While the joy and happiness in the by Kenjaku and Sukuna’s efforts to usher in a "New Age of Sorcery," a new leader is needed to rally the forces of jujutsu, and one individual has emerged as the undeniable "strongest".

Satoru Gojo firmly believed that the young hold the key to a brighter future in the Jujutsu Kaisen universe. It’s one of the fundamental reasons why he became a teacher of Jujutsu sorcery and a mentor for young and sorcerers. Gojo recognized that the current generation of young Jujutsu sorcerers possesses exceptional talents that rarely emerge in such abundance. More importantly, Gojo saw in them fresh perspectives, values, and mindsets that could challenge the traditional thinking that, in his view, had hindered the progress of Jujutsu sorcery society.

However, with the deaths of the most powerful, experienced, and well-prepared Jujutsu sorcerers in the battle against Kenjaku and Sukuna, the transition to the younger generation has rapidly accelerated. Now, the responsibility of protecting humanity falls to the talented but disorganized group of youths Gojo had such high hopes for. Uninevitably, this burden will fall on the man who put an end to Sukuna, proving to be the new "strongest": Yuji Itadori.

With Gojo, Sukuna, & Kenjaku Gone, Yuji Is Jujutsu Kaisen's Strongest

Yuji Has Risen Through the Flames of the Battle Against Sukuna

In Jujutsu Kaisen Chapter #11, Gojo specifically identified Yuji as having the potential to be "as good as me someday." The fact that he mentored Yuji as his disciple speaks volumes about his faith in his potential. However, at the time Gojo made this claim, it seemed almost laughable. He said it just a few months into Yuji’s matriculation at Tokyo Jujutsu High School. At the time, Gojo also mentioned that two of his more advanced students, Yuta Okkotsu and Kinji Hakari, were on the path to becoming as powerful — if not more powerful — than himself.

Gojo’s claim about Yuji was far from idle talk. After the deaths of Gojo, Sukuna, and Kenjaku—three of the most powerful sorcerers in the story—Yuji stands as the strongest sorcerer alive. Outside Maki Zenin, no one comes close to his natural strength, speed, and durability. If superheroes existed in the Jujutsu Kaisen universe, Yuji would be the closest thing.

His superhuman abilities, granted by the fact he possesses a body that was meant to be Sukuna's vessel, are further enhanced by the cursed energy abilities he later acquires. For example, the combination of Black Flash and Divergent Fist was enough to put Sukuna on the ropes during their battle.

Throughout the saga, Yuji has managed to acquire some of the most overpowered cursed techniques ever used by a sorcerer or curse. From his half-brother Choso, he learned and adapted the ability of blood manipulation — the power to weaponize his own blood. Through his training to fight Sukna, he mastered what is arguably the most broken cursed technique: Reverse Curse Technique, a literal self-revive that allows him to quickly heal otherwise fatal injuries. Finally, he also obtained a version of Sukuna's Shrine technique, and the capacity to open a Domain, a talent reserved for only a handful of supreme sorcerers.

Only Yuji Can Lead Jujutsu Kaisen's World Into A New Age

The Jujutsu Kaisen Sorcery Community Needs A Leader And Yuji Fits The Bill

Some fans might argue that Yuta or Hakari — other young sorcerers Gojo identified as having the potential to sur him — are better suited to take on the mantle of Jujutsu sorcerer leadership. However, Yuji distinguished himself from them during the battle against Sukuna. Indeed, despite his considerable abilities, Hakari played a relatively minor role in that conflict. Additionally, it became clear that he lacks both the mindset and inclination to lead. As the Jujutsu sorcerer community faces challenging times ahead, strong, dedicated leadership will be crucial.

Yuta, on the other hand, is the only rival for Yuji in of the strongest sorcerer. Yuta was always considered a prodigy, on the path of taking Gojo's place as the bastion of the jujutsu community. His immense cursed energy, Rika's abilities, and a broken cursed technique all make Yuta a serious contender for the top spot.

However, it must be said that Yuta came out of the battle against Sukuna a lot worse than Yuji did. He basically died twice, surviving both times only by the tiniest margin. Yuta had to pull off many dangerous stunts, including transplanting his brain into Gojo's body, and while he seems (miraculously) alive and well in chapter #269 of Jujutsu Kaisen, there is no telling what long-term consequences this will have on his body.

There are none of these concerns for Yuji. His natural strength, combined with his cursed abilities, makes him the healthiest and most powerful he has ever been. Although he received significant help, Yuji alone delivered the final blow to Sukuna. Furthermore, he was the only person capable of unsettling Sukuna, sowing doubt beneath his swagger. Notably, Yuji's decision to offer Sukuna a chance to live and redeem himself showcases his leadership mentality and ability to bring harmony to the fractured Jujutsu sorcerer community.

Yuji's Transformation Is Unprecedented

The Series Finale Dispelled All Doubts About Jujutsu Kaisen's True Protagonist

Yuji’s abilities stem from several factors, not least of which is his incredible natural talent. Unlike some of his classmates, Yuji wasn’t born into one of the great sorcerer families, nor did he discover his talent as a child. He came into his abilities late and almost by accident. However, once Yuji's abilities were "activated" after swallowing Sukuna's finger, no other sorcerer demonstrated the same ability to improve as rapidly as he did.

Despite having no innate curse- powers, Yuji quickly developed the abilities needed to face the King of Curses just months after swallowing his finger, thanks to being the reincarnation of Sukuna's twin and to the manipulation operated by Kenjaku on his bloodline. However, like with Gojo, Yuji's most significant power-ups came when pushed to the brink.

"It's lonely without you, Fushiguro" - Yuji Itadori

More importantly, however, unlike Gojo, Yuji is not shouldering the burden of protecting humans alone. Where Gojo was defined by the loneliness of the strong, Yuji is defined by the bonds he was able to create, as perfectly shown when he was finally able to reach Megumi and awaken his soul, forcing Sukuna out.

From the start, Yuji has been exceptional. Bioengineered for evil purposes, Yuji evolved into the last best hope for humankind – and the obvious choice to lead Jujutsu Kaisen sorcery into the new age.

Key Background

• Jujutsu Kaisen debuted in Weekly Shonen Jump in 2018 and quickly gained global reach with its 2020 anime adaptation.
• Jujutsu explores personal growth, friendship, sacrifice, and morality through its characters.
• The show is acclaimed by critics and fans for its originality, fats-paced storytelling, and immersvie world-building.