After a short convo with @Worst I chose to make this thread since the conclussion of this plot point is one of the burning questions of JJK for me. But also for the resolution of the story as a whole.
Sukuna has been introduced to us in chapter 1 of Jujutsu Kaisen as THE bad guy and the vehicle around which the whole story will be set. The quest for his fingers and the subsequent fight/Itadori's execution were set up as out end goals. And, through occasional appearances, Sukuna reminded and reminds the readers of his presence and importance.
Enter Kenjaku.
If anyone wasn't familiar with Yuta's one-shot before reading JJK (and most readers weren't, let's face it), Kenjaku's first appearance as Getwo wouldn't be that important of a reveal, especially considering that the actual reveal of the body-hoping 1000+-year-old sorcerer wasn't to come for another couple of dozen chapters.
However, from his very first appearance and first scheme (later known to be the Shibuya plan), Kenjaku underlines the importance of making Sukuna an ally.
At this point, Kenjaku and Sukuna knowing each other personally wouldn't have been the first thing on anyone's mind since Sukuna was a well-known legendary figure among the jujutsu community. Anyone worth their salt has heard about the King of Curses.
During Shibuya, a character that, so far, was mostly nailed to the background, makes their first real move - Uraume talks to Sukuna in chapter 116. Even though Sukuna has been aggressive and arrogant towards everyone who interacted with him so far, he is actually surprised to see Uraume and tells her to "don't neglect her preparations" after which we get this response:
The ending of Shibuya cements for us the fact that Uraume is in league with Kenjaku, who starts the Culling Games and a new age of chaos with it.
With the most recent developments we have seen that fans' speculations were indeed true - the CG is some sort of ritual whose purpose is known only to Kenjaku and Tengen (that we know of so far). And since Uraume has been by Kenjaku's side this whole time, it is safe to assume that she knows at least some of the end goal of the CG.
But are the preparations Sukuna was talking about actually the Culling Game?
Or do Sukuna and Uraume have a separate plan?
Kenjaku, being the schemer that he is who has actually lived through the last 1000 years and amassed as much experience should be aware of any scheming going on behind his back, no?
How much does he know? Is he in league with them too?
If so, then why did he underline the importance of making Sukuna an ally before Shibuya if they were already allies to begin with?
Just to play with the Curses?
If it's Kenjaku vs Sukuna and Uraume, what could their individual goals be and how do they tie into the Culling Games?
Did Kenjaku manage to sway Uraume to his side during the time they were working together? Will Uraume backstab Sukuna, hence her sad expression during Shibuya?
What are your thoughts on this subplot?
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@Fami Zogratis @NikaInParis @LANJI CUCKSMOKE @MonsterZoro @MonsterKaido @Ven437 @Mr.9000 @Dark Admiral @Wuuuke @Welkin
Sukuna has been introduced to us in chapter 1 of Jujutsu Kaisen as THE bad guy and the vehicle around which the whole story will be set. The quest for his fingers and the subsequent fight/Itadori's execution were set up as out end goals. And, through occasional appearances, Sukuna reminded and reminds the readers of his presence and importance.
Enter Kenjaku.
If anyone wasn't familiar with Yuta's one-shot before reading JJK (and most readers weren't, let's face it), Kenjaku's first appearance as Getwo wouldn't be that important of a reveal, especially considering that the actual reveal of the body-hoping 1000+-year-old sorcerer wasn't to come for another couple of dozen chapters.
However, from his very first appearance and first scheme (later known to be the Shibuya plan), Kenjaku underlines the importance of making Sukuna an ally.
At this point, Kenjaku and Sukuna knowing each other personally wouldn't have been the first thing on anyone's mind since Sukuna was a well-known legendary figure among the jujutsu community. Anyone worth their salt has heard about the King of Curses.
During Shibuya, a character that, so far, was mostly nailed to the background, makes their first real move - Uraume talks to Sukuna in chapter 116. Even though Sukuna has been aggressive and arrogant towards everyone who interacted with him so far, he is actually surprised to see Uraume and tells her to "don't neglect her preparations" after which we get this response:
The ending of Shibuya cements for us the fact that Uraume is in league with Kenjaku, who starts the Culling Games and a new age of chaos with it.
With the most recent developments we have seen that fans' speculations were indeed true - the CG is some sort of ritual whose purpose is known only to Kenjaku and Tengen (that we know of so far). And since Uraume has been by Kenjaku's side this whole time, it is safe to assume that she knows at least some of the end goal of the CG.
But are the preparations Sukuna was talking about actually the Culling Game?
Or do Sukuna and Uraume have a separate plan?
Kenjaku, being the schemer that he is who has actually lived through the last 1000 years and amassed as much experience should be aware of any scheming going on behind his back, no?
How much does he know? Is he in league with them too?
If so, then why did he underline the importance of making Sukuna an ally before Shibuya if they were already allies to begin with?
Just to play with the Curses?
If it's Kenjaku vs Sukuna and Uraume, what could their individual goals be and how do they tie into the Culling Games?
Did Kenjaku manage to sway Uraume to his side during the time they were working together? Will Uraume backstab Sukuna, hence her sad expression during Shibuya?
What are your thoughts on this subplot?
Tags:
@RayanOO
@Fami Zogratis @NikaInParis @LANJI CUCKSMOKE @MonsterZoro @MonsterKaido @Ven437 @Mr.9000 @Dark Admiral @Wuuuke @Welkin
