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Chapter 132

## Full Strength Training

**Full Strength Training** (全 (ぜん) 力 (りよく) 訓 (くん) 練 (れん) , *Zenryoku kunren*?) is the one hundred and thirty-second chapter of Koyoharu Gotoge's Kimetsu no Yaiba.

## Summary

Having recovered from his battle against Hantengu, Tanjiro joined the joint training effort. He is greeted by Tengen and his wives, whose training he completes in just ten days. He then traveled to Muichiro's residence, who complimented him on having even faster swordplay, and who also sought to increase his stamina via helping his muscles ease and tense up more smoothly. Having accomplished this, Muichirou cheerfully allowed Tanjiro to move on to the next Hashira's training, despite it having only been five days.

The next Hashira to train Tanjiro was Mitsuri, who exchanged some pleasantries with the youth, before they got down to the task at hand. In the Love Hashira's training, the men dress up in a manner reminiscent to ballerinas, and dance constantly. At the same time, she helps them improve their flexibility with her own strength. This lead into the next phase of Tanjiro's training, with the Serpent Hashira Obanai. After an unpleasant greeting from his superior, Tanjiro is thrust into his variation of the ordeal, with the room being covered in bound swordsmen on the floors and walls. Expected to deliver blows to Obanai while avoiding striking these unfortunate souls, the young swordsmen is struck by his teacher, whose blows are able to weave like a snake from between the tied-up individuals.

Despite these hardships, which included being able to hear the terrified victims beg not to be hit, Tanjiro eventually began to counter and avoid Obanai's strikes after four days of hard work. After striking off the haori the Hashira was wearing, he was permitted to go to the next section of the training, with the wind Hashira Sanemi. On his way there, he encountered Zenitsu, who had fled from the intense and brutal tutelage. However, Sanemi caught up with him, threatening him back into the spartan-like conditions and ultimately knocking him out. Forced to carry his unconscious friend, Tanjiro exchanged barbs with the Hashira. The training ended up being Sanemi constantly slashing at his charges, leading to various wounds and throw-up. Incredibly beat up from all of this, Tanjiro then witnessed Sanemi and his little brother, Genya exchanging words. Despite wanting to talk to his older brother, Genya was threatened by the Hashira, who insisted that he had no brother.

## Characters in Order of Appearance

* Tanjiro Kamado
* Tengen Uzui
* Suma
* Makio
* Hinatsuru
* Muichiro Tokito
* Mitsuri Kanroji
* Obanai Iguro
* Zenitsu Agatsuma
* Sanemi Shinazugawa
* Genya Shinazugawa
Blu-ray & DVD: Kimetsu no Utage

## Kimetsu no Utage

**Blu-ray & DVD: Kimetsu no Utage** (Blu-ray&DVD「鬼滅の宴」, *Blu-ray&DVD "Kimetsu no Utage"*?) is a special limited edition BD&DVD disc set released for Kimetsu no Yaiba Season 1. It was released on August 26, 2020.

## Contents

* A recording of a live performance/drama by cast members such as Natsuki Hanae (Tanjiro), Akari Kito (Nezuko), Hiro Shimono (Zenitsu), Yoshitsugu Matsuoka (Inosuke), and Takahiro Sakurai (Giyu).
* Live dubbing.

## Limited Edition Bonus

* Special three-way box
* Digi Jacket drawn by Character designer Akira Matsushima
* Audio commentary by the voice actors of Tanjiro, Nezuko, Zenitsu, Inosuke, and Giyu
* Reprinted script
* Special booklet

## Video Benefits

* *Kimetsu Academy Story* (「キメツ学園物語」, *Kimetsu Gakuen Monogatari*?) (Kimetsu no Utage Special Edition)
* Special Kimetsu no Yaiba: The Movie - Mugen Train Announcement

## References

1. ↑ Blu-ray & DVD Kimetsu no Utage on the Official Website
Chapter 184

Leaving the Warfront

**Leaving the Warfront** (戦線 (せんせん) 離脱 (りだつ) , *Sensen Ridatsu*?) is the one hundred and eighty fourth chapter of Koyoharu Gotoge's *Kimetsu no Yaiba*.

## Summary

Tanjiro Kamado regains consciousness and sees the night sky above him, finally back at the surface after Yushiro worked to get them all there. Realizing that they are in the middle of the city Tanjiro panics and Kiriya Ubuyashiki sweats and says that they were all flung much further than he had expected they would be.

He asks his sister how long it is until dawn and she informs him that there is still an hour and a half left until daybreak as Kiriya's eyes widen at the knowledge that there is still so much longer left.

A crow tells the Demon Slayers how much longer they have left till dawn and taking note of the fact, Tanjiro looks around to confirm that his comrades are doing alright. Relieved that the Hashira who had been with him are all safe, Tanjiro moves out to try and sniff Muzan out.

Suddenly the Demon Lord bursts through a pile of rubble, sending it flying in all directions. Enraged, Muzan taunts the Demon Slayers and dares them to keep him there until dawn if they could even do so. He launches a wave of attacks that the Hashira all evade and they begin to attack Muzan, Obanai with the **Serpent Breathing, Third Form: Coil Choke**, Mitsuri with her **Love Breathing, Second Form: Love Pangs** and Giyu with the **Water Breathing, Eighth Form: Waterfall Basin**. Obanai manages to slice through Muzan's neck but is surprised to see that his blade goes through the Demon but is unable to leave any damage, realising that he is regenerating the instant they damage him.

Muzan begins to attack the Hashira at once but they are all pushed out of the way by junior Demon Slayers who wish to give back to the Hashira and allow those who stand a chance against Muzan to survive. They all begin to charge him and Muzan attacks them all blowing them away.

The Hashira are horrified at the scene and their subordinates being killed in droves to protect them. Tanjiro begins to charge in to resume fighting Muzan but falls to the ground, coughing up blood, unable to continue and in great pain.

