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Kenichi, Hideki...

Minoru...

Masao...

Susumu...

Yuta...

Yaichi...

Toyoaki...

Isao...

Ryosuke...

Yukio...

Takahiro...

Please, Master, let's go.

You must think of your health.

I wonder for how much longer

I'll be able to make the journey here.

While I am still in charge,

I hope to be able to avenge the lives of these children.

Just this month...

I have received as many as seven reports

of demon catastrophes.

Even as we speak, my children in the Demon Slayer Corps

are on the front lines taking them head-on.

No matter how many lives the demons snuff out...

what they can never extinguish

are the bright embers of a human's spirit.

No matter how often we're beaten down,

in the end, we will rise up to fight again.

Let's hide our swords under our clothing.

Wh... The train's leaving!

Are the police still around?

We have to go, either way.

All right!

I'm takin' you on, Master of the Land!

Wait, you idiot!

Let's follow.

Huh? Hey, wait for me!

Wait up, you guys!

Tanjiro! Inosuke!

We got you!

Ah.

Uh, sorry, gentlemen.

What are you doing?

Get over here.

Let me go!

There, ma'am. All set.

Ah, thank you, dear.

Sorry to trouble you.

Oh, it's no trouble at all, really!

This Rengoku, he's a Hashira, right?

You sure you'll recognize him?

Yeah. Along with his fiery hair,

I remember his scent, too.

Hey!

I'll tell you when I sense him.

Tasty!

Tasty!

Tasty!

Tasty!

Tasty!

Tasty!

Tasty!

Tasty.

Tasty.

Tasty.

Tasty.

Tasty.

That's the Flame Hashira?

- Tasty. - Uh-huh.

- Not just some random glutton? - Tasty.

Uh-huh.

Tasty!

Uh, 'scuse me, sir.

Tasty.

R-Rengoku?

Tasty!

Yeah, we heard you...

the first 50 times.

It's you.

You were at the mansion.

Yes. I'm Tanjiro Kamado.

This is Zenitsu Agatsuma,

and this here is Inosuke Hashibira.

I see. Also...

isn't there one in that box?

Right, my sister Nezuko.

Yes! I remember that demon.

Since the Master accepted her, I will keep my peace.

Sit down, won't you?

Incredible! I'm actually inside of this titan!

Would you calm down?!

You're gonna break the glass like that!

And what brings the three of you here?

A mission?

Yes. We were ordered to join you.

We received a message from a Crow which let us know

that casualties on this train were on the rise.

Ah! That's why you're here. Understood.

Sir...

there was one more thing...

something I wanted to ask you.

Oh? What is it?

It's about my father.

What about your father?

He was a frail man.

Was he, now?!

And yet...

he could perform a kagura dance in freezing weather.

Well, good for him!

And then...

And then?!

Hinokami Kagura, the dance...

I found myself doing it, just like my father used to.

I was hoping if you knew anything about that dance,

you'd be willing to tell me.

Certainly!

But I don't!

Huh?

I have never even heard of that dance, not once.

Your father taking this kagura and adapting it for battle

is commendable.

There's nothing more to say about it!

H-Hang on! Are you sure you can't think of...

You should become my Tsuguko!

I'll look after you!

Not so fast!

And wait! When'd you get so gigantic?!

He's a strange one, huh?

Flame Breathing has a long history.

A Hashira of flame and of water have always existed.

Flame...

Water...

Wind...

Stone...

and Thunder...

the breathing fundamentals.

All other techniques branched off from those five,

like how Mist is a branch of Wind.

Mizoguchi...

what color is your sword?

Huh? My name is Kamado,

and my sword is black.

Is it, now?

How unfortunate!

Why do you say that?

I've yet to see one with a black sword become a Hashira.

Also, I hear they have no idea what style to master.

There is no need for you to worry!

I can train you!

Maybe later.

And just how did you get so big again?!

He's odd...

but he's got a good heart.

And I can smell he has a strong sense of justice.

This is great! It's going so fast!

Get back in here!

- That's dangerous! - Let me at 'em!

I wanna race to see who's faster on foot!

You can't be that stupid, can you?!

I wouldn't.

Who knows when a demon might appear?

Wha?

Wait. Demons show up on this train?

They do!

Seriously?! No!

I thought we were meeting up with them,

not trapped with them!

I'm getting off this train!

Over 40 people have gone missing from this train

in a short period of time.

We sent in several swordsmen.

However, they have all vanished,

and that is the reason I'm here.

Oh, I see now.

Excuse me. This is my stop.

I'm getting off!

May I...

see your...

tickets, please?

What's happening?

That man there,

he is going to check that your ticket is valid.

Here.

That scent...

it's horrible.

Thank you...

very much.

Conductor...

apologies for the sword.

But there is a reason,

so please keep at a safe distance.

What a giant.

Did you use a Blood Demon Art?

It was difficult to detect you.

Know this...

if you bare your fangs at the innocent...

I will see your bone turned to ash...

with my Bright Red Blade of Fire!

Flame Breathing.

First Form...

Unknowing Fire!

Amazing.

And with a single slice.

There's still one more.

Come with me.

Huh?

All right!

Hey, don't leave me here!

You will not lay a finger on that man!

Let me make this clear.

Your opponent stands before you now.

What is that thing?

Its... Its arms look so freaking long!

All right!

