Yuta Okkotsu

Tokyo Colony No. 1 (Yuji, Megumi, Takaba, Panda): • Yuji Itadori: Fights Hiromi Higuruma, a powerful new player. Yuji manages to gain his trust, and Higuruma adds a rule. Fights alongside Megumi and Takaba. • Megumi Fushiguro: Battles Reggie Star, demonstrating a significant increase in his cursed technique and expansion of territory. He is seriously injured. Witnesses Tsumiki, his sister, being revealed to be a vessel placed there by Kenjaku. At a critical moment, Sukuna (from Yuji's body) takes over Megumi's weakened body, completely inhabiting it. • Panda: Encounters Hajime Kashimo. Fights him and is nearly destroyed, but survives with one of his cores intact. • Sendai Colony (Yuta Okkotsu, Rika): • Yuta Okkotsu: Enters the Sendai Colony alone to quickly rack up points. Participates in a massive battle against three powerful players: Ryu Ishigori, Uro Takako, and Dhruv Lakdawala (whom Yuta defeats first). Demonstrates his immense power by fully manifesting Riku, using numerous copied cursed techniques, and his expansion of territory. Defeats Ishigori and Uro, racking up a massive amount of points.

• The Path of Maki Zenin (Zenin Clan Arc): • Maki leaves the main group to retrieve the cursed instruments from the Zenin clan's vault. • There she faces the betrayal of her father, Ogi Zenin, and is severely injured along with her sister Mai. • Mai sacrifices herself to fully activate Maki's "Heaven's Restriction", stripping her of her cursed energy but granting her colossal physical strength and speed comparable to Toji Fushiguro. • Maki single-handedly destroys almost the entire Zenin clan. • Returns to the main group for Extermination Game, becoming incredibly powerful.

📚 III. Game of Extermination (Approximately Chapters 158-220)

Students split into groups and enter different colonies to earn points, find the Angel, and add a rule allowing players to leave the game.

6. Toge Inumaki: • Loses an arm during an incident resulting from Sukuna's Territory Expansion attack. • Due to his injuries, he cannot actively participate in subsequent events.

7. Yuta Okkotsu: • Returns to Japan from an overseas mission. • Carries out orders from higher-ups to "execute" Yuji, but in reality saves him by demonstrating that he is on Gojo's side and is aware of Kenjaku's plans. • Becomes a key player in the plan to stop Kenjaku and free Gojo.

📚 II. Preparation for the Extermination Game (Roughly Chapters 143-158) • Common Goal: Yuji, Megumi, Yuta, Panda and the other allies decide to enter the "Extermination Game" to rescue Tsumiki and find a way to free Gojo from the Prison Dimension. • Search for allies and information: • Yuji, Megumi, Panda, and Yuta search for and recruit Kinji Hakari (an outcast student at a magic college) and Kirara Hoshi (who is related to Hakari) for help. • They will learn more about the rules of the Extermination Game and how to add new rules. • Their main goal is to find an ancient mage named Hana Kurusu (Angel), whose technique can neutralize other cursed techniques, in the hopes that she can free Gojo.

Following the Shibuya incident, which left the world of jujutsu magic in chaos and Satoru Gojo sealed away, the students and their allies were forced to adapt to a new, more dangerous reality. Their actions can be divided into several key stages:

📚 I. Immediate Aftermath of the Shibuya Incident (Roughly Chapters 137-142)

1. Yuji Itadori: • Feels deep despair and guilt over the destruction Sukuna caused in his body and Nobara's apparent death. • Learns of Kenjaku's (in Suguru Geto's body) plans to initiate the Culling Game. • Declared a target for immediate execution by the highest circles of magicians. • He is "executed" by Yuta Okkotsu, but this turns out to be a deception so that Yuta can gain the trust of the higher circles and protect Yuji.

2. Megumi Fushiguro: • Severely injured after being summoned by Mahoraga and confronted by Sukuna. • Learns that his half-sister Tsumiki was tagged by Kenjaku as a player in the "Extermination Game", which becomes his main motivation. • Determined to find a way to save Tsumiki and free Gojo.

3. Nobara Kugisaki: • She is last seen mortally wounded by Mahito's technique. Arata Nitta attempts to stabilize her condition, but her fate remains uncertain. She does not participate in the subsequent events.

