Etsumi Kumori

**Etsumi Kumori** (エツミ 曇, Kumori Etsumi) is a Demon Slayer and the Cloud Hashira ( 雲柱, Kumo Bashira) of the Demon Slayer Corps. She is the protagonist of Demon Slayer: Clouds of Dark.

## Appearance

Etsumi is a young lady with a short, curvaceous build. She has long red hair tied into a loose ponytail. She has round eyes that are teal with dark teal irises. She has long lashes and pink rosy cheeks. Her hair can also sometimes be seen in a elegant messy bun decorated with a cloud kanzashi hairpin.

Etsumi wears a teal-tinted version of the Demon Slayer uniform, but instead of the standard hakama pants, she wears a pleated skirt. She complements her uniform with fishnet stockings, and a pair of teal zōri sandals. Over this, she wears a haori with a white to teal gradient on it, gray clouds are also seen imprinted.

## Personality

Etsumi is know for her timid and shy behavior. At first, Etsumi is seen as a quiet and reserved girl, but as she grow more comfortable with people, she is portrayed as a gentle and sweet girl. She is kind to everyone, including demons.

In contrast to Jousuke, she doesn’t feel any hatred towards demons (even after her brother was killed by one.) She fears them more than anything else though. She dislikes slaying demons. (This further enhanced with her fear of blood)

## Abilities and Powers

### **Physical Abilities**

* **Enhanced Physical Prowess**: As a member of the Hashira, Etsumi’s physique has been increased to superhuman levels through years of harsh training combined with the use of the **Total Concentration: Constant** (全ぜん集しゅう中ちゅう・常じょう中ちゅう Zen Shūchū Jōchū). The members of the Hashira in general have incredible movement speed, all of them have displayed the capability to use blinding bursts of speed that make it seem like they teleported to even talented swordsman like Tanjirō Kamado.

* **Enhanced Flexibility:** Etsumi has been noted to possess an extremely flexible body, allowing her to achieve a wide range of motion. She has incorporated her innate flexibility into her Cloud Breathing techniques

### **Swordsmanship**

* **Master Swordswoman:** Being a Hashira of the Demon Slayer Corps, Etsumi is one of the most powerful and skilled swordswoman in the entire organization.

**Cloud Breathing** (雲 の コキュ, *Kumo no kokyū):* A Breathing Style derived from Water Breathing developed by Etsumi to suit her needs.

1. **First Form: Light Stance -** Etsumi swings her sword twice in a circular motion, slashing her opponent in place.
2. **Second Form: Cloud Smash -** Etsumi pushes and slashes her opponents head, her sword stabbing through her opponent.
3. **Third Form: Fluffy Spiral -** Etsumi will swing her sword in a fast, spiral-like motion to slash her opponent.
4. **Fourth Form:** **Hazy Fog -** Etsumi marks her opponent’s most weak points and aligns her sword to hit those points in as deep as possible.
5. **Fifth Form:** **Above The Skies -** Etsumi will stab and fling her opponent to slash them as fast as possible, hitting vital parts.

## Battles

Etsumi Kumori Battles

**Swordsmith Village Arc**

* Etsumi Kumori and Muichirō Tokitō vs Gyokko

**Infinity Castle Arc**

* Etsumi Kumori, Mitsuri Kanroji and Obanai Iguro vs Nakime