Ch. 81A Strange Person / Forging at Headquarters
Key Plot Points and Events
- Shinobu Kocho welcomes Kanao Tsuyuri to join the Demon Slayer Corps.
- The group faces Lower Rank Five, a powerful Spider Demon, and struggles to defeat it.
- Kurotama, Su Lin's main body, arrives and helps defeat the demon.
- Kurotama requests to join the Demon Slayer Corps, with Su Lin accompanying her.
- Su Lin and Kurotama arrive at the Demon Slayer Corps headquarters.
Character Developments
- Shinobu Kocho shows kindness and acceptance towards Kanao.
- Kurotama demonstrates her strength and unique abilities.
- Su Lin remains calm and collected in battle, hinting at his mysterious origins.
Significant Themes
- The struggle against demons and the importance of strength in the Demon Slayer Corps.
- The acceptance of unique individuals, as seen with Kurotama and her time-limited existence.
Character Interactions
- Shinobu Kocho and Kanao Tsuyuri: Shinobu welcomes Kanao to the Corps, showing kindness and understanding.
- Kurotama and Giyu Tomioka: Kurotama's indifference and confidence impress Giyu, who acknowledges her potential.
- Su Lin and Kurotama: Their close relationship is evident, with Kurotama prioritizing Su Lin's well-being over her own interests.