Why is Sukuna obsessed with Megumi Fushiguro?

The story of Jujutsu Kaisen begins with the jujutsu wizard searching for one of the fingers and coming across each other. Yuji eats the finger and thus becomes Sukuna's vessel, to save Megumi from the cursed spirits. This is where the destinies of Yuji, Megumi and Sukuna intertwine.

Since the early days, Sukuna has shown a special affinity towards Megumi that is not shared by any other character in the story. This makes fans wonder about the reason behind Sukuna's obsession and that's exactly what we will discuss here. Let's find out why Sukuna is so obsessed with Megumi.

What we'll be talking about here is a little further back in the story and hasn't appeared in the anime yet. So there will be some spoilers ahead; proceed with caution.

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Sukuna's obsession with Megumi Fushiguro

Although Sukuna meets Megumi on the first night of his incarnation, it is not until the Fearsome Womb Arc that he pays particular attention to the young jujutsu wizard. After taking over Yuji's body, the two fight where Sukuna very easily overpowers Megumi to the point that he considers summoning before backing away.

Since this meeting, Sukuna has maintained an ongoing obsession with Megumi. During the Painting of Death Arc, the King of Curses sees Megumi using her Incomplete: Chimera Shadow Garden against the Fingerbearer's Curse and is instantly impressed, calling Megumi interesting.

However, the most striking example of Sukuna's obsession and special treatment towards Megumi is shown in the Shibuya Incident arc where Sukuna saves Megumi from death and fights and exorcises Mahoraga to protect him. He even pitches his domain in a way that won't harm Megumi.

Why is Sukuna obsessed with Megumi

The reason for this special treatment towards Megumi is the fact that Sukuna sees and recognizes the enormous potential that the jujutsu wizard carries. Several characters in the story, including , have commented on Megumi's potential as a jujutsu sorcerer. Gojo even recognizes that Megumi has the potential to become as strong as him.

Sukuna recognizes the same potential in Megumi and makes elaborate plans for the future with Megumi in mind. Throughout the story, Sukuna follows Megumi's force, looking for an opportunity to carry out his plans.

Since the first time Sukuna noticed Megumi, he planned to make Megumi his vessel instead. In this way, he has access to the most powerful inherited cursed technique of the . So the reason Sukuna is so obsessed with Megumi and deliberately keeping him alive is to force Megumi to become his vessel and access the Ten Shadows Technique.

Megumi 's Fate

Sukuna's plan finally comes to fruition towards the end of the Arc. In chapter 212, after revealing that she was using Yuji's body, Sukuna takes advantage of the confusion and takes control of Yuji's body while chanting "Enchain". Once he has control of Yuji's body, he knocks out and tears off one of Yuji's fingers.

Sukuna then forcibly gives Megumi the finger, successfully transferring his incarnation to Megumi from Yuji. With this, Megumi becomes his final vessel. This plan is why Sukuna is obsessed with Megumi Fushiguro.

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