Demon Slayer Chapter 149

Demon Slayer Chapter 149, titled "Disgust," plunges deeper into the brutal confrontation between Tanjiro Kamado and Upper Rank Three, Akaza, highlighting Akaza's growing frustration with Tanjiro's unwavering resolve and Giyu Tomioka's dramatic return to the battlefield. The chapter opens with Akaza grappling with a profound sense of revulsion towards Tanjiro. Despite acknowledging Tanjiro's strength, Akaza is unnerved by his eyes, voice, and words, which deeply penetrate his being. He is confused by his anger, as he knows Tanjiro is no longer weak, yet the feeling persists. Suddenly, a figure, later identified as Keizo (Akaza's human father-in-law), appears to grab Akaza's shoulder, affirming Tanjiro's philosophy: everyone starts weak, grows with help, and should only compare their progress to their past selves. Keizo emphasizes that the true measure of strength is becoming better than yesterday, enabling one to help others. Enraged by these words, Akaza instinctively punches behind him, but strikes nothing, as the apparition vanishes. Tanjiro, bewildered by Akaza's sudden punch into thin air, hears Akaza mutter with profound anger, "Tanjiro, you really are unpleasant," a testament to Tanjiro's ability to stir deep-seated emotions within the demon, even those he has suppressed for centuries in the thrilling narrative of the Demon Slayer manga.

Akaza, fueled by a renewed disgust, lunges at Tanjiro, unleashing Destructive Death: Crushing Type, Ten-Thousand Leaves Flashing Willow, a powerful attack that ruptures the ground. Tanjiro narrowly dodges, stunned by Akaza's newfound speed and precision. Akaza quickly engages again from below with Destructive Death: Leg Type, Flying Planet Thousand Wheels. Tanjiro endures the brutal blow, vomiting blood, yet he desperately tries to understand the terrifying potency of Akaza's attacks, which possess unparalleled precision, as if his fists are magnetized to his vital areas. He recalls his battle with Kyojuro Rengoku, searching for an answer. Tanjiro then uses Hinokami Kagura: Solar Heat Haze, slashing at Akaza's neck. Akaza believes he dodged it, but his blade appears distorted as it cuts him. Amused by the unusual technique, Akaza questions its execution, relentlessly attacking Tanjiro, who struggles to fend off the relentless onslaught. Simultaneously, at the Rengoku estate, Senjuro Rengoku prays for his older brother Kyojuro, and for Tanjiro, as a massive battle unfolds and their father Shinjuro is away protecting Kagaya Ubuyashiki. He reflects on a letter he sent Tanjiro, detailing a conversation between a Sengoku-era Flame Hashira and a Sun Breathing user, who explained his experience fighting Muzan, which had caused the Hashira to lose confidence. Despite this, Senjuro fervently hopes Tanjiro will not lose, silently wondering if Kyojuro shares his sentiment.

In the midst of this desperate struggle, it is revealed that Senjuro's Kasugai Crow has indeed entered the Infinity Castle but is deliberately withholding the letter from Tanjiro until the battle concludes, forcing him to fight without the crucial information. Tanjiro uses Hinokami Kagura: Dance, swinging his blade down at Akaza, but the demon catches it mid-slash, attempting to break it. In a desperate move, Tanjiro headbutts Upper Three, but Akaza merely compliments his efforts, maintaining his hold on the blade. As the blade begins to creak under the immense pressure, Akaza's hands are suddenly slashed off, saving Tanjiro. He looks up to see Giyu Tomioka, the Water Hashira, has returned, now angered by the severe pain in his back from being launched away by Akaza earlier. Giyu's timely intervention and renewed fury inject new hope into the desperate battle, highlighting the unwavering camaraderie of the Demon Slayer Corps in the climactic Infinity Castle Arc of the Demon Slayer manga.