Jujutsu Kaisen is known for its intense battles and complex characters, and the reunion between Toji Fushiguro and his son Megumi is a prime example of the series’ dramatic storytelling. This long-awaited confrontation, however, took a dark and unexpected turn when Toji, the formidable Sorcerer Killer, chose to end his own life. Having sold Megumi to the Zenin Clan years prior and never looking back, Toji’s reappearance in the Shibuya Incident arc was fraught with unresolved history and raw power.
Megumi, too young to remember his father, found himself facing a seemingly unstoppable force. The power difference between them was staggering, suggesting an easy victory for Toji. Yet, the battle concluded with Toji’s shocking suicide, triggered by a flood of resurfacing memories. This pivotal moment reveals the true depths of Toji’s character and the poignant reasons behind his drastic action. Let’s delve into the compelling question: Why Did Toji Kill Himself in Jujutsu Kaisen?
The Resurrected Assassin and His Purpose
Toji Fushiguro looking menacing in Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2
To understand Toji’s final act, we must first understand his revival. Toji Fushiguro was already deceased, having met his end at the hands of Satoru Gojo 12 years prior. His return during the Shibuya Incident arc is attributed to Granny Ogami, a curse user who employed a séancing technique. She utilized her adoptive grandson’s body to summon Toji Zenin – importantly, not as a full resurrection, but as an information download into a vessel. Ogami’s technique extracted information from Toji’s remains, granting her grandson access to his unparalleled physical abilities without initially reviving his personality or soul.
Initially, Ogami’s grandson wielded Toji’s physical prowess, but Toji’s will proved too strong. He swiftly overwhelmed and extinguished the grandson’s soul, seizing complete control of the body. Though he eliminated Ogami, her technique remained active, turning Toji into a force of nature driven by instinct. Entering Dagon’s Domain, Toji became a puppet of carnage, single-mindedly focused on confronting and defeating the strongest presence within his vicinity. After overpowering the special-grade curse spirit Dagon, his attention turned to Megumi, who, despite his youth, demonstrated a power level exceeding experienced sorcerers like Naobito, Nanami, and Maki. Their confrontation was brief but explosive.
The Weight of Regret and a Father’s Last Act
The fight against Megumi was the catalyst for Toji’s regaining consciousness. In this moment of clarity, the reasons behind his past actions, specifically selling Megumi to the Zenin Clan, resurfaced. Toji, burdened by his inability to care for a young child and trapped by his mercenary lifestyle, believed the Zenin Clan would value Megumi for his inherited Ten Shadows Technique. However, facing his son triggered a profound regret. He had expressed this regret at his original death to Gojo, inquiring about Megumi’s well-being.
During their battle, Toji asked Megumi his name. Upon hearing “Fushiguro,” a name signifying Gojo’s intervention and protection, Toji felt a sense of relief and perhaps a sliver of redemption. Realizing the danger he posed to his own son now that his killer instincts were unleashed, and overwhelmed by the resurfacing paternal feelings and regret, Toji made a decisive choice. To prevent himself from harming Megumi, Toji deliberately stabbed his own head, ending his resurrected existence. This act of self-destruction was a tragic sacrifice, driven by a father’s belated love and a desperate attempt to atone for his past mistakes, even though Megumi remains unaware of the full weight of his father’s final decision.