Muzan explains that anyone who dies immediately from his attacks is fortunate as even a wound will be fatal but those who die from them will suffer great pain. He nods towards Tanjiro as the boy lies on the ground, writhing in pain with a tumour growing over the entire right half of his face.

Saying that he mixes his blood into all his attacks, Muzan explains that Tanjiro will not become a Demon as the concentration of blood in his current attacks is too high and instead it will act as a poison, destroying Tanjiro's cells and killing him. Tanjiro continues to writhe in pain, grabbing his throat as Muzan confidently declares that the boy is dead.

## Characters in Order of Appearance

* Tanjiro Kamado
* Kiriya Ubuyashiki
* Kuina Ubuyashiki
* Kasugai Crows
* Mitsuri Kanroji
* Obanai Iguro
* Giyu Tomioka
* Muzan Kibutsuji

## Events

* The fight moves out of the Infinity Castle.
* An hour and a half remain until dawn.
* Tanjiro is incapacitated.
Chapter 120

## Trading Insults

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**Trading Insults** (悪 (わる) 口 (ぐち) 合 (がっ) 戦 (せん) , *Waruguchi Gassen*?) is the one hundred and twentieth chapter of Koyoharu Gotoge's Kimetsu no Yaiba.

## Summary

The chapter begins with Muichiro talking with Gyokko about what will happen if he cuts off Gyokko's head. Muichiro said his rival's looks and words are absolutely disgusting, but it becomes very serious when Muchiro insults Gyokko's pot, causing Gyokko to become extremely angry.

Afterwards, the fight begins. Gyokko uses **Blood Demon Art: Ten Thousand Gliding Slime-Fish**, which his aim is to make Muichiro have 10,000 gliding fish feast on his body until he will become nothing but bones.

But the Mist Hashira dodges it easily. Muichiro then uses the **Mist Breathing: Sixth Form - Lunar Dispersing Mist** in order to cut all the fish that Gyokko releases. But the fish have already successfully spread the poison, so Gyokko has a seldom moment to ensure that Muichiro will soon be knocked out. To Gyokko's surprise, Muichiro uses the **Mist Breathing: Third Form - Scattering Mist Splash** and blows out all of the poison. After Muichiro has made a cut through the demon's body, he realizes at that moment, Gyokko appears on a tree near them with a whole new form and states that Muichiro is the 3rd person to see it. But contrary to Gyokko's expectations, Muichiro doesn't react a thing to his new form, which makes Gyokko filled with rage. Gyokko then creates a hit towards Muichiro, which includes fish. Thereafter, he notices that Muichiro is already sitting on a tree. (There's a panel that shows Kozo Kanamori and Hotaru Haganezuka got blasted away). Gyokko asks Muichiro what he thinks of his speed and his godlike power, and praises himself while Muichiro stayed silent. After Gyokko has finished his monologue about his "perfect beauty", Muichiro finished with a quote: *"You can be as flashy as you like, but it's all useless if you can't touch me."*

## Characters in Order of Appearance

* Gyokko
* Muichiro Tokito
* Hotaru Haganezuka
* Kozo Kanamori

## Events

* Muichiro Tokito vs Gyokko.
* The battle between Muichiro and Gyokko continues.
* Gyokko has turned into a stronger form.
Blu-ray & DVD: Volume 11

## Volume 11

**Blu-ray & DVD: Volume 11** is the eleventh volume of Kimetsu no Yaiba Season 1's BD&DVD release. It was released on June 24, 2020.

## Episodes

25. **Tsuguko, Kanao Tsuyuri** (継子・栗花落カナヲ, *Tsuguko, Tsuyuri Kanao*?)

26. **New Mission** (新たなる任務, *Aratanaru Ninmu*?)
## Limited Edition Bonus

* Special three-way box
* Digi Jacket drawn by Character designer Akira Matsushima
* Bonus CD (Shiina Go Background Music Collection 6)
* Audio Commentary for:
	+ Episode 25 by voice actors of Tanjiro and Kanao
	+ Episode 26 by voice actors of Tanjiro, Nezuko, Zenitsu, and Inosuke
* Folded booklet 12 pages
* 4 special flower tags
* PV / CM collection
* 10th & 11th "Kimetsu Radio" public recording free admission ticket for viewing

## References

1. ↑ Blu-ray & DVD Volume 11 on the Official Website
Chapter 64

## The Strength of the Hashira

**The Strength of the Hashira** (上 (じょう) 弦 (げん) の力 (ちから) ・柱 (はしら) の力 (ちから) , *Jōgen no Chikara・Hashira no Chikara*?) is the sixty-fourth chapter of Koyoharu Gotoge's Kimetsu no Yaiba.

## Summary

Tanjiro looks on with concern as Akaza tells an injured Kyojuro not to die, while Inosuke notes that he cannot assist the Hashira, as he can sense that he would only be in the way. Akaza warns Kyojuro of the futility of his attacks and points out the extent of his numerous injuries, while also noting that none of this would be an issue if he were a Demon.

Tanjiro attempts to help his superior, but cannot due to the side effects of the **Hinokami Kagura**. Despite his injuries, Kyojuro's determination is unwavering as he prepares to unleash his ultimateattack **Flame Breathing: Esoteric Art, Ninth Form: Rengoku**, much to Akaza's delight. The Upper Rank responds with his own attack, **Destructive Death: Annihilation Type**, causing a large explosion. Tanjiro and Inosuke watch helplessly as the dust clears to reveal Kyojuro impaled through his solar plexus by Akaza's arm. The latter repeats his desire for the Flame Hashira to become a Demon, stating that he is one of the strong ones that has been chosen.

