Jujutsu Kaisen (jjk), Chapter 4
You are reading the English translation chapter 4 of manga series Jujutsu Kaisen.
Jujutsu Kaisen Chapter 4 Overview
A comprehensive overview of Jujutsu Kaisen Chapter 4, titled Girl of Steel (鉄骨娘, Tekkotsu Musume), which introduces a pivotal character and sets the stage for deeper team dynamics and combat challenges.
- Release Date: March 26, 2018
- Volume: Collected in Volume 1
- Anime Adaptation: Episode 3
- Arc: Fearsome Womb Arc
Detailed Summary
Chapter 4 introduces Nobara Kugisaki, the third first-year student at Tokyo Metropolitan Magic Technical College (Jujutsu High). She arrives in Tokyo eager to pursue her dream of becoming a jujutsu sorcerer, bringing a bold and confident personality to the team. Yuji Itadori and Megumi Fushiguro meet Nobara for the first time, and despite initial clashes, they begin to bond over their shared experiences in the world of curses.
To assess their abilities, Satoru Gojo assigns them a mission to exorcise cursed spirits inside an abandoned building near a cemetery. Gojo sends Yuji and Nobara inside while keeping Megumi outside, instructing Yuji not to use Sukuna’s power during the mission. Inside, Nobara and Yuji encounter a cursed spirit, leading to a confrontation that tests their skills and teamwork.
The chapter concludes with the trio beginning to understand each other’s strengths and personalities, setting the foundation for their future collaborations as jujutsu sorcerers.
Key Characters Introduced
Nobara Kugisaki: A spirited and confident first-year jujutsu sorcerer from the countryside. Her introduction adds a dynamic personality to the team.
Locations
- Tokyo Metropolitan Magic Technical College (Jujutsu High): The primary setting for training jujutsu sorcerers, located in the mountains of Tokyo.
- Abandoned Building Near a Cemetery: The site of the mission to exorcise cursed spirits, chosen to test the students’ abilities
Battles & Events
- Exorcising a Curse: Yuji and Nobara are tasked with exorcising a low-level curse in an abandoned building. The mission takes a dangerous turn when they encounter a much stronger curse.
- Yuji’s Resolve: Despite the overwhelming odds, Yuji’s determination to protect his teammates and his growing resolve to fight against curses are central to this chapter.
Jujutsu Terminology
- Cursed Energy: The energy source used by jujutsu sorcerers to perform techniques and combat curses.
- Cursed Spirit: Malevolent entities born from negative human emotions, which jujutsu sorcerers are trained to exorcise.
Significance in the Story
Chapter 4 serves as a pivotal moment in Yuji Itadori’s journey. It marks his first real mission as a jujutsu sorcerer and showcases his growth and determination. The challenges faced during this mission solidify his commitment to protecting others and set the stage for his development throughout the series.