Nobody could've predicted the jaw-dropping news that Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo just dropped. This manga has been ramping up rapidly through plot points and has been hitting each chapter with crazy plot twists. Now we have Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo confirming another big character that survived in a totally unexpected manner.It turns out Nobara Kugisaki is back, but at 84 years old. This shows she survived the initial manga and has had a long and happy life. This moment coincided with Yuji Itadori making a mysterious appearance in the manga and reuniting the only two-thirds of the original 1st Year group that have been seen so far.Nobara Kugisaki's cursed technique Resonance (Image Source: MAPPA Studio)The timeline for Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo is 2086 and occurs decades after the end of the first Jujutsu Kaisen manga. This new series centres on Yuka and Tsurugi Okkotsu, who are the grandchildren of Yuta and Maki, and explores the conflict between Earth and the alien Simurian beings who have some similarities to cursed spirits.Her appearance comes at a critical moment in the narrative. The Simurians want the Japanese Government to protect cursed spirits and prevent their extermination. The political ramifications of this are going to create some serious issues for both the Japanese Government and the Simurian people, and unprecedented challenges for sorcerers.As for the elderly sorceress's return, she had been away at a funeral for a while (that's where the time skip happened), and people are speculating about who she was (the suggestion is Megumi or Todo). It could mean she has something to do with solving the conflict between the human race and the Simurians, or it’s just another piece of the puzzle regarding the growing problem.Political Tensions Escalate in Jujutsu Kaisen ModuloDabura, as seen in Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo (Image Source: VIZ)Unlike its predecessor, Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo tackles documented or at least sociological and political issues with more depth than the original manga. The sequel introduces many additional subjects, such as International Relations, Corruption of Government, and Moral Dilemmas Associated with Treatment of Curse Users, expanding on the back storyline of this universe.Since an absence of these exorcisms allowed cursed spirits to escape Tokyo, now there is a global problem with curse-possessed individuals, which creates a possibility for the outbreak of a World War if Japan cannot ensure the protection of its population from curse-related assaults.Additionally, there are numerous secret operations that aim to eliminate weaker curses, leaving sorcerers vulnerable to retaliation from Simurians. The dynamics of power have dramatically changed, as it appears that Dabura (Simurian Leader) is more powerful than all but the most esteemed sorcerers. Consequently, he is dictating to the human race what constitutes an acceptable way for them to eliminate curses.Nostalgia Meets InnovationThe revival of Nobara Kugisaki has multiple significances within both the prior and current series. Nobara's destiny was unclear due to her near-fatal encounter with Mahito in the original series until we learned of her fate during the final chapters. Therefore, the knowledge that she is alive and thriving twenty years later allows the long-term readers of the original series to feel satisfaction with the way her character was dealt with, as well as closure.The sequel also deals with many aspects that were not discussed in the original series, such as international politics, cross-national negotiations, and ethics with regard to the removal of curses. By addressing all of these issues, Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo takes the original series from a typical sequel and changes it into an intellectual extension of the original.On a positive note, new female characters receive equal treatment to their male counterparts. Yuka being a protagonist gives her a constant opportunity for character development and growth, and this effectively addresses the criticism received by the original series for not taking reasonable consideration in regards to female sorcerers during the final arc.Whether or not the possibility of achieving peace with differing species will be possible in the future chapters still needs to be determined. However, Yuka and Dabura's fight is the last diplomatic option for humanity. If humanity fails in this fight, there will be an unprecedented world war between Earth and the Simurian civilization.Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo demonstrates Gege Akutami's growth as a storyteller. The sequel balances action sequences with meaningful examination of prejudice, fear, and coexistence. These mature themes distinguish it from typical battle manga while honoring the original series.Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo not only displays how much Gege Akutami grew as a storyteller, but it also shows how well he balanced the intense fights on the show with an incredibly serious idea of prejudice, fear, and coexistence. The combination of all of these much deeper and complex societal issues really sets it apart.