Jujutsu Kaisen 0 serves as a crucial prequel in the Jujutsu Kaisen universe, shedding light on events and characters that set the stage for the main series. Among the most enigmatic and significant characters is Geto. His story in Jujutsu Kaisen 0 is a complex web of tragedy, transformation, and moral descent. Geto starts as a seemingly ordinary yet talented jujutsu sorcerer, but as the narrative unfolds, he undergoes a series of experiences that lead him down a dark and fateful path. Understanding what happened to Geto is essential not only for comprehending his character but also for grasping the deeper themes and conflicts within the world of jujutsu sorcery. It reveals the harsh realities and moral ambiguities that lurk beneath the surface of this supernatural realm and how one’s beliefs and experiences can shape their destiny in the most unexpected ways.
Geto’s Initial Persona and Abilities
Geto is introduced as a confident and skilled jujutsu sorcerer. He is known for his exceptional cursed energy manipulation skills and his proficiency in combat. His charming and amiable demeanor makes him well-liked among his peers and students. For example, he is often seen mentoring and guiding the younger generation of sorcerers, sharing his knowledge and wisdom. He has a strong sense of justice and a desire to protect the non-sorcerer world from the threat of curses. His cursed technique, which allows him to absorb and control curses, is a powerful asset. He uses this ability to exorcise dangerous curses and maintain the balance between the human and cursed spirit worlds. At this stage, he appears to be a model jujutsu sorcerer, committed to the cause and respected by those around him.
The Rika Incident and Its Impact on Geto
The appearance of Rika, the powerful cursed spirit bound to Okkotsu Yuta, has a profound impact on Geto. He is initially involved in the efforts to deal with the situation. Witnessing the power of Rika and the unique bond she has with Yuta makes Geto question the existing jujutsu sorcery system. He starts to think about the role of curses and the way sorcerers handle them. The incident challenges his long-held beliefs. For instance, he wonders if all curses are truly evil and if the current methods of exorcism are the only way. This internal conflict begins to plant the seeds of doubt in his mind and sets him on a path of self-reflection that will ultimately lead to a major shift in his perspective.
The Descent into Disillusionment
As time passes, Geto becomes increasingly disillusioned with the jujutsu sorcery community. He observes the way non-sorcerers treat sorcerers, often with fear and misunderstanding. Moreover, he is faced with the harsh reality of the jujutsu world’s politics and power struggles. The higher-ups in the jujutsu sorcery organizations seem more concerned with maintaining their own power and status than with the well-being of the general public. Geto sees sorcerers being sent on dangerous missions and sacrificing their lives, while the non-sorcerers they protect remain ignorant and ungrateful. These experiences cause him to question the purpose of his actions and the righteousness of the system he has been serving. For example, he witnesses a situation where a sorcerer is blamed and punished for an incident that was not entirely their fault, simply because it serves the interests of the powerful. This growing discontentment leads him to consider alternative solutions and a new way of thinking about the relationship between sorcerers and curses.
The Breaking Point and the Start of a Dark Path
The final straw for Geto comes when he is assigned a mission that involves the extermination of a group of non-sorcerer girls who have been possessed by a curse. This mission goes against his core values. He cannot bring himself to kill innocent people, even if they are hosts to curses. This event shatters his remaining faith in the jujutsu sorcery system. He realizes that the system he has been following is flawed and that he can no longer abide by its rules. In a moment of desperation and anger, he decides to break away from the jujutsu sorcery community. He takes a drastic step and absorbs a large number of curses, using his ability to control them for his own purposes. This marks the beginning of his transformation from a respected sorcerer to a renegade figure, one who now poses a significant threat to the established order.