Demon Slayer Chapter 140

Demon Slayer Chapter 140, titled "Battle Against the Upper Rank," plunges the Demon Slayer Corps into the disorienting chaos of the Infinity Castle, forcing them to confront Muzan Kibutsuji's most powerful subordinates under bewildering circumstances. The chapter opens with Tanjiro Kamado, still reeling from the sudden displacement into the Infinity Castle, finding himself confronted by a Lower Rank Six demon named Enmu. Tanjiro is disoriented by the shifting architecture, making it difficult to find stable footing or orient himself. Enmu, reveling in the chaos, attempts to use his Blood Demon Art to induce sleep, but Tanjiro, having experienced similar tactics before, quickly recognizes the danger and focuses his breathing to resist. He realizes the severity of the situation—they are separated, vulnerable, and facing immediate threats from various demons, further emphasizing the high stakes of the battle in the thrilling narrative of the Demon Slayer manga.

Elsewhere, Zenitsu Agatsuma is confronted by Kaigaku, a former fellow disciple and now the Upper Rank Six demon. Zenitsu is initially stunned, grappling with the betrayal of someone he once considered a brother. Kaigaku taunts Zenitsu, mocking his weakness and claiming his own superiority. Enraged by Kaigaku's arrogance and the memory of their master's disappointment, Zenitsu unleashes Thunder Breathing, First Form: Thunderclap and Flash, Sixfold, a powerful display of his honed technique. The battle between the former disciples is intense, filled with personal animosity and a desperate struggle for supremacy. Zenitsu, despite his fear, pushes himself to new limits, driven by his loyalty to their master and his resolve to protect humanity. This deeply personal confrontation highlights Zenitsu's growth and the complex emotions interwoven into the Demon Slayer Corps' fight against Muzan.

Simultaneously, Inosuke Hashibira finds himself battling a horde of smaller demons, his Beast Breathing proving effective but exhausting in the unpredictable environment of the Infinity Castle. He fiercely cuts through his enemies, his wild combat style a stark contrast to the refined techniques of other Slayers. Kanao Tsuyuri is confronted by Doma, the Upper Rank Two, a formidable and chillingly serene demon. Kanao, recognizing the immense power of her opponent, prepares for a desperate fight, her resolve hardened by her training. The chapter concludes with the Hashira—Giyu Tomioka, Sanemi Shinazugawa, Gyomei Himejima, Obanai Iguro, and Mitsuri Kanroji—each facing their own formidable Upper Rank demons, scattered across the Infinity Castle. The sheer scale of the conflict and the individual struggles of the Demon Slayers underscore the gravity of their situation, setting the stage for a series of high-stakes battles in the climactic Infinity Castle Arc of the Demon Slayer manga.