In Jujutsu Kaisen Chapter 187, Kashimo gains the upper hand against Hakari by exploiting insights from Hakari’s domain expansion. Aware that Hakari’s unlimited cursed energy stems from hitting a jackpot and that another jackpot could be imminent due to his increased probability, Kashimo swiftly overwhelms Hakari with a barrage of powerful strikes, rendering him unconscious. Yet, Hakari cleverly uses a consecutive effect to replay the damage and restore himself to his previous state during his heightened probability mode.
As the fight intensifies, Hakari enters “riichi mode,” triggering a jackpot with triple sixes that activates his unkillable state, granting him limitless cursed energy and automatic reverse cursed technique. Recognizing Hakari’s temporary invincibility, Kashimo chooses to confront him directly instead of waiting for the round to end. He amplifies his electrified cursed energy, determined to overcome the seemingly unbeatable Hakari.
The story then flashes back 400 years, revealing Kashimo’s encounter with Kenjaku after a fierce battle. Disinterested in ordinary fights, Kashimo learns of Sukuna’s legendary power and agrees to Kenjaku’s offer to become a cursed object, hoping this path will eventually lead him to face Sukuna in the Culling Game.
