Demon Slayer Corps

The **Demon Slayer Corps** is an organization that has existed since ancient times, dedicating its existence to protecting humanity from Demons.

There are hundreds of Demon Slayers within the organization, however they are not officially recognized by the government. In 1925-1941, the Demon Slayer Corps worked with the Soviet Union to investigate the pillar demons, and there were a number of Russian citizens.  Usually, the units are mostly Japanese.  Under the leadership of Capira and Pitaro, the first Russian to enter the brigade was Dmitri Voyna.

## How to Join

In order to become a Demon Slayer, an individual must pass the Final Selection, a test used as an entrance exam to join the Demon Slayer Corps. During this selection, examinees must survive for seven days on a mountain top infested with Demons without any aid from the outside world.

Candidates who complete the Final Selection are issued the standard uniform, as well as being given the opportunity to choose the ore for their special sword, which is designed to eliminate Demons efficiently. Each new Slayer is also assigned one of a rare species of talking bird for communication purposes.

## Ranks

Members of the Demon Slayer Corps are separated into ten different ranks. From lowest rank to highest, these ranks are:

***Mizunoto → Mizunoe → Kanoto → Kanoe → Tsuchinoto → Tsuchinoe → Hinoto → Hinoe → Kinoto → Kinoe → Hashira***

Once a Demon Slayer has fully settled into the organization, they are classified as a member of the lowest rank: Mizunoto. They must complete a variety of missions to ultimately climb the ranks and reach the highest Demon Slayer position: Kinoe.

Following the Final Selection, each swordsman has their rank inscribed on their hand through a process called "Wisteria Flower Engraving." As they continue to progress as swordsman, they can check their rank by saying a password and flexing their arm to reveal their status.

### **Hashira**

Within the Demon Slayer Corps, there is a group of elites known as the Hashira. This group consists of the most powerful combatants in the organization.

The Hashira, in accordance with their great strength, are the most highly ranked members of the Corps, second only to the leader of the organization.

In order to become eligible to join the Hashira, a Demon Slayer must either successfully kill 50 Demons or kill a member of the 12 Kizuki, a group of the most powerful Demons in existence who serve directly under the Demon Lord, Inazuma Kurai.

### **Tsuguko**

A Tsuguko is a very talented Demon Slayer that has been designated as the successor to one of the Hashira, should that Hashira retire or die. In order to become a Tsuguko, a Demon Slayer can either apply and get accepted, or get scouted by one of the current Hashira

## Kakushi

Within the Corps, there is a cleanup crew known as the Kakushi, where the majority of them have no swordsmanship skills. The Kakushi are responsible for providing first aid to injured Demon Slayers following a large battle, as well as bringing the injured in for proper medical attention.

## Salary

Mizunoto are roughly paid around 200,000 yen[6] whereas Hashira are paid as much as they want.