First come, first served!

Hang on! There's still a bystander there!

It won't matter once I kill this!

You'll be safe in the back. Now go!

We don't have to hold back now.

Let's finish this.

Flame Breathing.

Second Form...

Rising Scorching Sun!

Th-That...

was totally cool, Bro!

Talk about genius swordplay!

Please let me tutor under you!

Very well then!

I'll make you a fine swordsman!

Can I join?

Yeah, me, too!

I would be willing to take you all in!

You're awesome, Big Bro!

Brother!

- Brother! - Bro!

Thanks so much, Big Bro!

Yeah!

As ordered,

I put them all to sleep, sir.

Now please, do the same to me as well, won't you?

Let me be reunited with my dead wife and daughter.

Please, I'm begging you.

Certainly.

You did a fine job.

Now sleep forever.

Dream that you are with your family again.

Pardon me.

What would you like from us?

Those who are sleeping now

will sink even deeper.

Wait here until then.

A few demon hunters...

will sometimes wake unexpectedly from sensing a demon.

So be very careful when you are tying them up

that you do not directly touch their bodies.

I must remain in the first car for the time being.

'Til everything's ready to go, good luck.

You all want peaceful dreams as well, don't you?

Yes.

What's going on? What happened?

Calm down.

Just calm down.

Slow your breathing.

Huh?

Look!

Brother's back home!

Welcome home, Tanjiro!

You sell the charcoal?

Hey, what's wrong?

Sorry. I'm sorry.

To die while in the rapture of a dream,

a blessing indeed.

It doesn't matter how powerful a demon hunter you are.

The spark that drives these beings

comes from the heart,

the human spirit.

All you have to do

is stamp out their spiritual core.

You can kill them just like that.

All human hearts work in the same fashion.

Like a delicate glasswork,

they're so pitifully fragile and weak.

We have to tie up their wrists,

is that right?

Yeah, and don't forget what he warned us about.

Take in a deep, slow breath.

Then start counting upwards.

Do that, and you'll fall asleep.

One...

two...

three...

four...

five...

six...

And then he suddenly burst into tears.

We were pretty surprised.

What an odd duck!

Well, maybe you're just exhausted is all.

Don't worry about me. I'll be fine.

You don't have a fever, do you, dear?

Don't push yourself.

Just rest for today.

Really, I'm all right.

Are you sure?

Hey! Come back with that!

Whoa!

Just what do you think you're doing, huh?

Come on!

You stop that right now!

Are you listening?!

I guess...

I was having a bad dream or something earlier.

Hush, my child.

Sleep well, my child.

Sleep soundly. Forget to breathe.

Should a demon appear, sleep.

Even inside its stomach, sleep.

Oh, that's delightful.

you must be having such wonderful dreams.

Fall deeper...

and deeper still...

into your dream.

Continue to slumber...

and...

you shall never be roused again.

Here. Let me show you!

These peaches are delicious!

And with all the white clover in bloom,

I can make you a ring of flowers.

I'm pretty good at it. You'll see.

Come on, Nezuko.

Yeah! Make a lot, okay?

I'd love that!

Yahoo!

We have to cross a river,

but don't worry. It's shallow.

River?

But I can't swim at all.

Zenitsu, what do I do?

It's fine!

I'll just carry you on my back and jump over it!

Not even your toes will get wet.

Hyah!

Just leave it all to me!

Here we go!

Survey Team! Survey Team!

We are the Cave Survey Team!

Survey Team! Survey Team!

We are the Cave Survey Team!

- Survey Team! Survey Team! - Hey, Boss!

Wait, Boss!

What is it...

Underling One and Underling Two?

Over there!

I smell the master of this cave, clear as trash!

And its snoring doesn't squeak by me!

There he is, all right!

Underlings, go get him!

You got it, Boss man!

Hey, you!

Don't fall behind, Underling Three!

Come on. Look!

I'll give you these sparkly acorns.

Let's go!

Yeah!

Hmm?

Why am I here?

Right. To report to my father

about becoming a Hashira.

So what if you've become a Hashira?

Worthless. It means nothing.

You'll still never amount to anything.

Neither you, nor I.

Uh, Brother.

Did your news make Father happy?

I hope when I become a Hashira,

that father will acknowledge me as well.

He wasn't always like that.

In fact, he was once a Hashira himself.

He was full of passion.

And then one day, he quit being a swordsman...

just like that.

The man who raised us both with such enthusiasm...

Why?

There's no use in dwelling on this now.

Senjuro has been through even worse.

Our mother died

when he was too young to even remember her...

and the anguish Father's in...

Senjuro...

to be honest, he was not happy.

He said that it meant nothing.

Even so, that will not extinguish my passion.

This flame in my heart burns strong!

I'll never lose faith!

Listen, Senjuro.

Keep this firmly in mind.

You have an older brother...

a brother who believes in you.

Whatever path you take,

you're going to become a fine man.

Just keep that burning passion inside your heart.

Let's both do our best,

no matter how lonely it gets.

Everything's set.

The ropes which I created

allow one to invade the dreams

of whoever it is you're tethered to.

I always use the utmost caution when I engage in battle.

Hashira or not, once asleep,

you are no different from that of a newborn.

I will enjoy this savory feast

after I have disposed of the demon hunters.

There's no need to tense up quite so much.

Relax your shoulders.

Like this?

That's right.

He's here.

Gotta be careful.

I don't want his True Self to see me.

I have to get to the corner of this dream...

and quickly!

The dream world I show them isn't infinite.

It's circular, with the dreamer presiding at the center.

The realm of the subconscious

exists just outside the dream,

where you'll find the spiritual core.

That's what you must destroy.

Once you do that, the owner of the dream

will cease to be.

I found it!

Even though I can see further,

I can't move beyond this.

I'll destroy his spiritual core

as soon as possible.

And then I'll get to experience

a happy dream myself!

This is his "realm of the subconscious"?

All this fire...

so hot.

I've gotta hurry.

There it is, the spiritual core.

I've never seen a red one before.

All I have to do now is...

destroy this!

I thought that humans weren't able to move

while they were under a spell like this.

What kind of survival instinct is this?

Tanjiro, I'm going to make

your favorite rice crackers today, all right?

Really?!

Yes. Let me break up some old rice cakes.

Hear that, Rokuta? Rice crackers!

No fair!

Brother's not the only one who likes rice crackers.

I want some, too!

Me, three!

Well, let's eat them together then!

Can you all get the grill ready?

Yeah!

I'll crush them up in the grinding bowl!

Okay, then I'll be in charge of flipping them over!

I'll help!

Then I'll be in charge of eating them!

No fair!

Nezuko, ready?

What am I saying?

I'm back!

Welcome home, Tanjiro.

It's good to be home.

Welcome home, Brother.

Eh? Where's Nezuko?

She went up the mountain to go pick vegetables.

Huh? In broad daylight?

Eh?

Is that wrong?

Uh...

well, I guess not.

Tanjiro, could you get the bath ready for me?

I still have more to do here.

I've been saying lots of strange things.

Maybe I'm tired.

Huh.

It's gone.

I wonder what that was just now.

Maybe a toolbox?

I must be tired.

Wake up!

Wake up!

We're in danger! You've gotta wake up!

All of this, it's all a dream!

Open your eyes!

So that must mean I'm still...

onboard the train!

Wake up, and fight!

You have to!

You have to fight!

Hey, give me your pickled radishes.

Hold it right there, Takeo! That's so not fair!

Why are you always taking food away from Tanjiro, huh?

Mind your own business!

And you just had seconds!

Damn.

I'm still trapped inside this dream.

How do I get out?

Even knowing that it's a dream,

what am I supposed to do?

Hmm?

Hmm.

Hmm?

I've gotta wake up.

Hmm?

Brother!

What do we do?!

Tanjiro!

This scent of blood...

I know it.

Nezuko.

It's Nezuko!

My uniform, my sword.

I'm waking up.

I can feel it, little by little.

What happened?

We were really scared there.

You all right?

Sorry, everyone.

There's no other choice.

I have to go.

Brother!

Wait!

Where are you going?

If the demon who's showing me this dream is nearby,

I have to defeat it quickly!

Time's running out.

Where is it?

Where are you running off to?

I picked lots of vegetables from the mountain.

He went this way, Mom! Hurry! Come on!

Brother just suddenly bust into flames!

What happened?

Tanjiro, are you all right?

Tanjiro.

What's the matter, dear?

And why are you dressed like that?

I wish...

I wish I could stay. I do.

I'd live with you all forever.

Just like how it should have been...

from the very beginning...

right here.

If things had been as they should have,

you'd all be alive.

And Nezuko would be able to be in the sunlight,

under the blue sky.

That's how it'd be...

how it should have been.

I would still be here making charcoal.

I would have never laid a hand on a sword.

If only...

if only it could have stayed that way.

But now...

they're all gone.

I can never go back!

Tanjiro!

Please don't leave us behind!

Rokuta, I'm so sorry.

But we can't be together anymore.

I promise I'll always be thinking of you.

I'll be thinking of you all.

There are so many things I have to thank you for

and things to apologize for.

But I'll never forget you.

No matter what, you will always be in my heart.

So please...

forgive me. I beg you!

I guess...

I still need to destroy his spiritual core.

This is what's inside his soul?

How is it this beautiful?

It's like it stretches forever

and feels...

so warm.

Where the heck's this spiritual core thing?

This subconscious,

I don't like being here at all.

That topless boar-man I saw was also creepy.

This is all so overwhelming.

What are you even doing here, you weird creature?

I don't want you anywhere near me!

It's pitch dark.

I can't see a damn thing in here.

This sucks.

What is with this blond brat's subconscious realm anyway?

Do I really have to grope around like this

to find his spiritual core?

You've gotta be kidding me!

What was that?

What the hell is a guy doing in this area?

You parasite!

The only person who's allowed here is Nezuko!

So I'm gonna kill you.

Where is Nezuko?

What?! How would I know?!

Well, then...

just die!

No!

No results yet?

It seems that they're struggling to destroy the spiritual cores.

I wonder why.

Well...

they're buying me some time,

so I guess it doesn't matter.

Not here.

But I can smell him, just barely.

What's happening, though?

It's like there's a film over everything.

The faint, demonic scent is all around,

so I can't pinpoint the location.

I've got to hurry.

I could smell that Nezuko's hurt.

If everyone else is asleep, then we're in big trouble.

What should I do?

If I'm asleep right now, then...

does that mean I'm not able

to use Total Concentration Breathing?

Tanjiro...

...take up your sword.

What you must cut is within your reach.

What I must cut...

is within my reach?

So to wake up...

does that mean...

I think I understand.

But what if I'm wrong?

If what happens here has an effect out there...

it'll be over.

Don't hesitate.

Do it!

You have to.

My death will put an end to this dream.

In other words,

what I have to slash...

is my very own neck!

It's all right. I'm alive.

Nezuko!

You okay?

I'm so glad.

Zenitsu.

Inosuke.

Mr. Rengoku.

Who are these people?

They're tied to the others with rope.

The rope.

It looks like it's been singed off, but how?

Her flaming blood maybe?

There's a faint scent of demon on it, too.

This smell, that's it!

It's subtle,

but I can tell it's the same one.

So we were put to sleep when these were punched.

A demon must be behind it.

But using such a strong Blood Demon Art

with this discreet of a smell...

For some reason...

I have this feeling

that I shouldn't sever this rope with my sword.

Nezuko, listen.

Can you burn the other ropes?

Zenitsu, wake up!

Can you hear me?

You've gotta wake up, Zenitsu!

Inosuke, wake up, please!

Inosuke.

There, there. It's fine.

Sorry for worrying you. You did a great job.

It's no good.

They won't wake up.

What do I do?

Mr. Rengo...

What are you...

Is this girl under the control of a demon?

You're all interfering!

Now that you people are here, we won't get any happy dreams!

I don't think she is.

Him, too?

What are you doing?

Get off your ass, and come help us out!

I don't care if you have tuberculosis.

If you don't do your job, I'll go tell him,

and then he won't show you any more dreams!

Was he connected to my dream?

She said he has tuberculosis.

How awful.

It's unforgivable...

taking advantage of them like this.

I'm sorry,

but I have no choice but to fight back.

You just wanted a happy dream, didn't you?

I know.

I wanted that as well.

I wish this was just a bad dream.

To think...

I was willing to inflict pain on others

if it meant I could escape from the pain of my illness.

But inside your dream...

inside your soul,

it was warm.

You must be incarnations of this boy's soul.

The sky is so clear and relaxing.

Is that his spiritual core?

Why bring me here?

You're saying because I was searching for it?

Even though I was trying to destroy it?

I don't understand.

Why would you do that?

The glimmering fairies inside of your heart

brought light into mine.

Are you all right?

I am now.

Be careful.

Thanks.

Let's go.

It's the demon.

His scent is overwhelming,

even in such a strong wind.

How did I manage to sleep through it?

Even if each car was closed off and airtight,

it's unbelievable.

I'm so ashamed!

The demon's upwind.

Is he in that first car?

It's dangerous, Nezuko, so don't follow me past here!

Go wake everyone up!

What's this? You're awake now?

Good morning.

What a shame.

You could have stayed dreaming forever.

He's the one.

Why are you awake?

Did I not show you a dream tailored to your every desire?

If I had so wished it, it could have been a dream

where your family was being slaughtered.

Would you have liked that one better?

Of course not. Much too distressing.

Or here's an idea.

A dream where your dear father comes back to life.

I really do love showing people happy, little dreams

right before submerging them into a terrible nightmare.

Seeing the look of utter confusion and horror

on a human's face

is simply exquisite.

To look upon someone

shattered to the absolute core by misfortune,

squirming in agony, is like a sweet nectar to me.

My methods may seem roundabout,

but do not mistake me for distracted.

I will kill those demon hunters.

By mixing my blood with the ink on those tickets,

the conductor simply needs to punch the holes in them,

at which point...

the spell activates.

So why...

why is it that this one managed to wake up?

It didn't take him long to figure out how to, either.

How can this be,

when the human desire to wrap themselves

in a cheerful world of their own imagination...

...is of such a giant magnitude?

Intruding on one's soul is something I won't allow!

This trespassing of yours...

shall not stand!

What's this?

Those earrings he's wearing...

What good fortune!

Like a moth to flame, he came right to me!

Could this be a dream? Now I can receive

an even greater share of Master Muzan's blood!

Once I've done so and become even more powerful,

I can challenge an Upper Rank demon in a duel

and usurp their place!

Water Breathing.

Tenth Form...

Constant Flux!

Blood Demon Art!

Whispers of Ordained Unconscious Mesmerism.

Go to sleep, dear child.

It didn't work?

Sleep now.

Sleep now.

Sleep now!

Sleep now!

Go to sleep!

Why is he not affected?

No...

he is.

He's falling under the spell over and over.

But each time he does, he remains self-aware...

and takes his own life in order to reawaken.

To commit suicide, even in the middle of a dream,

to take his own life with his own hands,

requires incredible willpower.

This rascal...

is out of his mind!

Why didn't you save us?

We needed you, Brother.

While we were being murdered,

where the hell were you?

Why were you...

the sole survivor?

You couldn't even save your own family.

You're so useless.

You're the one who should have died that day.

But instead you've gone and just left us all behind.

Don't put words in the mouths of my family!

They would never say that!

Your visions...

they insult their memory!

That was too easy.

Could this be a dream, too?

Or maybe this demon was just weaker than him.

I understand now.

I understand why the Master

ordered me to have you disposed of.

Disposed with the Hashira!

It's the nature of your very existence.

You're like a gaping, blistering sore on one's heel.

He's not dead?