Kyojuro then has a flashback from his childhood, where his mother asked him why he was born stronger than other people. The young Kyojuro told her that he didn't know. She told him that it was to save the weak, that it was the obligation of anyone born strong to fulfill this duty, and to make sure he never forgot this, to which Kyojuro agreed. She then hugged her son, tearfully noting that she would not be alive for much longer, but that it was a blessing to be the mother of such a strong, gentle child.

Back in the present, the Flame Hashira swings his sword at Akaza's neck, much to the latter's astonishment. Kyojuro thanks his mother for giving birth to him, calling it an honor, and presses the attack deeper into the Demon's neck. Akaza attempts to punch the Hashira with his free arm, but Kyojuro stops it with his own, to the Upper Rank's continued shock. He then notices that the sun has begun to rise and attempts to finish Kyojuro off, but realizes that his arm is stuck in the Hashira's abdomen. Kyojuro determinedly vows to not let Akaza escape.

## Characters in Order of Appearance

* Tanjiro Kamado
* Kyojuro Rengoku
* Akaza
* Inosuke Hashibira
* Ruka Rengoku
* Senjuro Rengoku
* Enmu

## Events

* Kyojuro Rengoku vs Akaza.
* Akaza fatally wounds Kyojuro.
* Kyojuro uses his strength to cut Akaza's neck.

## Trivia

* The literal translation of the Japanese title would come to 'The Strength of the Demon, The Strength of the Hashira.' However, the ViZ release only includes 'The Strength of the Hashira.'
Characters

List of **characters** from the manga and anime series *Kimetsu no Yaiba*. Additional unnamed and minor characters can be found on this page.

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## Anime Status

Click the 'Manga' tab to reveal the statuses of members as of Chapter 204. Beware of spoilers.

## Manga Status

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Blu-ray & DVD: Entertainment District Arc - Volume 2

## Entertainment District Arc - Volume 2

**Blu-ray & DVD: Entertainment District - Volume 2** is the fourth volume of Kimetsu no Yaiba Season 2's BD&DVD release and the second volume consisting of the Entertainment District Arc. It was released on March 30, 2022.

## Episodes

35. **Infiltrating the Entertainment District** (遊郭潜入, *Yūkaku Sen'nyū*?)
36. **What Are You?** (何者？, *Nanimono?*?)
## Limited Edition Bonus

* Special three-way back box
* Digital jacket drawn by ufotable
* Special bonus CD (film scoring version of the movie's music)
* 12 page booklet
* Serial code for Blu-ray & DVD Volume 1/2 purchase privilege "Kimetsu Radio" video distribution ver.

## References

1. ↑ Blu-ray & DVD Entertainment District Arc - Volume 2 on the Official Website
Butterfly Mansion

* Anime
* Manga

The **Butterfly Mansion** (蝶 (ちょう) 屋 (や) 敷 (しき) , *Chō Yashiki*?) is the manor that the late Flower Hashira Kanae Kocho, Insect Hashira Shinobu Kocho, Tsuguko Kanao Tsuyuri, and assistants Aoi Kanzaki, Sumi Nakahara, Kiyo Terauchi, and Naho Takada live in. The manor is often used as a recovery base for injured Demon Slayers.

## History

The majority of healing at the mansion is done by Shinobu Kocho, though there are also attendants known as Kakushi who run errands and assist in watching over the injured. On top of this, there are others who live in the mansion that are not Demon Slayers, but offer training regiments to facilitate the recovery process and help the injured Demon Slayers reach top condition again. For example, Aoi Kanzaki creates a training regiment meant to help Tanjiro Kamado, Inosuke Hashibira, and Zenitsu Agatsuma recover after their battles on Mount Natagumo.

The first Flower Breathing user planted the cherry blossom tree in the garden of the Butterfly Mansion, and gave it the name "Victory Tree". After the final battle against Muzan Kibutsuji, Kanao Tsuyuri visited the tree to tell it that they are victorious.

## References

1. ↑ *Kimetsu no Yaiba* Manga: Chapter 48.
2. ↑ *Kimetsu no Yaiba* Manga: Chapter 204 (Page 17).
Chapter 169

## Rumbling

**Rumbling** (地 (じ) 鳴 (な) る, *Jinaru*?) is the one hundred and sixty-ninth chapter of Koyoharu Gotoge's *Kimetsu no Yaiba*.

## Summary

Gyomei Himejima tells Sanemi Shinazugawa to stitch up his stomach wound and that he would distract Kokushibo to allow him to do so. Sanemi agrees to this and apologizes for getting into such a state to begin with.

As the Stone Hashira steps up to fight the Upper Rank, flail swinging, the demon notes with excitement that Gyomei has refined his body to it's utmost limits, saying that he hadn't seen a warrior of this strength in three hundred years. Gyomei continues swinging his flail and inhaling deeply the whole while and Kokushibo notes the air being drawn towards him.

Finally attacking Kokushibo with his flail, Gyomei looks on as the Upper Rank dodges his attack but quickly throws his axe at the demon as well. Kokushibo who had been about to attack Gyomei is forced to abandon this idea to evade the axe as well. He attempts to attack again but Gyomei unleashes a **Stone Breathing: Second Form - Upper Smash**.

As Kokushibo evades this attack Gyomei catches him in his chains. Restrained, Kokushibo attempts to break free but isn't capable of damaging Gyomei's chain. The Stone Hashira attempts to cut off Kokushibo's head with his axe but the demon dodges but a lock of hair is still severed.

Kokushibo is enraged and charges Gyomei, attempting to slice off his neck but the Hashira jumps out of the way at the last second, flinging his axe at the Upper Rank but only managing to tear off some his robe. Continuing his assault, Gyomei swings his flail at Kokushibo as the Demon evades yet again. However, Gyomei manages to catch Kokushibo's blade between his chains and pulls on them, shattering the blade.

