Jujutsu Kaisen Chapter 71: Betray the System to Save a Friend
Jujutsu Kaisen Chapter 71 delivers a shocking reversal that reshapes the entire narrative surrounding Yuji Itadori’s supposed execution. Just when it seemed Yuta had crossed a line, the truth is finally exposed: the attack was staged. The execution was a fake.
The chapter picks up in the aftermath of the brutal confrontation between Yuji and Yuta. Yuji lies unconscious, seemingly defeated, but not dead. Instead of delivering a final blow, Yuta heals him using Rika’s cursed energy, proving he never intended to kill him in the first place.
Through a private monologue and a flashback with Tengen and the Jujutsu higher-ups, we learn that Yuta made a secret pact: he would pretend to execute Yuji in public to satisfy the elders, but in truth, his goal was to protect him all along. Yuta understands better than anyone the danger Yuji represents as Sukuna’s vessel—but he also believes in his humanity.
This twist brings a wave of emotional relief and opens up new questions. Why did Yuta go along with the elders’ plan? Who else is involved in this deception? Can they really keep Yuji hidden from the watchful eyes of the Jujutsu society?
Meanwhile, Panda and Inumaki’s involvement is hint at more deeply, suggesting they’ve helping Yuta coordinate behind the scenes. Inumaki’s missing arm, once a symbol of Sukuna’s destruction, now feels more personal—it’s a reminder of why they’re risking everything to give Yuji a second chance.
Gege Akutami’s pacing in Chapter 71 is exceptional—balancing tension, relief, and revelation within just a few pages. It’s a brilliant narrative payoff after several chapters of moral ambiguity and suspense.
Chapter 71 isn’t just a twist—it’s a statement. In a world corrupted by fear and bureaucracy, sometimes the only way to save someone… is to lie to everyone.
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