Warning : Contains spoilers for chapter # 247 of Jujutsu Kaisen .

Summary

The thrilling fight against Sukuna has reached a turn point asJujutsu Kaisenkills off one of its most interesting charactersto giveYuji and his newfangled might - upa probability to beam . The latest chapter give away fans may have to bid farewell to their beloved law - stick out thaumaturgist , Higuruma , as he quite literally passes the torch to Yuji , handing himthe power to kill Sukuna .

Chapter # 247 ofJujutsu Kaisenreveals that Higuruma has have dense equipment casualty from the battle against Sukuna . design on satisfy his role and take down Sukuna , Higuruma throws the Executioner ’s Sword to Yuji , who stabs Sukuna in the back , as Higuruma falls after involve a direct slash from Sukuna .

Despite the fervor and anticipation surrounding Higuruma , it appear that Yuji will be the one to oppose Sukuna next . Though the chapter leaves Higuruma ’s destiny equivocal , it is observable thatHiguruma has most probably reach Yuji his large power - up yet , as the Executioner ’s Sword is presumed to be the strongest artillery at the sorcerers ' disposal at present .

Yuji and Choso from Jujutsu Kaisen during their fight at Shibuya

Jujutsu Kaisen may have already left all the clues to Yuji ’s true Cursed Technique and it may be entirely unlike than fans await .

Higuruma Leaves Sukuna’s Execution to Yuji

While it is n’t clear-cut whether Higuruma is dead just yet , the last panels of the chapter do not paint a hopeful motion-picture show as Higuruma falls surrounded by a monolithic splatter of blood . The chapter even make a cruel recall toNanami ’s death in ShibuyaasYuji is reminded of Nanami ’s final moments as he make eye contact with Higurumafor what could be the very last clip . Having said that , Higuruma ’s death opens up the possibility of increasing Yuji ’s chance against Sukuna .

Chapter # 247 include a peculiar piece of a conversation between Kusakabe and Higuruma right before he throws the Executioner ’s Sword to Yuji . The two discuss how some curse get stronger instead of weaker after last , implying thatYuji may be able to wield the Executioner ’s Sword for a abbreviated fourth dimension , even after Higuruma ’s death .

In fact , Higuruma ’s technique may even be strengthen after his demiseowing to the potent connection between death and curse energy . Higuruma may have planned to die from the very commencement of the conflict , as he often mentions fulfilling his role and dying in the same capacity throughout the battle .

Yuji and Higuruma from Jujutsu Kaisen in the background, with Gojo in front smiling slightly and pointing to the left

Jujutsu Kaisen has been face for Gojo ’s replacement since his death in battle against Sukuna , and an unlikely sorcerer could mistreat up .

Either way , it seemsJujutsu Kaisenmay be last give Yuji a prospect to face Sukuna drumhead - on , that too with a unfeignedly terrific power in his arsenal . While this may not be enough to redeem Yuji as the series ' supporter just yet , Higuruma ’s end has certainly made the battle all the more unpredictable .

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Yuji and Higuruma from Jujutsu Kaisen posed with their backs against each other ready to fight

Higuruma gives Yuji the executioner’s sword in Jujutsu Kaisen and Yuji stabs Sukuna in the back

Higuruma using his Cursed Technique in Jujutsu Kaisen

a panel of Kusakabe and Higuruma talking about curses and a panel of Higuruma talking about fulfilling his role in Jujutsu Kaisen