What If Yuji Never Ate Sukuna’s Finger?

Key Takeaways

• Yuji never eating Sukuna’s finger would change events drastically, affecting alliances and curse threats.
• If Yuji died after consuming the finger, Sukuna’s rampage and alliances could reshape the jujutsu world.
• Without a vessel for Sukuna, jujutsu sorcerers would struggle to contain his power, altering the timeline.

Jujutsu Kaisen is known for its amazing story and interaction between curses and sorcerers. However, one of the main aspects involves the events that have transpired throughout history, from the Heian Era, when Sukuna was revered as the strongest curse, to the modern era, defined by the strength of Gojo. Specific events pop up, and a critical moment was when Yuji Itadori consumed the finger of none other than Sukuna; that single event altered the entirety of the story and sealed the future of our beloved characters.

Now consider the possibility that Yuji did not decide to do that—what if he actually choked on the cursed object and died instead? Without Yuji becoming a vessel, would Sukuna still be able to achieve the same goals? If so, would he still try to take over Megumi’s body, and what his other plans were? There are a lot of factors to consider, and there are countless “What if” scenarios in Jujutsu Kaisen that really intrigue fans, and it’s always fun to explore such scenarios.

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The Impact of Yuji Never Eating Sukuna’s Finger

If Yuji never ate Sukuna’s finger, Sukuna’s cursed energy would be in dormant mode within the talisman-sealed artifact. That would make events at Sugisawa High much different, and Megumi Fushiguro might have received really harsh treatment in an effort to save people from the curses that were attracted by the finger. In the absence of Sukuna’s power within a vessel, the finger would have remained a dormant cursed object, potentially attracting stronger curses over time.

More importantly, without Yuji as Sukuna’s vessel, the powerful alliances and enmities formed because of Sukuna’s reincarnation would not have materialized. To say the least, having Yuji around as a vessel kept Sukuna’s power divided so that jujutsu sorcerers would stand at least some chance of fighting disasters and other curses.

What If Yuji Died After Eating Sukuna’s Finger?

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If Yuji had died from Sukuna’s finger, then Sukuna might have finally reincarnated into a physical form or tried to take over Yuji’s body fully. If that happened, then the King of Curses would go on a rampage, maybe even beyond what strong sorcerers could handle well, except for Gojo Satoru. Had Sukuna failed to stabilize in Yuji’s body, his fingers would have scattered again, waiting for another possible host.

This scenario could also have completely altered the timeline of events in the series. With Sukuna free, disaster curses like Mahito and Kenjaku would work together to take complete advantage of Sukuna’s resurrection for their benefit and thus be more of a threat to humanity.

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What If No Vessel Was Found for Sukuna?

If no vessel capable of containing Sukuna’s immense cursed energy emerged, his fingers would remain dormant, continuing to attract curses and becoming objects of immense contention among cursed spirits and sorcerers. In such a case, the jujutsu world might focus on sealing or eradicating the fingers entirely. However, completely destroying Sukuna’s fingers is virtually impossible due to their indestructible cursed energy​.

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Kenjaku, as Sukuna’s collaborator and Yuji’s parent, would have had to intervene to make sure a vessel was made. His role in Yuji’s birth proves he can engineer a host through sorcery. Therefore, without Yuji, Kenjaku would have most likely been left with no other choice than to seek other methods of securing a vessel for Sukuna and might have created an even deadlier host.

Would Megumi Have Been Possessed?

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Without Yuji as Sukuna’s initial vessel, the question arises whether Sukuna would have eventually targeted Megumi. Sukuna’s fixation on Megumi’s Ten Shadows Technique was a critical plot point. If another vessel had emerged but lacked the potential of Megumi’s abilities, Sukuna might still have attempted to manipulate events to transfer his power into Megumi. His strategic use of vessels reveals his intent to maximize his combat potential.

On the other hand, another vessel could completely change Sukuna’s plans, leading to an unpredictable dynamic in the world of jujutsu. This would affect not only Sukuna’s end goals but also how he achieves them.

Could Yuji Defeat Sukuna Without Ever Being His Vessel?

If Yuji had never been Sukuna’s vessel, his strength and resolve might have taken a different path. Sukuna being in Yuji’s body sharpened his abilities, and the struggle with inner turmoil forced him to grow as a jujutsu sorcerer. Without this bond, Yuji’s raw potential might not have been cultivated to its fullest extent, leaving him less prepared to face Sukuna in a final confrontation.

However, Yuji’s natural physical strength and willpower, combined with his lineage of being Kenjaku’s creation, might have made him a strong sorcerer nonetheless. Provided with proper training and guidance, Yuji could become strong enough to fight Sukuna, although the result would depend on the conditions under which the battle took place. The Jujutsu Kaisen world is intricately tied to Yuji’s bond with Sukuna. These alternative scenarios highlight the profound ripple effects of Yuji’s actions and Sukuna’s machinations, demonstrating how pivotal their relationship is to the series’ narrative.