The Demon continues to be impressed by Gyomei's fighting prowess and the two face off with a **Stone Breathing: Fourth Form - Volcanic Rock - Rapid Conquest** and a **Moon Breathing: Second Form - Pearl Flowers Moongazing**.

As Kokushibo's blade finally recovers from the blows it received, he taunts Gyomei by saying that no matter what damage he receives it will all recover. In response Gyomei utilizes a technique he had been saving up for the battle with Muzan Kibutsuji: the Demon Slayer Mark.

## Characters in Order of Appearance

* Gyomei Himejima
* Sanemi Shinazugawa
* Kokushibo

## Events

* Gyomei activates his Demon Slayer Mark.
Blu-ray & DVD: Entertainment District Arc - Volume 3

## Entertainment District Arc - Volume 3

**Blu-ray & DVD: Entertainment District - Volume 3** is the fifth volume of Kimetsu no Yaiba Season 2's BD&DVD release and the third volume consisting of the Entertainment District Arc. It was released on April 27, 2022.

## Episodes

37. **Tonight** (今夜, *Kon'ya*?)
38. **Things Are Gonna Get Real Flashy!!** (ド派手に行くぜ‼, *Dohade ni Ikuze!!*?)
## Limited Edition Bonus

* Special three-way back box
* Digital jacket drawn by ufotable
* Special bonus CD (film scoring version of the movie's music)
* 12 page booklet
* Serial code for Blu-ray & DVD Volume 3/4 purchase privilege "Kimetsu Radio" video distribution ver.

## References

1. ↑ Blu-ray & DVD Entertainment District Arc - Volume 3 on the Official Website
Blu-ray & DVD: Volume 5

## Volume 5

**Blu-ray & DVD: Volume 5** is the fifth volume of Kimetsu no Yaiba Season 1's BD&DVD release. It was released on November 27, 2019.

## Episodes

11. **Tsuzumi Mansion** (鼓の屋敷, *Tsuzumi no Yashiki*?)

12. **The Boar Bares Its Fangs, Zenitsu Sleeps** (猪は牙を剥き善逸は眠る, *Inoshishi wa Kiba o Muki: Zen'itsu wa Nemuru*?)
## Limited Edition Bonus

* Special three-way box
* Digi Jacket drawn by Character designer Akira Matsushima
* Bonus CD (Original Drama)
* Audio Commentary for:
	+ Episode 11 by voice actors of Tanjiro and Zenitsu
	+ Episode 12 by voice actors of Tanjiro and Inosuke
* Folded booklet 12 pages
* 4 special flower tags
* "Kimetsu Radio" public recording free admission ticket for viewing
	+ Special Appearance by voice actors of Tanjiro and Zenitsu
		- Date: January 26th, 2020
* Stage "Kimetsu no Yaiba" Blu-ray & DVD advance reception ticket

## References

1. ↑ Blu-ray & DVD Volume 5 on the Official Website
Chapter 70

## Kidnapper

**Kidnapper** (人 (ひと) 攫 (さら) い, *Hitosarai*?) is the seventieth chapter of Koyoharu Gotoge's Kimetsu no Yaiba.

## Summary

Four months after the passing of Kyojuro Rengoku, the three boys have been training relentlessly at the Butterfly Mansion while occasionally leaving on individual missions. As Zenitsu goes on solo missions, he becomes less of a whiner whereas Inosuke becomes more reckless. Despite the unforgiving training sessions, Tanjiro remarks that they're tolerable since the three boys can endure it together.

Following the completion of one of his solo missions, Tanjiro approaches the Butterfly Mansion
to hear the screams of the young girls. Inside the property, Aoi and Naho scream to be let go after the Sound Hashira, Tengen Uzui begins to take them away while the other girls plea for their freedom. Aoi calls out for Kanao's help to save them, although she initially hesitates on what to do, Kanao chases after Tengen and grabs hold of Aoi and Naho.

Tengen looks at Kanao and tells her to obey her orders, but when she doesn't respond to him, he gets agitated and tells her to say something while calling her a "stuck-up pig." The other girls get scared by his sudden yelling but they manage to muster up their courage to swarm, and stop him from kidnapping Aoi and Naho.
Easily.

By this point, Tanjiro arrives inside the property and although he initially gets confused as to whether the girls are crowding him or attacking him, he decides to headbutt Tengen in order to free the girls. However, Tengen stealthily escapes the headbutt, revealing that he previously used to be ninja and would not let anyone land an attack that.

Tanjiro angrily demands that Tengen returns the girls while Kiyo and Sumi insult him with names, causing Tengen to get riled up at their disrespect and demand that they obey him as their "superior officer." However, Tanjiro stubbornly refuses to acknowledge Tengen as his superior causing him to explode with anger. During his fit of rage, Tengen explains that he needs female corps members in order to carry out his mission, yelling that since they aren't Tsuguko, he doesn't need to ask Shinobu for permission.

Kiyo cries out that Naho isn't a corps member, so Tengen nonchalantly throws her off the roof and decides to only take Aoi. Unwilling to give her up, Tanjiro demands that he gives her up and offers to go in her place. At that moment, Zenitsu and Inosuke arrive to help protect the girls, and they also offer to go on the mission as well.

Tengen ultimately gives in and smacks Aoi on the behind before returning her to the girls. As the group of boys sets off on the mission, the ask Tengen where they're going exactly to which he responds, "the flashiest place in Japan, steeped lust and avarice." ultimately revealing that they are heading towards the Entertainment District.

