No, Muzan wasn't afraid of Tanjiro's father, Tanjuro, but he was terrified of Tanjuro's ancestor, Yoriichi Tsugikuni, the creator of Sun Breathing (Hinokami Kagura), whose legacy (the Hanafuda earrings and dance) Muzan recognized in Tanjiro and his family, triggering immense fear and rage because Yoriichi nearly killed him centuries ago. Muzan feared anyone connected to Yoriichi and the Sun Breathing, seeing them as direct threats to his existence, which is why he attacked the Kamado family and hunted Tanjiro.
🔥 Tanjiro himself admits his dad's abilities were superior! 🤯 So, could he beat Muzan? Well, in his weakened state, probably not.
Even 400 years later, Muzan's fear of Yoriichi remained fully intact, as simply laying eyes on Tanjiro's hanafuda earrings caused him to recall their clash.
Hinokami Kagura (ヒノカミ 神楽 かぐら , Hinokami Kagura?): Tanjuro was capable of using the Sun Breathing as the Hinokami Kagura taught from his own father, passing down the dance and Yoriichi's earrings to his son.
Muzan wanted Tanjiro dead because of his earrings. The earrings were given to him by Yoriichi. And if you don't know who he is, he was the legendary demon slayer of the demon slayer corps near or in the Sengoku Era. He almost killed Muzan leaving him to be terrified of the earrings.
Muzan has always been a rational character, but fans believe killing his doctor is the only time he regretted taking a life.
1. Tanjiro Kamado: The Burden of Loss. Tanjiro Kamado's story is one of the most emotionally impactful narratives in "Demon Slayer." His peaceful life in the mountains with his family is shattered when a demon attacks, killing his parents and siblings.
So in Infinity Castle, we learn a lot more about Tanjiro's dad. Not only could he perform the Kakara which is actually all 12 forms of sun breathing form continuously for twenty-four hours. Something Tanjiro still struggles to do but he could also access the transparent world and selfless state.
They learned sun breathing because Tanjiro's ancestor was friends with Yoriichi. That's all. Not related or reincarnation at all.
Did Muzan have Favorites?
Also the reason why Nezuko was already so powerful is because Muzan injected tons of blood in her body and the others in hopes of creating a demon that could conquer the sun.
What really makes the earrings scary for Muzan is that he was under the impression that yoriichi died and left nothing behind to succeed him. Yoriichi mentions in a flashback that he failed in life and didn't accomplish anything he wanted to. Then these earrings appear on this boy.
While Muzan regretted the act, it was only because he realized that he couldn't walk in sunlight anymore as it would burn him into ashes, and if Muzan hadn't killed him, the doctor could have finished a finalized version of the cure, allowing Muzan to walk in sunlight without turning into ashes.
Muzan Kibutsuji's motivation to kill Tanjiro's family was to create a demon immune to sunlight, fulfilling his desire to be unstoppable. Nezuko's transformation into a demon immune to sunlight ultimately backfired on Muzan, leading to his ultimate downfall in Demon Slayer.
Tanjiro is not a Hashira within the Demon Slayer Corps. Officially, the highest rank he attains is Hinoe, the third highest position within the Corps.
444 breathing, also known as Box Breathing or Four-Square Breathing, is a simple relaxation technique where you inhale for 4 seconds, hold your breath for 4 seconds, exhale for 4 seconds, and hold your breath again for 4 seconds, repeating the cycle to calm your nervous system, reduce stress, and improve focus. This rhythmic breathing activates your parasympathetic nervous system, shifting you from "fight-or-flight" to a state of tranquility, making it great for anxiety, panic, or stressful situations.
During their battle, Tanjiro exhausts all the forms of Water Breathing, but to no avail. When he is on the brink of death, however, Tanjiro unleashes Hinokami Kagura, which, unbeknownst to him, is Sun Breathing. On a whim, he unravels its first form, Dance, and cuts through the demon's reinforced threads.
Seventh Form: God of Fire Thunder* ( 漆 しち ノ 型 かた 火 ほの 雷 いかづちの 神 かみ , Shichi no kata: Honoikazuchi no Kami?) - The personal creation of Zenitsu Agatsuma.
Demon Slayer enthusiasts are buzzing about the connection between Tanjiro Kamado and the formidable Upper Moon One, Kokushibo. While not directly related, Tanjiro is seen as the spiritual successor to Yoriichi Tsugikuni, Kokushibo's twin.
Who is the Strongest Hashira? The Contest Begins
The only canonically LGBTQ+ character in Demon Slayer is Suma, one of Tengen Uzui's wives, who is confirmed to be bisexual and polyamorous in the series' databooks, showing affection for both men and women, including Tengen and her fellow wives, Makio and Hinatsuru. While other characters like Mitsuri are speculated to be queer, Suma is the sole officially confirmed character, with her relationship dynamic highlighting both bisexuality and polyamory within the Demon Slayer Corps.
While many Hashira died in the fight, some survived: Giyu Tomioka, the Water Hashira, and Sanemi Shinazugawa, the Wind Hashira, both survive the final fight, carrying on the memory of their fallen comrades. Tanjiro also survives, and after the war, the Demon Slayer Corps disbands because demons are gone for good.
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