The Culling Game continues to prove that Jujutsu Kaisen is as much about tactical brilliance as it is about raw power. In Chapter 172, Gege Akutami delivers a masterclass in environmental combat, pitting Megumi Fushiguro against the eccentric but deadly Reggie Star.
While Megumi's Domain Expansion remains "incomplete," its lack of a barrier is exactly what makes this fight so compelling. By using the physical space of the gymnasium as his canvas, Megumi forces Reggie into a game of literal and metaphorical weight. We see Megumi pushing the limits of his cursed energy, using the shadows not just to summon shikigami, but to manipulate the gravity of the encounter.
We see him moving away from his self-sacrificial tendencies and toward a more calculated, "greedy" style of fighting.
Reggie has been a surprising antagonist. His "Contractual Re-creation" technique seemed goofy at first, but Chapter 172 shows how dangerous a seasoned sorcerer can be. The way he manages his resources—using everything from cars to house contracts—against Megumi’s shadows creates a back-and-forth that feels like a high-stakes chess match.
The URL-encoded string you provided translates to . In this chapter, the battle between Megumi Fushiguro and Reggie Star reaches its climax within a gym, highlighting the strategic depth and physical toll of Domain Expansions.
The chapter focuses heavily on the physical strain of maintaining a Domain. We see the toll on Megumi’s body; he is at his breaking point, coughing up blood and struggling to stay upright. The tension peaks when the fight transitions from technique-based sorcery to a gritty, desperate struggle for survival.