## Characters in Order of Appearance

* Naho Takada
* Inosuke Hashibira
* Kiyo Terauchi
* Tanjiro Kamado
* Sumi Nakahara
* Zenitsu Agatsuma
* Aoi Kanzaki
* Tengen Uzui
* Kanao Tsuyuri

## Events

* Aoi and Naho almost get kidnapped.
* The group sets off on a mission with the Sound Hashira, Tengen Uzui.
Daki/Relationships

## Relationships

### Gyutaro

Gyutaro is Daki's brother, and Daki is seen taking advantage of his power and overprotectiveness of her in order to attempt to defeat the Demon Slayers. She often acts bratty around him, crying to him when things don't work out and expecting him to finish jobs for her, and she'll even ridicule him when he's unable to do this.

Despite this, however, she's been shown to genuinely reciprocate his feelings of love towards her. Even in death, she refuses to leave Gyutaro alone and stubbornly insists on following him even to hell. She believes that they're at their strongest when together, and that no matter how many times she dies and is reborn, she will always be his little sister.

### Muzan Kibutsuji

Daki is faultlessly loyal to Muzan to the point at which it's almost obsessive. She drops her usual prideful demeanor around him and will act very meek when talking to him, seemingly transfixed by his prescience.

Muzan himself never thought highly of Daki and didn't reciprocate her devotion whatsoever, only ever talking to her to sweetly manipulate her into defeating Demon Slayers on his behalf. In truth, the one that Muzan considered the true Upper Six was Gyutaro, and only let the two share the position so that Muzan could manipulate Gyutaro through Daki, since he knew Gyutaro only cared for his sister. In fact, after the defeat of the Upper Six demons, Muzan concluded that the reason why Gyutaro lost was because of Daki holding him back, proving he truly thought less of her.

### Tanjiro Kamado

Daki was enraged by Tanjiro when he told her to let Koinatsu go. Although she considered Tanjiro to be ugly, she complimented him a few times, most notably when she said that he had nice eyes. After destroying the entire entertainment district, an angered Tanjiro tells her familiar words that are part of Muzan's memories. Daki showed disappointment when Tanjiro collapsed on the ground before he could cut her neck.

### Zenitsu Agatsuma

When Zenitsu attempted to stop Daki from hurting a child, she was disgusted by him. Immediately after the children thank Zenitsu for saving them from Daki, she uses her sashes to trap Zenitsu in her belt.

### Inosuke Hashibira

Daki views Inosuke as an annoyance, due to him breaking into her food locker and releasing the stored humans she intended to eat. Never the less, she acknowledges that he has a very beautiful face and intended to capture him alive for later consumption, due to her penchant for only eating people that she views as exceptionally beautiful.

### Nezuko Kamado

Just like Tanjiro's relationship with Daki, Nezuko and Daki were always enemies and never had a close relationship since Nezuko was mad when Daki was about to kill Tanjiro. Despite this, when Daki was about to decapitate Tanjiro, fortunately, Nezuko shows up out of nowhere and immediately came up to her brother's defense by kicking Daki's head off.
Chapter 89

## A Close Fight

**A Close Fight** (混 (こん) 戦 (せん) , *Konsen*?) is the eighty-ninth chapter of Koyoharu Gotoge's Kimetsu no Yaiba.

## Summary

The Demon Slayers can be seen engaging in battle with the two Demons of the Entertainment District, fighting ferociously on the rooftop and inside one of the brothels. As the building begins to collapse, Tengen Uzui finds himself getting cornered between two of Gyutaro's attacks however Tanjiro jumps in and manages to protect him from the slashes. Tengen proceeds to use **Sound Breathing, Fifth Form: String Performance** to try to corner Gyutaro, but Daki's obi interferes and protects her brother from the attacks.

Tengen begins to be pushed back by the obi, however Tanjiro moves in to cut the obi and tries to distract Gyutaro. The Hashira is left amazed at Tanjiro's endurance despite suffering a serious shoulder wound and realizes that Tanjiro had tied his sword to his hand to prevent him from dropping it due to exhaustion. Meanwhile on the rooftop, Inosuke and Zenitsu can be seen struggling as they try to evade the attacks from Daki's obi. The boys realize that Daki is know attacking them with the blood blades used by Gyutaro, making it impossible for them to approach her.

Now that the brothel has been destroyed, Tengen and Tanjiro are left to fight Gyutaro and the obi beneath the night sky. On a nearby rooftop, Hinatsuru appears carrying a large box filled with kunai darts and proceeds to launch dozens of them down below onto Gyutaro. At first he is left confused behind the random attack, but then Gyutaro utilizes his **Blood Demon Art: Rampant Arc Rampage** to deflect them away from him.

Gyutaro is left shocked when Tengen proceeds to attack him despite getting pierced with the darts. He attempts to decapitate him with his sickle, however Tengen manages to evade his attack and successfully cut off his legs. At that moment, Gyutaro is struck on the neck by one of the kunai darts and fails to regenerate his feet, realizing that the darts were coated with wisteria extract.

As his body begins to go numb, Tanjiro closes in on him to try to decapitate Gyutaro, leaving him seething with curiosity as the Demon Slayers quickly gain the upper hand.

## Characters in Order of Appearance

* Tanjiro Kamado
* Gyutaro
* Inosuke Hashibira
* Zenitsu Agatsuma
* Daki
* Tengen Uzui
* Hinatsuru

## Events

* Demon Slayers vs Daki and Gyutaro.
* Hinatsuru arrives to assist Tengen and Tanjiro.
Chapter 188

## Sorrowful Love

**Sorrowful Love** (悲 (ひ) 痛 (つう) な恋 (れん) 情 (じょう) , *Hitsūna renjō*?) is the one hundred and eighty eighth chapter of Koyoharu Gotoge's *Kimetsu no Yaiba*.

## Summary

After a series of attacks from Muzan, Gyomei comments on how he appears to be getting faster, so fast that the Mitsuri barely manages to dodge his attacks on pure intuition and luck.

Mitsuri, before she can land an attack, realizes that she's getting dragged down by one of Muzan's arms. Another attack from him manages to slice some of the Hashira's right cheek off and injure the shoulder of her right arm. Obanai jumps to rescue her, and with the help of Sanemi, Giyu and Gyomei holding Muzan back, he's able to carry her to another Demon Slayer.

