Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo Chapter 5: Tsurugi and Yuuka team up but Maru’s awakening steals the spotlight

Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo Chapter 5 spoilers are finally here, and this week’s information is making sure to tell its readers that the stakes in this story are rising through the roof.

With translations still not one hundred percent accurate, it is advised by readers to take this spoiler article as a reference and not as an official source material.

However, from the information available online on the spoiler, this article will paint a vivid picture of a chapter filled with brutal combat, chilling philosophy, and a cliffhanger that leaves readers desperate for the official release.

Disclaimer: This article has spoilers from Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo Chapter 5. Reader's discretion is advised.

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From deception to duel: The old man revealed

The chapter starts exactly at the point where 4 had left off. The child whom we all thought was innocent and defenseless turned out to be a cursed user. He was not a child but an old man who disguised himself as a child.

After he reveals himself, the old man summons a very disturbing-looking Shikigami. The character design shows us that it is using threads and needles. The imagery around this Shikigami is grotesque and made in a way to induce an uncomfortable vibe in the hearts of the readers.

Tsuguri proves that he is undoubtedly a strong character by fighting against this old man. But looking at his fighting style, we can see why he is recognized as a Grade 1 sorcerer. However, the old man is not new to being in a battle and uses threads to ensnare Tsurugi’s ankle, nearly landing a decisive blow.

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A clash of ideals: Hope vs. Nihilism

In the middle of the battle, Jujutsu Kaise Modulo Chapter 5 tried to shift the vibe from an intense fight to a philosophical debate. Tsurugi questions the old man’s choices, asking if he ever thought about using his power for others. The response is as bitter as it is chilling: sentimentality always rots into malice.

Furthermore, he also acknowledges the cycle of violence but continues to point out that people always try again, an endless struggle for meaning, even in a cursed world.

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Flashbacks and fragmented memories

After this conversation, the vibe shifts again as we are shown a flashback. In this flashback, a child is walking hand-in-hand with their father beneath cherry blossoms.

The concept of school, grades, and the crushing weight of societal expectations become narrative points as the old man in Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo Chapter 5 recalls loving his childhood. Turns out the old man does not like the idea of growing up and wants to stay like a child forever.

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Tsurugi’s trump card: Simple domain

Till now, Tsurugi was trying his best to keep up with the old man, but Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo Chapter 5 throws a curveball at the readers yet again. As Tsurugi unleashes his Simple Domain. This is a kind of technique that expands in honeycomb-like patterns. We can call it an advanced variant of Kusakabe’s use in the main series.

While Tsurugi could have used this as a defense, he pulled a clever combination by integrating it into his swordsmanship. This now automatically deflects incoming blows while pressing the offensive.

The old man was not surprised by this; rather, he recognized the skill immediately. Moreover, he also noted that Tsurugi’s natural-born gifts, combined with cursed energy manipulation, make him a formidable opponent. Just when things start going downhill for our hero, his sister Yuka enters the fight.

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The true horror: Puppets of human skin

Without wasting time, the old man in Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo Chapter 5 used his powers to injure Yuuka by impaling her shoulder with a needle. He then continues to strike Tsurugi multiple times, showing how merciless he can be.

Then he finally shows his true power; he can use human skin as material for transformation. The old man can make his guardian spirit go inside human skin and make them his decoys, so no one knows where his real body is.

This information now brings a twist to the story because we know that the twins fought with bravery was now all for nothing. Adding this concept added a layer in Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo Chapter 5. The old man knows how powerful his technique is, and he continues to mock his opponents.

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The Cliffhanger: Maru awakens

Finally, when things seem like to are working out for the bad guy, Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo Chapter 5 gives a twist in the story. Objects, dirt, weapons, and debris suddenly begin to levitate. Both the old man and Tsurugi are stunned, and the source of this strange phenomenon is revealed: Maru, still lying on the ground, unconscious but with the eye on his forehead fully open.

It now begs the question of Maru's awakening. Because we know that if he uses too much of his power, his brother will be alerted. Meanwhile, it could also be his brother who is trying to save him. Whatever the truth, it positions him as the key to the arc’s next stage.

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Final thoughts on Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo Chapter 5

Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo Chapter 5 delivers everything fans love about the franchise: philosophical duels, visceral body horror, inventive sorcery, and character-driven conflict. The old man’s cursed technique is one of the most grotesque yet revealed, and Tsurugi’s mastery of Simple Domain adds layers of excitement to the fight.