Jujutsu

**Jujutsu** (呪 (じゅ) 術 (じゅつ) , *Sorcery*?), also known as **Jujutsu Sorcery**, is one of the defining features of the *Jujutsu Kaisen* series.

Jujutsu is often used as an umbrella term that includes all sorcery-related abilities that sorcerers and cursed spirits can access using cursed energy. It is also often used as a prefix for the vast majority of terms within the jujutsu society. (i.e. Jujutsu Sorcerer, Jujutsu High, etc.)

## Cursed Technique's Explained

**Cursed Techniques** (術 (じゅつ) 式 (しき) , *Jutsushiki*?) are abilities fueled by cursed energy. They are specific abilities that activate when cursed energy is channeled into a process akin to a mathematical formula within the user's body. Cursed techniques are activated by manipulating cursed energy using one of two operations known as "Lapse" and "Reversal". Innate techniques and non-innate techniques are activated through lapse while reverse cursed technique is activated through reversal. Different types include innate techniques, barrier techniques, shikigami, new shadow style, and more.

### Cursed Techniques Activation

A cursed technique is activated through the act of pouring cursed energy into it, utilizing one of two processes; **Lapse** or **Reversal**. If cursed energy is comparable to electricity, cursed techniques are the appliances that use that power to function. Cursed energy is processed through a procedure akin to a mathematic formula within the user to activate a cursed technique.

### Lapse

**Lapse** (順転, *Junten*?, lit. "*Forward Rotation*") refers to the basic, default, or neutral state of activation for a cursed technique. To activate a cursed technique through lapse, the caster circulates their cursed energy in a forward direction to channel it into their ability.

### Reversal

**Reverse Cursed Technique: Reversal** (反転, *Hanten*?, lit. "*Reverse Rotation*") produces positive energy by multiplying negative energy with negative energy. Negative energy isn't suitable for recovering but positive energy can heal physical injuries. However, it requires highly sophisticated manipulation of cursed energy to achieve, so the ability to do so is rare.

### Subtraction

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Cursed techniques often require hand signs, empowered words, or other gestures to activate. A sorcerer's skill is determined by the degree to which they can minimize and omit these components to make their abilities more efficient. Conversely, the purposeful inclusion of incantations or rituals can elevate a cursed technique's effectiveness.

### Cursed Technique Categorization

**Innate Techniques** (生 (しょう) 得 (とく) 術 (じゅつ) 式 (しき) , *Shōtoku Jutsushiki*?) are unique abilities congenitally engraved into the user's body, specifically in the right prefrontal cortex of the brain. Most jujutsu sorcerers are born with an innate technique that manifests around the age of five or six, which continually carves its formula into the user over time. Innate techniques are proprietary and comprise eighty percent of a sorcerer's intrinsic skillset, making them nearly impossible to mimic, not unlike a copyrighted computer program. When an individual refers to their own personal cursed technique, they're generally talking about their innate technique. In almost all cases, an individual possesses only a single innate technique. In especially rare cases, someone may possess more than one. Kenjaku, who can switch bodies, has access to the technique carved into the body of his vessel. However, even can only possibly possess a maximum of three to four innate techniques at one time. Yuta Okkotsu can only utilize numerous techniques because Rika serves as his external aid. Otherwise, too many innate techniques will overload the user's brain.

## List of Innate Techniques

***This list contains every innate technique of both Jujutsu Sorcerers and Curse Users including cursed spirits, which to note this list only contains fanon innate techniques not canon innate techniques***:

**Inherited Techniques** (相 (そう) 伝 (でん) 術 (じゅつ) 式 (しき) , *Sōden Jutsushiki*?) are innate techniques passed down to sorcerers in the same bloodline. While sorcerers who don't come from prominent clans can inherit innate techniques, e.g. Straw Doll Technique, those obtained hereditarily from the ancestors of the Big Three Families especially carry the title of inherited technique, e.g. Limitless. The Big Three Families have maintained their authority and prestige by passing down powerful techniques to their descendants. Therefore, a sorcerer with an inherited technique is guaranteed an important position in the family. Inherited Technique users have the advantage of being equipped with a manual on how to use them. However, passing down a technique through generations also presents the issue of other groups learning how the ability works, along with its shortcomings.

## List of Inherited Techniques

***This list contains every inherited technique of both Jujutsu Sorcerers and Curse Users, including cursed spirits. Which to note this list only contains fanon innate techniques not canon innate techniques***: