Chapter Summaries

Hakuji fought five swordsmen and defeated several despite being wounded, until Rota intervened to save him from the last attacker. After Hakuji thanked Rota and explained he had been buying medicine for Koiyuki, he invited Rota to spend the night at Soryu Dojo.

• Hakuji knocked down three swordsmen and evaded the fourth swordsman's Iaido slash, though the blade cut his chest.
• Hakuji dodged another Katana strike and punched the swordsman in the face, but the final swordsman attacked him from behind.
• Rota shattered the descending Katana with an invisible impact and killed the final swordsman by twisting his neck.
• Hakuji thanked Rota for saving him and said he had gone out to buy medicine for Koiyuki.
• Hakuji invited Rota to stay at Soryu Dojo, and Rota accepted.

Hakuji killed the four remaining swordsmen to protect Keizou and Koiyuki, then watched Rota erase the bodies with Lightning Magic. Rota agreed to teach Hakuji once he grew strong enough, and they set off to meet Koiyuki.

• Rota warned Hakuji that the surviving swordsmen might target the people he loved, so Hakuji killed all four of them.
• Rota destroyed the swordsmen's bodies with Lightning Magic, astonishing Hakuji.
• Hakuji asked Rota to teach him Lightning Magic, and Rota explained that Hakuji first needed to become stronger.
• Hakuji thanked Rota and promised to help him in the future, and Rota suggested they go meet Koiyuki.
• Hakuji checked that the medicinal herbs he had bought for Koiyuki were safe and said his wounds were not serious.

Rota learned that Hakuji had begun sensing qi and promised to teach him its cultivation method as the foundation for Lightning Magic. A system reward then offered Rota two ways to alter Hakuji’s constitution, and Rota chose the inheritable Asura Wrath Demon transformation.

• Hakuji concealed his healing chest wound and told Rota what he had learned from practicing the techniques.
• Rota explained qi to Hakuji, promised to teach him cultivation, and accepted Hakuji’s choice to call him Grandpa Zhang.
• Rota warned Hakuji to watch the nearby Swordsmanship Dojo, and Hakuji suspected its swordsmen had attacked him before resolving not to act without proof.
• Rota received a midway reward for Hakuji’s fate mission: a choice between Divine Might Fighter and Asura Wrath Demon constitutions.
• Rota chose the Asura Wrath Demon transformation for its unrestricted lifespan and inheritable bloodline.

Rota accompanied Hakuji back to the Soryu Dojo, where he examined Koiyuki and used his qi to begin repairing her illness. After assuring Keizou that Koiyuki could recover, Rota left Hakuji to care for her.

• Rota stored the Asura Wrath Demon enhancement serum, then entered the Soryu Dojo with Hakuji.
• Keizou welcomed Rota, who introduced himself as Zhang Zhiwei, the Old Heavenly Master.
• Rota examined Koiyuki and sent qi into her body to gradually repair the damage caused by her illness.
• Rota told Keizou that Koiyuki would recover, bringing tears of relief to Keizou and joy to Hakuji and Koiyuki.
• Hakuji fed Koiyuki her medicine while Rota invited Keizou outside to give the young pair time together.

After Rota reassured Keizou that Koiyuki could recover, he offered Hakuji a potion to strengthen him. Hakuji endured its painful transformation and emerged more powerful, determined to protect Koiyuki and Keizou.

• Keizou thanked Rota for giving him hope about Koiyuki and recognized that Hakuji had returned with a fresh sword wound.
• Rota told Keizou he had considered visiting the Swordsmanship Dojo but left the matter for Keizou and his dojo to handle.
• Rota offered Hakuji the Asura Wrath Demon bloodline modification potion, and Hakuji drank it without hesitation.
• Hakuji endured the potion's agony as his body transformed, then felt his new strength and vowed to protect Koiyuki and Keizou.

The Swordsmanship Dojo Master learned that his five students had not returned and blamed Keizou for their deaths. He ambushed Hakuji in an alley, and their fight began with Hakuji wounded by the master's sword.

