Highlights

• Gojo's return to the battlefield raises questions among fans about how this will affect Yuji's progression in the fight against Sukuna.
• The battle between Gojo and Sukuna was intense, showing off their incredible powers and abilities, leaving fans in awe of their strength.
• With Gojo's return, there are expectations that he will tie up loose ends, set an example, and create a new era in the world of Jujutsu.

Jujutsu Kaisen Chapter 260 opened in spectacular fashion, giving fans a proper battle between the duo Yuji and Todo, and the King of Curses, Ryomen Sukuna. This fight was incredibly exciting and the entire chapter was filled with intense action. However, the biggest moment of the chapter came at the end, when Sukuna noticed the presence of a certain individual he himself had killed, Gojo Satoru.

With the strongest modern sorcerer seemingly back on the battlefield now, there are many questions in the minds of some fans about how this would affect the story, with some worried that it could mean Yuji's progression will be quite limited.

How Gojo died in Shinjuku

Gojo fought an intense battle against Sukuna

Gojo put up an absolutely brilliant fight against Sukuna in Shinjuku. As soon as he was released, fans knew that he would end up fighting the King of Curses and showing everyone his true skill set. This also ended up being the perfect opportunity for Sukuna to show fans what he was truly capable of.

Sukuna had an extra advantage in this battle, and that came through the 10 Shadows Technique, specifically Mahoraga, which helped him pave his way to victory. That being said, the fight between Gojo and Sukuna was incredibly close, where one moment Gojo would be seen on top, and the next, Sukuna would be the dominant one. Fans got to witness several clashes of dominance throughout this battle and cursed techniques being used in full force. Fans also got to see the reverse cursed technique being utilized like never before in this fight, and overall, Gege did a very good job of portraying that both Gojo and Sukuna were far beyond human levels and that others could not even comprehend the level at which they manipulated the cursed energy.

Farewell, Gojo Satoru! I will never forget you as long as I live.

This was truly an incredible fight for fans, and the many chapters that this battle lasted were truly the culmination of this story. However, in the end, there could only be one winner, and with that, fans knew that for plot reasons, Gojo had to die. Gojo ended up being the one who fell in this battle, as Sukuna used Mahoraga's power to gain a blueprint that allowed him to expand the target of his technique to the entire world, creating the World Splitting Dismantle. This technique severed Gojo's Infinity and cut his body into pieces, leaving him dead.

Gojo's Return in Jujutsu Kaisen Chapter 260

Gojo appeared in front of Sukuna like a ghost

Although Gojo died in JJK Chapter 236, the path for his return was already laid out by the author. Now, this was not a confirmation of the fact that Gojo would return. However, it simply meant that if the author wanted Gojo to re-enter the story, he would have a way to integrate him back. This is exactly what he did when Gojo met up with his friends on a plane of existence between life and death. There, the concept of going north and south was explored. Essentially, if someone was satisfied with themselves and wanted to return to their old self, they would go south. If someone wanted to start over, in a completely different direction, then they would go north. Knowing Gojo, fans knew that he would never be satisfied with things the way they were and that he would most likely head north.

Once again, confirmation was never given to fans, but the groundwork for his return was laid right there. Things were further solidified when it was revealed that his body was transported to Shoko, an individual with a high-level Reverse Curse technique who could have potentially healed him and helped him utilize his own powers to heal himself as well.

Finally, in JJK Chapter 260, Gojo returned to the battlefield, moments before Sukuna attempted to expand his domain. Just as he attempted to cast his second Malevolent Shrine in a few minutes, he was distracted by the presence of someone nearby. When Sukuna looked to his left, Gojo emerged from the smoke, one of his eyes glowing.

Sukuna saw… what his hands buried. The ghost of the strongest!

The narrator made it clear that Sukuna witnessed the ghost he had buried alone before. At the same time, the editor confirmed that these eyes belonged to none other than Gojo, and this laid the foundation for the return of the strongest modern sorcerer.

Why Gojo's Return Is Perfect for the Story

Gojo is necessary in the story for several reasons.

Now that Gojo has returned to the story, whether as a ghost or as a man who has returned from the dead, fans may wonder whether this return is a good thing or not. The biggest concern that many fans have right now is that Gojo will completely overshadow Yuji and her progression in this fight if he does indeed return. Without a doubt, Yuji was magnificent in his battle against Sukuna and has also reached an incredibly high level. However, it would be very absurd to assume that he would reach a level where he would surpass Sukuna here and now. Sukuna is the strongest in history and Yuji surpassing him in a matter of minutes would certainly not be appropriate. It would be much better if Yuji progresses in the battle alongside someone like Gojo. This does not mean that Gojo will be the center of attention or that he will fight Sukuna alone. It simply means that Gojo would fight alongside Yuji and Todo in this battle and end the King of Curses for good.

Fans need to take into consideration the fact that Gojo will not return at full strength for this battle. If Gojo were at full strength, then he would crush Sukuna right here, and that is simply due to the fact that he possesses the means to do so, and Sukuna is incredibly weak at this point. However, Gojo's return could also mean that he had to take the Binding Vow on himself and weaken himself in order to return from death. This would make for a perfect battle, as a weakened Gojo, Yuji, and Todo would rise up against the weakened Sukuna and end the battle for good.

Above all, Gojo's return is perfect for this plot because there are so many loose ends he needs to tie up. Gojo needs to save Megumi and set an example. He needs to tell Megumi the truth about her father. He needs to give Suguru a proper burial, just as he planned. And most of all, he needs to create a new era of Jujutsu, overthrowing the old, corrupt order, as he revealed earlier. Gojo wants to be seen as more than just the strongest, and his return facilitates that in the perfect way. Regardless of what fans think of his return, this is the perfect decision the author could have made, and it only elevates the story even further from here on out.

Jujutsu Kaisen is available to read from Viz Media. The series can be read by fans officially and for free in Shonen Jump and Manga Plus application. The release date for the next chapter of JJK, Jujutsu Kaisen chapter 261, is set for May 26, 2024.