In Jujutsu Kaisen chapter 258, the intense Shinjuku Battle reached its climax when Sukuna unleashed all of her power against Yuji and the remaining witches on the battlefield. After the fierce exchange in the previous chapter, when Sukuna failed to defeat Yuji, he decided to go all out in chapter 258.
Sukuna launches his devastating Domain Expansion Plan, the Cruel Shrine, in an attempt to end the long battle. Amid the chaos, Maki Zen'in found herself in a dangerous situation, severely weakened and unable to withstand Sukuna's onslaught.
Miwa proves herself useful
However, an unexpected turn of events occurred when Kasumi Miwa, who was often considered “useless” by her fans and herself, entered the fight. Despite being physically unable to fight due to the binding oath taken during the Shibuya arc, Miwa used the Simple Domain to protect Maki from the evil Shrine of Sukuna.
Domains are simply an anti-barrier technique that creates a protective barrier around the operator, minimizing the impact of domain expansion. While effective to some extent, it does not guarantee complete safety against drastic domain expansions like Sukuna's.
Miwa's courageous intervention not only surprised readers but also challenged the notion that she was “useless.” By risking her safety to protect Maki, Miwa defied fans' doubts about her abilities, demonstrating bravery and altruism during a crucial moment of battle.
Main Journal JJK 258
many other things, I really like this chapter besides the fact that Yuuji is cool
– Choso is Choso – Miwa protects Maki! what a great change– Kirara relaxes and leans on Hakari while Yuuji is ふむ adorable lmao pic.twitter.com/917XhR3czM
– Mr. JSome( ֊' '֊) ✄—✄—✄—✄ (@soukatsu_) April 28, 2024
The outcome of Miwa and Maki's encounter with Sukuna's Domain remains uncertain, as Simple Domain has limitations against such formidable attacks. However, Miwa's courageous actions highlight her determination and willingness to contribute to the war despite her current limitations.
Her actions in chapter 258 demonstrate the growth of her character and disprove the notion that she is ineffective in the ongoing conflict.