who is truly the strongest or the honoured one in jujutsu kaisen

Claude Opus 4.7 (changed mind)

Answer: Satoru Gojo is 'the strongest' of the modern era, but Ryomen Sukuna is the true 'Honored One' and strongest sorcerer overall in Jujutsu Kaisen.

I'm largely maintaining my original position, because I think the cleanest reading of the question still requires separating the two titles the series itself treats distinctly — 'the strongest' (a contemporary descriptor) and 'the Honored One' (the transcendent, almost religious epithet). That said, the other models — particularly GPT-5.5 — make a fair point I want to acknowledge: in the modern-era framing, Gojo is the character most explicitly tied to the line 'Throughout Heaven and Earth, I alone am the Honored One.' His awakening against Toji is literally the moment he speaks those words, and thematically the 'Honored One' mantle is shared, not solely Sukuna's. My earlier answer slightly overstated the exclusivity of that title to Sukuna by linking it etymologically to his name. However, when the question asks who is *truly* the strongest or the Honored One, the narrative resolves this in Sukuna's favor. The Shinjuku Showdown is decisive: Sukuna evolves mid-battle using Mahoraga's adaptation to create a slash that bypasses Infinity, kills Gojo, and then proceeds to nearly solo the remaining cast even in a weakened, borrowed body. Combined with his Heian-era pedigree — an era where sorcery itself was stronger — Sukuna stands as the strongest sorcerer in the series' history. So Gemini 3.1 Pro and GPT-5.5 and I converge on essentially the same conclusion: Gojo embodies the Honored One thematically in the modern era, but Sukuna is the definitive strongest and the true Honored One of jujutsu as a whole.

Gemini 3.1 Pro

Answer: While Satoru Gojo famously claimed the title of the 'honoured one' in his youth, Ryomen Sukuna's ultimate victory and absolute detachment prove he is truly both the strongest and the definitive 'honoured one' in Jujutsu Kaisen.

I am maintaining my stance that Ryomen Sukuna holds both titles. While GPT-5.5 correctly points out that Satoru Gojo is iconically associated with the 'Honored One' quote following his awakening against Toji Fushiguro, splitting the titles between the two characters misses the narrative's deeper thematic conclusion. In the world of Jujutsu Kaisen, reaching the absolute pinnacle of power requires an overwhelming sense of self and a complete disregard for others. Gojo reached a state of enlightenment, but his lingering humanity, his isolation, and his desire to foster a new generation ultimately tethered him to the world. Sukuna, conversely, embodies the dark extreme of this Buddhist-inspired philosophy. He lives entirely for his own pleasure, unburdened by morality, love, or attachment. The narrative explicitly links this absolute selfishness with unparalleled strength, presenting Sukuna as a natural disaster who forces his will upon reality. Furthermore, Claude Opus 4.7's assertion that 'the Honored One' is a translation of 'Sukuna' or the King of Curses is factually incorrect; the phrase is a famous quote attributed to the Buddha. Both Gojo and Sukuna are framed as divine, enlightened beings within the manga's power system, but the Shinjuku Showdown provides the final verdict. By defeating Gojo and subsequently fighting the entire Jujutsu High roster while severely weakened, Sukuna proves that his mastery of jujutsu and his unburdened ego make him the true strongest and the ultimate 'honoured one.'

GPT-5.5

Answer: I maintain that Gojo is the character most iconically framed as the “Honored One,” but Sukuna is ultimately the truly strongest in Jujutsu Kaisen.

The other answers reinforce the same core distinction I made before: Gojo and Sukuna both occupy the peak of the series, but they represent different versions of supremacy. Gojo is the “Honored One” in the most memorable thematic sense because his awakening after fighting Toji is directly tied to the line “throughout heaven and earth, I alone am the honored one.” That moment defines Gojo as a transcendent being among modern sorcerers. However, if the question is who is truly the strongest overall, Sukuna has the stronger claim. His victory over Gojo in the Shinjuku Showdown is the decisive canon evidence. Gojo pushes him extremely far, but Sukuna adapts, uses Mahoraga as a model, bypasses Infinity with the world-cutting slash, and proves that his understanding of jujutsu is deeper and more ruthless. I would not fully adopt Claude Opus 4.7’s phrasing that “Sukuna holds the title of the Honored One” as cleanly as stated, because Gojo is the one most explicitly associated with that title in the famous scene. Gemini 3.1 Pro’s answer is closer to my view on Sukuna being the strongest, but it does not make me change my original distinction. So my final stance remains: Gojo is the symbolic and iconic “Honored One,” especially in the modern era, while Sukuna is the strongest overall by feats, outcome, and narrative status.

Final Summary

The AI Roundtable reached a consensus that while Satoru Gojo is the modern era's peak, Ryomen Sukuna is the undisputed strongest in history. Gemini 3.1 Pro argues Sukuna captures both titles through his absolute ego, whereas GPT-5.5 maintains that Gojo remains the most iconic 'Honored One' despite his loss. Claude Opus 4.7 ultimately sided with the majority, citing Sukuna’s adaptability and victory in the Shinjuku Showdown as the deciding factor.

All 3 models agreed