Demon Slayer Chapter 113

Demon Slayer Chapter 113, titled "Bright Red Blade," marks a pivotal turning point in the Swordsmith Village Arc, as Tanjiro Kamado's Nichirin Blade transforms into a flaming red hue, unlocking ancient powers and revealing new insights into Hantengu's demonic abilities. The chapter opens with Tanjiro experiencing an inherited memory, seeing an unnamed man and woman comment on a swordsman with earrings whose normally jet-black blade miraculously turned red in combat. Tanjiro immediately connects this memory to his own blade, noticing the similarities in their color changes and realizing his current transformation is thanks to Nezuko Kamado's Blood Demon Art. He pushes past his body's fatigue and injuries, resolving to meet the expectations of all who have helped him thus far, his unwavering determination solidifying his resolve in the thrilling narrative of the Demon Slayer manga.

Sekido, Karaku, and Urogi, Hantengu's powerful emotion clones, belittle Tanjiro and rush to attack. However, upon seeing Tanjiro's transformed red blade, Muzan Kibutsuji's memories are triggered within them. The demons recognize the red sword as the one wielded by the legendary Demon Slayer who nearly killed their master centuries ago. As Tanjiro swings his blade, his movements eerily resemble those of that ancient swordsman. Stunned by this profound connection, the three emotion forms are all swiftly decapitated by Tanjiro's Hinokami Kagura: Sun Halo Dragon Head Dance. After severing their heads, Tanjiro recognizes the intense fiery sensation he feels as the same one he experienced when delivering the final blow to Gyutaro in the Entertainment District. This breakthrough confirms the immense power of his awakened blade, allowing him to neutralize the demons' regenerative abilities and significantly weakening Hantengu.

Tanjiro immediately searches for Hantengu's final form, Aizetsu, and discovers him impaled to a tree with his own spear, with Genya Shinazugawa standing triumphantly before him, holding Aizetsu's severed head. Tanjiro's relief at Genya's safety and Aizetsu's apparent defeat quickly turns to horror as Genya turns, revealing a demonified face—fangs, claws, and dark markings—a shocking transformation. His thoughts are abruptly interrupted by a yelling Karaku, who complains about his inability to regenerate and the excruciating burning sensation in his wounds, indicating the lasting impact of Tanjiro's flaming blade. Tanjiro, feeling uncertain if defeating the four emotion demons is the correct way to truly vanquish the Upper Rank, is then overwhelmed by the scent of a fifth, hidden body. He struggles to locate it, but Genya suddenly grabs him, declaring his intention to be the one to defeat the Upper Rank and become a Hashira, not Tanjiro. Realizing that Genya has not succumbed to demonic instincts, Tanjiro and Nezuko offer their full support for his ambitious goal. This dramatic conclusion to Demon Slayer Chapter 113 sets the stage for a desperate search for Hantengu's true form, new revelations about Genya's powers, and the continued high-stakes battle in the captivating Swordsmith Village Arc of the Demon Slayer manga.