Hashira

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The **Hashira** (柱 (はしら) , *Hashira*?, lit. Pillars) are the most powerful swordsmasters in the Demon Slayer Corps. As such, they are the organization's top-ranking, most elite soldiers who each serve a pivotal role in their war against Muzan Kibutsuji along with the Twelve Kizuki.

## Overview

The Hashira are the strongest and most skilled combatants in the entirety of the Demon Slayer Corps, and they are regarded as the most potent swordsmen among all the Demon Slayers. Their existence literally sustains the entire organization.

The Hashira, in accordance with their great strength, are the most highly ranked among Demon Slayers, second only to the Corps leader, Kagaya Ubuyashiki, and later, Kiriya Ubuyashiki (in canon).

Those who are of lower rank may be killed at a frightening rate, but each Hashira possesses a distinct Breathing Style which is learned from a cultivator or developed through extreme training.

The Hashira are all assigned a specific region that they are required to patrol, usually to gather information about the Demons inhabiting the said area and to improve their swordsmanship. Swordsmen who can use the Flame Breathing and Water Breathing have become Hashira in every era, with no exceptions thus far.

### Joining

To be a member of the Hashira, a Demon Slayer must be among the strongest combatants in the entirety of the Demon Slayer Corps. In order to become a Hashira in the first place, the user must be the highest rank within the Demon Slayer Corps, Kinoe. There are two known methods that allow one to prove that they are worthy of becoming a Hashira; the first method is to accumulate a demon kill count of at least 50; the second method is to slay a demon who is a member of the Twelve Kizuki, the 12 strongest of all demons who serve directly under the Demon Lord, Muzan Kibutsuji by yourself

The effort required to achieve either of these methods requires almost five years worth of training, though, the talented might take only two or so years to do so.

#### Finding a successor

Main article: Tsuguko
In some cases, an exceptionally talented Demon Slayer can become the designated successor to to one of the Hashira, known as a **Tsuguko**. To become a Tsuguko, a Demon Slayer can either apply for the position and get accepted, or get scouted by one of the current Hashira.

### Hashira Training

The **Hashira Training** is a special training session conducted by the Hashira and undertaken by numerous lower ranked Demon Slayers. The aim of Hashira Training is to improve all Demon Slayers' physical abilities and overall health, giving the members of the Demon Slayer Corps a better chance of winning the war against Demons.

Each of the Hashira oversees a different part of the training program. Known training includes: basic stamina training, flexibility training, quick movement training, sword skill training, pounding training, and muscle reinforcement training.

Hashira Training is extremely strenuous; because of this, a majority of the Demon Slayers view the training session as an everlasting trip in hell, with a few notable exceptions who see the session as a chance to improve themselves.

As a general rule, Hashira must take part in each other's training sessions. It is considered a win-win situation for both the Hashira and the Demon Slayers, as even the Hashira get to improve due to being constantly attacked by wave upon wave of juniors ranked lower than themselves.

## Canonical Members

* Kyōjurō Rengoku, the Flame Hashira. 1909 - 1912
* Tengen Uzui, Sound Hashira. 1909 - 1912
* Mitsuri Kanroji, Love Hashira. 1911 - 1913
* Gyōmei Himejima, Stone Hashira. 1903 - 1913
* Muichirō Tokitō, Mist Hashira. 1912 - 1913
* Obanai Iguro, Serpent Hashira. 1909 - 1913
* Giyū Tomioka, Water Hashira. 1909 - 1913
* Shinobu Kochō, Insect Hashira. 1910 - 1913
* Sanemi Shinazugawa, Wind Hashira. 1909 -1913
* Jigoro Kuwajima 1873 - 1900
* Urokodaki Sakoji 1852 -1900
* Shinjurō Rengoku 1890 - 1909

## Members (New Canon)

### Original Five

They are the ones who created the first five breathing styles: Water, Flame, Wind, Thunder and Stone. And they're:

* Shinji Oda [Water Hashira] 1468 -1499
* Hajime Oda [Flame Hashira] 1468 - 1490
* Hanabi Adachi [Wind Hashira] 1468 -1483
* Kannari Raigō [Thunder Hashira] 1468 - 1504
* Minato Miyagi [Stone Hashira] 1468 - 1473

