In Jujutsu Kaisen Manga Chapter 42, before the Kyoto Goodwill Event kicks off, Nobara Kugisaki casually asks Yuji Itadori for his thoughts on Maki Zenin. While Yuji admits he isn’t well-versed in jujutsu society, he recognizes Maki as a fierce and composed fighter. Nobara then reveals that Maki’s low sorcerer grade isn’t a reflection of her strength, but rather the result of discrimination from her own family. She expresses hope that Maki’s performance in the upcoming Team Event could finally earn her the recognition she deserves.
