The latest leaked chapter of Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo has arrived, and it delivers one of the most shocking moments in the entire franchise. Chapter 22, titled “The Passage of Souls,” shows Yuji Itadori facing his old enemy Mahito againโbut this time, the fight ends before it even really begins. Yuji destroys the cursed spirit with almost no effort, leaving Mahito terrified and confused.
The chapter also dives deep into the moral questions surrounding Maru’s plan to end cursed spirits forever. Yuji Itadori and Maru are moving forward with their world-changing idea, but the young sorcerer from the past raises serious concerns about what they are about to do. With the series nearing its end, this chapter sets up the final conflict and the difficult choices ahead .
Yuji Itadori Destroys Mahito Without Breaking a Sweat
The new chapter picks up right where the last one left off. Yuji Itadori and Maru are in a strange space called the Passage of Souls, where Mahito has been waiting. Yuji immediately understands what Maru wants to doโuse Mahito’s Idle Transfiguration to change how cursed energy works in Japan .
When Yuji asks Mahito if he will help, the cursed spirit loses it. Mahito refuses to be treated like a tool and attacks. He uses his power to transform the space around them into a version of Shibuya, then unleashes his Domain Expansion, intending to kill Yuji for good .
But then comes the moment that has fans talking everywhere.
Without even taking his hands out of his pockets, Yuji Itadori uses a powerful Dismantle attack that cuts Mahito’s Domain Expansionโand Mahito himselfโinto tiny pieces. The cursed spirit bleeds and shakes in terror, unable to understand how Yuji became this strong. As Yuji walks slowly toward him, he asks a question that cuts deep: “Hey, were you always this weak?” .
This moment shows just how far Yuji Itadori has come in the 68 years since the original series ended. He is no longer the scared kid fighting for his life against a terrifying enemy. Now, he is so far above Mahito that the cursed spirit poses no threat at all .
Maru steps in before Yuji can finish Mahito off, grabbing a piece of the cursed spirit’s head. He needs Mahito alive for the plan to work. Maru uses his technique to turn Mahito into a doll-like form and places him in a cart alongside other important itemsโpieces of his spaceship, Yuta Okkotsu’s ring, and Yuki Tsukumo’s research notes .
The Two Paths to a World Without Cursed Spirits
After securing Mahito, Yuji Itadori and Maru discuss the actual plan. Yuji explains that to stop cursed spirits from being born, there are only two real options :
- Remove cursed energy from all Japanese people entirely
- Turn all Japanese people into sorcerers who can control their cursed energy
Maru quickly dismisses the second option. If everyone becomes a sorcerer, the damage caused by cursed spirits would just be replaced by damage caused by sorcerers fighting each other. There is also the risk of creating more dangerous people like Toji Fushiguro, who had no cursed energy but incredible physical abilities .
That leaves the first optionโremoving cursed energy from everyone. But Yuji Itadori is not comfortable with this either .
Yuji Questions Whether the Plan Is Morally Right
This is where Chapter 22 gets really interesting. Yuji Itadori, who has always been the moral center of the Jujutsu Kaisen story, starts asking hard questions about what they are about to do .
Yuji points out that by removing cursed energy, they are taking away countless possibilities for the future. He gives an exampleโwith aliens now on Earth, research into cursed energy as a potential new power source would likely have progressed quickly. By eliminating it, they are closing that door forever .
He also notes that they would be changing people’s bodies without their permission. Even if the goal is peace and safety, that does not feel right to him .
Despite these doubts, Yuji Itadori agrees to go through with the plan. But he makes it clear that he is willing to face the consequences. Yuji says he will likely live for another 300 years or so, and he promises to take responsibility for what they do during all that time. He even wonders if he will continue to not age once cursed energy is gone .
The Shocking Twist at the End
Just when it seems like the plan is moving forward, Chapter 22 drops a bombshell. Maru starts explaining how his technique will workโit will only affect non-sorcerers and humans born from now on, so current sorcerers and Simurians won’t have their lives suddenly changed .
But Yuji Itadori interrupts him with a serious concern.
Yuji says that even if they remove cursed energy from Japanese people, cursed spirits will probably still be born. The chapter ends with Maru’s shocked face as he processes what Yuji just told him .
This twist raises huge questions. If removing cursed energy won’t stop cursed spirits, then what is the point of the whole plan? And what does Yuji know that Maru doesn’t?
Release Date and Where to Read
Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo Chapter 22 officially releases on February 15, 2026, through Shueisha’s Manga Plus and Viz Media platforms. Readers can access the chapter for free on these official platforms .
For fans around the world, here is when the chapter drops:
- USA (West Coast): Sunday, February 15, 8:00 AM PST
- USA (East Coast): Sunday, February 15, 11:00 AM EST
- UK: Sunday, February 15, 4:00 PM GMT
- India: Sunday, February 15, 9:30 PM IST
- Australia: Monday, February 16, 2:00 AM AEDT .
The manga is approaching its final chapters, with the series expected to conclude around March 2026. Volume 2 of the tankลbon collection releases on March 4, 2026 .
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What This Means for the Story
Chapter 22 confirms that Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo is moving toward its endgame. The focus has shifted from fighting to bigger questions about how the world should work. Yuji Itadori’s role as the one who carries the legacies of Yuki Tsukumo, Choso, and everyone else who fought before him makes him the perfect person to question whether this plan is really right .
The chapter also shows that Yuji Itadori has truly become the strongest sorcerer of all time. His ability to destroy Mahito without effort, combined with his mastery of techniques like Black Flash that he can now use at will, puts him above even Gojo Satoru and Ryomen Sukuna in terms of overall power .
But power is not what this story is about anymore. Yuji Itadori is facing a moral choice that will define the future of Japanโand possibly the entire world. His willingness to take responsibility for what he does, even when he is not sure it is right, shows how much he has grown since his days as a high school student who just wanted to help people .
With only a few chapters left, fans are watching closely to see how this story ends. Will Yuji Itadori and Maru succeed in creating a world without cursed spirits? Or will Yuji’s doubts prove correct, leading to unexpected consequences? The answer is coming soon.
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