What a lovely expression on your face,

one that I have been longing to see.

You're wondering why I'm still alive,

even after you decapitated me.

Well, I'll tell you, since I'm feeling so ecstatic.

I'll try to use small words so even you can understand it.

It's because that wasn't actually my true self.

The same can be said about what's before you.

It may look like my head, but that is not the case.

While you were sleeping like a helpless little baby,

I fused my being with this entire train!

Every inch of it has become my blood, my flesh,

right down to my bones!

The look in your eye.

You're starting to understand.

For, you see,

the more than 200 passengers on this train...

or should I say hostages...

will soon become part of my body.

Do you think you can protect them?

Can you alone prevent me

from feasting on all the tasty human flesh

that's been packed from stem to stern?

Or will my appetite be satiated in full?

Damn it. What do I do?

I can only protect two cars at most.

Any more is too much for me to handle.

Rengoku! Zenitsu! Inosuke!

I really need your help!

Please wake up! I'm begging you!

Nezuko! I'm trusting you to look after the other passengers!

Comin' through!

All right,

listen up, my minions!

Follow me!

Keep those eyes open...

and keep them forward!

'Cause Lord Inosuke is comin' through!

Inosuke, the whole train has turned into a demon!

There's nowhere on it that's safe!

So we have to protect the passengers!

I repeat! This entire train is a demon!

Huh?

What do you know?

I was right all along!

Talk about having absolute killer instincts

as a leader, huh?

Beast Breathing.

Fifth Fang, Crazy Cutting!

I'll be sure to save every last one of you!

As thanks, it's only fair

you should fall onto one knee and worship me as your savior!

Lord Inosuke Hashibira, I'm comin' through!

I have to save the others.

If Inosuke's handling those cars,

I should go on ahead.

It's gotten this far already?

Water Breathing.

First Form, Water Surface Slash!

No good. This is never going to end.

How do I fend it off?!

I feel you scurrying around inside me

like a loathsome parasite.

Flail all you want, but I'll just keep regenerating.

And then once all of your energy is wasted,

I'm going to enjoy dining on the passengers here

like an exquisite banquet.

Thunder Breathing.

First Form...

Thunderclap and Flash.

Sixfold.

Nezuko...

I will protect you.

Protect you.

I...

Hmm?

That sounded like thunder.

Did it come from back there?

What's happening?

Is Zenitsu awake now?

What about Mr. Rengoku...

and Nezuko!

It's all I can do to protect the ones here.

What should I do? We can't fight together.

Are the passengers in the back all right?

Damn it!

There's no room to move here.

It's hard to swing my sword.

Hmm.

It would appear that a lot has gone on since I was napping.

What an ugly mess.

If the other Hashira were here...

to see what I let happen...

I'd be ashamed!

What happened?

What was that? Did a demon attack?

Young Kamado!

Mr. Rengoku!

I was quite thorough with my strikes on the way here,

so it should take the demon a while to recuperate,

but there's still no time to waste.

Right!

This train has eight cars.

I will protect the rear five.

The other three will be handled

by your sister and that boy in yellow.

During all this, you will go with the boar-headed lad

and search for the demon's head.

Its head?

But, sir, how can we...

Kill something without a head?

It's still a demon. It has one.

I will search for it as well.

I hope you're fired up.

It's like he just disappeared.

Is that what made the train shake earlier?

His tactical mind is just as quick, too.

Handling five cars?

This is no time to get distracted.

You have to get a move on.

The demon's scent is getting stronger by the moment.

Let's go!

Inosuke, where are you?!

Shut up, or I'll end you!

Up there?

I already got my marching orders

from Mr. Bug Eyes!

Even with him bossing me around, though...

he... he was really cool!

And for some reason, that pisses me off!

Inosuke, keep an eye on the three cars in the front!

You don't have to tell me!

Besides, using my awesome Seventh Form,

I've already found what it is we're looking for,

the Master's weak spot!

You found it? So it is up front then?

It sure is.

And that area creeps me out even more.

I can't pick up on the scent because of the strong winds,

but I trust Inosuke's senses.

Is it around where the coal's loaded?

That's right!

Got it!

Inosuke, ready?

Let's go!

This is it, huh?

All right!

Inosuke!

What the hell's going on over here, huh?

This seems pretty suspicious.

Just who the hell are you?

Le-Leave this area!

It's there, isn't it,

the weak spot?

It's mine!

Eep!

Aw, crap!

Keep away from me, you foul beast!

How many hands you got?!

Not good.

Water Breathing.

Sixth Form, Whirlpool!

Are you all right, Inosuke?

It's not like you came to my rescue, okay!

I'm sorry!

It's here.

Right below.

I can smell it.

There's no doubt in my mind.

Inosuke, the demon's head is under here!

Don't order me around!

I'm the leader, remember?!

Then what's next?

Just you watch.

This is Beast Breathing, Second Fang!

Slice!

This is...

his neck bone.

Water Breathing!

Eighth Form...

Waterfall Basin!

It deflected.

It's healing so fast, the wound's already closed up.

Just exposing the bone

took everything I could muster, too.

I have to sever it.

Inosuke, let's synchronize our attacks!

You'll slash at the flesh,

which will allow me to strike at the bone!

You wanna know somethin'?

That's not half-bad!

Good thinkin'!

Thank you!

Let's do it.

Eyes of Forced Unconscious Sleep.

