Sukuna, the King of Curses, primarily dislikes Yuji Itadori because he lacks respect for Yuji's strength and sees him as an inferior being, especially in terms of jujutsu capabilities and raw cursed energy.
Sukuna's disdain for Yuji stems from several key factors, all rooted in his overwhelming sense of superiority and his evaluation of power.
Lack of Respect for Yuji's Strength
Sukuna, being an ancient and immensely powerful cursed spirit, holds strength in the highest regard. He consistently demonstrates a condescending attitude towards those he deems weak or beneath him. Yuji, despite being his vessel, falls into this category for Sukuna.
- Underestimation of Potential: Sukuna doesn't recognize Yuji's inherent capability as a jujutsu sorcerer. While Yuji possesses immense physical prowess and an unusual resistance to curses, Sukuna views these as minor attributes compared to his own overwhelming power and refined cursed energy manipulation.
- Inferior Cursed Energy: A major point of contention for Sukuna is Yuji's relatively low amount of raw cursed energy compared to Sukuna himself or even other powerful sorcerers. Sukuna sees Yuji as nowhere near his level in terms of cursed energy, which is a fundamental metric of power in the world of jujutsu.
Not a Worthy Opponent
For Sukuna, interactions are often about power dynamics and the thrill of battling strong opponents. Yuji, in his current state, is simply not seen as a threat or a potential challenge.
- Absence of Threat: Sukuna doesn't perceive Yuji as a future opponent who could ever truly stand against him. This complete lack of recognition for Yuji's potential as a rival further fuels Sukuna's contempt. He sees no value in Yuji beyond his utility as a vessel to achieve his own destructive goals.
- Controlling the Narrative: By constantly belittling Yuji, Sukuna asserts his dominance and reinforces his belief that he is the ultimate power, with Yuji merely a tool.
In essence, Sukuna's dislike for Yuji is a manifestation of his ego and his unyielding belief in his own supreme power, leading him to view anyone who doesn't meet his incredibly high standards of strength as worthless.