4. Maki Zenin: • Jogo was severely burned during the incident. • Hospitalized and undergoing recovery. • Her condition becomes a catalyst for further events in the Zenin clan.

5. Panda: • Wounded, but recovering quickly. • Joins Yuji and Megumi's group in preparation for the Extermination Game.

The Shibuya Incident is the pivotal and most tragic event in the "Magical Battle," which completely changed the world of magicians.

Here are detailed answers to your questions:

📚 1. What caused the incident? The Shibuya incident was planned by Kenjaku (fake Geto) in conjunction with the highest-ranking curses (Jogo, Mahito, Hanami, and Choso). • Primary Goal: Seal Satoru Gojo. Kenjaku knew Gojo couldn't be killed, but his existence interfered with any plan to change the world. Without Gojo, the balance of power collapses, and curses can operate freely. • Trap: On October 31st, a multi-layered "Curtain" was deployed in the Shibuya district, trapping thousands of civilians. The condition for their release was the appearance of Satoru Gojo. Gojo came alone to minimize casualties, which was all part of the plan.

📚 2. How did the incident go (Brief Timeline)? Events developed rapidly and bloodily:

1. Subway Battle: Gojo fought Jogo, Hanami, and Choso. To save the people, he used Territory Expansion for just 0.2 seconds. At this moment of exhaustion, Kenjaku appeared with Prison Kingdom.
2. Sealing: Upon seeing the face of his deceased friend, Suguru Getou, Satoru froze in shock for a moment. This was enough time for the Prison Kingdom to capture him. Satoru was sealed.
3. Rescue Attempts: The students and magicians (Yuji, Megumi, Nanami, and others) tried to break through to the Prison Kingdom, but were faced with powerful curses.
4. Sukuna's Awakening: Yuji was force-fed 10 fingers at once (reducing his total to 15). Sukuna took control of his body and went on a rampage in Shibuya, battling Jogo and Mahoraga, effectively reducing the city center to dust.
5. Finale: Kenjaku activated the "Elimination Game," unleashing thousands of curses and awakening the abilities of new mages across Japan. The magical world officially declared Satoru Gojo a criminal (for allegedly allowing himself to be sealed), and Yuji Itadori was once again sentenced to death.

📚 2. How can Satoru be freed?

The problem with liberation was that the Prison Kingdom had a "front gate" (which was held by Kenjaku) and a "back gate" (which was held by Master Tengen).

To open the back gate and release Gojo, one of two things was required: either physically breaking the seal or using the Curse Nullification Technique.

🔖 Methods the heroes considered:

1. Inverted Heavenly Spear: Toji Fushiguro's dagger, which forcibly cancels any cursed technique. Unfortunately, Satoru Gojou destroyed it himself (or hid it too securely) several years before the events of Shibuya.
2. Black Rope: Miguel's artifact, which can also disrupt techniques. However, Satoru burned almost all of the rope during his battle with Miguel in "Magical Battle 0," and Yuta was unable to find any remnants in Africa.
3. Angel (Hana Kurusu): This is the only working option left for the mages. • Technique: Hana Kurusu possesses the technique "Jacob's Ladder". It is capable of erasing or nullifying any curses and techniques, including those that hold the Prison Kingdom.

The Prison Realm (Gokumonke) is a cursed object of special rank, consisting of the living remains of a monk named Genshin. It is an "absolute prison" from which no one can escape on their own.

Here's how it's designed and how it works:

📚 1. How the Prison Kingdom works

In order to seal someone (especially one as powerful as Satoru Gojo), strict conditions must be met: • Range: Target must be within four meters of the open cube. • Time Condition: The target must be kept within this radius for one minute. • Note: It doesn't have to be 60 seconds of real time. It should be one minute in the target's mind. • How Gojo was captured: Kenjaku (in Geto's body) suddenly appeared before Satoru. The shock of seeing his best friend dead was enough to send memories from three years of college flashing through Gojo's mind. A "minute" passed in his mind, and the Prison Kingdom took hold of him. • Condition inside: Time does not flow inside the cube. There are no physical needs (food, sleep), and magical energy is blocked. Gojo described it as an extremely strange place with "too much free time."

Not much is known about Yuta Okkotsu's hobbies, as he spends most of his time training or on missions. However, official sources (fanbooks) and the storyline highlight several of his personal preferences:

1. Culinary passion (His main "hobby"): Yuta's most famous and amusing hobby, listed in the Official Fanbook, is eating cabbage with salt and sesame oil. He adores this simple dish and can eat it constantly, highlighting his unpretentious nature.

