Did Yuka really tame Mahoraga in Modulo?

Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo officially brings Mahoraga back to the battlefield courtesy of Yuka Okkotsu, much to the surprise of fans. Mahoraga is Yuka's ultimate trump card against Dabura in an attempt to defend the world from further alien invasion. As JJK fans know, only users of the Ten Shadows technique can summon Mahoraga, so when Yuka uses it, it raises questions about whether or not she has tamed the shikigami.

Only Ryomen Sukuna tamed Mahoraga in history Jujutsu Kaisen. No other wizard, not even Megumi Fushiguro, has ever been shown to be capable of fully controlling it. Most of them failed to survive and complete the ritual, leaving Sukuna as the only exception. However, if Yuka Okkotsu has already tamed Mahoraga, she will be the first wizard of Zenin and Okkotsu blood to control the divine general.

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After Yuji Itadori, Gege Akutami finally sets up the new strongest wizard in Jujutsu Kaisen

Yuji is strong, but so is this new wizard in JJK Modulo.

Yuka Okkotsu summons Mahoraga in JJK Modulo

Yuka Okkotsu is a Ten Shadows technique user

• Mahoraga vs. Dabura begins.

• Yuka Okkotsu can use the Ten Shadows technique.

Just like an atomic bomb, Yuka Okkotsu falls from the sky and makes an explosive entrance by summoning Mahoraga, the most uncontrollable shikigami in the Ten Shadows Technique, against Dabura. Her entrance is by far the most shocking moment in JJK Modulo, as no one really anticipated Yuka using the Ten Shadows technique, let alone summoning Mahoraga out of nowhere.

Before appearing in JJK Modulo, the Divine General Mahoraga was last seen in the original series, controlled by Ryomen Sukuna and used against the likes of Yorozu and Gojo Satoru. Mahoraga is an absolute force of nature, and taking him down requires overwhelming strength and combat intelligence, which Gojo and Sukuna used to overcome his adaptability.

With Mahoraga's appearance, it is clear that Yuka Okkotsu can use the Ten Shadows technique. However, JJK Modulo has yet to reveal whether Yuka inherited the technique due to her Zenin blood or copied it, much like how Yuta Okkotsu can replicate cursed techniques with his copying ability. Regardless, the fact that Yuka is able to summon Mahoraga, who seemingly looks stronger than ever, suggests that her power level has increased significantly. Most likely, Yuka made a binding promise, as Tsurugi mentioned in JJK Modulo Chapter 14.

Does Yuka Tame Mahoraga off-screen?

Yuka Okkotsu avoids direct contact with Mahoraga

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The events of Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo Chapter 15 indicate that Yuka Okkotsu has yet to tame the Divine General Mahoraga. Most likely, she only summoned Mahoraga just to include Dabura in the ritual in a desperate attempt to defeat him in the duel. Looking back, Megumi also used this kind of suicide strategy against Haruta Shigemo in JJK Season 2, almost dying in the process.

Also, Yuka was quick to hide in the shadows after summoning Mahoraga, almost as if she was avoiding the risks of summoning a shikigami she hadn't fully tamed. As fans know, Mahoraga attacks those involved in the summoning ritual without hesitation, so Yuka hiding is a perfect strategy to shift the shikigami's full attention to Dabura.

But with this setup, Yuka has no chance to tame Mahoraga at all. While taming the Mahoraga isn't exactly Yuka's goal in starting the ritual, her survival still depends on staying out of its direct path by hiding in the shadows unless Dabura pulls off the unexpected and defeats the divine general. So far there is no clear winner between Dabura and Mahoraga, so Yuka is still safe now.

Yuka Okkotsu is dying

While Yuka Okkotsu surprised fans with the Ten Shadows technique, her health is rapidly declining due to her brain tumor. Yuka is clearly at the end of her illness, having shown signs of her condition worsening, from extreme weakness to near blindness, making her heroic sacrifice all the more painful to watch. Unfortunately, no cure has been found, leaving Yuka with no choice but to make every action count, knowing that time is running out.

Even Yuka's brother, Tsurugi, admitted that his sister is facing her last days, so he is more than determined to let her enjoy her last moments in peace rather than sacrifice her life in the duel with Dabura. However, it may be too late for Tsurugi to stop Yuka, as the latter has already decided to risk everything by unleashing Mahoraga and facing Dabura.

Release date

October 3, 2020

Network

TBS, MBS, CBC, Tulip Television, BSN, tys, NBC, HBC, RKK, i-Television, SBS, IBC, BSS, MRO, OBS, TUF, RSK, TUY, tbc, RKB, SBC, KUTV, RBC, UTY, RCC, MRT, atv, MBC

Directors

Ryohei Takeshita, Masataka Akai, Chie Nishizawa, Daisuke Tsukushi, Tomomi Kamiya, Kakushi Ifuku, Ken Takahashi

Author

Hiroshi Seko

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