Hachiro Kadomatsu

Imari Williams (English)

**Hachiro Kadomatsu** is a retired member of the Demon Slayer Corps, He is the main cultivator of the Thunder Breathing, having trained Capira Boruto.

## Appearance

Hachiro is oldman that has curly white hair with dark bown eyes, He has large scar on his left eye similar to Renjiro Kadomatsu and Kazue Kawaguchi.

Hachiro wore a black haori over a white-colored nagagi kimono with a gray umanori-styled hakama, a pair of zōri with white straps and white tabi socks.

## Personality

While seeming at first like a stern, grouchy old man, this hides an extremely compassionate personality. Though he pushes his students hard, he also cares for them deeply, viewing them as akin to family.

## Plot

### Past

Born to a scholarly family, Hachiro had been interested in researching the unknown since his youth. When he became of age, he joined the archaeological group at his father's university and was able to travel to various places around the world.

On one of his travels, the group went to Calcono to excavate an underground Thousands Stones Temple. Amongst their finds was the Stone Mask.

### Final Selection Arc

After hearing that Capira Boruto defeated Inazuma Kurai from his scolleague, Taiyo Hino. the current owner of the Stone Mask, Hachiro presents himself to Capira and volunteers to teach him the Thunder Breathing after using it to heal Capira's shattered arm.

Hachiro then swiftly makes for his home, with Capira struggling to keep up with his pace. Arriving at their destination, the elder tells the exhausted youth that the test begins now, instructing him to hike up the mountain. He travels with the boy part way up the mountain, telling him that he must make his way back to his home before dawn. He then vanishes into the heavy fog surrounding them. Later, having made his way back down the mountain, before noticing a noise at his door. A heavily exhausted and injured Capira opens the door, prompting the elder to recognize his abilities, and thus his passing of the test.

Hachiro explains his profession as a Cultivator to Capira, as well as how to join the Demon Slayer Corps: surviving the Final Selection. To prepare him for this trial, and to see if he is worthy of even being able to participate in it, Hachiro begins to train Capira in the way of the sword. He explains the intricacies of the weapon and the forces behind it, sparring with Capira to improve his endurance using only his bare hands. Alongside this, he trains the boy in proper breathing techniques, slapping his stomach when he fails to get it right.

After a year has passed, the elder tells Capira that he has nothing more to teach him, instructing him to prove himself by improving the basics he has been taught. He then leads the youth to a arena, telling Capira that if he can defeat him, he will be permitted to go to the Final Selection.

Much later, after Capira finally defeat Hachiro by using knockback attack, Hachiro explains his reasons for not wanting Capira to go to the Final Selection, complimenting the youth on his accomplishment. He then wraps the youth in a hug, urging him to come back alive from the Demon Slayer Corps' test.

### Personal Creation Training Arc

15 days After Baku's funeral is already over, Hachiro was encoutered Inazuma in front of his home and starting the battle.

Shortly after their battle, Hachiro perform **Thunder Breathing, First Form: Thunder Clap and Flash** to attacking Inazuma but Inazuma can dodged his attack and killing Hachiro, Inazuma punches cleanly through Hachiro's heart. Hachiro can only glance at the Demon before he is left to die quietly.

## Abilities

**Overall Abilities:** Hachiro is a very powerful and capable swordsman. As the former Kinoe-ranked Demon Slayer, he was once one of the Demon Slayer Corps' most powerful fighters. He singlehandedly captured and imprisoned the Hand Demon on Mt. Fujikasane, a notable feat considering the presumed challenge of disabling the powerful demon without killing it. As the cultivator of Thunder Breathing, he is both incredibly knowledgable and an accomplished teacher, having trained at least fifteen students in the art. Even in his old age, a young and physically fit Capira barely kept up with him while running and Hachiro was strong enough to flip him over and fend his attacks off without exertion.

**Enhanced Speed:** Hachiro is shown to be incredibly fast; during his confrontation of the Hand Demon, he was able to catch the demon off-guard and slice it several times, despite the demon already having consumed several victims. He was ultimately able to appear behind it and end the battle with its capture.

**Enhanced Stealth:** Hachiro is shown to have High Stealth as when He was running with Capira he could run with swiftness without anyone being able to hear his footsteps.

**Thunder Breathing:** Hachiro is the primary instructor of this Breathing Style. He has taught six breathing techniques to Capira Boruto. The user can increase the amount of oxygen in one's blood by controlling their breathing pattern. Doing this increases his strength and agility to equal a Demon's. It is currently unknown what his level of skill while utilizing this style is, but it can be assumed that he was a formidable swordsman as a former Hashira.