Jujutsu Kaisen Itadori’s Extermination Arc everything You need to know.
The Itadori’s Extermination Arc is a short but very important arc in Jujutsu Kaisen. It comes right after the Shibuya Incident and shows how the jujutsu world changes once Gojo is sealed. This arc focuses on Yuji Itadori being marked for execution, the return of Yuta Okkotsu, and the events that lead directly into the Culling Game.
This arc is not long, but it carries heavy story weight and sets the direction for the rest of the series.
Arc Overview
After the destruction in Shibuya, the jujutsu society loses balance. With Gojo sealed, the higher authorities take control again. Instead of fixing the damage, they focus on punishment and power.
Yuji Itadori becomes the main target because Sukuna used his body during the Shibuya Incident. The higher ups decide that Yuji must die immediately.
This arc shows how fear and politics control the jujutsu system.
Manga Chapters Covered
The arc is compact and focused, covering only a few chapters.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Manga chapters | 137 to 143 |
| Volumes | Volume 16 and Volume 17 |
| Year released | 2021 |
| Arc length | 7 chapters |
Chapter titles with the chapter Numbers.
| Chapter Number | Chapter Title |
|---|---|
| Chapter 137 | Hard and White |
| Chapter 138 | The Zen’in Clan |
| Chapter 139 | Hunter |
| Chapter 140 | Execution |
| Chapter 141 | The Front of the Back |
| Chapter 142 | A Big Brother’s Back |
| Chapter 143 | One More Time |
Why Yuji Is Ordered to Be Executed
The higher ups blame Yuji for the chaos in Shibuya. They cancel his suspended death sentence and order his immediate execution.
At the same time, they make several strict decisions:
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Gojo is labeled a criminal
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Freeing Gojo becomes illegal
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Anyone helping Yuji is considered an enemy
To carry out the execution, they assign Yuta Okkotsu.
Return of Yuta Okkotsu
Yuta Okkotsu returns after a long absence. He accepts the mission to kill Yuji and claims it is personal. At first, it looks like Yuta truly plans to execute him.
This creates strong tension because Yuta was once in a situation similar to Yuji. Both carried dangerous power and were feared by the jujutsu world.
Zenin Clan Conflict
At the same time, the Zenin clan faces internal conflict. The clan head dies, and a new leader must be chosen.
Megumi Fushiguro is named as the next clan head due to a condition in the will. This angers Naoya Zenin, who believes he deserves the position.
Naoya decides to hunt Yuji and Megumi to secure power for himself.
| Character | Role in the Arc |
|---|---|
| Yuji Itadori | Target of execution |
| Yuta Okkotsu | Assigned executioner |
| Megumi Fushiguro | Zenin clan successor |
| Naoya Zenin | Antagonist from the Zenin clan |
| Choso | Yuji’s ally and older brother |
Yuji and Choso on the Run
Yuji and Choso move through ruined Tokyo, defeating curses while avoiding sorcerers. Choso fully accepts Yuji as his brother and protects him.
Their bond becomes one of the emotional cores of the arc.
The Battles Begin
Two major fights happen at the same time.
Yuta fights Yuji, showing a clear difference in power. Yuji relies on physical strength, while Yuta overwhelms him with cursed energy.
Choso fights Naoya Zenin. Naoya uses speed and technique, but Choso wins through control, strategy, and his desire to protect his brother.
Yuji’s Execution
Yuta stabs Yuji through the heart. For a moment, it appears that Yuji is dead. This scene is meant to shock both the characters and the readers.
Soon after, it is revealed that this execution was staged. Yuta heals Yuji immediately using reverse cursed technique. He does this to satisfy a binding vow with the higher ups while secretly protecting Yuji.
The Truth About Yuji’s Origins
Yuji learns a shocking truth about his past. His mother was connected to the main antagonist, which confirms that Yuji was created as a vessel.
This explains why Yuji can contain Sukuna and why he has been central to the story since the beginning.
Transition to the Culling Game
The arc ends with Megumi asking Yuji for help. A deadly game called the Culling Game has begun, and Megumi’s sister is involved.
Yuji agrees to help, marking the end of the Extermination Arc and the start of the next major storyline.
| Arc Purpose | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Remove Gojo’s protection | Higher ups regain control |
| Test Yuji’s resolve | Yuji accepts his role |
| Reintroduce Yuta | Becomes Yuji’s ally |
| Set up next arc | Leads into the Culling Game |
Why This Arc Matters
The Itadori’s Extermination Arc resets the story. It changes how Yuji sees himself, exposes the flaws of the jujutsu system, and prepares the stage for large scale conflict.
Even though it is short, skipping this arc would make the next part of the story hard to understand. It is a turning point where survival becomes more important than ideals.
This arc is the bridge between tragedy and chaos.