In a world filled with cursed spirits, domain expansions, and morally complex sorcerers, few moments in Jujutsu Kaisen have shocked readers as deeply as Sukuna’s possession of Megumi Fushiguro. The event wasn’t just a plot twist—it was a masterstroke of long-term storytelling, layered with psychological manipulation, deep foreshadowing, and tragic consequences. But to truly understand how Sukuna took over Megumi, we need to look beyond the single chapter and explore the full context that made this twist so impactful.
Let’s embark on a detailed journey through the anime and manga events, Sukuna’s motivations, Megumi’s emotional vulnerability, and the chilling execution of the King of Curses’ plan.
Setting the Stage: Who Are Sukuna and Megumi?
✦ Sukuna — The King of Curses
Ryomen Sukuna is the primary antagonist of Jujutsu Kaisen, known as the King of Curses. Originally a sorcerer from over a thousand years ago, he was so powerful and malevolent that he couldn’t be fully destroyed. Instead, his body was reduced to 20 indestructible fingers, which now act as cursed objects. When Yuji Itadori consumes one of these fingers, Sukuna is reincarnated inside Yuji as a dormant curse that can occasionally take control—setting the stage for one of the most dangerous internal conflicts in the series.
✦ Megumi Fushiguro — The Strategic Sorcerer
Megumi is Yuji’s classmate and a central figure in the narrative. Quiet, intelligent, and deeply loyal, Megumi is a skilled sorcerer who uses the Ten Shadows Technique, a powerful inherited technique of the Zenin Clan. He’s always been seen as a moral compass for Yuji and a potential key figure in the battle against evil forces.
But it’s exactly this combination of strength and morality that makes him the perfect target for Sukuna.
Why Did Sukuna Choose Megumi?
Sukuna is a master manipulator and long-term strategist. He doesn’t act impulsively—everything he does is calculated. His interest in Megumi dates back as early as the Vs. Finger Bearer Arc, where he deliberately refrains from killing Megumi, even when he had the chance.
Instead, Sukuna is fascinated by the Ten Shadows Technique. Unlike other Jujutsu techniques, the Ten Shadows has an unusual ability to summon shikigami and engage in high-level domain combat. Sukuna likely realized early on that Megumi’s potential as a sorcerer far exceeded even Gojo’s expectations, making his body the perfect vessel.
But more importantly, Sukuna recognized that Megumi was emotionally vulnerable. Megumi is driven by guilt, a strong sense of duty, and his deep attachment to his sister, Tsumiki. These emotions become leverage in Sukuna’s sinister plan.
The Breaking Point: Tsumiki’s Death and Megumi’s Emotional Collapse
Sukuna bides his time for dozens of chapters. He doesn’t act—even when Yuji ingests more fingers—because he’s waiting for the perfect moment when Megumi’s soul is at its weakest.
That moment arrives during the Culling Game Arc.
Megumi discovers that his sister, Tsumiki Fushiguro, has been resurrected thanks to Kenjaku’s (the villain who took over Suguru Geto’s body) cursed technique. However, it turns out this isn’t Tsumiki at all. She’s actually Yorozu, a thousand-year-old sorcerer who took over Tsumiki’s body via a binding vow.
This revelation breaks Megumi.
Emotionally devastated, riddled with guilt, and unsure of what to do, Megumi begins to sink into a spiral. He blames himself for putting his sister in harm’s way, and this emotional collapse weakens the resistance of his soul—creating a perfect opening for Sukuna to strike.
Chapter 212: The Possession
In Jujutsu Kaisen Chapter 212, the unthinkable happens.
Sukuna, who has long resided inside Yuji’s body, uses a mysterious cursed technique known as the Binding Vow. This was something Sukuna set up way back in Chapter 11, during an early confrontation with Yuji. Sukuna made a deal with Yuji: he would resurrect him once if Yuji allowed Sukuna to take over for a short period in the future, with the condition that Yuji wouldn’t remember the deal.
