Full spoilers for Jujutsu Kaisen Chapter 256. Yuji lands a major Black Flash and awakens latent potential, while Sukuna uses Black Flash to recover momentum against Maki and Choso. The chapter is officially titled “Inhuman Makyo: Shinjuku Showdown, Part 28” and is collected in Volume 29.
What happens in Jujutsu Kaisen Chapter 256?
The fight in Shinjuku turns into a contest over who can keep pressure on Sukuna. Miguel warns that Sukuna’s returning Reverse Cursed Technique output could let him regain momentum. Yuji, Choso and Maki attack together: Choso uses Supernova, Maki pursues Sukuna with her sword, and Yuji keeps landing punches.
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Sukuna answers with Black Flashes against Maki and Choso. Choso’s blood armor softens the damage, while Yuji’s hits continue to reduce Sukuna’s cursed-energy output and weaken his control over Megumi’s body.
Larue creates an opening by using his technique to seize Sukuna’s consciousness. Yuji takes advantage and lands an unusually powerful Black Flash. The narration describes Yuji entering a zone and awakening as the strike unlocks his latent potential.
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What does Gojo say about Black Flash?
In the flashback reported in the chapter’s pre-release spoilers, Gojo explains that Black Flash cannot be activated at will—not even with the precision of his Six Eyes. Its occurrence depends on luck, rather than a technique a fighter can simply choose to perform. He also discusses Nanami’s consecutive-Black-Flash record. An author note reportedly says Yuji will eventually surpass Gojo in the total number of Black Flashes.
These details were reported by ComingSoon before the chapter’s official release. Shueisha’s Volume 29 synopsis independently confirms the central Black Flash developments: Sukuna regains lost strength through Black Flash, and Yuji awakens and releases latent potential through his own. The publisher synopsis does not confirm every scene detail in the leak report.
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Do the spoilers say Yuji awakens?
Yes. Yuji’s major Black Flash is the chapter’s turning point: after Larue distracts Sukuna by occupying his consciousness, Yuji lands the strike and is described as awakening after unlocking his potential. Shueisha’s official Volume 29 synopsis also identifies Yuji’s awakening through Black Flash as a key beat.
Does Sukuna use Black Flash on Maki and Choso?
Yes. The pre-release summary reports that Sukuna lands Black Flashes on both Maki and Choso as the battle swings back in his favor. Shueisha’s synopsis confirms that Sukuna uses Black Flash to recover strength, though it does not name those targets in the quoted summary.
When did Chapter 256 release, and where can you read it?
ComingSoon’s contemporaneous release schedule listed the U.S. release as Sunday, April 7, 2024, at 11 a.m. ET, 10 a.m. CT and 8 a.m. PT. That is the original release schedule, not a future date.
The authorized Shonen Jump+ listing identifies the chapter as Chapter 256 and credits Gege Akutami. Access to the chapter on that listing requires points or rental access. Shueisha’s official Volume 29 table of contents places Chapter 256 between Chapters 255 and 257, making the volume the collected edition containing the chapter.
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How do the leaks compare with the official information?
| What to know | Pre-release spoiler report | Official publisher information |
|---|---|---|
| Timing | ComingSoon reported circulating spoilers on April 4, 2024, before the scheduled release. | Shonen Jump+ lists the authorized chapter; Shueisha’s Volume 29 contents confirm its collected-edition placement. |
| Authority | Secondary reporting, useful for the reported scene-by-scene account. | Shueisha and Shonen Jump+ are the official publisher and platform sources. |
| What is confirmed | Specific reported details include Gojo’s explanation, the attacks on Maki and Choso, and Larue’s opening for Yuji. | Shueisha’s synopsis confirms Miguel and Larue’s assistance, Sukuna recovering strength through Black Flash, and Yuji awakening through Black Flash. |
| How to read | A spoiler summary describes events but is not the chapter itself. | The Shonen Jump+ chapter listing requires points or rental access; Volume 29 collects the chapter. |
Official chapter details
- Title: “Inhuman Makyo: Shinjuku Showdown, Part 28” (人外魔境新宿決戦㉘).
- Creator: Gege Akutami, as credited on the Shonen Jump+ listing.
- Collected edition: Volume 29, where the table of contents places Chapter 256 between Chapters 255 and 257.
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