by The TV anime “Jujutsu Kaisen” Season 3: Death Return Part 1 reached a major turning point with Episode 50, which aired late night on January 15. During the episode, two infamous cursed tools—the Inverted Spear of Heaven (Tensakahoko) and the Black Rope (Kuro no Nawa)—were once again mentioned as the only possible keys to freeing Gojo Satoru, who remains sealed inside the Prison Realm.
For long-time fans, this revelation immediately brought back memories of earlier episodes and the theatrical film Jujutsu Kaisen 0. Many viewers reacted with knowing smiles, realizing that these tools have a deep and painful connection to Gojo himself.
Why These Two Cursed Tools Are So Important
According to Tengen (voiced by Yoshiko Sakakibara), there are only two known methods capable of breaking the seal of the Prison Realm (Gokumonkyo):
- Inverted Spear of Heaven (Tensakahoko)
A legendary cursed tool that forcibly nullifies any cursed technique, regardless of strength or complexity. - Black Rope (Kuro no Nawa)
A rare cursed artifact that disrupts and interferes with cursed techniques, temporarily canceling their effects.
Either of these could theoretically free Gojo Satoru (voiced by Yuichi Nakamura), the strongest jujutsu sorcerer, from his seal.
However, Tengen delivers a devastating truth:
- The Inverted Spear of Heaven was sealed away or destroyed by Gojo himself 12 years ago
- The Black Rope was completely erased by Gojo last year
This revelation left characters like Yuji Itadori (voiced by Junya Enoki)—and viewers—thinking the same thing:
“Sensei… what were you thinking?
Gojo’s Past Trauma Explains His Decision
While the decision initially feels reckless, fans quickly understood Gojo’s reasoning when looking back at past events.
Episode 27: Gojo vs. Toji Fushiguro
In Episode 27, Gojo was pushed to the brink of death by Toji Fushiguro (voiced by Takehito Koyasu), who wielded the Inverted Spear of Heaven. The weapon completely bypassed Gojo’s Limitless technique, something almost no enemy had ever achieved.
Jujutsu Kaisen 0: Miguel’s Black Rope
In Jujutsu Kaisen 0, curse user Miguel (voiced by Koichi Yamadera) restrained Gojo using the Black Rope, successfully interfering with his overwhelming power and buying precious time.
These two tools are among the very few weapons in existence that have ever truly injured or restrained Gojo Satoru
Fan Reactions: “Of Course He Destroyed Them”
Once this context resurfaced, fan reactions quickly shifted from shock to understanding. Social media was filled with comments such as:
- “The Inverted Spear of Heaven must’ve traumatized him—no wonder he destroyed it.”
- “Both tools are literally Gojo’s natural enemies.”
- “If I were Gojo, I’d erase them too, lol.”
Rather than viewing Gojo’s actions as careless, many fans now see them as a logical response from someone who understands just how dangerous those cursed tools are in the wrong hands
Narrative Impact: Hope and Despair Intertwined
From a storytelling perspective, the reintroduction of the Inverted Spear of Heaven and Black Rope raises both hope and despair:
- Hope, because tools capable of freeing Gojo do exist
- Despair, because Gojo himself may have permanently removed them from the world
This contradiction perfectly captures the tone of Jujutsu Kaisen: even when salvation is visible, the path to it is brutally uncertain
What This Means Going Forward
With Gojo still sealed and the known countermeasures seemingly gone, the burden now falls on Yuji and his allies to find an alternative solution—or uncover a hidden truth about these cursed tools.
As Death Return Part 1 continues, fans are left asking:
- Did Gojo truly destroy them?
- Is there a fragment or successor weapon?
- Or will an entirely new method be revealed?
One thing is certain: Gojo Satoru’s absence continues to shape the fate of the jujutsu world
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