• The Swordsmanship Dojo Master found that none of the five students he had sent after Hakuji had returned home and decided Keizou was responsible for their deaths.
• The master vowed to take revenge on Keizou by targeting those around him.
• When Hakuji left to buy Koiyuki's medicine, the master followed him and confronted him in a secluded alley.
• Hakuji recognized the master as the man behind the attack by the five swordsmen and challenged him to a fight.
• The master attacked with a Drawing Slash, and Hakuji dodged before being grazed by one of the master's follow-up slashes.

Hakuji fought the Swordsmanship Hall Master, survived a fatal-looking attack thanks to his transformation into an Asura Wrath Demon, and killed him. After disposing of the body, Hakuji went to the pharmacy to pick up medicine.

• Hakuji dodged the Swordsmanship Hall Master's Drawing Slash and counterattacked, taking only a minor wound that quickly healed.
• The Swordsmanship Hall Master used Secret Technique: Flying Phantom Slash, cutting Hakuji and piercing his heart.
• Hakuji activated Asura's Wrath and struck the Swordsmanship Hall Master with a fatal punch, then pierced through his body with another blow.
• Hakuji disposed of the Swordsmanship Hall Master's corpse and went to the pharmacy, where the owner prepared his medicine.

After Hakuji returned safely to the Soryu Dojo, Keizou and Rota planned to confront the Swordsmanship Dojo. Muzan slaughtered the dojo’s members that night and left without noticing the dangerous figure living across the street.

• Hakuji bought medicine, changed into clothes provided by the pharmacy owner, and returned safely to the Soryu Dojo.
• Keizou and Rota agreed to visit the Swordsmanship Dojo the next day and challenge its members on behalf of the younger generation.
• Muzan killed the apprentices who confronted him, learned where their dojo was, and slaughtered everyone inside.
• Muzan noticed the Soryu Dojo across the street but decided to leave it alone until another time.
• Rota sensed the blood from the Swordsmanship Dojo and concluded that it was too late to intervene that night.

Keizou and Rota discovered that the Swordsmanship Dojo had been massacred, while Hakuji trained relentlessly at the Soryu Dojo. A month later, Muzan approached Hakuji and tried to recruit him as a demon, then threatened to kill everyone at the dojo when Hakuji ran away.

• Keizou and Rota entered the Swordsmanship Dojo and found its members dead, and Rota told Keizou to leave the matter to the authorities.
• Rota trained Hakuji intensely for a month as Hakuji continued his Soryu Fist Style practice and cared for Koiyuki.
• Muzan returned to town and recognized Hakuji as a promising candidate for the Upper Ranks.
• Muzan blocked Hakuji's path and asked him to become his demon, but Hakuji refused and sped toward the Soryu Dojo.
• Muzan threatened to kill everyone at the Soryu Dojo if Hakuji kept running, and Hakuji clenched his fists in alarm.

Hakuji fought Muzan to protect his family, but Muzan’s superior speed and strength drove him toward defeat. Rota arrived just as Muzan was about to strike Hakuji, leaving Muzan terrified of facing the Old Heavenly Master again.

• Muzan tried to persuade Hakuji to become a demon, but Hakuji refused and defended his family.
• Hakuji used his Qi Perception domain to fight Muzan, landing a blow that quickly healed.
• Muzan’s relentless attacks overwhelmed Hakuji, who activated Asura's Wrath and struck back with a storm of punches.
• Muzan wounded Hakuji and prepared to attack his head, but Rota intervened and stopped the blow.
• Muzan recognized Rota as the Old Heavenly Master, and Rota challenged him to another test.

Rota rescued Hakuji from Muzan, beat Muzan while allowing him to escape, and placed a tracking mark on him. Muzan returned to his hideout and ordered Kokushibo and Nakime to help expand the demons’ strength and establish a hideout.

• Rota arrived after hearing Hakuji’s fight and explained that Hakuji needed to choose his opponents carefully.
• Muzan tried to flee, but Rota stopped him with an unseen force and crushed his head before marking his heart with qi.
• Muzan recovered and escaped after declaring that he would outlive Rota, while Rota let him go.
• Muzan convened an emergency meeting with Kokushibo and Nakime and ordered Kokushibo to seek recruits and Nakime to create a demon hideout.
• Kokushibo questioned Muzan’s change of plans, and Muzan claimed he had assigned Kokushibo the task because he thought highly of him.

