
I watched as Yuji was forced to make a terrible deal – consuming others to gain the strength needed to confront Sukuna. But the cost was devastating. While he fought, time seemed to stop for him, and everyone he cared about aged and passed away. The grief was immense, especially after Hana Kurusu’s death, and he completely withdrew from his friends, disappearing for a long time. He reappeared during the final battle, but instead of fighting, he surprisingly allied with Maru, working to bring peace between humans, Simurians, and even cursed spirits. Now that his purpose seems fulfilled, he’s searching for an old friend in Chapter 24, someone who, like him, is burdened by the same heartbreaking reality.