Gege Akutami’s Latest Revelation: Yuji Itadori’s Confirmed Power Level and the New Era of Jujutsu Sorcery

The conclusion of Gege Akutami’s Jujutsu Kaisen left fans with a mix of emotional resolution and burning questions, particularly concerning the final state of its protagonist, Yuji Itadori. For much of the series, Yuji’s strength was defined by his superhuman physique and his role as the vessel for the King of Curses, Sukuna. However, as the manga reached its climax, Yuji’s true potential as a sorcerer began to surface, culminating in a final stand against the series’ most formidable foe. In a stunning official development from the author himself, the true extent of an adult Yuji Itadori’s power has been confirmed, cementing his legacy as one of the greatest sorcerers to ever exist.

The confirmation came with the recent launch of a new short-term sequel manga, Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo. While the new series takes place 68 years after the main story and focuses on new characters, its first chapter contains a monumental revelation: a description that refers to both Yuji and Gojo Satoru as “Japan’s strongest sorcerers.” This statement carries immense significance, as it officially places a prime-era Yuji Itadori on the same level as the man long hailed as the strongest sorcerer of all time. This is a monumental shift for a character who, for a considerable part of the series, was a physical powerhouse but lacked the innate cursed techniques of his peers.

The Journey of a True Sorcerer: From Human Vessel to a Cursed Energy Master

Yuji’s power progression was always an anomaly. Unlike his classmates and rivals who possessed inherited cursed techniques, Yuji’s initial strength was a result of his naturally gifted physical abilities. His mastery of martial arts and his proficiency with Black Flash were his primary weapons. However, the final arcs of the manga showed him undergoing a series of incredible power-ups that completely transformed his abilities and confirmed his status as an elite sorcerer.

The final showdown against Sukuna revealed that Yuji had consumed the Death Painting Wombs, a shocking revelation that granted him the coveted Blood Manipulation cursed technique. This provided him with a new, versatile arsenal, including potent abilities like Piercing Blood. Most significantly, it was revealed that Yuji had awakened his own cursed technique, one that mirrored the power of the King of Curses himself. While the full extent of this technique, named “Shrine,” was only briefly hinted at, its emergence signified that Yuji had transcended his role as a vessel and became a complete, independent sorcerer.

Beyond Gojo: Yuji’s Legacy and the Future of the Jujutsu World

With the death of Gojo Satoru, the Jujutsu world was left without its greatest pillar. The official description from Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo positions Yuji as the one who rises to fill that void. The statement that he and Gojo were considered “Japan’s strongest sorcerers” implies that Yuji not only survived the final confrontation but also went on to fully master his new abilities, eventually reaching a level of power comparable to his revered mentor. This progression is a testament to his innate potential, a potential that even the narrator acknowledged as having the capacity to surpass Sukuna’s.

This confirmation provides a satisfying sense of closure to Yuji’s character arc. He began as a compassionate high school student who was thrust into a world of curses and tragedy. He endured immense suffering, losing friends and allies, and even his own sense of self. However, through sheer will and an unyielding desire to save others, he became a symbol of hope. Gege Akutami’s official word solidifies this transformation, confirming that Yuji’s journey was not just about survival, but about becoming a new cornerstone of the jujutsu world, a sorcerer powerful enough to protect humanity from the shadows of its own creation.