In Jujutsu Kaisen Chapter 147, Masamichi Yaga, the principal of Jujutsu High, comes under scrutiny from the jujutsu higher-ups. They declare him a threat for his unique ability to create independent cursed corpses — beings capable of generating their own cursed energy and existing autonomously. Despite intense interrogation, Yaga refuses to reveal the secret behind this technique, leading to his confinement and the issuing of a death sentence against him.
A flashback reveals a touching and bittersweet moment from Yaga’s past. In secret, Yaga created a cursed corpse named Takeru, modeled after Kusakabe’s late nephew, to comfort Kusakabe’s grieving sister. Although Takeru’s presence temporarily brought joy back into her life, Yaga couldn’t risk keeping him around due to the potential exposure of his forbidden ability. Despite the heartache, this act of compassion deepened the bond between Yaga and Kusakabe, highlighting Yaga’s kindness beneath the strict exterior.
This chapter casts a somber light on the rigid, cruel nature of jujutsu society and its treatment of compassionate acts that deviate from established laws.
