Jujutsu Kaisen Chapter 196

The sumo bout continues in Jujutsu Kaisen Chapter 196, and Miyo’s lesson finally begins to reach Maki. He tells her that she thinks too much about humans, about partners and curses and grudges, and that this clutter clouds her strength. Maki, who has never had a mentor or master, finds herself opening up to this strange ancient wrestler in a way she never expected.

Through the rhythm of the match, Maki starts to understand. Her obsession with the Zenin clan, with Mai’s death, with proving herself, has become a weight dragging her down. As Miyo slams her to the ground yet again, he offers her the key. Stop seeing the opponent as a human inside the ring. The chapter closes with Maki on the verge of a breakthrough that could change everything.