He commands him to find Yushiro to treat her injuries and the Slayer agrees. However, Mitsuri insists on keep fighting but Obanai doesn't allow her. As he leaves her, she pleads him to not die.

Obanai, as he's running contemplates the number of people that have died, all because of the existence of demons. At first, wishes that he and Mitsuri had met under normal circumstances, but takes it back saying that he would rather die (after killing Muzan that is) and cleanse himself of the filthy bloodline he carries within him. His bandages, fall behind him as he's running to reveal slits across his cheeks.

His family stole money and lived a luxurious life from it. Obanai was the first male born in the clan in over 370 years and was confined to a cell because of this. He would have died earlier if it wasn't for his heterochromia, as the demon living there (who ate offsprings in return of the humans living there), with the lower body of a serpent, decided that he should grow a more satisfying size before she'd eat him. She was also the one who ordered the other females of the clan to cut the sides of his mouth to resemble her.

During this, Obanai manages to steal a hairpin and was able to slowly cut away the wooden cage with it and escape, Kaburamaru, strayed inside the cell before their escape. Because of him, the serpent demon killed everyone else in the clan, and tried to kill Obanai but Shinjuro Rengoku, the Flame Hashira at the time cut her head off, saving Obanai and his female cousin, who threw a fit at him.

By becoming a Demon Slayer, he felt as though he became a better person, even if the souls of the dead family members always dragged him down.

Obanai restates that he would like to die by killing Muzan to purify his blood and hopes to meet Mitsuri again in another life without demons if he and her are ever reincarnated into humans, and, if that happens, he'll confess his love to her.

## Characters in Order of Appearance

* Muzan Kibutsuji
* Gyomei Himejima
* Obanai Iguro
* Giyu Tomioka
* Sanemi Shinazugawa
* Mitsuri Kanroji
* Shinjuro Rengoku (flashback)
Chapter 22

## Rushing Boar

**Rushing Boar** (突 (とつ) 然 (ぜん) の猪 (いのしし) , *Totsuzen no Inoshishi*?) is the twenty-second chapter of Koyoharu Gotoge's Kimetsu no Yaiba.

## Summary

Tanjiro is astonished by the presence of the masked stranger. He notices the individual wields two Nichirin Swords and witnesses his assertion of using the Drum Demon as his stepping stone to become stronger and higher-ranked, rushing forward to attack him. The demon beats its drum and the room rotates with Tanjiro yelling at Teruko to grab hold of furniture as she tumbles. The dual-wielder uses Tanjiro as a support to launch off and attack the demon as Tanjiro tells him to not act recklessly.

He is ignored and the Drum Demon hits another drum, shifting the room which results in the boar-masked individual landing and stepping on Teruko, paying no mind to her cries and expressing enjoyment and interest in the motion of the room. Tanjiro throws the stranger off of her and hugs Teruko, angry over his lack of concern for a little girl's well-being. The masked Demon Slayer laughs and begins attacking him, praising Tanjiro for being capable of throwing him. Tanjiro shouts at him to stop as the demon is right in front of them, but he states that he didn't care and continues his assault.

The Drum Demon suddenly hits a different drum, resulting in three quick slashes cutting the floor and interrupting the scuffle between the two Demon Slayers. Tanjiro comments on the shape of the slashes looking like claw marks, but his thoughts are cut off by the demon consecutively hitting multiple drums and rotating the room once again. He starts understanding how the movement corresponds to each drum that is hit, but he and Teruko are transported to another room before he can react.

Tanjiro questions the sudden change, as he didn't hear Kyogai hit a drum which could've possibly allowed for him and Teruko to move. He starts analyzing his surroundings and finds a dead body, in which the Demon Slayer quickly ushers Teruko in the other direction before she sees it. Tanjiro then smells a unique scent of blood and he opens a set of door, discovering the siblings' oldest brother Kiyoshi right before he hits a drum.

In another section of the house, Zenitsu walks while holding Shoichi's hand. Shoichi says his name and Zenitsu yells, scolding him for surprising him. The boy tells the Demon Slayer how he feels unsafe around him, especially considering how frightened Zenitsu was. He profusely apologizes and tells him that they should stay quiet to avoid being attacked by demons, just as one crawls from under the mansion's foundations and appears in front of them.

## Characters in Order of Appearance

* Tanjiro Kamado
* Inosuke Hashibira
* Kyogai
* Teruko
* Kiyoshi
* Zenitsu Agatsuma
* Shoichi
* Tongue Demon

## Events

* The masked individual is revealed to be another Demon Slayer.
* Tanjiro and Teruko finds her oldest brother Kiyoshi.
* Zenitsu and Shoichi encounters the Tongue Demon.
Chapter 111

## Pretentious Artist

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**Pretentious Artist** (芸 (げい) 術 (じゅつ) 家 (か) 気 (き) 取 (ど) り, *Geijutsuka Kidori*?) is the one hundred and eleventh chapter of Koyoharu Gotoge's Kimetsu no Yaiba.

## Summary

Gyokko introduces himself to Muichiro Tokito, Kozo Kanamori, and Kotetsu and asks for a moment before he kills them. He presents his “art” piece titled “Death Throes of the Smiths,” consisting of multiple mangled swordsmiths with blades pierced through their bodies. The Demon starts describing the details of his work while a horrified Kozo and Kotetsu name the swordsmiths. Gyokko taunts them by their reactions and twists one of the swords, resulting in one of the swordsmiths screaming out in pain.