This “short period” finally arrives.
Suddenly, without warning, Sukuna switches consciousness with Yuji, knocking him out cold. Then, in one of the most chilling sequences in manga history, Sukuna forcibly feeds one of his own fingers to Megumi, effectively “infecting” him with Sukuna’s essence.
Because Megumi’s soul is weak and his body is compatible, Sukuna abandons Yuji’s body entirely and possesses Megumi’s.
This act flips the entire story on its head. For over 200 chapters, we thought Sukuna was tied to Yuji. But now, he’s inside one of the most important and morally upright characters in the series. It’s as if Darth Vader switched places with Luke Skywalker at the height of the battle.
Sukuna in Megumi’s Body: Power Amplified
Once Sukuna takes over Megumi’s body, his power doesn’t just transfer—it evolves.
Sukuna now has access to both his original cursed energy and the Ten Shadows Technique. This dual capability makes him possibly more powerful than Gojo Satoru—a thought that sends shivers down every sorcerer’s spine.
Using Megumi’s body, Sukuna immediately begins to experiment. He fights and defeats powerful cursed spirits and sorcerers using the Ten Shadows Technique in ways Megumi himself never dared to. For instance, Sukuna successfully tames Mahoraga, the most powerful and uncontrollable shikigami, something even the Zenin Clan considered impossible.
At this point, Sukuna is no longer just the King of Curses—he’s a godlike fusion of two of the most dangerous abilities in the Jujutsu world.
What Happens to Megumi’s Consciousness?
One of the most heartbreaking elements of this possession is what happens to Megumi’s soul.
After Sukuna takes over, Megumi’s consciousness is suppressed, buried deep beneath the overwhelming power of the curse. We get a few haunting glimpses of Megumi’s internal struggle, where he appears numb, emotionless, and defeated. It’s implied that he’s still alive, but barely clinging on—trapped in a mental prison while Sukuna uses his body for destruction.
This is not just a physical takeover; it’s psychological warfare. Sukuna doesn’t just want Megumi’s power—he wants to break his will entirely.
Reactions Within the Story: Yuji, Gojo, and the World
Yuji Itadori is devastated. When he regains control of his own body and realizes Sukuna has moved on to Megumi, he experiences a level of emotional collapse unlike anything he’s felt before. The guilt, rage, and despair mix into a volatile emotional fuel that will surely explode in later chapters.
Gojo Satoru, who is finally unsealed during the “Shinjuku Showdown Arc,” immediately recognizes the magnitude of the threat. Sukuna in Megumi’s body is arguably more dangerous than even Kenjaku’s schemes. The stakes have never been higher.
The world of Jujutsu has officially been turned upside down.
Can Megumi Be Saved?
This is the million-dollar question—and as of the most recent chapters, it remains unanswered.
There are theories that Yuji’s hidden cursed technique (yet to be revealed) may hold the key to separating Sukuna from Megumi. Others speculate that Gojo, with his Six Eyes and Limitless Technique, may find a way to exorcise Sukuna without killing Megumi. Still others believe that Megumi himself may rise from within, reclaiming his body in a climactic moment of emotional catharsis.
But nothing is guaranteed in the world of Jujutsu Kaisen. Gege Akutami, the manga’s creator, has shown time and again that he is willing to kill, twist, and destroy characters in the service of a darker, more unpredictable narrative.
Final Thoughts: The Ultimate Twist of Identity and Power
The possession of Megumi by Sukuna is more than just a plot twist—it’s a philosophical inversion of everything Jujutsu Kaisen stands for. Sukuna represents unrestrained evil, chaos, and self-serving power. Megumi symbolizes order, sacrifice, and hope.
By merging these two opposites, the story forces us to confront a chilling reality: what happens when the most powerful evil gains control of the most promising good?
This question haunts every page of the manga now. And as fans, we’re left wondering not just how Sukuna took over Megumi—but whether anyone can stop what comes next.
