The latest spoilers for Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo Chapter 23 are out, and they deliver some of the most emotional and game-changing moments in this sequel series. Titled “The Ceremony of Harmony,” the chapter shows Yuji Itadori finally stepping back after a long philosophical debate with Maru, leaving the young Simurian to carry out a massive ritual that will reshape the world of Jujutsu Kaisen forever. However, this new world comes at a terrible cost, as fans are now processing the apparent deaths of several key characters.
The chapter, which is set to officially release on Sunday, February 22, 2026, picks up right after the intense conversation between Yuji and Maru in the Passageway of Souls. While they initially planned to erase Cursed Energy from all Japanese people, Yuji drops a reality check by explaining that the problem is global, not local, making a simple solution impossible .
Yuji And Maru Face The Impossible Task Of Erasing Cursed Energy
The 21-page chapter opens with a stunning color page that finally reveals Modulo Yuji’s official colors. He is shown wearing a dark teal jacket with a hood covering part of his face, standing alongside Mahito, who has now been reduced to a powerless plushie-like form .
As the discussion deepens, Yuji explains to Maru why their original plan to remove Cursed Energy only from Japanese people will not work. For 68 years, since the Shibuya Incident, the world was told that Cursed Spirits only existed in Japan to prevent global fear from creating even more curses overseas. However, the truth is that people outside Japan also emit Cursed Energy, just in much smaller amounts .
Yuji points out that even if they remove Cursed Energy from everyone in Japan, the Cursed Energy flowing in from overseas will continue to create Cursed Spirits in Tokyo. Maru realizes that to truly solve the problem, they would need to alter the souls of all humanity, including those overseas and future generations .
The conversation takes a deeper turn when Maru notices something crucial about the nature of souls. He observes that Cursed Spirits, Kalyans, and the Rumel tribe all share the same color soul. This explains why Kalyans never attack the Rumel tribe, they are soul kindred. Yuji brings up examples from the past, mentioning Tengen, who became something close to a Cursed Spirit after a thousand years but was never evil, and his brother Choso, who was part Cursed Spirit and part human, proving that not all beings that look like curses are inherently malevolent .
Maru’s Ritual Of Harmony Begins With Help From Fallen Friends
After realizing that changing individual souls is impossible because the color of a soul cannot be repainted, Maru comes up with a new plan. Instead of altering souls directly, they will remodel the Passageway of Souls itself, the place where all souls on Earth pass through before birth. By turning it into a device that scatters the color of souls and filters out Cursed Energy, they can ensure that future generations are born with minimal to no Cursed Energy .
The scene then shifts to Dabura, who finally receives the Black Rope from an elder shaman of Miguel Oduol’s Sorcerer Tribe in Kenya. This Black Rope, first mentioned back in Chapter 11, is the key to breaking the Deskunte Chief’s curse over his sister, Supejo. Maru apologizes to Dabura for interfering in his duel with Mahoraga, noting that this is the second time he has interrupted a warrior’s fight, the first being back in Chapter 9 when Dura died .
Dabura understands that his duty to protect the Rumelians, a promise he made to his fallen comrade Dura, is now complete. He reunites with his younger sister Supejo in the Passageway, and with the Black Rope’s power, the curse is broken. Dabura tells Maru they will meet again, and Maru finally understands the true purpose of his technique .
Back in the Passageway, Maru heals the injured Cross, Tsurugi, Yuka, and Usami. He thanks Yuji for everything and apologizes for the burden they are about to carry. Yuji, showing how much he has matured, simply says it is okay and asks Maru if he still has one big job left to do. When Maru confirms that it is something he must do alone, Yuji walks away, leaving the rest to Maru while echoing the famous words Nanami once said to him: “Well then, to both of us… I’ll leave the rest to you” .
Major Character Deaths Confirmed As Maru Completes The Ritual
This is where the emotional weight of the chapter truly hits. As Maru floats above the Inhuman Makyo of Tokyo, watching the Cursed Spirits begin to dissolve into energy, he feels his conviction waver. He admits that his resolve alone is not enough to bear the sin of essentially erasing Cursed Spirits from existence .
Suddenly, Cross appears beside him, holding his hand. On his other side stands Yuka. Both of them tell Maru that they will do this together. Cross and Tsurugi, Yuka and Maru, the four of them hand in hand, ready to complete what they started .
The heartbreaking truth is then revealed: Cross, Yuka, and Tsurugi are all dead. Cross died as a victim of the war between humans and Rumelians. Yuka succumbed to her brain cancer in her final month, having chosen to summon Mahoraga. Tsurugi passed away due to his Binding Vow with Rika. They are only able to appear beside Maru because they are now souls in the Passageway .
With their prayers for peace and the support of his fallen friends, Maru finally finds the strength to complete his mission. Tears streaming down his face, he declares, “With a prayer to pacify all souls, I shall conduct the Ritual of Harmony to completion!” .
The chapter ends with an editor’s note that simply says, “To a new world!” .
Fan Reactions To The Emotional Chapter 23 Spoilers
As spoilers spread across social media and forums, fans have been sharing their mixed feelings about the direction of Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo. While some praise the emotional depth of Maru losing everyone he cares about, others are questioning the logic behind erasing Cursed Energy entirely.
One fan on a popular forum expressed frustration, saying, “Eradicating curse energy and sorcerers all together is mega retarded btw. It’s not like there’s an entire planet of people who can use it or anything. What if they develop FTL travel and one day invade earth? Yeah right now Yuji is there. But what happens after his 300 year warranty expires? There would be no sorcerer left to protect earth” .
Another reader pointed out the irony of the situation: “Jogo who promised Hanami, Mahito and Dagon that they would meet up again in 100 years watching this: cursed spirits also have a life yet he wants them eradicated” .
However, not all reactions are negative. Some appreciate the bittersweet ending for the characters. One user noted, “The conditions of Tsurugi, Yuka and the hospitalized Cross and Usami… Maru then thanks Yuji and apologizes for everything. It’s sad but beautiful that they all came together at the end to support him” .
The fandom has also been debating whether Yuka is truly dead or simply in a comatose state since she is still shown in Mahoraga’s shadow in suspended animation. Some speculate that the ritual might not fully kill her, leaving room for a potential resurrection in the final two chapters .
Release Information For Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo Chapter 23
For readers eager to read the full chapter when it drops, Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo Chapter 23 will be released on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at the following times:
- 8:00 a.m. Pacific Time (PT)
- 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time (ET)
- 4:00 p.m. British Summer Time (BST)
- 5:00 p.m. Central Time (CT)
Readers in Japan can access the chapter starting at 12:00 a.m. JST on Monday, February 23, 2026 .
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The chapter will be available to read for free on official platforms like Viz Media and Shueisha’s Manga Plus, which offer English translations simultaneously with the Japanese release. Fans can use the Manga Plus mobile app or website to read the latest chapters legally and support the creators .
With only two chapters left after this, Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo is building toward its grand finale. Chapter 24 is scheduled for release on March 2, 2026 .
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