Aggravated by his demonstration, Muichiro attacks Gyokko but he retreats into his pot before the Hashira cuts him. He reappears in another pot on the shed’s roof and Muichiro notes his ability to switch between the pots, then slices up the one on the roof. Gyokko swiftly switches to yet another pot—appearing out of thin air on the ground—and expresses great irritation at Muichiro for destroying his artwork. The Demon summons a couple of fish Demons, which surprise Muichiro with **Blood Demon Art: Thousand Needle Fish Kill** and shower hundreds of sharp needles at him. The swordsman manages to dodge the first onslaught of needles, but is forced to take multiple hits from a second attack of needles to protect Kozo and Kotetsu. He tells the civilians to get away as the fish continue to attack him.

Gyokko stands on the side and laughs at Muichiro's appearance which consists of multiple needles sticking out of him. He reveals that the needles contain poison and chides him for having to die because he saved insignificant people. Gyokko's words spark a sense of familiarity to Muichiro as he tries to remember where he had heard them before, suddenly recalling a hot summer day in a small abode.

The Demon expresses his eagerness to create a nice sculpture with a Hashira, but is interrupted by Muichiro attacking him. Gyokko uses **Blood Demon Art: Water Prison Pot** to surround his opponent with a pot-shaped prison of water, rendering him unable to breathe or attack as his blade could not pierce through the layer. He laughs at his predicament and proclaims the Twelve Kizuki's desire to weaken the Demon Slayers and reach Kagaya Ubuyashiki.

A crow caws through the night as Mitsuri Kanroji runs through the forest. She tells herself to hurry and enthusiastically states the convenience of the Swordsmith Village being close to where she was stationed.

## Characters in Order of Appearance

* Gyokko
* Muichiro Tokito
* Kozo Kanamori
* Kotetsu
* Kasugai Crows
* Mitsuri Kanroji

## Events

* Tanjiro Kamado, Nezuko Kamado, and Genya Shinazugawa vs Hantengu.
* Muichiro Tokito vs Gyokko.
* Muichiro begins battling against Gyokko and becomes poisoned and trapped by his Blood Demon Art.
* Mitsuri rushes to the Swordsmith Village.
Chapter 115

## To Be a Hashira

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**To Be a Hashira** (柱 (はしら) に, *Hashira ni*?) is the one hundred and fifteenth chapter of Koyoharu Gotoge's Kimetsu no Yaiba.

## Summary

Genya Shinazugawa thinks back to his past, where his small and weak mother would often be abused by his father alongside himself and his siblings. One night, Genya notices that she was late coming back even after their older brother, Sanemi Shinazugawa, went to look for her. He calms his siblings and tells them to sleep, but they suddenly hear a knock on the door. Genya tries to tell them not to open it in case it was a stranger, but they ignore his word and are immediately slashed upon reaching it. Genya is also cut across the cheek, and he stares in horror at a figure grasping onto the ceiling with the darkness preventing him from identifying it. Suddenly, Sanemi appears and tackles it out the window while yelling at Genya to run.

Terrified, Genya checks the status of his siblings and tries to cover their wounds, despite their bodies already being cold. When he runs off to find a doctor, he approaches an injured Sanemi standing over the corpse of their demonfied mother. Dismayed at the sight, Genya runs over to cradle his mother's body in his arms and cries, calling Sanemi a murderer.

Genya, after remembering this past, internally apologizes to his older brother for his shock that overwhelmed him to the point of labeling Sanemi as their mother's killer, even despite the struggles that he must've had to protect him by killing her. He recalls an earlier, happier moment with him where they both agreed to defend their mother and siblings as brothers after the death of their abusive father.

As Sekido aims for Genya's neck, the Demon Slayer thinks of all his regrets and flaws. A memory of Sanemi as a Hashira declaring that he had no brother saddens Genya, and he thinks about how he wasn't able to reach Hashira status to earn the right of apologizing to him.

Right as Sekido scrapes Genya's neck with his staff, Tanjiro Kamado appears above them and saves him by cutting Sekido's neck. He shouts at Genya to not give up, reminding him that he was supposed to be reaching for the goal of Hashira and that he should only think about beheading Hantengu. As Tanjiro finishes speaking, he notices Aizetsu approaching him from behind. The Demon uses its **Blood Demon Art****, Weeping Spears** to attack Tanjiro, but the swordsman is shielded by Genya, who gets impaled at multiple spots on his body. Genya tells Tanjiro that he should be the one to behead Hantengu and Tanjiro accepts, dashing over to Hantengu and hitting him with his flaming sword. Upon being struck, Hantengu lets out a piercing scream.

## Characters in Order of Appearance

* Shizu Shinazugawa
* Kyogo Shinazugawa
* Genya Shinazugawa
* Sanemi Shinazugawa (Memory)
* Sekido
* Tanjiro Kamado
* Aizetsu
* Hantengu

## Events

* Tanjiro Kamado, Nezuko Kamado, Genya Shinazugawa and Mitsuri Kanroji vs Hantengu.
* Muichiro Tokito vs Gyokko.
* Genya reveals his and Sanemi's past.
* Tanjiro regroups with Genya.
* Tanjiro strikes Hantengu with his red sword.
Chapter 91

## A Change of Strategy

**A Change of Strategy** (作 (さく) 戦 (せん) 変 (へん) 更 (こう) , *Sakusen Henkō*?) is the ninety-first chapter of Koyoharu Gotoge's Kimetsu no Yaiba.

## Summary

On a nearby rooftop, Inosuke can see Tengen move in as he attempts to cut off Gyutaro's head. His frustration grows as they continue to evade Daki's attacks instead of move in to try to decapitate her. Zenitsu calls out to Inosuke and explains that in order to defeat them, they just need to make sure their heads aren't connected instead of trying to decapitate the two simultaneously. Inosuke comically looks at Zenitsu amazed and calls him awesome after seeing the difference in his personality compared to his usual demeanor.

