Kaori Itadori

Basic Information Full Name: Kaori Itadori (Possible name, as it is not officially confirmed) Status: Deceased (Body Possibly Possessed) Gender: Female Affiliation: Itadori Family Family: Son: Yuji Itadori Husband: Jin Itadori Father-in-law: Wasuke Itadori (Yuji’s grandfather) First Mentioned: Jujutsu Kaisen Chapter 143 Appearance Since Kaori Itadori only appears briefly in a flashback, her full appearance is not well-documented. However, in the manga:

She has dark, shoulder-length hair, parted in a simple, neat style. She wears a modest, traditional outfit, reflecting a calm and dignified personality. Her eyes appear sharp yet gentle, and her expression is serene, though there is an underlying eeriness due to implications of her possession by Kenjaku. Her resemblance to Yuji is uncertain due to the limited details available, but it is likely that Yuji inherited some of his facial features from her.

Personality Due to her extremely limited screen time, Kaori’s true personality remains ambiguous. However, we can infer certain traits based on context:

As a Mother (Before Possession?) Loving & Nurturing – Given Yuji’s strong moral compass and caring nature, it is likely that his mother played a role in shaping his kind-hearted personality. Patient & Supportive – If she had been part of Yuji’s early childhood, she might have encouraged his emotional resilience and strength. As a Possible Host of Kenjaku The most shocking revelation regarding Kaori comes from Jujutsu Kaisen Chapter 143, where it is heavily implied that her body was taken over by Kenjaku, a centuries-old sorcerer who transfers his brain into different hosts over time. If this is true:

Kaori’s identity was erased the moment Kenjaku took over, meaning she was no longer truly "Kaori" but rather a vessel. She may not have been Yuji’s real mother in a biological sense—if Kenjaku had already possessed her by the time Yuji was conceived, it raises unsettling questions about his origins. There may have been an underlying sinister nature to her presence in Jin Itadori’s life, as Kenjaku may have been using her body to manipulate events leading to Yuji’s birth. Background & Role in Jujutsu Kaisen Kaori Itadori's presence in the story is brief but deeply impactful. The flashback in Chapter 143 reveals:

Yuji's father, Jin Itadori, is shown speaking with a woman identified as Yuji’s "mother." Yuji’s grandfather, Wasuke, seemed highly suspicious of her, warning Jin that something was wrong. The most disturbing revelation is that Kaori’s forehead bore the characteristic stitched scars associated with Kenjaku, confirming that she was possessed at some point. This moment strongly implies that Kenjaku used Kaori’s body as a vessel, meaning:

Yuji’s birth was potentially engineered by Kenjaku for unknown reasons. Yuji’s extraordinary physical strength and resistance to curses may be linked to Kenjaku’s interference. Kaori may not have truly been "Kaori" when she was with Jin, raising the possibility that her original self was already gone before Yuji was conceived. Abilities & Strengths (Theoretical) Since Kaori’s original abilities remain unknown, we can only speculate based on the fact that she was possessed by Kenjaku:

As Kaori Itadori (Before Possession, Theoretical) There is no confirmed evidence that she was a sorcerer. She may have been an ordinary civilian, which makes her possession by Kenjaku all the more tragic. As a Vessel of Kenjaku Kenjaku is a master manipulator and sorcerer with vast knowledge of cursed techniques. If he possessed Kaori at the time of Yuji’s birth, she would have had access to:

Advanced Cursed Energy Techniques – Kenjaku has possessed some of history’s most powerful sorcerers, meaning he likely granted Kaori’s body unnatural abilities while inhabiting it. High Intelligence & Manipulation – Kenjaku is known for orchestrating large-scale plans that span centuries. If he used Kaori’s body, it was likely part of a greater scheme involving Yuji’s birth. Longevity & Cursed Spirit Control – While it’s unclear if Kaori’s body would have retained these abilities, Kenjaku has demonstrated the power to control and merge with curses.

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