Dream.

A Blood Demon Art!

He got me.

I'm falling asleep.

Inosuke, in your dream,

slice your own neck!

It'll wake you up!

It's all right.

I'm still able to break the spell.

Idiot. When you wake up,

keep your eyes closed, or you'll just fall asleep again.

Okay, I'm awake.

Damn! The moment I wake up,

I can't help but look directly into one of those demon eyes.

I've got to make sure when I wake up

that I keep my eyes shut!

Again!

Wake up!

Wake up!

Come on!

Your neck...

slash it. Wake up!

This is a dream!

There's no time left.

Wake yourself up!

You're not dreaming right now.

Don't go falling for his trickery.

You wanna look like a damn fool?

I'm wearing the hide of the Mountain God on my head.

I bet he's too scared to look me in the eye!

I'm right, aren't I?!

Or it's having a hard time

telling which way Inosuke's looking!

Okay!

Now we just gotta cut this thing to pieces!

Inosuke!

I won't let you take away my chance to dream!

Did he just stab you?!

I'm okay.

Forget about that bastard!

I can't just leave him to die.

If we don't chop this thing's head off soon,

the others won't make it!

I hear you.

Let's hurry then.

Inosuke...

let's combine our strength.

Once we've synchronized our breathing,

we'll attack as one!

Damn it. If we fall asleep now...

Not today!

Come on! Follow the leader!

Beast Breathing.

Fourth Form...

Slice 'n' Dice!

Father, please guide my blade.

My chance to sever the bone with one strike...

is now!

Hinokami Kagura!

Clear Blue Sky!

Careful!

The train feels like it's about to tip over!

Are you all right?

Am I all right? You're the one still bleeding!

It's fine.

Inosuke, protect the passen...

I can't die.

I don't want him to live with his hands stained with blood.

I have to live.

I won't let anyone die!

Santaro! Are you all right?

Pull yourself together.

You see me bounce off that demon's flesh just now?

Wait! What am I saying?!

You got stabbed, right?

How's your stomach?

I'm... I'm all right.

What about you?

I've never felt better.

Not a scratch on me.

I don't...

think I can move now.

Can you go help the others?

See if anyone's hurt.

That engineer...

is he all right?

Let him die for all I care!

We can't.

Did you somehow forget

he's the one who stabbed you in the first place?!

But if you really wanna know,

his leg's shattered, and he can't walk anymore.

Just let him rot!

Then he's...

already suffered enough, don't you think?

Help him, Inosuke.

For me.

Fine!

But only 'cause you asked.

You are my underling.

It's the least I can do as a leader!

And after I've rescued him,

I'm gonna pluck out all of his hair!

You really don't have to do that last part.

It's almost dawn.

Take control of your breathing.

Focus your thoughts...

to save the injured on this train.

Think of Nezuko...

Zenitsu, Mr. Rengoku.

I'm sure the three of them are safe.

You just have to believe.

I can't regenerate.

Have I lost?

Am I going to die?

Me?

Ridiculous. Absurd!

There was so much more to do!

I couldn't devour a single human.

My plan to fuse with the train and eat everyone

was a complete failure!

And now look at what I've been reduced to.

After all the preparations I had taken...

It was him!

This is his fault!

Even with all the human hostages

I had in my possession,

I still wasn't able to get the upper hand.

Is this the power of a Hashira?

That sun-colored boy was fast, too,

while still under the effects of my spell.

And then there's her,

a demon fighting alongside the Demon Slayers?

What treachery is this?

Why does Master Muzan allow her to live?

Damn it.

Damn it all.

It all started going to hell when that little brat

was able to wriggle out of my spell.

He's to blame for this!

If I had the strength...

I would kill him right now.

And that beastly boar child,

I should have killed him when I had the chance, too.

But I was never able to catch his gaze

and put him back to sleep.

His instincts were too strong.

Have I truly lost?

Is this the end?

What a terrible, wretched nightmare this is.

Am I no different

from those other lesser demons who are killed off?

The Upper Ranks of our kind

have stayed the same for hundreds of years.

Even Hashira with high body counts

have fallen by their hands.

Do they have otherworldly powers?

Even after receiving so much of his blood,

I couldn't compete with them.

It's not fair.

If only I could turn back time.

Then I could undo this awful, horrible nightmare.

You've mastered Total Concentration, Constant.

That's quite impressive.

Mr. Rengoku.

You're one step closer to being a Hashira.

That's one step out of ten thousand, mind you!

I'll do my best.

You're bleeding from the gut.

Regulate your breathing.

Take full control of it.

Picture your nerves reaching all though your body.

Can you see it?

The torn blood vessel?

Concentrate harder.

That's it.

Now stop the bleeding.

Focus.

Good! You succeeded.

Mastering your breathing, it will open many doors for you.

Now, it won't solve everything, but it will help.

You will continue to grow stronger.

Thank you.

As for the others, there are many who are injured,

but they're safe for the time being.

So don't strain yourself.

Make sure to rest up.

Thank you. I will.

Good.

Those eyes. He's Upper Three.

What's he doing here?

Flame Breathing.

Second Form...

Rising Scorching Sun!

That's a fine sword.

His speed of regeneration

and sheer malice behind his attack.

So this is an Upper Rank.

Why would you go after a wounded person first over me?