2. Training and sparring: After entering college, Yuta began devoting a lot of time to physical training. His "hobby" inevitably became training with Maki Jounin. He values ​​these training sessions greatly, as they helped him gain confidence and master swordsmanship.

3. Communication with friends: For someone who spent a long time in complete isolation and loneliness, simply spending time with his classmates (Maki, Panda, and Inumaki) is his most important passion. He treasures moments when they can simply talk or eat together (Yuta also loves donburi—bowls of rice and meat).

4. Travel (forced): Between the events of "Magic Battle 0" and the main story, Yuta traveled extensively around the world (including a trip to Africa with Miguel). Although it was a study trip, he was exposed to new cultures and techniques, broadening his horizons.

Fun fact: Unlike many other characters, Yuta doesn't have any overt "fanboy" hobbies (like Itadori's love of movies or Nobara's passion for shopping). He finds joy in the simplest things and peaceful surroundings, as his inner life has long been filled with chaos due to the curse.

📚 4. Katanas inside the Territory (Infinite Arsenal) Inside his Territory Expansion (True Mutual Love), the entire battlefield is strewn with countless katanas. • Uniqueness: Each katana is a physical embodiment of one of his copied techniques. Yuta grabs a random sword, uses the technique embedded within it, and then the sword disappears. This turns him into a warrior who constantly switches between fighting styles, using different blades.

📚 5. Rika as a "Living Weapon" Although Rika is a cursed spirit, she technically serves as Yuta's external storage. • Yuta doesn't carry all of his weapons on himself. Rika literally stores an entire arsenal of cursed tools within her body. When Yuta needs a sword or other artifact, Rika "pulls it out" and hands it to him.

📚 6. Black Rope Although Yuta rarely uses it on-screen in the manga itself, it is mentioned that he and Miguel spent a lot of time in Africa trying to find the remains of this rare cursed weapon. • Property: The Black Rope is capable of disrupting and neutralizing the effects of other people's cursed techniques (similar to Toji Fushiguro's Inverted Heavenly Spear).

Summary: Yuta prefers swordplay, supplemented by artifacts that help him realize his copied abilities (like the megaphone) or defend himself in close combat (like the bracers).

Yuta Okkotsu is one of the few special-ranked mages who actively relies on cursed weapons. Because his own energy reserves are colossal, he often uses the weapon as a "conduit" to avoid overloading his body and fight more effectively.

Here are Utah's main physical weapons:

📚 1. Katana (Primary Weapon) This is Utah's most recognizable attribute. • Why does he need it: Early in his training, Satoru Gojo gave Yuta a katana so he could channel Riki's cursed energy into it. This helped Yuta control the curse's unstable power. • Mastery: Over time, Yuta has become a superb swordsman. He combines physical sword strikes with instantaneous blasts of cursed energy, making his attacks unpredictable. • Fragility: Due to Yuta putting so much force into his strikes, regular swords often break and fail. Therefore, he constantly carries spare ones or uses high-level cursed tools.

📚 2. Megaphone with Inumaki clan insignia This is a specific weapon that Yuta used in "Magic Battle 0" (movie/prequel). • Function: The megaphone is needed to use the copied Cursed Speech technique. • Special Feature: The megaphone is inscribed with the "Snake Eyes and Fangs" symbol (the Inumaki family crest). The device helps Yuta direct his voice over a larger area and distance, while reducing the direct strain on his own vocal cords.

📚 3. Steel Bracers (Gloves) During the Elimination Game (Sendai Arc), Yuta used special reinforced cursed bracers. • Function: They served to protect against powerful physical attacks and magical blasts (such as Ryu Ishigori's Granite Ejection). • Combat Use: Yuta effectively blocked blows with them and used them to enhance his melee attacks when his sword was unavailable or ineffective.

📚 4. Key characters of the technical school

Faculty and staff: • Masamichi Yaga: The principal of the technical school (at the beginning of the story). The creator of cursed corpses (like Panda). He was the mentor of Gojo and Geto. • Satoru Gojo: First-year teacher, the most powerful mage of our time. • Shoko Ieiri: The school doctor. One of the few mages in the world capable of using the Reverse Curse Technique to heal others.

