Demon Slayer Chapter 152

Demon Slayer Chapter 152, titled "The Transparent World," marks a monumental turning point in the Infinity Castle Arc, as Tanjiro Kamado fully enters the selfless state and the Transparent World, leading to the stunning decapitation of Upper Rank Three, Akaza. Having momentarily glimpsed the Transparent World, Tanjiro's perception and speed are dramatically heightened. He can now visualize his own breathing and blood flow, and even the contraction of his muscles, allowing him to predict and evade Akaza's attacks with unprecedented precision. He firmly believes that by completely shutting off his fighting spirit, he can finally behead the formidable demon. Simultaneously, a desperate Giyu Tomioka unleashes Water Breathing, Tenth Form: Constant Flux against Akaza, but only manages a shallow cut to the demon's neck while sustaining a shoulder wound himself. Giyu observes that any powerful attack he makes is met with equal force, leaving him with no openings, and marvels at Akaza's sheer power—a relentless killing machine whose sole purpose is to fight, showcasing the immense challenge faced by the Demon Slayers in the thrilling narrative of the Demon Slayer manga.

Akaza, taunting Giyu for employing all his forms, prepares to end the prolonged battle, expressing surprise that Giyu has endured for so long. As Akaza closes in on Giyu, Tanjiro intensely focuses. Giyu slashes at Akaza's neck, but the demon intercepts the attack, using his fist to shatter Giyu's Nichirin katana. Shocked by the loss of his weapon, Giyu stands helpless as Akaza bids him farewell and aims a lethal punch at his chest. However, it is Akaza's own hand that sprays blood, severed cleanly as Tanjiro, moving with invisible speed, uses Hinokami Kagura to save Giyu. Giyu notes the profound change in Tanjiro's breathing. Observing Tanjiro as he faces him, Akaza becomes alarmed, sensing that the transformed Tanjiro is now exceedingly dangerous. Akaza unleashes Technique Development, Final Form: Blue Silver Chaotic Afterglow, summoning his Compass Needle and launching numerous explosive, omnidirectional shockwaves. Giyu panics at Akaza's increased power and speed, wondering if his Dead Calm can still negate it. However, now fully perceiving the Transparent World, Tanjiro instead questions if time itself has slowed, or if it is Giyu and Akaza who have. Despite Giyu using his Eleventh Form, he sustains severe wounds as the shockwaves penetrate his defense. Akaza, impressed by Giyu's resilience, offers to transform him into a demon, taunting him not to die like Kyojuro and Tanjiro. Instead, Giyu is stunned to see Tanjiro standing directly behind the Upper Rank, completely undetectable to Akaza's Compass Needle. As Tanjiro fixes his gaze on Akaza's neck, he angrily calls out the demon's name, prompting Giyu to chide him for revealing his position. Akaza swings, but Tanjiro effortlessly evades and prepares for his decisive strike.

Initially surprised by Tanjiro's survival, Akaza dismisses it, confident that his Compass Needle will detect any attack. However, to his shock, he senses absolutely nothing—Tanjiro's fighting spirit is entirely absent. Though initially taken aback, Akaza recomposes himself, waiting for Tanjiro's attack to register. But it is too late. Tanjiro has already executed Hinokami Kagura: Setting Sun Transformation, cleanly decapitating the Upper Rank Three, much to the astonishment of both Akaza and Giyu. This monumental victory, achieved through Tanjiro's selfless state and mastery of the Transparent World, marks a pivotal moment in the fight against Muzan's forces, showcasing the ultimate triumph of human will and the profound legacy of the Hinokami Kagura in the thrilling Infinity Castle Arc of the Demon Slayer manga.