### Other ones

#### Water Hashiras

1. Hideyoshi Nakata (1902-1909)

#### Flame Hashiras

1. Ryoma Natsume 1490 - 1502
2. Homujūrō Rengoku 1502 - 1539
3. Ryō Rengoku 1539 - 1551
4. Hisashi Rengoku 1551 - 1574
5. Masahiro Rengoku 1574 - 1598
6. Mokichi Rengoku 1598 - 1613
7. Tatsuya Rengoku 1613 - 1639
8. Ryuzo Rengoku 1639 - 1656
9. Masamune Rengoku 1656 - 1670
10. Kojuro Rengoku 1670 - 1699
11. Ichiro Rengoku 1699 - 1721
12. Eizan Rengoku 1721 - 1748
13. Naoto Rengoku 1748 - 1779
14. Asahi Rengoku 1779- 1800
15. Shu Rengoku 1800 - 1828
16. Kenjirō Rengoku 1828 - 1861
17. Yahiko Rengoku 1861 - 1890

#### Wind Hashiras

* Tatsuya Yamamoto 1772 - 1797
* Sanemi's teacher 1877 - 1907

#### Thunder Hashiras

* Haruto Kannari 1765 - 1799
* Yuna Kannari 1799 - 1801
* Hayato Kannari 1801 - 1822
* Hizashi Shigeyoshi 1822 - 1857
* Saito Kawajima 1857 - 1873

## Fanon Tsugukos:

* Finokuzu Tamachi
* Yuna Kannari 1796 - 1799
* Kaito Shigeyoshi 1796 - 1799
* Kagayaku Raito 1910-1912
* Toshi Koto 1910-1916

## Abilities

* **Demon Slayer Marks** - Hashira are known Demon Slayers who are capable of displaying these markings when they are fighting Demons. All of the living Hashira have successfully been able to emit these markings which are said to enhance one's physical and tactical abilities.
* **Total Concentration Breathing** (全 (ぜん) 集 (しゅう) 中 (ちゅう) の呼 (こ) 吸 (きゅう) , *Zen Shūchū no Kokyū*?) - A tactical skill which sets Hashira apart from ordinary Demon Slayers. Hashira, as well as Kanao Tsuyuri, Tanjiro Kamado, Zenitsu Agatsuma, and Inosuke Hashibira use this breathing method to generate an oxygen supply in their blood and strengthen their muscles. It gives them the power and stamina needed to combat Demons without changing their physical form.
* **Enhanced Physical Prowess:** The physique of the Hashira have been increased to superhuman levels through years of harsh training combined with the use of Total Concentration Breathing. 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 swordsmen like Tanjiro Kamado. The Hashira also possess incredible physical strength, shown when a severely weakened Kyojuro Rengoku could hold down a an Upper Rank Demon with his bare hands, Giyu Tomioka and Shinobu Kocho who can leap great distances effortlessly and Gyomei Himejima who can move gigantic boulders with his bare hands. They also possess superhuman stamina and durability, being able to fight for nearly hours with severe injuries.
* **Enhanced Mental Prowess:** As seasoned swordsman who underwent incredibly harsh and intense training, the members of the Hashira possesses above average mental capabilities. They can process information and think clearly at supernatural speeds, proven by fighting Upper Rank Demons, who can think at equally or slightly faster speeds. As another testament to their mental capabilities, they have incredible concentration abilities and wits. With an arsenal of techniques at their disposal, the members of the Hashira have to be really decisive and sagacious when using them. Some Hashira are so used to battle that they can continue to fight after falling unconscious.The Hashira also has the power to teleport seen by Shinobu Kocho and Giyu Tomioka.

## History

After the fight with Lower Rank 1, Enmu, the Upper Rank 3, Akaza, shows up. A battle between Akaza and Kyōjurō Rengoku occurs, and as a result of the fight, Kyōjurō dies from his wounds and leaves an empty Hashira spot, while Akaza flees with his life.

Not long after that, Tengen Uzui takes Tanjirō and his group to a mission in the Red Light District. There, they encounter Upper Rank 6, Daki and Gyūtarō. As a result of their fight, Daki and Gyūtarō died, and Tengen lost his left eye and hand, forcing him to retire and leave a second vacant Hashira position. However, despite his forced retirement, Tengen (along with his wives) still assist with the Demon Slayer Training Program.

