Yuji using Black Flash in Jujutsu Kaisen marks his rise to Satoru Gojo's level, and he didn't need Six Eyes for it

Modified Sep 18, 2024 05:34 GMT

Jujutsu Kaisen has seen Yuji Itadori grow immensely as a sorcerer, and mastery of Black Flash further cements his rise to the next level of power. Black Flash is an extremely rare and highly difficult technique that enables a sorcerer to land an energy-infused strike exactly 0.000001 seconds after a physical hit, exponentially amplifying the damage.

When Yuji continuously resorts to Black Flash, especially while fighting Sukuna, it marks a turning point in his strength. Even without the Six Eyes privilege, it propels him to the same status as Satoru Gojo and one Jujutsu Kaisen theory proves it.

Disclaimer: This article reflects the writer's opinion and includes spoilers from the Jujutsu Kaisen manga series.

Exploring how Yuji using Black Flash in Jujutsu Kaisen marks his rise to Gojo's level

Yuji Itadori as seen in anime (Image via MAPPA)

Yuji Itadori mastering Black Flash in Jujutsu Kaisen was his rise to the ranks of becoming as strong as his teacher Satoru Gojo. While Gojo even theorizes that Black Flash is partially based on luck, the fact that Yuji pulls it off multiple times implies he has an exceptional grasp on combat and cursed energy.

A theory shows that Yuji's instinctive strength lets him "see" the atmosphere in battle and intuitively target the "sweet spots" of unleashing Black Flash. Accordingly, his body instinctively grasps those "sweet spots" with near perfection, much like a high-grade sorcerer's body.

The fact that Yuji can use Black Flash over and over again, especially during his fight against Sukuna, shows off his potential. Unlike Gojo, who had Six Eyes and would manipulate the atmosphere with techniques like Blue, Yuji relies only on his exceptional physicality and cursed energy control.

This puts him on the same level as Gojo, as he can land a Black Flash every time, placing him among the few who have mastery of combat. His ability to shatter space under immense pressure showcases a level of power mirroring Gojo's influence on the battlefield.

Gojo was already powerful having been born with Six Eyes and Limitless, however, his mastery of these techniques earned him the title of the strongest. He could use his Limitless to make himself untouchable and even learned RCT to make himself almost invincible. Yuji might lack in terms of Cursed Techniques but his physical prowess is second to none.

With proper training, Yuji cultivated his explosive physical strengths to the next level. Even his normal punches were enough to injure Sukuna and his mastering Black Flash added to his power. Although it is believed to be based purely on luck, Yuji's consecutive hits made it seem more than that.

How Black Flash works in Jujutsu Kaisen, explained

The Black Flash in Jujutsu Kaisen happens when a sorcerer strikes with cursed energy within 0.000001 seconds of hitting a target physically, therefore distorting space. This technique makes the power of an attack stronger by as much as 2.5x times, as the synchronization of the physical and metaphysical realms increases the sorcerer's cursed energy at that moment in time.

This is because Black Flash requires immense concentration and cursed energy control to execute, making it quite troublesome and exhausting to do at will, even for elite sorcerers such as Satoru Gojo. Those who can utilize the Black Flash, such as Yuji Itadori, gain an in-depth understanding of the cursed energy and vastly improve their fighting abilities.

Final thoughts

Gojo Satoru as seen in anime (Image via MAPPA)

Yuji Itadori successfully using Black Flash in Jujutsu Kaisen is essentially him starting his journey to reach Satoru Gojo's level without having the Six Eyes ability. Innately strong and masterful over cursed energy, Itadori manages to pull off feats even Gojo views as a result of luck.

The fact that Yuji can land Black Flash repeatedly, and more importantly, against the strongest of opponents like Sukuna, means he is already at the same level of power as the strongest sorcerers. This theory shows how Yuji has the potential to be as legendary as Gojo, proving that his rise is not just from talent but also from unparalleled instinct and control in battle.

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Edited by Janhavi Chauhan