Students: • 1st year: Yuji Itadori, Megumi Fushiguro, Nobara Kugisaki. • 2nd year: Yuta Okkotsu (special rank), Maki Zenin, Toge Inumaki, Panda. • 3rd year: Kinara Hakari and Kirara Hoshi (were suspended for conflicts with management).

📚 5. Important objects on the territory

1. Vault of Cursed Artifacts: A place where items of special rank (such as Sukuna's fingers or the cursed wombs of the "Death Painting") are kept under strict guard and seals.
2. Dormitories: Students live in the school permanently, as their lives are always in danger.
3. Training Arena: This is where sparring matches and the annual Inter-school Competition with their counterparts from Kyoto are held.

📚 6. Role in the plot The technical school serves as a "safe haven" for Yuji at the beginning of the story. However, as the story progresses (especially after the Shibuya incident), it becomes clear that the magi's leadership (the elders) are corrupt and conservative, often hindering progress and willing to sacrifice young magi to preserve tradition.

Tokyo Magic Technical College (full name: Tokyo Metropolitan Magic Technical College ) is one of the only two educational institutions in Japan for training magicians (the other is located in Kyoto).

This isn't just a school, but the most important administrative and operational center for the entire magical world. Here's a detailed overview:

📚 1. Official status and cover To ordinary people, the technical school is disguised as a private religious school or Buddhist college, located in a quiet mountain suburb of Tokyo. The magical energy here is concealed by powerful barriers, preventing outsiders from accidentally wandering onto the premises or witnessing the mages training.

📚 2. The Main Secret: Master Tengen The technical school is built on a site known as the "Abode of the Starry Offering." In the school's deepest dungeon resides Master Tengen, an immortal being whose barriers maintain order throughout magical Japan. Without Tengen's barriers, mages would be unable to effectively use their techniques, and curses would appear everywhere.

📚 3. Training and structure • Duration of study: 4 years. • Number of students: Extremely small. Due to the rare nature of the gift of magic, there are usually 2 to 4 students in a class. • Process: Students not only attend theory classes, but also, from their first year, are sent on real combat missions (exorcism of curses). Students are paid a salary for completing missions.

The bond between Yuta Okkotsu and Satoru Gojo is one of the deepest and most important in "Magic Battle." They share three main threads: blood relationship, teacher-student relationship, and philosophical continuity.

Here's a detailed breakdown of their connection:

📚 1. Consanguinity (Distant Relatives) In Volume 0, it is revealed that Yuta and Satoru are very distant relatives. Both are descendants of Sugawara no Michizane, one of the "Three Great Vengeful Spirits of Japan" (a real historical figure in Japanese folklore). • What it gives: It is this relationship that explains why Yuta has such a colossal reserve of cursed energy. Like the Gojo clan, Yuta belongs to a "bloodline of geniuses." Satoru himself confirmed this, saying: "You and I are very distant relatives."

📚 2. Savior and Mentor Satoru Gojo is the man who gave Yuta the right to live. • Cancellation of the Execution: When the magical community sentenced Yuta to death due to the danger of Riki's curse, it was Gojo who intervened, took him under his wing, and offered him admission to the Magic College. • Training: Satoru taught Yuta the basics of energy control. Despite his eccentricities, Gojo always supported Yuta and believed in him more than anyone else.

📚 3. "Second after Gojo" (Succession) In the world of magicians, Yuta is often referred to as "the second most powerful magician in modern times after Satoru Gojou." • Satoru saw Yuta as one of the few magicians who could surpass him in the future, or at least stand on the same level with him (along with Hakari and Yuji). • Gojo deliberately prepared Yuta as his main successor, to whom the world could be left if something happened to Satoru himself.

📚 4. Psychological Connection and "Monstrosity" This is the most tragic part of their relationship, which is revealed in the later chapters of the manga: • The Loneliness of the Strongest: Gojo has carried the burden of being the "strongest" all his life alone, becoming a "monster" to protect the world. • Yuta's Willingness: Yuta was the only one who truly sympathized with Gojo in this loneliness. He was willing to "become a monster" himself instead of his teacher. Yuta

📚 4. Reverse Cursed Technique (RCT) Yuta is one of the few mages who has mastered this ability to perfection. • Healing: He can instantly heal his wounds. • Healing Others: Unlike Gojo, Yuta is able to channel the energy back outward, allowing him to heal others. This is a rare gift. • Curse Killing: He can channel pure positive energy directly into a curse, which is fatal to them (this is how he defeated Kururushi by literally kissing him and pouring energy into him).

