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Mojuro Manga Chapter 1 JJK Sequel

Mojuro Chapter 1 marks the long-awaited continuation of the Jujutsu Kaisen universe, set decades after the events of the Culling Games. This sequel expands the world of jujutsu sorcery by introducing extraterrestrials, political conflicts, and a new generation of sorcerers carrying the legacy of Yuta Okkotsu and Maki Zenin.

A Cosmic Beginning: Aliens and Earth’s Diplomacy

The chapter opens in 2086, Nevada, where a massive mothership called Naunax enters Earth’s orbit carrying nearly 50,000 alien refugees, the Simurians. Instead of turning to America, they request protection from Japan, the only nation deemed “qualified” to host a diplomatic mission.

King Ayy learns that this decision is due to the existence of humans with abilities similar to the aliens—sorcerers. Thus, Japan becomes the focal point where the future of human-alien coexistence will be tested.

The Legacy of the Okkotsu Family

We then shift to the family of Yuta Okkotsu, one of the legendary sorcerers from Jujutsu Kaisen.

• Okkotsu Yuka (age 6) is introduced as Yuta’s granddaughter, shown receiving a special ring from him. The ring, a treasured heirloom, is said to protect her until she becomes a great sorcerer.
  
• As time passes, tragedy strikes—the once indomitable Maki Zenin dies earlier than expected, leaving Yuta weakened. Yuka vows to become strong like her grandfather.
  
• At age 10, Yuka faces her first major conflict: Gojo’s clan intervenes and reclaims the ring, declaring it a cursed item meant for her elder brother Okkotsu Tsurugi.
  

This sparks a deep sibling rivalry—Yuka is determined to prove herself worthy of the ring, while Tsurugi bears the burden of unwanted responsibility.

The Sibling Rivalry: Yuka vs. Tsurugi

The story jumps forward to Yuka at 16 years old and Tsurugi at 17. The two are sent on a mission in Kyoto to investigate a string of child kidnappings linked to sorcery.

• Their dynamic is immediately tense—Yuka still resents her brother for taking the ring, while Tsurugi views her as reckless.
  
• They are joined by a third companion: Malu Val Ul Yeluvri (Malu), an alien inspector representing the Simurians. Malu is naive about human sorcery and cultural nuances but determined to observe Earth’s sorcerers.
  

The Investigation: Kidnapping and Barrier Techniques

The team discovers that children are being lured by a barrier technique that manipulates pathways, guiding aimless wanderers straight into the kidnapper’s trap.

• Yuka demonstrates her sharp instincts by unraveling the mechanism of the barrier.
  
• Malu admires her genius, though he clashes frequently with Tsurugi due to his lack of knowledge.
  
• The kidnapper is revealed to be a high-level warlock capable of combining teleportation with barrier sorcery, making him extremely dangerous.
  

Tsurugi’s Secret: The Sorcerer Without Cursed Energy

During the mission, it is revealed that Tsurugi has no cursed energy at all, making him an anomaly among sorcerers. Instead, he relies entirely on cursed tools to fight. This is why the barrier allows him entry when other sorcerers are repelled.

His weapon of choice is the cursed katana Honoyagi, a legendary blade connected to the fire god Kagutsuchi.

Yuka Awakens Her Own Power

Determined to prove herself, Yuka steps up in battle, unveiling her personal technique:

• Dog Bite Claws (狗顎爪 / Kugakusou) – an imitation-style fist imbued with her cursed energy trait, resembling martial arts styles that mimic animals.
  
• She surprises even Tsurugi with her ferocity, though she admits that he has always been stronger and more disciplined.
  

Themes of Family, Legacy, and Alien Coexistence

Between fights, Malu shares his struggles with his estranged younger brother, mirroring Yuka and Tsurugi’s strained bond. He urges Yuka not to give up, but she bluntly states her only goal: reclaiming the ring.

The chapter closes with shocking revelations:

• The kidnapper confirms that aliens have already arrived on Earth.
  
• He reveals that the value of Japanese sorcerers in human trafficking is dropping due to the world learning about cursed energy.
  
• Meanwhile, Tsurugi and Yuka’s confrontation is interrupted when they suspect that Malu himself may not just be an inspector… but an alien sorcerer.
  

Final Thoughts on Mojuro Chapter 1

Mojuro Chapter 1 delivers a powerful start to the sequel:

• It expands the Jujutsu Kaisen universe into sci-fi territory with aliens, treaties, and interspecies diplomacy.
  
• It introduces next-generation sorcerers—Yuka and Tsurugi Okkotsu—heirs of Yuta and Maki’s legacy.
  
• It blends family drama, sibling rivalry, and political intrigue with classic cursed energy battles.
  
• It sets up major questions: Can Earth’s sorcerers coexist with aliens? Will Yuka prove herself worthy of the ring? And what role will Malu truly play?
  

With its mix of cosmic scale storytelling and deeply personal character struggles, Mojuro is shaping up to be a bold sequel worthy of the Jujutsu Kaisen name.