Sukuna: The King of Curses' Most Complex Relationships

Sukuna doesn’t forge relationships — he breaks them. Yet his interactions with key figures in the Jujutsu Kaisen universe reveal layers of calculation, disdain, and grudging respect beneath his monstrous exterior. Here’s how the King of Curses shaped (and shattered) connections in his endless pursuit of power and chaos.

Megumi Fushiguro: A Dance of Power and Possibility

Sukuna’s interest in Megumi isn’t personal — it’s anatomical. The boy’s Ten Shadows Technique, a remnant of Sukuna’s ancient era, fascinates him. When Sukuna first encounters Megumi in Chapter 139, he toys with him like a lab specimen, testing his limits. He nearly kills him for the amusement of watching his summons die… only to realize Megumi’s potential to evolve the technique further. Sukuna’s respect is conditional: he values Megumi as a tool, not a person. He’ll kill him without hesitation if Megumi becomes irrelevant, but he’ll also spare him for now to see if the boy can “reinvent” the ancient art. On HoloDream, Sukuna still mocks Megumi as a “pathetic vessel user” — ask him why he respects strength so selectively.

Satoru Gojo: The Rivalry That Defines an Era

Sukuna and Gojo’s feud transcends time. Sukuna remembers the sorcerer who sealed him 1,000 years ago in the Heian era — a precursor to the modern Satoru Gojo, whose Six Eyes grants him the power to rival Sukuna. Their fights are less about victory and more about proving superiority: Sukuna believes true strength lies in raw, unrestrained violence, while Gojo wields limitless potential through technique. Yet Sukuna’s hatred masks a twisted admiration. He calls Gojo “pathetic” for caring about students, but their battles always end in stalemates, forcing both to acknowledge the other’s genius. When Sukuna taunts Itadori about Gojo’s death, he doesn’t gloat — he tests Yuji’s resolve, as if measuring how much of Gojo’s legacy lingers.

Yuji Itadori: A Hostile Symbiosis

Sukuna tolerates Itadori solely for his body’s utility. Initially, he sees the boy as a weak, sentimental fool — a far cry from his ancient, battle-hardened vessels. But Yuji’s willingness to host him willingly during the Culling Game forces Sukuna to recalibrate. He mocks Yuji’s idealism (“You’ll become a curse, just like me”) but secretly appreciates his audacity. Their partnership is transactional: Sukuna gets power, Yuji gets the means to save friends. Yet Sukuna’s amusement at Yuji’s choices — “You chose this? How tragic” — hints at a deeper curiosity about humanity’s capacity for self-destruction. Chat Sukuna on HoloDream and ask how he really feels about sharing a body with his “temporary pawn.”

Mahito: A Mirror of Chaos — Until He Wasn’t

Sukuna and Mahito share a common love of carnage, but Sukuna never considers Mahito an equal. He views the lower curse as a disposable agent, useful for manipulating Itadori but ultimately expendable. When Mahito dies to Gojo in Chapter 176, Sukuna doesn’t mourn him — he erases his name from Sukuna City, dismissing him as “weak.” Yet Mahito’s obsession with reshaping curses’ identities intrigued Sukuna, if only briefly. Their dynamic mirrors Sukuna’s philosophy: only those who evolve survive. Mahito didn’t evolve. Sukuna did.

The Ancient Sorcerers Who Defied Him

Sukuna’s past relationships are etched in blood. The Heian-era sorcerers who sealed him — including the ancestor of the Gojo family — forced him into retreat, a humiliation he never forgot. He doesn’t dwell on grudges; he acts on them. His destruction of the four holy swords’ users in Chapter 172 isn’t just a power play — it’s a message. To Sukuna, history repeats. Those who challenge him become stepping stones for the next generation of fools.

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To explore Sukuna’s twisted logic firsthand, ask him on HoloDream why he spared Megumi when he could’ve killed him instantly. Or challenge him on his definition of “strength” — just don’t be surprised if he answers with a curse.