Summary

• Chapter #266 of Jujutsu Kaisen hints at Megumi's potential return, sparked by a heartfelt exchange with Yuji in a crucial moment.
• Yuji's understanding of Megumi's struggle aligns with the series' theme of choosing salvation or succumbing to darkness.
• The poignant quote "It's lonely without you" signifies hope and emotional bonds in the face of impending battles and conclusions.

While Jujutsu Kaisen has all but confirmed the tragic loss of fan-favorite characters like Gojo Satoru and Nobara Kugisaki, there remains high hope for the return of the series' deuteragonist, Megumi Fushiguro, as the story nears its conclusion. Chapter #266 offers a glimmer of this possibility, as Yuji's domain, which appears to be pivotal in Sukuna's ultimate defeat, also manages to break through barriers and reach Sukuna's vessel, Megumi. The chapter seamlessly blends intense combat sequences with a compelling conversation between Itadori and Megumi, sparking renewed hope for Megumi's return.

Though the chapter doesn’t delve deeply into the specifics of Yuji's domain, it certainly provides hints through his meaningful conversation with Megumi. Yuji's persistence proves too much for Sukuna, even making the formidable King of the Curses very mad. However, the most significant impact of Yuji's persistence is on Megumi's state of mind. Moved by Yuji's heartfelt plea, Megumi begins to resurface, providing a meaningful aid in the battle.

Yuji states "It's lonely without you", which momentarily prompts Megumi to act, briefly hindering Sukuna and giving Yuji the opening to smile and unleash a barrage of punches on the King of Curses. At first, this quote may seem insignificant, but it has deeper meanings, aligning with the series' central themes and its teachings.

Yuji’s Heartfelt Plea to Megumi Aligns With One of Jujutsu Kaisen’s Central Themes

Jujutsu Kaisen Emphasizes Understanding Whether a Person Truly Desires To Be Saved

Jujutsu Kaisen Chapter #266 opens with a poignant conversation between Megumi and Yuji's souls (possibly an effect of Yuji's domain), where Megumi reveals that his only desire to live was centered around ensuring his sister’s happiness. When Sukuna took that away, Megumi no longer had the will to live, surrendering his body.

Yuji's response is equally significant, reflecting his deep understanding that not everyone has the will to live, a lesson he learned through the harsh realities and struggles he faced at Jujutsu High. He tells Megumi, "I have no right to tell you that you have to live." This sentiment echoes a similar notion expressed earlier in the series by the strongest sorcerer, Gojo Satoru.

In Chapter #78, Gojo states "I can only save those who are already prepared to be saved by others", after realizing that his best friend, Geto Suguru, has chosen to follow a dark path due to the cruel realities of the jujutsu world. In both contexts, the underlying theme is that Megumi and Geto must choose whether to accept salvation or embrace the darkness shaped by the cruel realities they've faced. Geto ultimately decided not to be saved by others, falling into the pit of the darkness until this path leads to his demise.

Therefore, Yuji's heartfelt plea to Megumi, expressed through the words "It's lonely without you", serves as a beacon of hope, potentially reigniting Megumi's desire to live for the sake of his friends and those who value him. This moment highlights the deep bond between Megumi and Yuji, illustrating a powerful lesson in the process: as long as people have emotional connections and the of others, they can find new reasons to keep living, regardless of the pain their pasts may hold.

While it's still unclear how Sukuna will be beaten, and with the looming conclusion of Jujutsu Kaisen recently announced, this quote stands out as one of the most poignant in the series, while also sparking renewed hope among Megumi's fans for his return.