Demon Slayer Chapter 159

Demon Slayer Chapter 159, titled "Face," intensifies the chaotic battle against Upper Rank Two, Doma, as Inosuke Hashibira's savage fury clashes with Doma's mocking cruelty, leading to a shocking personal revelation. Inosuke, observing Doma's eyes, excitedly recognizes him as Upper Rank Two and boldly declares he will defeat him to become a Hashira. A confused Doma remarks on not hiding his identity. Inosuke then notices the injured Kanao Tsuyuri and warns her that Shinobu Kocho will be angry to see her condition. Kanao's silence and evident upset stun Inosuke into silence. Doma overhears and casually mentions that Shinobu will live forever inside him, as "That's how everyone I eat gets saved." This chilling statement ignites Inosuke's primal rage, as he recalls a memory of Shinobu making a pinky promise with him not to remove the bandage from his injured hand, a poignant reminder of her kindness that now fuels his vengeance in the thrilling narrative of the Demon Slayer manga.

Enraged, Inosuke furiously declares, "I'll gnaw you to shreds, trash," and charges towards Doma, heedless of Kanao's warning not to inhale the demon's cold air. Using Beast Breathing, Fourth Fang: Slice 'n' Dice, Inosuke slashes at Doma, who comments on his "messed up technique," chipped blades, and unorthodox fighting style. When Doma attempts to slash Inosuke's neck, Inosuke flips back, deflecting the fan with his feet, earning a compliment from Doma for his flexibility and an intrigued glance at his boar mask. Inosuke then lands next to Kanao, presenting her with her stolen Nichirin blade, much to her shock, having retrieved it from an unaware Doma. Doma comments on Inosuke's speed and conjures more ice to attack, but Inosuke deflects the attacks, kicking Doma in the stomach and knocking him away. As Doma compliments him again, Inosuke charges forward, readying a slash. Doma initially dismisses the attack as beyond sword range, but is shocked when Inosuke's swing connects, slashing across his eyes. Inosuke had utilized Beast Breathing, Ninth Fang: Extending Bendy Slash, dislocating his arm joints to extend his reach. He relocates his bones but is angered by the attack's inaccuracy, which caused him to miss Doma's head, much to Kanao's surprise. Doma, amused by his unusual opponent, remarks that in his long life, he has never encountered a fighter like Inosuke.

Inosuke proudly accepts the compliment, claiming it's because "the other riff-raff losers are nothing compared to me." However, mid-sentence, his boar mask is inexplicably snatched from his face, shocking both him and Kanao. Doma, having stolen it without either Demon Slayer noticing, comments on the mask's age. As Inosuke furiously demands his mask back, Doma calmly responds that he knows, and has seen Inosuke's face before. This shocking revelation implies a deeply personal connection between Inosuke and Doma, potentially linking Doma to Inosuke's forgotten past and adding another layer of tragic complexity to their brutal confrontation, promising a dramatic escalation in the climactic Infinity Castle Arc of the Demon Slayer manga.