After Muzan Kibutsuji breaks into the Ubuyashiki Manor, he is attacked by Gyōmei Himejima, the Stone Hashira, in an attempt to slay him, but Muzan escapes into the Infinity Castle with several other Demon Slayers chasing after them, only for them to be separated by Nakime, the new Upper Rank 4.

Several duels break out in the Infinity Castle between Demons and Demon Slayers. The Hashira and the other Demon Slayers face off against many Demons who all have equal strength to that of a Lower Rank. Shinobu Kochō attempts to kill the Upper Rank 2 Dōma, who was responsible for the death of her older sister. However, she is killed and absorbed by Dōma. Shinobu's younger sister, Kanao, and Inosuke then fight Dōma immediately after and were able to defeat the Demon thanks to the poison inside Shinobu's body along with them awakening their Demon Slayer Marks.

Zenitsu runs into the new Upper Rank 6, the other former apprentice of his master, Kaigaku, and engages him in a duel to the death, in which Kaigaku has an overwhelming advantage and nearly kills Zenitsu, but Zenitsu awakens his Demon Slayer Mark manages to behead Kaigaku with a secret technique he created.

Elsewhere, Tanjirō and Giyū Tomioka are ambushed by the Upper Rank 3, Akaza. After a long battle, Tanjirō beheads Akaza, although the Demon manages to survive this attack, and eventually the battle is won by the Upper Rank committing suicide.

The Demon Slayers come out victorious, while Muichirō Tokitō, Genya Shinazugawa Gyōmei Himejima and Sanemi Shinazugawa run into Kokushibō, Upper Rank 1.

## Fanon Members

### **A**

* *Akito Kagewaki, Moon Hashira*
* *Aki Rou, Rain Hashira.*
* *Athena Jiraya, Aurora Hashira.*
* *Aya Hinode, Vine Hashira.*
* *Aimi Hana, Lust Hashira.*

### **H**

* *Hakuchō Kawame, Light Hashira.*
* *Hoshiko Mimori, Cosmic Hashira.*
* *Himeko Ishimoto, Lava Hashira.*
* *Hinata Inōe, Flare Hashira.*
* *Hanae Hanano, Peony Hashira.*
* *Hoshiko Tsuyumori, Star Hashira.*

### **J**

* *Jousuke Kurayami, Shadow Hashira*
* *Jinsei Koto, Time Hashira*

### **K**

* *Kazuhirō Sasaki, Darkness Hashira.*
* *Kiyumi Yowai, Heart Hashira.*
* *Kashimoto Daburu, Paint Hashia.*
* *Kazuki Sasaki, Bamboo Hashira.*
* *Kaori Hayashi, Rose Hashira.*
* *Kanari Hayashi, Lavender Hashira.*
* *Kiyoshi Masaru, Star Hashira.*
* *Kantoma Nagiwa, Beast Hashira.*
* *Kaminari Kumo, Weather Hashira*
* *.Katsumi Yamashita, Space Hashira.*
* *Kikyo Mikadzuki, Moon Rabbit Hashira*
* *Kiyoshi Light, Demon Hashira.*
* Kosumo Tayhoshi, Cosmic Hashira. (Newest Hashira)

### **M**

* *Miyamura Miyuzaki, Lightning Hashira.*
* *Mai Yasuraoka, Gust Hashira.*
* *Mizuki Lune, Moon Hashira.*

### **N**

* *Nye Kiboya٫ Dragon Hashira*
* ***Natsuki Fujimori** and **Satsuki Fujimori**, Dream Hashira.*

### **R**

* *Ryo Yamamoto, Bullet Hashira.*
* *Runaka Tsuyori, Plant Hashira*

### **S**

* Sakata Chou, Crystal Hashira.
* *Sayaka Harada, Peach Blossom Hashira.*
* *Shisseki Usasagi, Explosion Hashira.*
* *Shizukumi Ibaki, Time Hashira*
* *Shiro Raito, White Rose Hashira*,

### **T**

* *Tsuki Celesta, Celestial Hashira.*
* *Tokimachi Usasagi, Silence Hashira.*
* *Takumi Maeko, Topaz Hashira.*
* *Tsukasa Fujiwara, Steel Hashira.*

### **Y**

* *Yonaga Akiho, Crystal Hashira.*
* *Yuji Miyakashi, Dual Hashira*
* *Yuuto Keton, Blood Hashira*
* *Yoru Fubuki, Snow Hashira.*
* *Yukiko Matsuoko, Winter Hashira*