📚 5. List of copied techniques (the most famous) During the storyline, Yuta demonstrated proficiency in the following techniques:

1. Cursed Speech: An Inumaki clan technique. It allows one to issue commands that a target must obey (such as "Die" or "Don't move"). Yuta uses it through a megaphone or by drawing seals on his tongue/cheeks.
2. Dhruv Lakdawalla's Shikigami: Yuta creates miniature shikigami that fly around. Their flight paths form invisible barriers that cut through anything that hits them.
3. Thin Ice Breaker: A technique by Takako Uro. This allows Yuta to "grab" space as if it were cloth and strike it, creating the effect of shattering glass. The strike penetrates any defense.
4. G-Warstaff (Future Prediction): A technique developed by Charles Bernard. By striking with a special pen, Yuta can see his opponent's future several seconds into the future.
5. Jacob's Ladder: Angel Technique (Hana Kurusu). A powerful pillar of light that nullifies any cursed techniques and banishes evil (very effective against Sukuna).
6. Cleave/Dismantle: Sukuna's technique. Yuta was able to copy it after Rika ate Sukuna's last finger.

Yuta Okkotsu is a special-ranking mage, and his arsenal of techniques is considered one of the most dangerous and versatile in the world of "Magic Battle." His main characteristic is a virtually bottomless supply of cursed energy and the ability to copy the abilities of others.

Here's a detailed breakdown of all his techniques:

📚 1. Basic Innate Technique: Copy This is the foundation of Yuta's power. He can completely replicate and utilize the cursed techniques of other mages. • Condition: To copy, Rika usually needs to eat a body part of the technique's user (such as a hand or blood). The more serious the "victim," the higher the chance of successful copying. • 5-Minute Limitation: Yuta can only use copied techniques at full power when he is fully "connected" to Rika via the ring. This state lasts exactly 5 minutes. During this time, he gains access to all accumulated abilities and an unlimited supply of energy.

📚 2. Rika (External Storage) After the death of the real Rika Orimoto, a cursed spirit remained that serves Yuta: • Storage: Rika stores cursed tools (swords, artifacts) and all copied techniques. Without it, Yuta can only use his basic skills. • Battle Partner: Rika is an incredibly physically strong spirit, capable of fighting independently or alongside Yuta.

📚 3. Territory expansion: "Authentic Mutual Love" This is one of the most complex and beautiful areas in the manga. • Appearance: A wasteland littered with countless katanas stuck into the ground. • Mechanics: Each katana embodies one of Yuta's copied techniques. When he picks up a sword, he learns what technique it contains and can use it once (after which the sword disappears). • Guaranteed Hit: Yuta can choose one specific technique to have a permanent "guaranteed hit" effect on the enemy within the area.

Rika Orimoto is a key character in the backstory of "Magic Battle" (Volume 0), whose fate is inextricably linked with Yuta Okkotsu.

📚 Who is she? Rika was Yuta's childhood friend. When they were six years old, they promised each other they would marry when they grew up. As a symbol of this promise, Rika gave Yuta a ring (which he still wears).

However, tragedy struck soon after: Rika died in a car accident right in front of Yuta.

📚 Connection with Utah It was at the moment of her death that Yuta's hidden, immense power emerged. Unable to accept the loss of his loved one, Yuta unknowingly cursed Riku, preventing her soul from passing on to the next world.

1. Curse Queen: Rika was transformed into a vengeful cursed spirit of a special rank. She became incredibly powerful and earned the nickname "Curse Queen."
2. Protector: For years, Rika was attached to Yuta, violently attacking anyone who tried to harm him or even get too close. Yuta believed Rika cursed him, but in reality, he was holding her captive with his energy.
3. Release: At the end of "Magical Battle 0," Yuta realized the truth and lifted the curse. The soul of the real Rika Orimoto finally found peace and departed this world.

📚 "Rika" in her second year Even though the real Rika's soul has departed, Yuta still uses the curse under the same name in his second year. It's an "external storage" for cursed energy and techniques, left to Yuta by Rika as a legacy. It looks the same as before, obeys his commands, and stores his arsenal of weapons, but it no longer contains the consciousness of the little girl he loved.

