Demon Slayer Chapter 106

Demon Slayer Chapter 106, aptly titled "Enemy Attack," erupts with the sudden and terrifying infiltration of Upper Rank demons into the Swordsmith Village, shattering its peaceful façade and initiating a desperate battle for survival. The chapter opens with Tanjiro Kamado, deep in sleep, rudely awakened by Muichiro Tokito pinching his nose. The Mist Hashira, seeking Kozo Kanamori—his new swordsmith—questions Tanjiro about his whereabouts. Tanjiro suggests Kozo is likely with Hotaru Haganezuka and, ever eager to help, offers to assist in finding them. Muichiro, surprised by Tanjiro's willingness, asks why he would accompany him when he has other obligations, to which Tanjiro replies that he believes helping others will ultimately benefit him. This exchange subtly hints at the depth of Tanjiro's empathy and his unwavering commitment to his comrades.

Tanjiro's words strike a chord of familiarity within Muichiro, who questions him about his statement. Before Tanjiro can elaborate, an awakened Nezuko playfully hits him, disrupting Muichiro's perception. Seeing Nezuko, Muichiro comments on her unique nature and ponders where he might have encountered her before, while Tanjiro worries about the sudden appearance of Chachamaru, Tamayo's feline assistant. As the trio grapples with their individual concerns, both Tanjiro and Muichiro sense an ominous presence behind the doors. With a glance, they witness Hantengu, the Upper Rank Four, crawling into the room, his presence completely devoid of demonic aura. Tanjiro and Muichiro immediately recognize the formidable threat, preparing to attack. Muichiro swiftly employs Mist Breathing, Fourth Form: Shifting Flow Slash, but Hantengu deftly dodges to the ceiling, theatrically crying and begging the Demon Slayers not to harm him, a deceptive display masking his true power.

Tanjiro, reminding himself not to hesitate, unleashes Hinokami Kagura: Sunflower Thrust with Hotaru's newly forged blade. Hantengu evades again, but receives a powerful blow from Nezuko in her awakened form. Tanjiro urges Nezuko not to transform further, while Muichiro successfully decapitates Hantengu. However, Tanjiro, recalling his previous battle with Daki and Gyutaro, remembers that merely severing an Upper Rank demon's head does not guarantee its death. He frantically yells at Muichiro to maintain his focus. Just as he does, Hantengu's severed head and body grotesquely transform into two new demons: Sekido, wielding a staff, and Karaku, holding a leaf-shaped fan. Muichiro immediately engages Karaku, while Tanjiro confronts Sekido. As Muichiro lunges, Karaku waves his fan, blasting the Hashira out of the building with intense force. Tanjiro and Nezuko manage to cling to the rubble, facing the two new demons. Karaku playfully asks Sekido if he is enjoying the fight, to which Sekido responds negatively, unleashing bolts of lightning-like attacks with his staff, slowly causing Tanjiro to lose consciousness. Before succumbing, Tanjiro glimpses Genya Shinazugawa on the rooftop, pointing a gun at Sekido. This dramatic cliffhanger in Demon Slayer Chapter 106 signals a desperate and multi-pronged battle against Hantengu's terrifying abilities, escalating the stakes in the thrilling Swordsmith Village Arc of the Demon Slayer manga.