# Jujutsu Kaisen, Vol. 17
## Part I: The Hunt for Itadori
- **Itadori's Predicament**
- Yuji Itadori is relentlessly pursued by Satoru Gojo's former student, Yuta Okkotsu.
- Itadori finds himself on the brink of death, recalling a haunting memory from his past.
- Flashback to Itadori’s childhood reveals an emotionally charged family scene.
- **Mysterious Presence of Noritoshi Kamo**
- A vision or memory involving the former form of Noritoshi Kamo appears.
- Speculation about Kamo’s connection to Itadori’s current situation.
- Possible foreshadowing of Kamo’s role in future events.
## Part II: The Culling Game Escalation
- **Sorcerers’ Response to the Culling Game**
- The culling game intensifies as its lethal consequences become more apparent.
- High-ranking sorcerers begin strategizing ways to suppress and end the deadly competition.
- Internal conflicts arise among sorcerers regarding how to handle the crisis.
- **Maki Zen’in’s Mission**
- Maki Zen’in takes decisive action against the Zen’in clan.
- Her visit to the Zen’in estate hints at uncovering hidden secrets or confronting betrayal.
- Tensions rise as Maki challenges her family’s traditions and authority.
## Part III: Character Development and Relationships
- **Itadori’s Inner Struggles**
- Reflection on Itadori’s growth as a jujutsu sorcerer and his emotional burdens.
- Exploration of his relationships with allies like Megumi Fushiguro and Nobara Kugisaki.
- Insights into his determination to protect others despite personal risks.
- **Maki’s Resolve**
- Examination of Maki’s motivations and her desire for independence from the Zen’in clan.
- Deep dive into her evolving powers and confidence as a cursed technique user.
- Analysis of her bond with other characters, including Panda and Toge Inumaki.
## Part IV: Foreshadowing Future Events
- **Hints at Larger Threats**
- Clues pointing toward greater dangers tied to the culling game organizers.
- Speculation about the involvement of higher-level curses or rogue sorcerers.
- **Potential Alliances**
- Possibility of new alliances forming among protagonists to combat upcoming threats.
- Discussion of trust dynamics between key players like Gojo, Geto, and Sukuna.
- **Unanswered Questions**
- Lingering mysteries surrounding Kamo’s reappearance and its implications.
- Anticipation of revelations about the Zen’in clan’s true intentions.
## Part V: Themes and Symbolism
- **Themes of Legacy and Identity**
- Exploration of how characters grapple with their heritage and personal identities.
- Parallels drawn between Itadori’s struggles and Maki’s defiance of familial expectations.
- **Symbolism of the Culling Game**
- Representation of societal pressures and survival instincts within the cursed world.
- Commentary on power structures and corruption within the jujutsu community.