Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo Chapter 2: Yuka and Tsurugi face their first alien encounter

The Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo Chapter 2 wastes no time proving that this spin-off isn’t just a side project; it’s a continuation of the same themes that made Gege Akutami’s original story so compelling. With the reveal of aliens as confirmed entities in the JJK world, we’re now heading into uncharted territory where sorcerers, curses, and extraterrestrials collide.

But what really stood out in Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo Chapter 2 wasn’t just the “confirmed aliens” headline; it was the way this chapter deepened the dynamics of the next generation, teased Yuta’s storytelling (and embellishing) habits, and set up new ideological conflicts in the absence of Gojo. Let’s break down what went down and why it matters.

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Usami, Mino, and first contact

The Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo Chapter 2 opens with Usami-sensei and his assistant Mino initiating first contact with the aliens. Usami, potentially a descendant of the Usami mentioned 68 years ago, immediately stands out as a fascinating character. He isn’t portrayed as a stiff bureaucrat like the conservative higher-ups of the old era. Instead, he embodies a more open-minded philosophy: the belief that the new generation should decide the world they want to live in.

This line of thought directly echoes Gojo Satoru’s ideology, that young sorcerers should break away from the rigid structures of the past and shape their own future. Usami’s speech reframes the alien arrival not as a curse-user problem, but as a generational challenge. Instead of caging the future in tradition, he insists it belongs to Yuka, Tsurugi, and their peers.

Then come the aliens: Maru’s twin brother Cross and the towering, enigmatic figure Jaba Ramo. Cross mirrors Maru but is more stoic and distant, while Jaba’s design feels like a fusion of Buddhist iconography, Bleach’s Arrancar aesthetics, and One Piece’s Enel.

He radiates authority, commanding the stage like a boss battle character we all know will eventually unleash chaos. The way he’s drawn towering behind Cross instantly sets him up as a “final villain” type presence. Even though his words are calm and diplomatic, the aura suggests danger.

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Yuka and Tsurugi: The next-gen duo

The heart of Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo Chapter 2 is the evolving dynamic between Yuka and Tsurugi. Both have clear but opposing goals tied to Yuta’s ring, which serves as both a cursed tool and a symbolic heirloom.

• Yuka’s goal: She wants the ring because she believes it’s her path to power and her way to become the “next Yuta Okkotsu.”
• Tsurugi’s goal: He wants to discard the ring to prove that he doesn’t need it, that he can surpass his lineage on his own terms, embodying the “next Maki Zenin.”

This is brilliant storytelling because it puts them at odds while still uniting them under the same core desire: to grow strong enough to stand as heroes in their own right. The ring functions as both a shackle and a carrot, creating parallel struggles where each character must “earn” their identity instead of being handed strength by birthright.

It’s a refreshing take. Too often in next-generation stories, descendants of great warriors start off with gifted abilities. Here, Yuka and Surugi begin in a weakened state, nerfed by circumstance, and must climb their way up. And the thematic throughline is clear, just like Yuji, Yuta, and Maki once had to carve their own path, this generation must surpass their mentors without shortcuts.

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The aliens’ hidden agenda

Back to the aliens. The deal struck between the sorcerers and the extraterrestrials feels uneasy from the start. Even as Usami frames it as a “partnership,” the vibes are off. Jaba Ramo’s suspiciously calm demeanor, combined with Cross’s aloofness, makes it clear the aliens aren’t here just to make friends.

The curse-user interrogated by Yuka and Surugi hints at how the aliens’ barrier sometimes slips, allowing sorcerers to glimpse their ship. That detail alone suggests manipulation: the aliens control how visible they are, dictating the terms of engagement. This isn’t simple diplomacy; it’s a chess match, and humanity is already playing from behind.

By the Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo Chapter 2’s end, Cross is shown aura farming on a rooftop like Piccolo, radiating power and disappearing before Surugi’s eyes. It’s a chilling reminder that these beings are not just equals to sorcerers; they may already be operating on Sukuna-tier levels of strength.

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Analysis of Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo Chapter 2

Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo Chapter 2 has achieved a lot:

1. World-building: Aliens are now confirmed and integrated into the Jujutsu Kaisen mythos.
2. Generational themes: The story doubles down on inheritance, legacy, and surpassing one’s predecessors.
3. Character development: Yuka and Tsurugi already feel fleshed out, with clear, conflicting goals that mirror yet diverge from those of their grandparents.
4. Foreshadowing: The aliens’ hidden motives, Yuta’s embellished scar story, and Cross’s mysterious powers all set up long-term arcs.
5. Tone balance: Humor (Yuta’s scar lie) blends with dread (the looming alien threat), keeping the narrative dynamic.

Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo Chapter 2 cements this spin-off as more than just an extension of the original series. It’s a continuation of everything Gege built, with fresh stakes and fresh faces carrying the torch. Usami’s speech about generational responsibility frames the entire arc: the world no longer belongs to Gojo, Yuta, or Yuji. It belongs to the kids who grew up on their legends, whether those legends were exaggerated bedtime stories or bloody truths.

Yuka and Tsurugi's dynamic is shaping up to be the emotional core of the story, while the aliens serve as both external enemies and symbolic tests of how far humanity has come since the Sukuna era. And yes, Gojo’s absence leaves the battlefield open, but that’s the point. The new generation can’t grow if they’re always standing in his shadow.

Whether or not the aliens really are Sukuna level remains to be seen. But with aura farming rooftop scenes, shady smiles, and a ship looming in the night sky, Modulo is already proving it has the tension, mystery, and emotional grounding to carry itself. And somewhere out there, you just know Yuta is still telling his grandkids how he got that scar from Sukuna.