Meanwhile, Tanjiro assists Tengen by also trying to swing his blade down onto Gyutaro's neck, however the Demon manages to use his sickles to halt both of their attacks and attempts to absorb their blades. Tengen uses his free arm to use his second blade to pierce the Gyutaro, but his quick reflexes allow him to catch the tip of the blade in his mouth. Sensing that Gyutaro is about to unleash more blood blades, Tengen tells Tanjiro to hang in there as Hinatsuru yanks Tanjiro away from them, allowing Tengen to leap off of the roof while pulling the Demon with him.

Before he can leap down to help them, a voice can be heard telling them to watch out as Inosuke and Zenitsu crash onto the roof while fighting the obi. Inosuke and Zenitsu ask Tanjiro for help in order to defeat Daki, and agrees asking that they finish quickly in order to help Tengen. Hinatsuru tells the boys that she will hide quickly in order to allow them to focus on the battle, and disappears as they face Daki.

She gets excited when Tanjiro joins their fight and informs his comrades that they need a fast attack in order to cut her neck. Inosuke realizes that she has slowed down and decides to go first to attack as Zenitsu agrees with Tanjiro to protect him from behind. Inosuke proceeds to dash forward using **Beast Breathing, Eighth Fang: Explosive Rush** while Zenitsu and Tanjiro use **Thunder Breathing, First Form: Thunderclap and Flash, Eightfold** and **Water Breathing, Third Form: Flowing Dance** respectively, to protect Inosuke from the obi.

Daki begins to crack under the pressure as Inosuke close in on her, and manages to draw both of his blades on either side of her neck. Inosuke buries his heels into the ground as he uses **Beast Breathing, Sixth Fang: Palisade Bite** to effectively decapitate Daki. Tanjiro smiles with joy as he witnesses Inosuke leap and catch Daki's head in the air, rejoicing at successfully cutting off her head. Inosuke claims they have to act fast and keep her head separated from her body.

## Characters in Order of Appearance

* Hinatsuru
* Tanjiro Kamado
* Gyutaro
* Tengen Uzui
* Inosuke Hashibira
* Zenitsu Agatsuma
* Daki
* Kyojuro Rengoku (Flashback)

## Events

* Demon Slayers vs Daki and Gyutaro.
* Tengen moves to face Gyutaro alone.
* Tanjiro, Inosuke, and Zenitsu work together to defeat Daki.
* Inosuke successfully decapitates Daki.
Blu-ray & DVD: Swordsmith Village Arc - Volume 5

## Swordsmith Village Arc - Volume 5

**Blu-ray & DVD: Swordsmith Village Arc - Volume 5** is the fifth volume of Kimetsu no Yaiba Season 3's BD&DVD release and the fifth volume consisting of the Swordsmith Village Arc. It was released on October 25, 2023.

## Episodes

52. **The Mu in Muichiro** (無一郎の無, *Muichirō no Mu*?)
53. **Mist Hashira Muichiro Tokito** (霞柱・時透無一郎, *Kasumi Bashira - Tokitō Muichirō*?)
## Limited Edition Bonus

* Digital jacket drawn by ufotable
* Special three-way box
* Video bonus:
	+ Kimetsu play recording
	+ World Tour Screening of "Kimetsu no Yaiba: To the Swordsmith Village" Seoul Stage Greetings Digest
* Special bonus CD (film scoring version of the music)
* Folded booklet 12 pages

## References

1. ↑ Blu-ray & DVD Swordsmith Village Arc - Volume 5 on the Official Website
Chapter 62

## Ending in a Dream

**Ending in a Dream** (悪 (あく) 夢 (む) に終 (お) わる, *Akumu ni Owaru*?) is the sixty-second chapter of Koyoharu Gotoge's Kimetsu no Yaiba.

## Summary

Tanjiro's attack completely severs Enmu's neck, causing the Lower Rank to unleash a terrible scream and break into pieces. The piece of the Demonic train that Tanjiro and Inosuke are on begins to fall sideways, with the former's earlier wound from the Train Engineer suddenly flaring with pain. Inosuke notes this with concern, but Tanjiro tells him to protect the passengers, his only concern living so that the train engineer doesn't become a murderer. The young Demon Slayer is cast a short distance from the inevitable train wreck, with Inosuke immediately attending to him.

Tanjiro asks Inosuke to help the trapped and badly injured engineer, and after a mild argument, the latter agrees to do so. Tanjiro then attempts to stabilize his breathing, wanting to go help the injured passengers.A short distance away, what remains of Enmu notes with disbelief his body's continued disintegration, his lack of regeneration, and his entire scheme's failure.

He further notes the interference of Kyojuro Zenitsu, and Nezuko with frustration, but expresses the most anger towards Tanjiro and Inosuke, attempting to maneuver his crumbling body towards them. This ultimately failing, the Lower Rank laments his inability to ascend to the rank of Upper Rank, desperately wanting a redo as he finally expires.

Kyojuro compliments Tanjiro on being able to constantly perform Total Concentration Breathing, stating that he is one step closer to becoming a Hashira. He then notes the youth's injury, a collapsed blood vessel, and instructs him on how to stop the bleeding. Tanjiro puts all of his focus on stopping the hemorrhage, with support from his superior, and eventually succeeds. Kyojuro explains that if he masters his breathing, he will be able to do a multitude of things, and also informs the youth that all the passengers are safe. Without warning, something lands near the two, causing a large explosion.

## Characters in Order of Appearance

* Enmu
* Inosuke Hashibira
* Tanjiro Kamado
* Train Engineer
* Kyojuro Rengoku
* Zenitsu Agatsuma
* Nezuko Kamado
* Akaza (Image Cameo)
* Daki (Image Cameo)
* Muzan Kibutsuji (Image)

## Events

* Enmu is defeated and the train crashes.
* A new threat arrives.
* Kyojuro Rengoku vs Akaza.