Demon Slayer Chapter 120

Demon Slayer Chapter 120, titled "Trading Insults," escalates the intense battle between Muichiro Tokito and the Upper Rank Five demon, Gyokko, as both combatants unleash their full power and wit in the Swordsmith Village Arc. The chapter opens with Muichiro calmly engaging Gyokko in a verbal sparring match, questioning what would happen if he were to successfully decapitate the demon. Muichiro then brutally insults Gyokko's appearance and words, but his tone becomes deadly serious when he criticizes Gyokko's pot, which infuriates the demon. This exchange highlights Muichiro's cutting intellect and his ability to provoke his opponent, setting the stage for a fierce showdown in the thrilling narrative of the Demon Slayer manga.

The fight immediately erupts as Gyokko unleashes his Blood Demon Art: Ten Thousand Gliding Slime-Fish, aiming to have his numerous fish minions devour Muichiro until only his bones remain. However, the Mist Hashira easily dodges the onslaught. Muichiro then counters with Mist Breathing, Sixth Form: Lunar Dispersing Mist, a technique designed to cut down all the fish released by Gyokko. Despite Muichiro's precision, the fish successfully spread their poison, giving Gyokko a fleeting moment to believe Muichiro will soon be incapacitated. To Gyokko's astonishment, Muichiro then employs Mist Breathing, Third Form: Scattering Mist Splash, and powerfully blows out all of the poison, demonstrating his extraordinary control over his breathing and his unexpected resilience. After Muichiro lands a clean cut through the demon's body, he realizes that Gyokko has transformed, appearing on a nearby tree in a grotesque new form. Gyokko proudly declares that Muichiro is only the third person to witness this evolution, expecting a reaction. However, to the demon's utter rage, Muichiro remains completely unfazed by his new appearance.

Gyokko, filled with fury, launches another attack, summoning more fish to strike Muichiro. However, the Hashira is already perched on a tree, displaying his incredible speed and agility. (A panel shows Kozo Kanamori and Hotaru Haganezuka being blasted away, indicating the widespread chaos of the battle.) Gyokko, still reeling from Muichiro's indifference, questions his speed and godlike power, praising himself in a narcissistic monologue while Muichiro remains silent. After Gyokko finishes boasting about his "perfect beauty," Muichiro delivers a scathing retort: "You can be as flashy as you like, but it's all useless if you can't touch me." This powerful statement underscores Muichiro's confidence, his mastery over his abilities, and his unwavering focus on defeating the demon. This dramatic conclusion to Demon Slayer Chapter 120 showcases Muichiro's tactical brilliance and physical prowess, setting the stage for a decisive and visually stunning confrontation with Gyokko's evolved form in the captivating Swordsmith Village Arc of the Demon Slayer manga.