Muzan persuaded Kokushibo to find a candidate in exchange for more blood, while Hakuji continued training under Rota and took Koiyuki to a fireworks festival. The outing brought Koiyuki and Hakuji closer, and Rota planned to return home after teaching Hakuji a little longer.

• Muzan told Kokushibo the truth and agreed to give him more blood if he found a suitable candidate.
• Hakuji trained harder under Rota, accepted that he could not learn Lightning Magic, and focused on mastering qi and the Golden Light Spell.
• Keizou told everyone about the fireworks festival, and Hakuji agreed to carry Koiyuki there.
• At the festival, Hakuji memorized the names of several fireworks while Koiyuki watched them from his back.
• On the way home, Koiyuki fell asleep, then kissed Hakuji on the cheek after thanking him for taking her to the festival.

Rota left the Soryu Dojo after giving Hakuji medicine for Koiyuki, and Hakuji spent the next three years training and caring for her as she recovered. Keizou agreed to Hakuji and Koiyuki’s marriage, and Hakuji sent invitations while Keizou began preparing a surprise wedding.

• Rota told Hakuji he was leaving, gave him a prescription for Koiyuki, and invited the couple to visit him in Sakuragi Town.
• Two days later, Rota said goodbye to the Soryu Dojo, and Hakuji continued training under Keizou.
• Over the next three years, Koiyuki recovered her health with Hakuji’s care and Rota’s medicine, which also extended her lifespan.
• Keizou told Hakuji to call him Father-in-law and revealed that he would allow Hakuji and Koiyuki to marry.
• Hakuji agreed to keep the wedding a surprise, wrote six invitations for his friends, and mailed them out.
• Keizou began preparing the wedding and entrusted Koiyuki and the Soryu Dojo to Hakuji.

Rota and the Demon Slayer Corps learned that Hakuji and Koiyuki were getting married and planned to travel to the Soryu Dojo in a week. As Miyamoto Ichiro and his companions discussed wedding gifts, Tsugikuni Yoriichi remembered his late wife Uta and renewed his resolve to see Kibutsuji Muzan defeated.

• Rota received Hakuji's wedding invitation and decided to visit the Soryu Dojo in a week.
• Rota gave invitations to Tamayo and Kamado Tanjiro, who agreed to attend and prepare gifts for Hakuji and Koiyuki.
• Miyamoto Ichiro delivered the wedding news to Rengoku Kyojuro and Tsugikuni Yoriichi at the Demon Slayer Corps Headquarters.
• Miyamoto Ichiro and Rengoku Kyojuro settled on giving 888 as a wedding gift, and Yoriichi agreed.
• Yoriichi remembered his wife Uta and vowed that Kibutsuji Muzan would eventually be killed, even if someone else had to do it.

Miyamoto Ichiro, Rengoku Kyojuro, and Tsugikuni Yoriichi arrived at the Soryu Dojo for Hakuji and Koiyuki’s surprise wedding, where they reunited with friends and approved of Hakuji’s plans. As the preparations continued, Miyamoto lamented being single, only for Rota to remind him that he already had a wife.

• Miyamoto Ichiro, Rengoku Kyojuro, and Tsugikuni Yoriichi reached the Soryu Dojo and greeted Hakuji.
• Miyamoto Ichiro and Rengoku Kyojuro caught up with Tamayo and Feng Lian, and Miyamoto arranged another spar with Feng Lian.
• Tsugikuni Yoriichi introduced himself to Feng Lian and asked him to help Demon Slayer Corps swordsmen in danger.
• Keizou thanked the guests and handed the wedding arrangements over to Hakuji, who explained his surprise plan for Koiyuki.
• Miyamoto Ichiro teased Rengoku Kyojuro about his marriage and complained to Rota about being single.
• Rota told Miyamoto Ichiro that his master already had a wife, leaving Miyamoto stunned.

Hakuji proposed to Koiyuki and prepared a spectacular fireworks display with help from his friends. They completed their wedding ceremony, and Keizou entrusted Soryu Dojo to Hakuji as their story reached its conclusion.

• Rota teased Miyamoto Ichiro about finding his destined partner, and Kyojuro Rengoku offered to introduce him to someone.
• Hakuji led Koiyuki into the courtyard and asked her to marry him, and she happily accepted.
• Hakuji and his friends created a dazzling fireworks display with their techniques for Koiyuki.
• Hakuji brought Koiyuki to a room where their friends congratulated them, and they completed their wedding ceremony.
• Keizou entrusted Soryu Dojo to Hakuji, who promised to care for Koiyuki and the dojo.

