Kuragari

(For Kuragari's human form, see Katakura Kuzunoha)

## Appearance

Little is known about Kuragari, with the infrequent sightings of the upper rank demon cutting off about 40 years ago. Slayers who were lucky enough to both observe Upper Moon 3 and survive the encounter observed a figure wearing a large cloak and a kitsune mask, their features completely obscured. Occasionally when in serious combat they summon multiple black tails behind them that appear to be part of their demon art, imitating a kitsune.

## Personality

Kuragari, throughout encounters, never talked and would stay silent. However, they seem to have a regard for life and wouldn't attack slayers who stayed out of their way and didn't interfere with their goal. They appeared to follow orders they'd been given with an almost mechanical feeling, only aiming to get to their goal as soon as possible. They've never been observed eating and it's assumed they prefer to eat in solitude. They also seem to have a distaste for other demons, going out of their way to avoid crossing paths with one and ignoring any attempt of communication, and even decapitating ones that harass or attempt to follow them.

## History

* Records in the Ubuyashiki estate trace the first appearance of this demon to somewhere around 400 years ago.
* Most of the missions they appear to have been sent on leading up to their disappearance include observing and examining Hashira as well as occasionally destroying wisteria houses.

## Abilities

### Overall Abilities

**Tactical Intellect:** While this Upper Moon may not see many battles, with the one's they do participate in are easily won, they have over a four centuries of battle experience and display a keen mind for strategy.

### Demon Abilities

Kuragari is unique in the way that they lack a demon's usual regeneration ability, seen multiple times bandaging wounds left by both nichirin and regular metal. This could be one of the reasons most of this demon's missions are reconnaissance, since in an actual battle they would have a distinct disadvantage.

**Wisteria Resistance:** Kuragari has a unique resistance to wisteria, able to enter rooms burning large amounts of incense or walking beneath wisteria trees. Wisteria still appears to have an effect on the demon however, as Kuragari will take efforts to avoid contact with wisteria unless necessary and doesn't seem to be able to make physical contact with it.

### Physical Abilities

**Immense Speed & Reflexes:** Kuragari is extremely fast, outpacing even Hashira multiple times. Observers claim they could move in bursts of speed so fast that they appears to teleport, remarking that they seemed to be in "a different dimension."

**Immense Strength:** Kuragari possesses incredulous physical strength which has been displayed multiple times, most notably when they swing their sword, which is strong enough to slice through nichirin and easily kill people.

**Unlimited Stamina & Endurance:** Like all demons, Kuragari possesses infinite stamina and vitality, never tiring and always remaining in optimal physical and mental condition all the time.

### Supernatural Abilities

**Extrasensory Perception:** Kuragari possesses supernaturally honed sensory abilities, able to sense things outside the normal range of perception. This is seen when they're usually able to escape from battle before a Hashira appears.

## Fighting Style

**Master Swordsman:** Due to training and refining their swordsmanship skill for a little over 400 years as well as getting a major boost to their physical capabilities, Kuragari could be considered one of the most powerful and skilled swordsmen living.

### Blood Demon Art

Little is known about Kuragari's blood demon art aside from the shadow tails they're able to generate, which appear to give them a boost of speed and agility when summoned.

## Equipment

Standard Nichirin Katana: Kuragari fights using a standard katana. Along with it, they also carry a standard sword sheath that's black in color.