The latest chapter of the Jujutsu Kaisen manga has showcased Megumi Fushiguro’s exceptional skills and talent. Known as a sorcerer with limitless potential, Fushiguro was gifted the powerful 10 Shadows technique, which was passed down through the Zenin Clan. His mentor, Gojo Satoru, has been relentless in his efforts to help Fushiguro reach his full potential, believing that his cursed technique could rival his own Limitless and Six Eyes abilities.
Megumi has only been able to control seven out of the ten Shikigami that aid in the technique and was almost killed by the strongest shadow. As a result, he is still far from mastering his power. However, before he could demonstrate his own capabilities, the wicked Sukuna began using Fushiguro as a host and has apparently managed to tame some of the remaining Shikigami associated with the technique. This implies that two of the three remaining shadows are now under the control of whoever wields the technique. Regrettably, this has only made the King of Curses even more powerful.
In Jujutsu Kaisen 218, Sukuna tamed the 10 Shadows Piercing Ox
Megumi Fushiguro’s childhood experiences inflicted a significant amount of emotional pain on him, causing him to doubt his abilities and never push himself to reach his full potential. Nevertheless, when Sukuna unexpectedly took control of his body, the curse quickly seized the chance to absorb the incredible power of the 10 Shadows.
During his intense fight against the ancient sorcerer Yorozu, Sukuna utilized two new Shikigami, including the Piercing Ox. This powerful shadow is ideal for offensive attacks in battle as it can charge with immense strength and high speed. However, it has a drawback in that it can only run in a straight line. Despite this limitation, the Piercing Ox can inflict significant damage the farther it charges.
Yorozu, a sorcerer from the Heian era and ranked as special grade, was sent flying and had her armor broken by the powerful Shikigami. It is noteworthy that sorcerers from Yorozu’s era were historically much stronger than they are now. The Piercing Ox was able to compete with and even overwhelm this special-grade sorcerer, indicating that it is likely one of the strongest shadows in the 10 Shadows technique. This shadow would have been a valuable asset in Megumi’s past battles in Jujutsu Kaisen.
The 10 Shadows Encircling Deer Shows to be an Unexpected Advantage
The Piercing Ox is a formidable contender among the 10 Shadows in Jujutsu Kaisen, but the Round Deer is even more impressive. This particular Shikigami wields the Reverse Cursed Technique, a rare ability typically associated with healing and regeneration. Possessing a Shikigami capable of using this technique is undoubtedly advantageous in high-stakes battles, as it is not commonly accessible among sorcerers. It is worth noting that Gojo only mastered the Reverse Cursed Technique when he was on the verge of death. In addition to Gojo, the special grade sorcerers Yuta Okkotsu and Yuki Tsukumo, as well as Jujutsu High’s resident doctor Shoko Ieiri, are the only other known practitioners of this technique.
Although the Round Deer’s healing powers are impressive, they also have an additional effect. The immense positive energy that emanates from the deer can disrupt the control of any sorcerer over cursed energy-enhanced physical objects. When Sukuna summoned the Shikigami, Yorozu was left severely weakened as the reversed energy of the deer countered the cursed energy she utilized to fashion her metal armor.
Megumi Fushiguro has engaged in numerous battles where Round Deer could have been an essential asset and saved his life. An instance of this was during the “Death Painting” arc, where he almost lost the battle against a special grade curse and had to rely on his incomplete domain to win. With Round Deer, Fushiguro’s health would have been restored, enhancing his domain’s power and further highlighting his potential. During his fight with Toji Fushiguro in Shibuya, the sorcerer almost died, but Round Deer would have made him a more formidable opponent by healing him and nullifying the cursed energy of Toji’s multiple weapons.
The potential of the 10 Shadows Technique is limitless, and Sukuna became intrigued with Megumi from their initial encounter. The cursed king even devised a clever strategy and struck a deal with Itadori Yuji, just to switch hosts and control Fushiguro’s technique in the future. Fans of Jujutsu Kaisen can now understand the reasoning behind Sukuna’s strong desire to possess Megumi with the release of Chapter 218.
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