Sixty years after their defeat of Muzan, the elderly Yoriichi, Miyamoto Ichiro, and Rengoku Kyojuro set out to settle Yoriichi’s grudge with his demon brother, Kokushibo. Ichiro and Kyojuro fell in battle, and Yoriichi struck Kokushibo before allowing his brother to kill him; Kokushibo left with the severed bamboo flute.

• Yoriichi told Miyamoto Ichiro and Rengoku Kyojuro he intended to confront Kokushibo, and both friends chose to go with him despite the danger.
• The three reached the wilderness where Muzan and Kokushibo had been defeated sixty years earlier, and Kokushibo appeared to challenge Yoriichi.
• Miyamoto Ichiro and Rengoku Kyojuro attacked Kokushibo together, but he broke free of Ichiro’s Golden Light Spell and struck them down with Moon Breathing, Eighth Form: Moon Dragon Tail.
• Yoriichi slashed Kokushibo’s neck, then stood still as Kokushibo cut him in two.
• Kokushibo found the bamboo flute he had once severed among Yoriichi’s clothes, put it away, and vanished into the night.

After killing Tsugikuni Yoriichi, Kokushibo joined Muzan in Sakuragi Town to hunt down Tamayo, while Muzan assumed the Old Heavenly Master was dead. As Kokushibo prepared to attack Tamayo’s clinic, Blood Mist Wind appeared and confronted him.

• Muzan praised Kokushibo for killing Tsugikuni Yoriichi and the two elderly Hashira, then speculated that the Old Heavenly Master had died of old age.
• Muzan told Kokushibo that Lower Rank Six had spotted Tamayo in Sakuragi Town, and Kokushibo agreed to accompany him there.
• Muzan and Kokushibo used Nakime’s portal to reach the outskirts of Sakuragi Town, where they sensed Tamayo and found the town guarded with Wisteria Flowers and Demon Slayer Corps swordsmen.
• Kokushibo reasoned that Tamayo was likely at a busy shop that operated at night, and Muzan identified it as her clinic.
• Muzan ordered Kokushibo to kill Tamayo and the humans at her clinic, but Blood Mist Wind appeared before Kokushibo could strike.

Muzan arrived in Sakuragi Town to pursue Tamayo, but Hakuji and Kamado Tanjiro confronted him and Kokushibo. As Hakuji fought Muzan, Kokushibo escalated his battle with Tanjiro by unleashing Moon Breathing’s Fourteenth Form.

• Muzan was stunned to discover that Kamado Tanjiro and the former Upper Rank Two were alive and had betrayed him.
• Kokushibo told Muzan to pursue Tamayo while he fought Kamado Tanjiro, and Muzan entered the clinic’s vicinity.
• Hakuji intercepted Muzan and attacked him, opening their rematch from sixty years earlier with his Guardian Forms.
• Muzan regenerated from Hakuji’s attacks while Kokushibo and Kamado Tanjiro fought to a standstill elsewhere.
• Kokushibo prepared to kill Kamado Tanjiro and unleashed Moon Breathing: Fourteenth Form: Heaven-Filling Slender Moon as Tanjiro countered with Wind-Blood Demon Shadows.

Kamado Tanjiro tried to hold Kokushibo back but was gravely wounded before Tamayo rescued him with her Blood Demon Art. Hakuji continued battling Muzan and prepared to unleash Asura's Wrath as the fight intensified.

• Kokushibo's Fourteenth Form pierced Kamado Tanjiro's blood-wind shield and left him badly wounded.
• Kokushibo severed Kamado Tanjiro's right hand, but Tamayo trapped Kokushibo in an illusion with her Blood Demon Art, letting him escape.
• Kokushibo abandoned the pursuit of Tamayo and went to check on Muzan.
• Muzan unleashed rapid flesh-whip attacks, while Hakuji used his forms and qi bullets to counter him.
• Hakuji struck Muzan with Many Leaves Flashing Willow, but Muzan quickly regenerated most of the damage.
• Hakuji decided to get serious and prepare to use Asura's Wrath against Muzan.