Their relationship is the embodiment of the idea that "love is the most insidious curse of all."

Yuta Okkotsu's character is a journey from paralyzing self-doubt to conscious strength. At the beginning of the story, Yuta is withdrawn and overcome with guilt over Rika's curse. His most important trait is deep empathy and selfless kindness. He sincerely fears hurting others and has long considered his life a burden.

The turning point comes when Yuta finds support in his friends. His key motivation is "being needed." He's willing to make any sacrifice to protect those close to him. In battle, his natural gentleness gives way to frightening determination and composure. Yuta doesn't relish violence, but he will destroy a threat without hesitation if it's aimed at those he cares about.

He embodies the image of a "gentle monster": polite and even timid in everyday life, he becomes a merciless warrior in battle. Yuta is a man whose colossal power is driven not by egoism or lust for power, but solely by love and devotion.

📚 1. Face and hair • Hair: Yuta has black, thick, and slightly tousled hair. In the prequel "0," his hair is more chaotic and covers his forehead. After returning to the main story (after his trip abroad), he began to comb it a little more neatly, revealing his face, but it still looks a little sloppy. • Eyes: He has dark blue (almost black) eyes. The most noticeable feature is the deep dark circles under his eyes. This is a sign of chronic lack of sleep, stress, and the immense pressure of the cursed energy he constantly carries within himself. • Facial Expressions: Yuta usually has a gentle, slightly confused or sad expression on his face. However, when he gets into a serious fight, his gaze becomes frighteningly cold and intense.

📚 2. Body type • Build: Yuta is quite tall (around 175 cm), but he has a lean and slender build. He doesn't look muscular or physically powerful like Itadori or Toji, making him appear deceptively "fragile" at first glance. • Posture: At the beginning of the story, he often slouched, showing a lack of self-confidence, but over time, his posture became more upright and confident.

📚 3. Clothing and style • White Uniform: Unlike most Magic College students who wear dark blue or almost black uniforms, Yuta wears a white gakuran jacket. • Interesting fact: The white color of the uniform was chosen by Satoru Gojou specifically to mark Yuta as a "problem child" with enormous and potentially dangerous power (this makes him easier to spot and control). • Sword: His constant attribute is a katana. He often carries it on his back in a special black sheath on his belt. • Ring: On his left hand, he wears a simple silver ring - Rika Orimoto's wedding ring, which is an important artifact and the source of his connection to the curse.

📚 Overall impression Yuta looks like a typical "tired student" who would prefer a quiet life but is forced to bear the burden of colossal power. His appearance is a combination of kindness, melancholy, and a hidden, almost frightening power that only emerges in moments of danger.

Yuta Okkotsu traveled to Africa at the behest of Gojo Satoru. The main reasons for this journey were as follows:

1. Training and Development: Gojo sent Yuta abroad to continue his training and development as a magus. Yuta possesses a colossal amount of cursed energy and unique abilities, but he needed further refinement and control over his power, as well as learning new aspects of the magical world outside of Japan. This was a kind of "experience exchange" and in-depth, supervised training.

2. Accompanying Miguel: Yuta traveled to Africa with Miguel, an African curse mage who was one of Geto Suguru's closest allies in Jujutsu Kaisen 0. After Geto's defeat, Gojo essentially "forced" Miguel to assist Yuta with his training. Miguel is originally from Africa and is an expert in creating unique cursed tools, such as the "Black Rope," which could negate the effects of Gojo's Unlimited Technique.

3. Search for Materials for the "Black Rope" (presumably): While not directly confirmed, it is highly likely that one of the goals of their journey was to recreate the "Black Rope," the materials for which can only be found in Miguel's home country. The original "Black Rope" was destroyed by Gojo in his battle with Miguel, and such an artifact would be extremely valuable to the world of magi, especially given its unique ability to counteract the "Limitless Technique."

4. Safety and Distance: After the events of "Jujutsu Kaisen 0" and Geto's defeat, Yuta could have become a target for the remaining cursed users or factions. Sending him abroad provided him with relative safety and allowed him to train away from the main intrigues and threats in Japan.

Thus, Yuta's trip to Africa was a comprehensive decision by Gojo, aimed at further strengthening him, teaching him new skills, possibly recreating an important cursed instrument, and ensuring his safety.