Talisman

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**Talismans** (呪 (じゅ) 符 (ふ) , *Jufu*?) are paper tags that can be imbued with cursed energy and cursed techniques. They are high-utility items in sorcery that are used by sorcerers for various purposes. Even non-sorcerers can make use of them. Talismans can serve as an intermediary for shikigami, sealing material for cursed objects, or aid in constructing specialized barriers, among other uses.

## Usage

Wrapping cursed objects in talismans is an old-fashioned method of sealing that degrades over time. The idea is to use a curse to contain a curse, but powerful cursed objects such as Ryomen Sukuna's fingers will eventually break down the seal and attract cursed spirits. Jujutsu High uses this method in its holding chambers, where countless talismans cover the walls and hang from the ceiling.

Shikigami conjured using talismans as an intermediary appears from the cursed energy channeled through the tag. During the Kyoto Sister-School Goodwill Event, talismans were placed on the curses so when they were exorcised, the corresponding talisman also disappeared. Using cursed energy they were able to make arrangements so any exorcisms made by Tokyo burned red and any by Kyoto burned blue.

Kenjaku used stakes wrapped in talismans imbued with barrier techniques to commission curtains with advanced customizations to less proficient barrier users. These talismans are used in tandem with binding vows and as such, come with built-in weak points. These curtains can be deactivated if the stakes are broken or if a time-limit is reached.

Juzo Kumiya was given one of these objects and activated it during the Goodwill Event, creating a barrier specifically made to repel Satoru Gojo at the cost of allowing everyone else to enter. Several of Kenjaku's allies were entrusted with these talismans for the Shibuya Incident. He completed the terms of the commissioned curtains beforehand and was confident lesser barrier users would have no issue activating them with cursed energy and incantations.

Ko-Guy, a simple-minded grasshopper curse, was tasked with guarding a talisman after it had been activated to create a barrier around Meiji-Jjingumae Station. The curse users, Awasaka and Ogami, placed their commissioned curtains on the top of Shibuya Tower, the most obvious spot in the city, to increase the barrier's potency through a binding vow. They had three stakes wrapped in talismans but destroying all of them only took down one curtain. Either all three were responsible for the one curtain or two of the three were decoys.

## References

1. ↑ *Jujutsu Kaisen* Official Fanbook: (p. 140).
*Jujutsu Kaisen* Manga and Anime: Chapter 1 and Episode 1.
*Jujutsu Kaisen* Manga: Chapter 0-1 (p. 8-9).
*Jujutsu Kaisen* Manga and Anime: Chapter 2 (p. 2-3) and Episode 1.
*Jujutsu Kaisen* Manga: Chapter 68 (p. 6).
*Jujutsu Kaisen* Manga and Anime: Chapter 40 (p. 12-13) and Episode 17.
7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 *Jujutsu Kaisen* Manga: Chapter 44 (p. 18-19).
*Jujutsu Kaisen* Manga: Chapter 45 (p. 7-9).
9. ↑ *Jujutsu Kaisen* Manga: Chapter 94 (p. 10).
*Jujutsu Kaisen* Manga: Chapter 87 (p. 17).
*Jujutsu Kaisen* Manga: Chapter 87 (p. 17).
*Jujutsu Kaisen* Manga: Chapter 52 (p. 9).
*Jujutsu Kaisen* Manga: Chapter 45 (p. 9).
*Jujutsu Kaisen* Manga and Anime: Chapter 82 (p. 18) and Episode 31.
*Jujutsu Kaisen* Manga and Anime: Chapter 86 (p. 15) and Episode 32.
*Jujutsu Kaisen* Manga and Anime: Chapter 94 (p. 9-11) and Episode 35.
*Jujutsu Kaisen* Manga and Anime: Chapter 98 (p. 2) and Episode 36.