Yuji Itadori's Techniques Explained: Complete Guide to Divergent Fist, Blood Manipulation & Domain Expansion
Preface
In the world of Jujutsu Kaisen, cursed techniques are abilities innate to jujutsu sorcerers. However, the protagonist Yuji Itadori is an extremely special existence—he is born with physical abilities far exceeding the norm, yet he did not inherit any cursed technique. Despite this, Yuji, relying on his unique combat talent and continuously growing potential, gradually walks the path of awakening.
This article will deeply analyze Yuji Itadori's abilities, from his early passive skills to the Blood Manipulation, Cleave/Dismantle Technique, and Domain Expansion displayed in recent manga chapters, providing a comprehensive dissection of his cursed technique system and evolutionary journey.
Initial Combat Skills: Atypical Cursed Energy Application
In the early story, Yuji Itadori primarily relied on two skills for combat, but these are not strictly "innate techniques."
Divergent Fist
Divergent Fist is Yuji Itadori's signature move in the early stages. Due to a slight delay in his cursed energy transmission, a second impact of cursed energy occurs after the physical punch lands, creating a "hit twice" destructive effect.
- Power: Although the cursed energy is weak, the effect reaches 120% of a typical jujutsu sorcerer's power
- Characteristic: It is not an actively performed technique, but rather an accidental byproduct of the lack of coordination between his physical prowess and cursed energy control
Black Flash
Black Flash is a spatial distortion phenomenon triggered when a cursed energy impact occurs within 0.000001 seconds of a physical strike, with a power of 2.5 to the power of a normal cursed energy attack.
Thanks to his exceptional combat intuition, Yuji Itadori can trigger this phenomenon with high probability, making it his primary burst damage method. However, Black Flash is an advanced technique that any jujutsu sorcerer can potentially perform, not a technique exclusive to Yuji.
Technique Awakening: The Gradual Unlocking of Potential
As the story progresses, especially during battles with Special Grade Curses and the King of Curses, Sukuna, Yuji Itadori's latent abilities truly begin to surface.
Soul Strikes: An Innate Special Constitution
One of Yuji's most unique abilities is being able to directly perceive and strike an opponent's soul.
Source of Ability:
- Long-term role as a vessel for the two-faced Sukuna
- Coexistence of two souls in one body, giving him a clear perception of soul contours
Practical Advantages:
- Becomes the natural enemy of the cursed spirit Mahito
- Can bypass Mahito's "Idle Transfiguration" and directly damage the soul本体
- Due to Sukuna's soul residing within him, any attack on Yuji's soul will provoke Sukuna's retaliation, providing an additional protective mechanism
Blood Manipulation: A Gift from His Brother
In the Shinjuku Showdown Arc: The Human-Nonhuman Turbulent Realm, Yuji Itadori reveals a surprising new ability—Blood Manipulation.
Technique Characteristics:
- A hereditary technique of the Kamo family
- Attacks by manipulating one's own blood
Learning Process:
- Consumed the remaining Death Painting Wombs (Numbers 4 to 9)
- Learned to use it under the guidance of his brother Choso
Displayed Techniques:
- Piercing Blood
- Choso's Supernova
This gives Yuji attack methods beyond just physical techniques, adding ranged and diversified combat options.
Sukuna's Technique "Cleave/Dismantle" and Domain Expansion Ability
In the final battle against Sukuna, Yuji awakens further new potential.
Cleave/Dismantle Technique:
- Triggered because Sukuna's technique was long engraved on his body
- Activated after entering an awakened state by landing a Black Flash
- Difference from Sukuna: When Yuji uses it, scissor-like cutting lines appear
Domain Expansion:
- Internal Scene: The appearance of Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture
- Sure-Hit Effect: Soul "Untying"
- Combat Philosophy: Using the Domain to make Sukuna experience the ordinary things valued by common people
Diverse Learning Ability: Simple Domain and Reverse Cursed Technique
The manga reveals that Yuji, through soul-swapping training with Atsuya Kusakabe and Yuta, learned:
- New Shadow Style: Simple Domain
- Reverse Cursed Technique
He directly imprinted others' combat skills and barrier technique knowledge onto himself, demonstrating astonishing learning and adaptation abilities.
The Origin of Yuji Itadori's Techniques
The reason Yuji Itadori can bear and awaken such diverse abilities is closely related to his origins.
He is an existence specifically created by the jujutsu sorcerer Kenjaku to create the perfect vessel for Sukuna. This special background endowed him with:
- A robust body and soul
- The ability to contain Sukuna
- The potential to absorb and learn others' techniques
Frequently Asked Questions FAQ
Q1: Does Yuji Itadori have an innate technique?
A: Yuji Itadori was not born with an inherent technique, but through his special origins and later acquisition, he has mastered various abilities such as Blood Manipulation and the Cleave/Dismantle Technique.
Q2: What is the difference between Divergent Fist and Black Flash?
A: Divergent Fist is a double impact effect caused by the delay in Yuji's cursed energy transmission; Black Flash is a high-level technique that any jujutsu sorcerer can perform, with power raised to the 2.5 power.
Q3: How did Yuji obtain Blood Manipulation?
A: Yuji inherited this technique by consuming the Death Painting Wombs (Numbers 4 to 9) and learned to use it under the guidance of his brother Choso.
Q4: What is special about Yuji's Domain Expansion?
A: Yuji's Domain is modeled after Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture, with a sure-hit effect of soul "Untying," showcasing his unique combat philosophy of making Sukuna experience the values of ordinary people.
Q5: Why can Yuji directly strike the soul?
A> Because he has long been Sukuna's vessel, Yuji's body houses two souls, giving him a clear perception of soul contours, allowing him to directly perceive and attack an opponent's soul.
Conclusion
Yuji Itadori's growth journey is a history of evolution from "nothing" to "something" for an atypical protagonist. He transformed from a youth who fought purely on instinct using physical techniques, gradually evolving into a composite warrior capable of perceiving souls, manipulating blood, using Sukuna's techniques, and expanding a Domain.
His techniques are not a single innate ability, but rather a collection of powers constantly absorbed and fused together through his special origins, brutal battles, and guidance from companions. As the final battle intensifies, Yuji Itadori's potential is still being unearthed. How he will use these powers to end the King of Curses has become the biggest highlight of the Jujutsu Kaisen conclusion.