Swordsmith Village

The **Swordsmith Village** (刀鍛冶の里, *Katanakaji no Sato*?) is the titular location of the Swordsmith Village Arc. It is a secretive settlement nestled within a dense forest. The hidden village serves as a hub for the creation and forging of weapons exclusively for Demon Slayers.

Currently this place has become the Ginzan Onsen in the Yamagata Prefecture.

## Overview

The village is home to the swordsmiths who forge weapons, notably the Nichirin Swords, for members of the Demon Slayer Corps.

   To safeguard the village from Demon attacks, strict measures are taken to keep the place concealed and its exact location is kept confidential. Demon Slayers who wish to visit the village must travel blindfolded, with their ears and noses plugged, while piggybacking a Kakushi. After some time, the travelers are passed from one Kakushi to another. Furthermore, the routes and Kakushi themselves are frequently changed. Even the Kakushi who transport the travelers remain unaware of the village's precise location. Guided by Kasugai Crows, each Kakushi is directed to the next in line, although even these crows are switched constantly.

All inhabitants of the village are commonly seen wearing variations of hyottoko masks in order to keep their identity concealed, a tactic used to protect them from being tracked.

## Layout

Within the village, one can find bustling foundries and workshops dedicated to the meticulous craft of forging and repairing Nichirin Swords, the essential weapons of Demon Slayers. Accompanying these workspaces are the residences where the skilled swordsmiths live in. Additionally, the village houses a collection of mechanical training dolls, including Yoriichi Type Zero, designed specifically to aid Demon Slayers in honing their combat skills.

   Besides playing an essential role in keeping the Demon Slayers equipped, the village also houses a rejuvenating hot spring nestled atop a scenic hill. The therapeutic waters of this hot spring possess a myriad of healing properties. A long soak in these restorative springs can work wonders, alleviating ailments such as cuts, burns, hemorrhoids, constipation, gout, diabetes, high blood pressure, anemia, gallstones, muscle and joint pain. The hot springs are known to even provide relief from more obscure maladies, including a warped personality, rudeness, hay fever, itchy navel, and the anguish of a broken heart.

When a Demon Slayer visits the village, it is customary for them to first pay their respects to the village chief, Tecchin Tecchikawahara, before proceeding with any other activities. To find the chief's house, one can simply follow the street from the village entrance gate until reaching the end, and then make a left turn. The chief's residence will be located in that direction.

## History

Though it is unknown when the Swordsmith Village was established, it is mentioned that the place has existed for over 300 years.

Following the intense battle against Upper Rank Five and against Upper Rank Four, the village underwent a swift relocation to a new hidden location. The Demon Slayer Corps had strategically prepared multiple vacant villages for such circumstances, allowing for a rapid relocation in case of emergencies. With the looming threat of further demon attacks at nightfall, there was little time for mourning the losses. Despite the assault by two Upper Moons and many casualties, the village itself sustained minimal damage.