Demon Slayer Chapter 122

Demon Slayer Chapter 122, titled "A Passing Moment of Excitement," plunges the Demon Slayers into further peril despite Muichiro Tokito's victory, as Gyokko's poison takes its toll and Mitsuri Kanroji makes a dramatic entrance to face Zohakuten. The chapter opens with Kozo Kanamori approaching a victorious Muichiro, concerned for his well-being after defeating Gyokko. Despite Muichiro's assurances that he is fine and urging Kozo to check on others, he begins to foam at the mouth, revealing that Gyokko's potent blood poison has taken effect. Muichiro promptly falls unconscious, causing Kozo to panic and desperately call out for Hotaru Haganezuka, who remains unresponsive. Kotetsu appears from behind Kozo, instructing him to turn Muichiro on his side, startling the swordsmith. Kozo is astonished that Kotetsu is alive after his severe injuries, and the young boy explains that blood from his arm smeared onto his stomach, and a hilt entrusted to him by Tanjiro for his katana protected him from fatal injury, a testament to its protective power. Muichiro subtly regains consciousness, seeing the hilt, which belonged to the late Kyojuro Rengoku, bringing tears to his eyes as apparitions of his deceased mother, father, and brother appear, congratulating him for his hard work and resilience, providing a poignant moment of solace amid the chaos.

Elsewhere in the forest, Tanjiro Kamado struggles to defeat Zohakuten's formidable wooden dragon heads. He attempts to injure one of the heads with Hinokami Kagura: Clear Blue Sky, but the dragon counters with a powerful sound attack, causing Tanjiro to collapse and his eardrums to burst. As the dragon head launches another assault, Tanjiro tries to dodge, but his foot is injured in the process. The relentless dragon head leaves him no escape, rapidly approaching and latching onto his wrist before he can defend himself. Nezuko and Genya watch helplessly, unable to aid Tanjiro as the dragon head begins to crush him. However, in a flash, the dragon head is split in half and subtly destroyed, accompanied by a squeal of disgust in the night. Mitsuri Kanroji, the Love Hashira, makes a dramatic entrance, leaping through the air with Tanjiro safely on her back, apologizing for her tardiness. Stunned by her appearance, Tanjiro warns her to be careful, informing her that she is facing one of the Twelve Kizuki. Mitsuri, unfazed, scolds the demon, instructing Zohakuten to release Nezuko and Genya.

Unfazed by the arrival of a Hashira, Zohakuten proceeds to insult Mitsuri, calling her a "shameless tramp" for daring to order him around. Mitsuri stares at the demon with utter disgust, deeply offended by the crude insult. She comically compares Zohakuten to her younger brother, appalled by his behavior. Zohakuten launches his Crazed Cry of Thunder Death attack against Mitsuri, but she skillfully defends herself using Love Breathing: Third Form: Catlove Shower, completely negating his attack. Mitsuri, annoyed by Zohakuten's sudden assault, leaves him surprised by her ability to effortlessly stop his powerful technique. This dramatic conclusion to Demon Slayer Chapter 122 marks the full engagement of Mitsuri Kanroji in the battle, showcasing her unique strength and personality as she confronts the formidable Zohakuten, promising an intense continuation of the thrilling Swordsmith Village Arc in the Demon Slayer manga.