I thought that he'd get in the way

of our little chitchat is all.

What is it you would like to discuss?

While this is our first time meeting,

I already dislike you.

Is that right?

Well, I dislike weak human beings.

The mere sight of them makes my skin crawl.

If that is the case, I do not believe we will ever get along.

Be that as it may, let me make you an offer.

Why don't you become a demon as well?

No, thanks.

I can tell just by looking at you that you're strong.

A Hashira, huh?

Your fighting spirit has been tempered like quality steel.

Your name?

I'm the Flame Hashira, Kyojuro Rengoku.

I am Akaza.

Kyojuro, let me tell you why,

despite being a Hashira, your strength is not enough.

Because you're merely human,

destined to grow old and eventually die.

Become a demon, Kyojuro.

Doing so would allow you to better yourself

for another hundred, even 200 years.

Of all the demons I've met so far,

he smells the most like Kibutsuji!

I have to help fight him!

Both growing old and passing way,

these are things that make being human beautiful.

Those may seem like weaknesses to you,

but our lives are all the more precious

and honorable because of them.

You see, true strength

does not just refer to the physical body.

This boy is not weak.

Don't insult him.

Let me be clear.

The two of us will never see eye to eye.

No matter what twisted reasons you give, I will not yield.

I see.

Technique Development.

Destructive Death, Compass Needle.

I guess I'll just have to kill you then.

I can't keep track of either of them!

In all my years, I've never gotten to kill a Flame Hashira!

No one has yet to take me up on my offer, either.

Why do you think that is?

As a fellow master of the martial arts,

I just can't comprehend it.

Not when only the chosen ones can become demons!

Watching the hideous decline

of someone blessed with your powers,

it pains me more than you know!

While you're still young and strong...

your life should be cut short.

Destructive Death...

Air Type!

In that case...

Flame Breathing technique.

Fourth Form,

Blooming Flame Undulation!

If he strikes the air, the attack will still reach me.

The strikes travel instantly.

I can't slice his head off

if I continue fighting him at a distance like this.

Very well.

Close combat, it is!

Those reflexes! Brilliant!

Those breathtaking sword skills will be lost, too!

Doesn't that thought make you sad, Kyojuro?

They are simply aspects of being a human being!

Why would it?

Stay there!

We can't reopen that wound of yours!

It'll kill you!

Don't bother with that weakling!

Show me your strength!

Keep your eyes on me.

Such skilled movement.

Rengoku!

Watch out, Bug Eyes!

You sure you won't turn into a demon?

Think of it this way.

If you did, we could spar with each other endlessly.

Imagine how much stronger we'd become!

Never.

Let me make this clear.

I do not like you.

I will not become a demon!

Flame Breathing.

Third Form!

Blazing Universe!

What a magnificent attack!

Destructive Death, Air Type!

I wanna join the fight,

but they're moving so fast, I can't find an opening!

These two are on a whole other level!

Getting between them would get me killed for sure.

Even if I did find an opportunity,

I know I'd only end up slowing him down.

Mr. Rengoku...

This struggle is futile!

Continuing this meaningless assault

will only result in one outcome,

your death!

Flame Breathing. First Form, Unknowing Fire!

Killing you now would be a waste.

You haven't reached your peak yet.

Second Form...

Rising Scorching Sun!

In just a few short years, your abilities

would be sharpened to an even finer point.

Third Form, Blazing Universe!

Fourth Form, Blooming Flame Undulation!

Destructive Death...

Fifth Form, Flame Tiger!

Disorder!

Come at me!

Wait.

Is that it? Did he win?!

No way.

It can't be.

Don't tell me it's over.

I won't have you die on me.

Mr. Rengoku.

Rengoku!

Rengoku!

Don't you see that fighting to death in that frail human body

will never measure up to mine?

Those impressive attacks that you inflicted upon me

have already healed completely.

You, on the other hand...

a smashed left eye, shattered ribs,

damage to the internal organs... all irreparable.

If you were a demon, you'd heal in the blink of an eye,

and those wounds would be but mere scratches.

In the end, a human can never surpass a demon.

I want to go help him.

But I don't have the strength to move.

This injury and using Hinokami Kagura

have taken their toll.

So this is how it is, then.

I...

I will see my duty fulfilled!

No matter what it takes, no one shall die here!

I'll inflict as much damage

as quickly as possible.

Flame Breathing.

Esoteric Art!

What an impressive fighting spirit.

To press on, despite your bodily injuries!

That brilliant strength of mind!

And that ironclad stance!

Now you have to become a demon!

Just imagine it!

We'd be able to fight each other for the rest of eternity!

Set your heart ablaze.

Overcome your limits.

I am the Flame Hashira,

Kyojuro Rengoku!

Ninth Form, Rengoku!

Destructive Death, Annihilation Type!

Rengoku!

Mr. Rengoku.

Where is he?

There.

Did he win?

Kyojuro, you must know this wound will kill you!

Save yourself.

Say that you'll become a demon!

Can't you see?!

Your strength makes you truly special!

Kyojuro.

Yes, what is it, Mother?

I want to ask you something,

and I want you to answer honestly.

Do you know why it is

you were born with greater strength than so many others?

Uh...

no, ma'am, I don't.

It is so that you can protect the weak.

Those who are born blessed

with more bountiful gifts than others

are obligated to use those gifts for the sake of the world,

for all of our fellow brothers and sisters.

