The significance of Sukuna's last finger, explained

This post contains spoilers from Jujutsu Kaisen's Last Arc.

Key Takeaways

• Sukuna's fingers caused chaos in JJK by pulling curses and threats throughout the series.
• Sukuna's last finger becomes a spell that cannot bring him back, giving his character a symbolic end.
• Sukuna's last finger is no longer harmless and harmless, but a possible return to future JJK content is noted.

Jujutsu Kaisen ended with chapter 271, and it goes without saying that opinions among fans were divided about the ending. The fans saw the ending of the story well, and although some points were rushed and others were completely abandoned, the author managed to come up with an acceptable ending. This is especially the case considering that Gege has been struggling with his health and even underwent surgery earlier this year.

Anyway, fans were hoping that JJK's ending would be very satisfying, especially regarding Sukuna. Of course, fans aren't entirely happy with Sukuna's ending in the manga either. For those who don't know, Sukuna's last finger was kept by Yuji as a charm. But, fans are wondering if they can see that ending JJK comes full circle without a change, as Sukuna's finger was a major threat at the beginning of the series, and is still active at the end. That's exactly what we're going to talk about here.

Sukuna's fingers and how they caused chaos in Jujutsu Kaisen

• Sukuna transformed himself into a cursed object
• Sukuna's fingers caused many problems in Jujutsu Kaisen

At the beginning of JJKSukuna's fingers proved to be a source of serious trouble. Basically, it was clear to the fans that Sukuna, the most powerful magician of the Heian period, turned into a cursed thing by splitting himself with 20 fingers. These 20 fingers survived survive the test of time, because they are indestructible in many ways. Therefore, Sukuna sought to be reborn in one way or another, which is why these fingers were so dangerous. Sukuna's fingers were so strong that they attracted curses, and that was why the curses at the beginning of the series were everywhere Sukuna's fingers were. As fans know, Yuji ate Sukuna's finger, and at that time, he was even able to stop him, thanks to his mysterious ability.

This boy…he can take me down! – Sukuna

That said, other strong people also got hold of Sukuna's finger, making them strong as well. The magician's goal then was for Yuji to eat all the fingers and then for Gojo to destroy the King. Of course, all of this could have been avoided if Yuji had simply been killed, but Gojo never wanted that.

Sukuna's fingers kept causing problems Jujutsu Kaisen. This is especially true when Yuji starts eating more fingers and his control over the King of Curses begins to slip. In Shibuya, Sukuna destroyed and killed many people. That's not even the worst part. After Sukuna transferred to Megumi's body, things got worse and she was able to regain full power. At this point, Sukuna was almost unstoppable, as he ate the remaining fingers, except for the last one, which was locked away from the King.

How Sukuna's last finger became a Talisman

Sukuna lost all his strength in the fight against Yuji

Fans read the ending Jujutsu Kaisen may be confused as to what exactly happened to Sukuna's finger. When the series ended, another finger was left, just like at the beginning of the series, which confused the readers. In fact, many fans called it bad writing, because they felt that everything was completely reversed and nothing changed in the whole story. However, that is not exactly what happened in the end JJK. Sukuna ate 19 fingers and the last one was pulled away from him. As seen at the end of the battle, this finger was kept in a shrine, which Nobara used to injure the King of Curses with Resonance. After Yuji destroys Sukuna with his Soul Destroying Punches, Sukuna's other fingers, which gave him so much power, are gone.

The last finger was still held with Nobara, but the amount of energy that finger held was not enough to see Sukuna come back to life. In reality, this finger is no longer a threat, as explained in JJK. At least, that's what Yuji and his friends seem to think.

Don't worry, that finger is no longer dangerous. – Yuji Itadori

Fans should keep that in mind as well JJK chapter 271, which is the last chapter of the series, sees Yuji throwing the finger. This finger, which now acts as a talisman, found its way to the same place where it was found in the first arc. According to Yuji himself, the finger is no longer dangerous, and Sukuna can never be resurrected using that finger, even if someone eats it. This means that Sukuna can't come back to life unless something special is done to restore what's left of his powers. So, this is the end of the road for Sukuna, and even with fingers crossed, he can't go back. According to Yuji, this finger is now just a verbal charm and that's exactly why he left it there, for symbolic reasons, and because it made for a good ending.

Is Sukuna's last finger still dangerous?

Sukuna's last finger cannot threaten anyone

Sukuna can not reincarnate using the last finger that is still in the world JJK. If that was the case, then Yuji certainly didn't lift that finger. Sukuna's finger is now non-lethal, meaning the threat of the king of curses is no longer in the story. That said, Sukuna might return to the series in a different way, if JJK continues. Sure enough, Gege said there's a chance he'll be back. When Sukuna talks to Mahito, he says that if there was another time, he would like to go in a different direction.

Of course, this doesn't mean that Sukuna knows he's coming back or plans to resurrect. But, it just means that if Sukuna is going to be reborn in a different way, he will give love a chance and be one of the good guys, or at least try to be. Sukuna tries to fight back using his own Jujutsu, but, in the end, sees him defeated. Now, Sukuna seems to have changed his mind, and even the king of curses has decided to go in a completely different direction.

Unfortunately, it remains to be seen whether Sukuna will be able to move in the right direction or not. Fans will have to wait to see it JJK continues to the back of the line to see if Sukuna will get the chance to come back or not.

The final chapter of Jujutsu Kaisen, JJK 271, was published on September 29, 2024. Fans can read the series on Manga Plus and the Shonen Jump app.