Jujutsu Kaisen fans are eagerly awaiting chapter 253 to be released on March 11, 2024, but spoilers have emerged, sparking heated discussions among fans . The latest details show that Atsuya Kusakabe stands out, capable of taking on the formidable King of Curse in an exciting one-on-one encounter.
This chapter opens with an intriguing continuation of the tense clash between Maki and Sukuna, in which Sukuna’s dominance is clear, yet he still praises Maki’s formidable strength.
In the midst of the fight, Ino entered the fray, strategically distracting Sukuna’s attention to open the way for Kusakabe’s decisive strike with Nanami’s blade. As tensions escalate, Kusakabe becomes the lone figure opposing Sukuna, although he hesitates to engage in combat.
Ironically, Kusakabe lacked a cursed technique, a deficiency that did not hinder his prowess on the battlefield.
His mastery of the New Dark Style anti-domain technique placed him at the pinnacle of sorcerers, along with his terrifying cursed energy, making him one of the most formidable sorcerers. The most formidable character in the series is capable of challenging Sukuna himself.
The Rise of Atsuya Kusakabe: A formidable opponent against Sukuna
According to leaked details, Jujutsu Kaisen chapter 253 opens with a flashback, delving into Jujutsu High’s most formidable mages’ opinions on the strongest first-level mages.
Gojo, Nanami, and Mei Mei all assert that Atsuya Kusakabe holds this noble title, although Kusakabe himself humbly disagrees, claiming that another witch is superior.
Spoilers then move on to the continuation of the battle that began in chapter 252. Sukuna intensifies his attack on Maki, but is hindered by Ino’s timely intervention. Realizing that Ino does not possess Nanami’s sword, Sukuna predicts an imminent attack from any direction.
As expected, Kusakabe attacked Sukuna with Nanami’s blade, imbued with a 7:3 ratio technique. However, Sukuna easily dodged the attack and retaliated by casting Black Flash on Maki.
Left as the only opponent against Sukuna, Kusakabe appeared visibly upset as he mentally prepared himself for the upcoming confrontation.
Atsuya Kusakabe, a first-grade, second-year wizard at Jujutsu High, first appeared in the film Jujutsu Kaisen 0 before reappearing in the Shibuya arc in season 2 of the anime.
Known for his humble demeanor and laid-back nature, Kusakabe has no conventional curse techniques but possesses an extraordinary source of curse energy, which he channels through the New Dark Style anti-domain technique mine.
During the climax of the Shibuya arc, Kusakabe notably deployed his technique to dodge Kenjaku’s Uzumaki with one hand, thereby rescuing Miwa.
Although it is speculated that Kusakabe may possess a cursed soul exchange technique, its authenticity has not been confirmed, although it was briefly hinted at during a training session with Itadori Yuji.
In the latest chapter reveal, Kusakabe shows off his versatility by using Nanami’s cursed technique through his blade, showing off his newfound adaptability.
Famous witches such as Gojo Satoru, Nanami, and Mei Mei praised Kusakabe’s strength, asserting his superiority over them and even suggesting that he could rival Aoi Todou in strength.
With his mastery of the New Shadow Style, adaptability, and potential soul exchange techniques, Kusakabe emerges as a formidable opponent against the Cursed King, boasting a conceivable advantage against main characters Itadori Yuji and Okkotsu Yuta in their match against Sukuna.
