Shoko Ieiri is the true hero of Jujutsu Kaisen and chapter 248 proves it
Following the release of Jujutsu Kaisen chapter 248 of the manga, readers worldwide are already discussing the many plot points that will be covered, including what will happen to Kenjaku, when Yuta Okkotsu will arrive, and how much Sukuna will respect Yuji Itadori. But because there are so many things happening in this chapter, it’s easy to overlook Shoko Ieiri’s potentially huge part in this conflict.
Undoubtedly, Shoko’s involvement in Jujutsu Kaisen has caused controversy among many fans because of her relationships with characters like Suguru Geto and Satoru Gojo, but at this point in the battle against Ryomen Sukuna, she is perhaps one of the most valuable sorcerers. She has been this battle’s real hero, as the events of chapter 248 appear to support.
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Explaining Shoko Ieiri's role in Jujutsu Kaisen chapter 248 of the manga
There are many amazing moments in Jujutsu Kaisen chapter 248. A few of them include Sukuna acknowledging that he has some respect for Yuji Itadori, Yuta Okkotsu’s entrance, and Kenjaku’s apparent death (though this hasn’t been verified). What many readers might not have seen, though, is that Shoko Ieiri has been playing a crucial part in all of this by tending to the fallen sorcerers who battled Sukuna.
While Sukuna was concentrating on hitting Yuji, Ui Ui used his teleportation ability to materialize and scooped up Higuruma’s corpse. The King of Curses then revealed that they were transporting the vanquished sorcerers to Shoko. As the majority of series viewers are probably aware, Shoko concentrated on becoming a doctor in Jujutsu society due to her innate ability to employ the Reverse Cursed Technique, which enables her to cure people.
That’s why it makes sense that Ui Ui is bringing the vanquished sorcerers to Shoko, dead or alive, so she may try to heal them and return to the battlefield to support Yuji, Yuta, and the other warriors. That role might be crucial to how this battle ends, even if it might not be as dramatic as, say, Satoru Gojo taking against Ryomen Sukuna head-on.
Shoko's history
Despite all of Jujutsu Kaisen’s positive aspects, it is undeniable that a number of the characters—Shoko Ieiri being among the best—tend to be underutilized for their full potential over the most of the narrative. It is important to remember that a character’s significance in a plot is determined by more than just their combat prowess, even if some may say that because of her healing job, she won’t be seen much on the battlefield.
Suguru Geto and Satoru Gojo, two of the most significant characters in the series, were good friends with Shoko, but although their friendship was extensively explored and developed, Shoko’s was ignored. She was not included in the Riko Amanai protection assignment at all, and her viewpoint on Geto’s demise and Gojo’s place in Jujutsu society was never investigated, which was unfair to someone who played a very special position in the narrative.
In actuality, though, Shoko won’t play a significant part in this last section of the story—perhaps just informing Megumi Fushiguro about how Gojo killed his father at her request, and even then, that depends on Megumi winning this battle. Perhaps one of the most underappreciated errors in this narrative by author Gege Akutami was her lack of prominence.
Concluding remarks
Jujutsu Kaisen chapter 248 demonstrates Shoko’s valuable function when Ui Ui brings the dead and injured sorcerers to her for a possible healing attempt. Although it may not be the most fascinating function, it has the potential to have a significant impact on the outcome of this conflict.
Chapter 248 opens with Yuta Okkotsu making a spectacular appearance, Kenjaku’s unclear demise, and Sukuna conceding that she has some respect for Itadori. Readers could have overlooked Shoko Ieiri’s vital role in ministering to the fallen sorcerers who faced Sukuna in the middle of these momentous events.
While Sukuna continues to attack Itadori, Ui Ui uses his teleportation ability to move Higuruma’s corpse, indicating that the vanquished sorcerers are being transported to Shoko. Shoko is a healer who opted to enter the Jujutsu community as a medical practitioner because of her skill in using the Reverse Cursed Technique.
It is in this light that Ui Ui’s deeds of bringing Shoko the vanquished sorcerers—dead or crippled—take on even more importance. Shoko’s healing powers could be crucial in bringing these sorcerers back to combat, supporting Itadori, Yuta, and the other warriors in their endeavors. Although her participation might not be as dramatic as a frontal encounter between Ryomen Sukuna and Satoru Gojo, it could play a significant role in the
Debatable has been Shoko’s past; some contend that her healing duty lessens her significance in the battlefield. But it’s important to understand that a character’s importance in a story goes beyond their ability to fight. Shoko’s strong relationships with important figures like as Suguru Geto and Satoru Gojo are not well explored, which might be a narrative omission.
Though it’s reasonable to argue that certain characters in Jujutsu Kaisen could be underutilized, Shoko’s appearance in Chapter 248 emphasizes how important she is. When Ui Ui brings fallen and injured sorcerers to her for possible treatment, Shoko’s seemingly inconspicuous involvement might have a significant impact on how the war plays out.t
In summary, although though Shoko Ieiri doesn’t play a major part in the story’s last stages, her function as a healer in Chapter 248 illustrates how her efforts might have a significant impact on this pivotal struggle.
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