You must never use that God-given strength

to bring harm to mankind or for your own selfish desires.

It is the duty of those born strong

to help those who may be less fortunate,

a responsibility you must carry onward with due purpose.

Be sure you never forget that.

I won't!

Uh...

Kyojuro...

I don't have much time left.

Having such a strong, gentle child...

was a true blessing.

I believe in you.

Mother...

it was I who was blessed

to have been born to such a woman as you.

He stopped it?

What unbelievable strength!

And even after I've skewered his body with my arm!

Damn it. The sun will rise soon.

I have to kill him and make my escape!

Why can't I pull my arm out?

I won't let you escape.

I know Mr. Rengoku ordered me to stay back,

but I just can't any longer!

This is my only chance.

I have to slice that demon's head off, and fast!

The sun is rising.

I have to get away!

Let go of me.

Let go of me!

I won't let go!

Not 'til I remove your head from your shoulders!

Let go!

Inosuke, move!

Huh?

If we don't help him now, it'll be too late!

Beast Breathing!

Fang One...

Pierce!

I've got to find sanctuary from the sunlight.

That took too long.

I've got to get away from the sun!

Don't run away!

I'm not done with you, coward!

Turn and face me!

What the hell are you babbling about, kid?

Don't you have a brain inside that head of yours?

I'm not running away from you.

I'm running from the sun!

And besides, this battle's already been decided!

With a wound like that, he'll die before long.

Don't forget that the Demon Slayer Corps

is always fighting you demons in the dead of night,

where you have the advantage!

We're not like you at all!

We don't regenerate as fast,

and when we lose a limb, it's gone for good!

Don't run away, you bastard!

You're a coward, a coward!

Mr. Rengoku is stronger than you'll ever hope to be!

Much stronger!

You didn't win against him!

He kept everyone safe!

He fought to the very end so no one would die!

You're the one who lost!

Rengoku is the true victor!

Don't work yourself up like that.

You would reopen your wound...

and that would be very bad.

You dying, my young Kamado,

would truly spell my defeat.

Mr. Rengoku.

Come here, lad.

Let us speak one last time.

When I was dreaming of the past...

there was something I remembered.

My old residence...

you should go pay it a visit.

There are notes left by the previous Flame Hashira there.

I recall my father used to read them often,

but I'm afraid I don't know their contents myself.

Within those notes...

you may find the dance you mentioned,

the Hinokami Kagura.

Please! Mr. Rengoku...

enough of that.

Just think about yourself now.

Can you heal up with a breathing technique?

No.

Very soon, I'll be dead.

Before that happens,

I need you to hear me out.

I have a younger brother named Senjuro.

Please tell him to follow his heart

and walk down the path he feels is right.

And tell my father...

that I want him to look after himself.

And lastly...

about your sister...

know that I believe in her.

I accept her as part of our ranks.

Your sister shed blood

to protect the people inside that train from demons.

And anyone who does that,

regardless of what is said to the contrary,

is a rightful member of the Demon Slayer Corps.

So hold your head high.

If you are feeling disheartened,

that you are somehow not enough...

set your heart ablaze.

Dry your eyes, and look ahead.

You may feel like digging your heels in,

but the flow of time waits for no one.

It won't patiently stand by as you grieve.

Don't feel bad that I'm going to die.

As a Hashira, it's natural I'd protect you all.

The young buds must be allowed to bloom.

Any other Hashira would have done the same as I.

Young Kamado...

Young Boar...

Boy of Yellow...

you must continue to grow.

And eventually you will lend your aid

by becoming the next Hashira.

I believe...

in each and every one of you.

Mother.

Did I do well?

The responsibility I-I took upon myself to fulfill...

was I successful?

I'm so proud of you, my son.

When the train went off the rails,

Mr. Rengoku used a bunch of his techniques.

That must be how we somehow avoided

suffering any casualties.

It must be.

I can't believe he's gone.

Was it really an Upper Rank demon?

Yeah.

Why would something like that come here,

something that strong? I don't get it.

I'm so frustrated.

Soon as I manage to break through one wall...

it feels like I just hit an even higher, thicker wall.

And all the while, I can hear the sounds

of my heroes fighting just beyond it...

but I can't make it over to join them!

If I'm still here fumbling around in the dark...

how can I ever...

Is becoming someone like him even possible for me?

Stop blubbering like a little baby!

This "can I or can't I" talk is really pissing me off!

He already said he believes in you,

so you just have to worry about how to get there!

All living things just go back to the earth when they die!

Feeling sorry for yourself isn't gonna change that!

Remember what Bug Eyes said to you!

No matter how pathetic or humiliated you feel,

you just gotta keep on living!

But you're crying, too.

I can see all the tears coming out of that headpiece of yours.

I am not crying!

Come on! Let's go train our asses off!

Is that right?

Mr. Rengoku has...

An Upper Rank demon...

even Rengoku couldn't kill it.

I won't believe it.

Namu Amida Butsu.

Those repulsive demons...

I'll exterminate them all.

Is that so?

Not even a single one

of those 200 passengers lost their lives?

He did a splendid job indeed.

A remarkable child.

I feel no sadness.

My life will soon reach its end as well.

And then I'll be able to see Kyojuro and the others again

in the world after.

Mr. Rengoku.

Rengoku.

Rengoku!

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