Maki Zenin, born into the prestigious Zenin sorcerer clan, faced lifelong ostracization for her near-absence of cursed energy and reliance on special glasses to detect curses. Enduring systemic abuse from her father Ogi, who deemed her a failure, and estrangement from her twin Mai—who resented Maki's rebellion against clan traditions—she forged her path by enrolling at Tokyo Jujutsu High. Her goal: amass enough power to destroy the Zenin hierarchy. A Heavenly Restriction amplified her physical capabilities to superhuman levels while stripping her of cursed energy, though this power remained incomplete while Mai lived. After Mai’s sacrificial death severed their twin bond, Maki’s restriction fully manifested, erasing her last traces of cursed energy and sharpening her senses to perceive curses unaided. Her awakened physique mirrored legendary fighter Toji Fushiguro’s, allowing her to wield cursed tools like the Playful Cloud three-section staff with lethal precision. As a Jujutsu High student, Maki trained peers like Megumi Fushiguro and Nobara Kugisaki in combat tactics, cultivating their resilience through rigorous sparring. Initial friction with reserved ally Yuta Okkotsu gradually solidified into a partnership of mutual trust, with Maki pushing him to harness his potential. Her combat acumen shone during the Kyoto Goodwill Event and the Shibuya Incident, where Jogo’s flames scarred her body but not her resolve. These injuries, which she wore as proof of survival, preceded her ruthless campaign against the Zenin clan. She slaughtered key figures—including Ogi and vindictive cousin Naoya—to dismantle their corrupt legacy. In the Culling Games, Maki exploited her curse-energy-free physiology to bypass barriers, battling resurrected foes like Naoya’s vengeful cursed spirit alongside Noritoshi Kamo. Her focus expanded from personal vengeance to dismantling the jujutsu world’s oppressive foundations. Brash and unyielding, Maki cloaked compassion beneath abrasive pragmatism, offering tacit support to outcasts like herself. Dry banter with classmates Panda and Toge Inumaku hinted at wry humor beneath her steel exterior, while quiet reflections revealed a relentless drive to redefine strength beyond inherited power.