kenjaku lost twice to a sorcerer with the Six Eyes and the second time he took no chances and killed both the Star Plasma Vessel and the Six Eyes less than a month after they were born. On the day of the merging, both the Six Eyes and the Star Plasma Vessel appeared. Which Kejaku switched to sealing instead eradicating the Six Eyes and thus began searching for the Prison Realm because two bearers of the Six Eyes cannot appear at the same time. However, the unexpected happened 11 years ago when Toji Zenin intervened. Tengen tells them that he was physically gifted through a Heavenly Restriction and was an anomaly who had zero cursed energy and destroyed their destiny. Then game a boy with curse manipulation, where all the pieces suddenly came together other than for the Prison Realm which fell into his grasp six years ago.

When Megumi asks why the culling game is happening, Tengen explains the culling game uses the participants and the boundaries binding barriers in a ritual that conveys to the human beings of this country to the other side. And with that, Kenjaku will begin the merging with themselves, however, to preform the ritual, he has undertaken certain binding vows. They add on that one stipulates that he isn't the game master and this game doesn't work in their favor because even if Kensaku is killed, the culling game will continue until all participants are either dead or the players refuse to participate and die. Yuji notices that Megumi is upset by this but is unsure why. Yuta concludes that they have no other choice but to participate and add a rule that allows Tsumiki and other unwilling participants to safely get out. Megumi adds that they also should free Gojo sensei because he would be able to settle everything on his own. Yuji looks over at Master Tengen and asks for them to tell them but they say to first decide who should remain as guards.

Much to the surprise of both Yuji and Megumi, Yuki and Choso step up for that position. Choso tells Yuji he will absolutely need either Okkotsu or Yuki's cooperation especially if Kenjaku comes for Tengen. Tengen thanks the group before pulling out a box that is the "back" of the Prison Realm. Tengen explains that before Kenjaku found the Prison Realm, it was outside of their barrier who believes it was overseas and reveals that by sealing the rear gate, they were hiding the existence of the "front" but it was useless. Yuji asks if it's like a back gate which Tengen confirms it is. Tengen tells them that Gojo is sealed inside of the rear gate as well and that the authority of opening the gate rests with Kenjaku as he is the bearer point of the "front". They add on that to break it open, they will need the Inverted Spear of Heaven that nullifies cursed techniques and or the Black Rope that disrupts and cancels cursed techniques effects.

Yuji and Megumi are shocked because Gojo either sealed and or destroyed it 11 years ago but Yuta tells them that he along with Miguel searched for it in Africa but to no avail. Yuki asks Tengen if there's a way who confirms there is. Tengen reveals that among the players participating in the culling game, there is a sorcerer from 1,000 years ago who calls herself, an Angel and that her cursed technique can extinguish any cursed technique.

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