“Satoru Gojo from Jujutsu Kaisen is both the most hated and the most influential character created by the manga writer, Gege Akutami. Even though Akutami dislikes him, Satoru’s skills, abilities, and lineage make him a force to be reckoned with in the story’s jujutsu world. In fact, many of Satoru’s decisions and actions shape the narrative, intentionally or unintentionally. His choices make him a protagonist whose decisions initiate most of Jujutsu Kaisen’s critical incidents. Let’s take a look at some of the pivotal moments in the series that were caused by Satoru Gojo, as discussed by SportsKeeda.”
Starting with the “Past Arc,” Satoru and his colleague, Suguru Geto’s decision not to hand over Riko Amanai had a cascade effect throughout the jujutsu world. The most significant implication was the forced evolution of Master Tengen, which made him a target for Kenjaku in the Culling Game storyline, causing chaos for humans if he were to achieve his goal. This act also marked the beginning of Suguru’s significant transformation, which eventually led him to become a sorcerer in Jujutsu Kaisen 0, effectively making him the Kenjaku character in the series.
Despite Akutami’s dislike for Satoru’s character, it is his creation that is responsible for shaping the jujutsu world drastically. Notably, the murder of Toji Fushiguro during the same “Past Arc” was a controversial decision. Although Toji was a fan-favorite, Satoru had to eliminate him due to several reasons. Toji was an assassin, and his death was a significant loss for the Zenin clan, who lost one of their best assets capable of killing without using Curse Energy. However, Toji’s assassination led to the discovery of his son, Megumi Fushiguro, who turned out to be one of the series’ critical characters. Megumi’s arrival into the world of jujutsu caused some crucial consequences that rocked the foundation of one of the world’s most influential clans.
In another instance, when Satoru killed his former best friend, Suguru Geto, he didn’t dispose of his body correctly. Instead, he left it at the scene, and as a result, Kenjaku took over, healed his body, and used it to trap Satoru in a prison world. The fact that Satoru chose to leave the body on the scene had significant consequences on the series, culminating in the current storyline’s prison world.
Satoru’s introductions of new characters are also crucial story elements. His decision to bring Yuta Okkotsu into the jujutsu world had a significant and lasting impact. It led to the addition of a new Special Grade sorcerer, and Yuta’s actions during the “Yuji’s Extermination” arc were vital in saving Yuji’s life and forming a team to fight powerful enemies. Furthermore, Yuji’s introduction and involvement in the jujutsu world created ripples in the series, causing a generational war between older and newer sorcerers. Satoru’s choice to introduce Yuji is one of the most impactful decisions in the series’ history.
Finally, Satoru Gojo’s fake death of Yuji made a noteworthy storyline in the series. His plan to have Yuji’s death faked had significant implications, creating suspense and tension among his allies and enemies. The plan’s success allowed him to keep Yuji safe from the consequences of his contract with Sukuna, ensuring Jujustu High School maintained its reputation.
In conclusion, Satoru Gojo’s character is a complex yet critical paradox of the manga series, Jujutsu Kaisen. Despite his creator’s dislike, Satoru’s decisions and actions largely move the story forward. From his introduction of Yuji and Yuta to his controversial murder of Toji Fushiguro and fake death plan for Yuji, Satoru Gojo’s decisions have vast consequences for the story’s world and characters.
