Based on his appearances in the series, Inosuke's Nichirin Swords temporarily had handguards when Kozo first presented his newly-forged swords. Afterwards, he made his swords jagged-edged, removed the handguards, and wrapped the hilt with bandages. Weapon Colors [ ] Master Swordswoman: As an immensely gifted individual, Kanao is an incredible swordswoman, to the point even Doma thought that she was more talented than Shinobu Kocho.

Dance of the Bee Sting: True Flutter ( 蜂 ( ほう ) 牙 ( が ) ノ 舞 ( まい ) 真 ( ま ) 靡 ( なび ) き , Hōga no mai: Manabiki ?) [20] - The user dashes at their target at blinding speeds and uses the momentum of their speed to then strengthen a single thrust into their opponent and inject poison into them. Dance of the Bee Sting: True Flutter: The user dashes at their target at blinding speeds and uses the momentum of their speed to then strengthen a single thrust into their opponent and inject poison into them.

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It is later revealed that her outwardly calm and tranquil disposition is worn as a mask, as Shinobu holds an intense hatred for demons due to the loss of her sister, Kanae Kocho, at a young age, along with the deaths of her parents, almost all of her Tsuguko, and the families of her apprentices at the Butterfly Mansion. This hatred is so strong that she is in a near-constant state of extreme anger, [8] which is sensed by Tanjiro Kamado when the two individuals hold a conversation. Her desire for revenge rendered her unable to live the normal life her sister had wished upon her, instead devoting the entirety of her energy to defeating demons. [9] The ore used to forge the swords are likely based off of Hihiirokane ( 日 ( ひひ ) 光 ( いろ ) 金 ( かね ) , hihi'irokane ?), which literally means (Brilliant Scarlet Metal), a legendary metal of Japanese myth that shines brightly in a manner that it resembles flames or the sun. The metal is considered to be similar to other mythical ores such as Orichalcum of Greek and Roman myth, and as such is said to have had magical properties. Initially, Shinobu instructed Kanao to simply cut off Demon heads without thinking, since Kanao seemingly had no will of her own. However, Kanao also eventually developed her own desire to fight. [5]

The other options for Kanao's first name were first made by Shinobu and were Suzume ( スズメ , Suzume ?), Hakobe ( ハコベ , Hakobe ?), Kamasu ( カマス , Kamasu ?), Tanago ( タナゴ , Tanago ?) and Tobiko ( トビコ , Tobiko ?). When Shinobu gave the paper having said names written on it to Kanae, the latter's face froze making an " Eh?!" sound. The amount of wisteria poison in Shinobu's body was originally stated to be seventy times the lethal amount to kill a demon in the magazine version, but it was later corrected by Koyoharu Gotoge to be seven hundred times in the volume edition. [28] Shinobu's blade was designed and created by the chief of the Swordsmith Village, Tecchin Tecchikawahara. [29] To herself, responding to a question Tanjiro Kamado asked in the past) " Yes, I'm angry, Tanjiro. I've always been angry. My parents were killed. My older sister was killed. And all my Tsuguko except Kanao were killed. If demons hadn't murdered those girls' families, they'd be living happily with them right now. It really makes me furious!" [34]Shinobu's surname contains the Kan-on'yomi reading of the kanji for "butterfly" ( 胡 ( こ ) 蝶 ( ちょう ) , kochō ?). Her first name is written in hiragana and thus doesn't have any semantic values, but it's usually written with the kanji for "stealth, endurance, patience" ( 忍 ( しのぶ ) , shinobu ?). Update on April 26, 2023, by Sarah Prado: More and more of the Hashira are getting their time in the spotlight to take on Muzan Kibutsuji and his Upper Rank Kizuki. With only the strongest demons left, the Hashira will have to make sure they’re well-equipped to take on the task. While most of them use the standard Nichirin Katana, there are a few who use specialized weapons that better fit their fighting styles. Regardless of what they use, the Hashira is a deadly group that uses everything at its disposal to fight. These are the weapons that the Hashira use to fight the demons coming their way. Shinobu Kochou, one of the most iconic Demon Slayer characters, is the proud owner of this unique katana. The Insect Hashira of the Demon Slayer Corps is known for his prowess and unique abilities in hunting demons. Now you too can experience the power of this legendary character with every move you make with this carefully forged katana. Flower Breathing ( 花 ( はな ) の 呼 ( こ ) 吸 ( きゅう ) , Hana no kokyū ?): A Breathing Style Kanao learnt and later mastered by simply observing Kanae Kocho. Butterfly Dance: Caprice ( 蝶 ( ちょう ) ノ 舞 ( まい ) 戯 ( たわむ ) れ , Chō no mai: Tawamure ?) [19] - The user leaps into the air and charges towards the opponent, stinging them multiple times with their blade to inject poison in just seemingly one strike.

In addition, with a weight of 1500 grams, this katana is light and easy to handle, which will allow you to make fast and precise movements. Its 74 cm saya, in addition to providing protection, gives an elegant and traditional look to this jewel of a sword. The total length of this incredible katana is 102 cm, while the saya measures 74 cm. Its weight of 1500 grams ensures a perfect balance for optimal handling in each movement. Kanao's birthday was decided to be May 19th, the day Kanae Kocho and Shinobu Kocho adopted her, since her actual birthday is unknown. [20] Since Kanao couldn't do housework and nursing at the Butterfly Mansion like her colleagues, she opted to be a Demon Slayer. Without their knowledge, Kanao learned Flower Breathing by watching her sister Kanae. I treated his wounds and examined his memory loss. He has difficulty choosing words, but he's a good kid at heart." - Mist HashiraTo Doma) " People born into this world can feel joy, sadness, rage and other emotions so strongly they tremble. But that's all a mystery to you isn't it? You've never felt happiness. Felt enjoyment. Felt pain. Felt bitterness. In fact, you're nothing but an empty shell. It's quite comical, it's so stupid. Why were you even born?" [26] To herself, in regards to Shinobu Kocho) " I wanted to protect her. I wanted to risk my life for her. I wanted to go home together." [16]