WARNING: This article contains major spoilers for theĀ Jujutsu KaisenĀ manga, including plot points that have not been shown in the anime as of 2024.
In Jujutsu Kaisen every decision has a reason, but I am truly convinced that the reason we havenāt seen Hakari and Uraume is that Gege Akutami has forgotten about them.
Jujutsu Kaisen Chapter 266 just dropped, teasing fans that the next release will usher in the climax of the Shinjuku Showdown between the Jujutsu Sorcerers and Ryomen Sukuna, however, happening in parallel to this is Hakariās battle against Sukuna-stan Uraume, which is seemingly still happening just in the blindspot of readers.
![Hakari and Uraume facing off in the JJK manga chapter 252](https://www.escapistmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Hakari-and-Uraume-facing-off-in-the-JJK-manga-chapter-252.jpg?w=1024&resize=1200%2C675)
The last time we heard from either Hakari or Uraume was during Chapter 252 as Sukuna emerged in his true form and started to battle Yuji, Choso, and Maki. At this point, Hakari told Uraume that he could still feel Sukunaās presence despite their best attempts to mask it. At this point, Urauame teased that Sukuna hadnāt unleashed his full power yet, and that was it. The last words from either of these two powerful characters for the last 15 chapters.
If weāre to believe Yuji vs Sukuna is going to hit its climax in Chapter 267 then what happens to these two? Hakari is one of the most powerful Jujutsu Sorcerers alive in the series and to survive this long against him, Uraume must be no slouch either. Their battle is something that deserves the spotlight, not to be completed off-screen.
Gege has always made the right moves when it comes to crafting his story, and again, everything weāve seen so far has been purposeful so weāre optimistic that things will return to the perspective of Hakari in the next chapters, but what could this mean?
What Are The Options?
Well, it could mean that Uraume and Hakari will finish their battle off-page, or even after the main battle subsides. This could lead to Uraume having a change of heart depending on the outcome of Sukunaās battle. But thereās a more interesting option here.
What if Uraume is a part of a contingency plan for the King of Curses? It wouldnāt be a major stretch to believe they have plans for the scenario where Sukuna loses. Given the stretch that the battle with Sukuna has played out within, a revival seems unlikely but what if Uraumeās goal related more to Kenjakuās ultimate goal than just keeping the strongest alive?
There are still plenty of loose threads to be tied off before Jujutsu Kaisen ends and while Sukunaās fate could be sealed Uraume might be the key to closing things out. Of course, this is just speculation, and since Gege has said the Shinjuku Showdown will be the final arc we donāt expect another big bad on Sukunaās level to emerge.
![Hakari on the cover of Jujutsu Kaisen Volume 18](https://www.escapistmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Hakari-on-the-cover-of-Jujutsu-Kaisen-Volume-18.jpg?w=1024&resize=1200%2C675)
Most likely weāll see Hakari and Uraumeās battle addressed once Sukuna and Yuji conclude their fight, but I donāt expect it to get the showcase spot that it deserves. If that is what happens hopefully we get an extended battle when it finally gets adapted for the anime in the coming years.
Jujutsu Kaisenās climax is set to unfold in Chapter 267 which is scheduled to arrive on Aug. 25 and will be available to read for free via the Viz Media website.
Published: Aug 18, 2024 10:08 pm