Rika and Tsurugi's full power

This article contains spoilers from the JJK Modulo series.

With each passing chapter, Jujutsu Kaisen module edges closer to its end, and fans know that the final battles of this short serialization have already begun. Fans are waiting impatiently Dabury and Yuka clashwho unleashed Mahoraga on the former. But right now, the story seems to be focusing more on fight between Tsurugi and Maru. As with the previous chapter, the vast majority will focus on the upcoming one JJK Modulo Chapter 18 will most likely be about these two individuals, especially after Rika's arrival.

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For the very first time in many years, Rika appeared and merged with Tsurugiwhich means the fight against Maru is now much more exciting. Fans should expect some very intense action in the upcoming chapter JJKand at the same time maybe some rumor about Yuta and Maki from Rika. Either way, it's an exciting time for all Jujutsu Kaisen fans as the manga finally returns after all the hiatus caused by the holiday season.

Rika's full power is finally shown in JJK Modulo Chapter 18

Rika finally showed herself in Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo
Rika and Tsurugi team up to defeat Mara

It's safe to say that the vast majority focus in JJK Modulo Chapter 18 will be dedicated to Rice and Tsurugi. In the previous chapter, Maru properly showed off his abilities to the fans, and it's safe to say that he was clearly too overpowered for Tsurugi to deal with. Now it's time for Tsurugi to show what he's really capable of. Of course, fans know very well that Tsurugi is a Heaven-restricted human. But it still has some traces of cursed energy. Because of this, he can't really reach the same level as Maki in combat, at least not yet. But now that Rika has appeared and bonded with him, his fighting style will change drastically.

What a pain, you ended up looking like her. But I promised Yuto that I would help you. Just say, “I accept.” — To Rika Tsurugi

Rika has an almost infinite supply of cursed energy and also has a storehouse of weapons. This means that Tsurugi will likely gain access to some interesting weapons in the upcoming JJK Modulo chapter. More than that, Tsurugi will most likely also inherit the cursed copying technique. He didn't even have access to a cursed technique until now, but now through Rika he had access to a power that could change the entire fight and end it rather quickly.

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Rika is one of the most powerful characters in the entire series and her power was such that she was called the Queen of Curses. Even in the battle against Sukuna, it was because of Rice that Yuta was able to gain great opportunities for the Curse Kingand he might actually beat him if luck was on his side. Against Maru, that should be enough for Tsurugi to win.

Fans should see Rika go all out and show off her abilities in JJK Modulo Chapter 18, and that means the upcoming chapter will belong to her. Maru is expected to be on the back foot in the upcoming chapter and Tsurugi will slowly grow into it and dominate the fight.

Maru vs Tsurugi reaches its climax

Maru vs Tsurugi reached its peak jujutsu kaisen modulo chapter 18 leaks

As exciting as the clash between Maru and Tsurugi is, it's not the main battle fans are waiting for at this particular point in JJK Modulo. That's why Gege most likely won't waste too much time here and will wrap up this battle as soon as possible. Maru and Tsurugi started their battle two chapters agoand should be reaching its peak now.

Maybe in a chapter or two this fight will be over. This is even more clear considering the fact that JJK Modulo is a short serialization and there won't be too many chapters dedicated to big battles. With the number of plots still left to unravel, fans should expect this fight to end fairly quickly.

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With Rika appearing in battle, this fight should be over in a chapter or two at most and Maru loses. More importantly, keep in mind that this battle between Maru and Tsurugi is somewhat pointless. The fight is simply based on the chaotic emotions of the two brothers. Tsurugi asks Maru to leave Earth if she wins this fight and Maru wants to prove that she will stay if she wins the battle. However, none of these things are that simple.

Even if Tsurugi wins the battle, Dabura exists and is not going to return to her planet just because Maru lost the battle. Similarly, Earthlings are now full of fears about the Simurians, and just because Maru won the fight against Tsurugi doesn't mean it will all just go away. This battle between the two siblings isn't thinking straight, which is why it needs to end as soon as possible, or maybe even be caught by someone like Iori Okkotsu.

Yuka vs Dabura might touch on Modulo Chapter 18

Yuka mahoraga vs Dabura jujutsu kaisen Modulo Chapter 18 spoilers

Dabura is the main Simur threat
Yuko's life hangs in the balance

The main part of JJK Modulo that every fan wants to see at this point in the story is fight between Dabura and Mahoraga. As fans know, Yuka summoned Mahoraga to the battlefield immediately upon his arrival, and since then Shikigami has been relentlessly trying to adapt the cursed technique of the strongest Simurian. This battle has the attention of all fans and hopefully we will touch on it in the upcoming chapter.

Sorry Daburo, with this treasure I summon… — Yuka Okkotsu, Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo

That said, fans shouldn't expect too much from this match. JJK Modulo Chapter 18 will most likely pave the way for the conclusion of Maru and Tsurugi's battle before things get back to Dabury and Mahoraga.. Exciting developments may still be taking place if Mahoraga adapts to Dabur's cursed technique. Then it will be interesting to see how the King of the Simurians decides to defend himself and what his next strategy will be.

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Most importantly, fans should keep this in mind Yuji Itadori could appear at any timeand that also includes JJK Modulo Chapter 18. The fact is that Yuji is the only one who can save Yuka right now. She drags Dabura into an exorcism ritual, meaning that regardless of whether Dabura wins or loses, Yuka will also die. The only way the ritual can be stopped and Yuchi's life saved is for Yuji Itadori or some other outsider to come and take down Mahoraga. That's exactly the reason Yuji Itadori is desperately needed at this point in the storyand JJK Modulo Chapter 18 could face it. Either way, fans are incredibly excited to see what Gege Akutami has in store for them this week.

A sequel to Jujutsu Kaisen, called Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo, runs in Weekly Shonen Jump Magazine. The series takes place 68 years in the future, after the events of the Shinjuku Showdown. The main characters of Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo are Yuka and Tsurugi Okkotsu, the grandsons of Yuta and Maki. Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo Chapter 18 will be released on January 18, 2026. Chapter release time is midnight JST or 11:00 AM ET (8:00 AM PT). Fans can read the chapter for free on Manga Plus and the Shonen Jump app.