In chapter 208 Kenjaku notes that Tengen's current appearance is similar to that of Sukuna from the Heian era.
But why point us in that direction? Is there more to this, seemingly frivolous, observance?
Let's look at what we know about both Tengen and Sukuna:
- Tengen has been merging with people for hundreds of years now. In a way we could consider him a cannibal since, after the merger, the resulting being is still Tengen in nature (with his CT and overall knowledge/personality), while the Star Plasma Vessel becomes a minor part of that final being.
- Tengen had been preaching about Jujutsu at least a hundred years before the Heian era, the most famous era of Jujutsu so far.
- Sukuna on the other hand is known as the King of Curses. He was a pivotal figure in the Heian era to such an extent that, even when sorcerers teamed up to beat him, he still won. The circumstances of his eventual death are unknown, besides the fact that all that remained of him are his 20 fingers.
Which leads me to the next point: Sukuna was a 4 armed, 4 eyed human. Freakish in nature, but still classified as human. But why does he look like that? We have no confirmation whether he was born like that, or if it was a result of some latter jujutsu shenanigans.
Let's get back to Tengen - from Kenjaku's words we can infer that Tengen looked different the last time they met. And that was, likely, a couple hundred years ago at best. His current look is the result of the failed Riko Amanai merger and Tengen evolving past
For Sukuna, the only other info we have is that, at some point in time, he became known as the Fallen/Fallen Angel. The heavenly theme goes hand in hand with Tengen, who functioned as a sort of deity for the past millenium - having people brought to him as sacrifices (to merge with him), being relied upon for barrier construction and overall CE monopoly of Japan.
Yet there is a clear connection between the two, at least on a physical level. But what is it?
Does it have to do with the orogins of CE?
Does it have to do with the merging process and the aledged cannibalism Sukuna subscribes to?
Or is there some other connection between Tengen, the half-deity of jujutsu, and Sukuna the Fallen Angel?
Let me hear your ideas!
My current speculation:
We know cursed energy predates the start of Tengen's preaching since one of the Culling Game players, Dhruv Lakdawalla, is 2000+ years old and was in his second incarnation during the CG.
So, imo, Sukuna was one of the earliest CE practicioners who, through his innate talent for jujutsu became revered at some point in time. But due to battle lust and love for massacres, the populace turned against him, resulting in his fall from grace (Fallen Angel).
Tengen's teachings might even stem from him observing Sukuna, and maybe even learning from him.
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But why point us in that direction? Is there more to this, seemingly frivolous, observance?
Let's look at what we know about both Tengen and Sukuna:
- Tengen has been merging with people for hundreds of years now. In a way we could consider him a cannibal since, after the merger, the resulting being is still Tengen in nature (with his CT and overall knowledge/personality), while the Star Plasma Vessel becomes a minor part of that final being.
- Tengen had been preaching about Jujutsu at least a hundred years before the Heian era, the most famous era of Jujutsu so far.
- Sukuna on the other hand is known as the King of Curses. He was a pivotal figure in the Heian era to such an extent that, even when sorcerers teamed up to beat him, he still won. The circumstances of his eventual death are unknown, besides the fact that all that remained of him are his 20 fingers.
Which leads me to the next point: Sukuna was a 4 armed, 4 eyed human. Freakish in nature, but still classified as human. But why does he look like that? We have no confirmation whether he was born like that, or if it was a result of some latter jujutsu shenanigans.
Let's get back to Tengen - from Kenjaku's words we can infer that Tengen looked different the last time they met. And that was, likely, a couple hundred years ago at best. His current look is the result of the failed Riko Amanai merger and Tengen evolving past
For Sukuna, the only other info we have is that, at some point in time, he became known as the Fallen/Fallen Angel. The heavenly theme goes hand in hand with Tengen, who functioned as a sort of deity for the past millenium - having people brought to him as sacrifices (to merge with him), being relied upon for barrier construction and overall CE monopoly of Japan.
Yet there is a clear connection between the two, at least on a physical level. But what is it?
Does it have to do with the orogins of CE?
Does it have to do with the merging process and the aledged cannibalism Sukuna subscribes to?
Or is there some other connection between Tengen, the half-deity of jujutsu, and Sukuna the Fallen Angel?
Let me hear your ideas!
My current speculation:
We know cursed energy predates the start of Tengen's preaching since one of the Culling Game players, Dhruv Lakdawalla, is 2000+ years old and was in his second incarnation during the CG.
So, imo, Sukuna was one of the earliest CE practicioners who, through his innate talent for jujutsu became revered at some point in time. But due to battle lust and love for massacres, the populace turned against him, resulting in his fall from grace (Fallen Angel).
Tengen's teachings might even stem from him observing Sukuna, and maybe even learning from him.
Tags:
@RayanOO
@Fami Zogratis @NikaInParis @LANJI CUCKSMOKE @MonsterZoro @MonsterKaido @Ven437 @Mr.9000 @Dark Admiral @Wuuuke @Welkin
Etc
