Significance of Sukuna's Last Finger, Explained

This article contains spoilers for Jujutsu Kaisen's Last Arc.

Key Takeaways

• Sukuna's fingers cause trouble for JJK by invoking curses and making threats throughout the series.
• Sukuna's last finger becomes a talisman that cannot bring him back, bringing about a symbolic end to his character.
• Sukuna's Last Finger is no longer dangerous or a threat, but a possible return to JJK content in the future is hinted at.

Do a jujutsu It ended with episode 271, but opinions among fans about the ending were naturally divided. Fans got to see the story end appropriately, with certain plot points being incredibly rushed and others being completely abandoned, but the author managed to cut out a somewhat reasonably acceptable ending. This is especially true considering that Gege has been struggling with severe health issues and even underwent surgery earlier this year.

Nonetheless, fans expected the ending of JJK to be very satisfying, especially when it comes to Sukuna. Of course, fans are also not completely satisfied with the ending of Sukuna's manga. For those of you who don't know, Yuji kept Sukuna's last finger as a talisman. However, fans wonder whether this ending will be seen. J.J.K. Considering that Sukuna's Fingers were a major threat at the beginning of the series, and are still active at the end, they have invariably come full circle. This is what we will discuss here.

Sukuna's Fingers and How They Caused Trouble in Jujutsu Kaisen

• Sukuna became a cursed being
• Sukuna's fingers caused a lot of trouble in Jujutsu Kaisen.

at the beginning J.J.K.Sukuna's fingers turn out to be the cause of a huge problem. It was clearly revealed to fans that Sukuna, the strongest magician of the Heian period, split his fingers into 20 pieces and turned into a cursed being. These 20 fingers have survived the test of time because they are in many ways indestructible. Therefore, since Sukuna was aiming for reincarnation in some way, this finger was very dangerous. Sukuna's fingers are so strong that they bring about curses, so at the beginning of the series, wherever Sukuna's fingers were, curses were rampant. As fans know, Yuji ended up eating Sukuna's finger, and the reason he was able to overpower Sukuna at that moment was because of his mysterious ability.

This boy… You can actively subdue me! – Sukuna

This means that other powerful individuals have also become strong enough to have access to Sukuna's fingers. The goal of the sorcerers at the time was for Yuji to eat all of his fingers and then Gojo to overthrow the king. Of course, all of this could have been avoided if Yuji had been executed, but Gojo didn't want that at all.

Sukuna's fingers kept causing trouble. Do a jujutsu. This is especially true when Yuji begins to eat more fingers and his control over the King of Curses begins to weaken. In Shibuya, Sukuna caused great chaos and massacred many people. This wasn't even the worst part. After Sukuna was transferred into Megumi's body, the situation worsened and Megumi was able to return to essentially full strength. At this point, Sukuna was almost unable to stop as he had devoured all of his remaining fingers except the last one, which was sealed to the king.

How did Sukuna's last finger become an amulet?

Sukuna lost all his strength in the fight with Yuji.

Fans who read the ending Do a jujutsu You might be confused as to what exactly happened to Sukuna's finger. In the end, at the end of the series, there was one more finger left, just like at the beginning of the series, confusing many readers. In fact, many fans went so far as to call it bad writing because it felt like things came full circle and nothing really changed in the overall story. But this is not exactly what happened in the end. J.J.K.. Sukuna ate 19 fingers and got rid of the last one. As seen near the end of the battle, this finger was kept in a shrine, and Novara used it to use its resonance to deal a fatal blow to the King of Curses. After Yuji destroyed Sukuna using a soul-destroying punch, Sukuna's other fingers, which essentially gave him strength, no longer existed.

The last finger he kept with Nobara was still there, but the amount of energy it held was not enough to see Sukuna come back to life. Essentially, these fingers no longer pose a threat as revealed in JJK. At least Yuji and his friends seem to think so.

Don't worry. That finger is no longer in danger. – Yuji Itadori

Something fans should also keep in mind J.J.K. In episode 271, which was the last room in the series, Yuji was seen throwing a finger. This finger, which now serves as an amulet, has been moved to a similar position as seen in the first issue. As Yuji himself stated, the finger is no longer dangerous, and even if someone eats this finger, Sukuna will not be able to use it to be revived at all. This essentially means that Sukuna cannot be brought back to life in his current state unless special measures are taken to regain what remains of his power. With this, Sukuna's path came to an end, and despite his fingers, he could not return. As Yuji said, this finger only serves as a talisman now, and that's why he left it there. Because it was for symbolic reasons and a good ending.

Sukuna's last finger is still dangerous?

No one can threaten Sukuna's last finger.

Sukuna cannot be reincarnated as the last finger that still exists in the world. J.J.K.. If that were the case, Yuji wouldn't have thrown this finger. Sukuna's Fingers are now non-lethal, which essentially means that the King of Curses no longer poses a threat in the story. That said, if JJK continues, Sukuna could potentially return to the series in a different way. Gege certainly hinted that there is a chance he could return. Sukuna told Mahito that if the next opportunity arises, he would like to take a different path.

Of course, this certainly doesn't mean that Sukuna knows he'll return or has any plans to be resurrected in any way. But that simply means that if Sukuna was reincarnated in a different way, he would give love a chance and actually become one of the good guys, or at least try to be. Sukuna tried to fight using his jutsu, but was ultimately defeated. Now Sukuna seems to have had a change of heart, and even the evil King of Curses has now decided to take a completely different path.

Unfortunately, it remains to be seen whether Sukuna will actually get a chance to take the good route. Fans will have to wait. J.J.K. It continues at some point later to see if Sukuna gets a chance to return once again.

JJK 271, the final chapter of Jujutsu Kaisen, was finally released on September 29, 2024. Fans can read the series on the MANGA Plus and Shonen Jump apps.