The feud between the Demon Slayer Corps and the Demon King Muzan Kibutsuji has been going on for centuries. In addition to Muzan creating chaos for humanity, the Ubuyashiki Family as the leader of the corps is responsible because the first demon is a distant relative.
However, Ubuyashiki was not blessed with the power to fight. For that, the Demon Slayer Corps was established with the Hashira or Pillars as its main pillars. Unfortunately, the power of all the Pillars was considered still not equal to fighting Muzan and the 12 Kizuki, Muzan’s strongest subordinate demon group.
In fact, Muzan never took advantage of this advantage by making a direct move. Why didn’t Muzan attack the Demon Slayer Corps from the start with all the Moon Demons? Let’s find out why!
1. Is Muzan a coward?
Muzan Kibutsuji (doc. Ufotable/ Kimetsu no Yaiba)Long before the story in Kimetsu no Yaiba It began, precisely in the Sengoku era, there was a legendary Demon Slayer named Yoriichi Tsugikuni. He was the first person to create Sun Breathing.
Yoriichi is recognized as the strongest Demon Slayer who is able to corner Muzan alone. Although Yoriichi failed to kill the Demon King, at least he managed to prove that humans can defeat demons.
After the embarrassing incident, Muzan became more cautious. He lived under many identities and often hid himself in Infinity Castle. The Moon Demon was also formed afterward.
Even so, a figure as strong as Yoriichi has never been born again, at least not before Tanjiro Kamado existed. So, Muzan acting like a coward is not considered the right reason why this Demon King never attacked the corps first directly.
2. The main headquarters of the Demon Slayer Corps
Kagaya Ubuyashiki/ Oyakata-sama (doc. Ufotable/ Kimetsu no Yaiba)The Demon Slayer Corps has existed since the Heian period, exactly a thousand years ago. Although not officially recognized by the government, this organization led by the Ubuyashiki Family dedicates itself to protecting people from attacks by demons.
The Demon Slayer Corps’ main headquarters is located in the Ubuyashiki Family’s residence. This is where all the family members live and take care of all matters related to the corps.
Not only that, the main headquarters is the place for the Pillars’ annual routine meeting with the corps leader, Oyakata-sama.
3. Why didn’t Muzan attack the Demon Slayer Corps from the start?
doc. Ufotable/ Kimetsu no YaibaIt should be noted that all the Pillars only gather during important meetings facing Oyakata-sama. The rest of the time, they will scatter according to their respective duties. So, if they want to attack together, Muzan and the Moon Demons must wait for that moment.
Unfortunately, this is not a strategy that Muzan can do easily. Because, Ubuyashiki’s residence and the headquarters of the Demon Slayer Corps has been surrounded by Wisteria plants that are feared by demons.
So, the reason why Muzan didn’t attack the Demon Slayer Corps from the start was because the location of the headquarters would endanger Muzan and his subordinates.
This is also the reason why Muzan ordered all the Moon Demons to finish off the Pillars one by one.
Well, that’s the explanation for the question of why Muzan didn’t attack the Demon Slayer Corps from the start. Kimetsu no Yaiba. What do you think?
The article was first published on September 2, 2023 and republished on July 5, 2024 with a number of updates.
