Yuji and Sukuna’s hateful battle in Jujutsu Kaisen becomes more tragic once we think about the true relationship between the two. Jujutsu Kaisen teased a deeper connection between Yuji and Sukuna from the very start. Not only can the protagonist house the ancient sorcerer without losing himself but they also share some features.
But it isn’t until Chapter 257 that we get a confirmation. The chapter revealed that Sukuna ate his twin brother in their mother’s womb. The deceased fetus’ soul was later reincarnated as Jin Itadori, Yuji’s father.
This means Sukuna is Yuji’s uncle, in a way. But this revelation didn’t add any emotional angle to their fight. Sukuna deserves what he’s getting from Yuji after causing so much chaos and carnage.
However, if we think deeply enough, we’ll realize Yuji’s not just fighting his uncle all this time, but also his father. Though never stated explicitly, Sukuna’s four arms and two mouths may be a result of his consumption of his brother. After eating the child, Sukuna’s body merged with his twin’s.
This means it’s his father’s body that has been causing Yuji so much pain and suffering. It’s a bleak detail that makes the final battle in the Shinjuku Showdown Arc a heartbreaking ordeal. Fans are also blown away by the observation.
As one wrote on Reddit , “Identical twins share the same DNA, so biologically speaking, Yuji is Sukuna’s son.” “It goes a little deeper than that. Twins in JJK are considered the sa.