Demon Slayer Chapter 74

Demon Slayer Chapter 74, simply titled "Daki," delves into the chilling past of the Upper Rank Six demon, Daki, while also continuing the intense confrontation in the Entertainment District. The chapter opens with a flashback, two nights before the Demon Slayers' arrival, revealing a meeting between Omitsu, the manager of the Kyogoku House, and Warabihime (Daki's human disguise). Omitsu expresses her frustration with Warabihime's bullying behavior towards other courtesans, but Daki, with manipulative cunning, feigns innocence and leverages her status as the household's primary moneymaker. Omitsu, growing increasingly uneasy, recounts an old tale of a beautiful but cruel oiran whose name also ended in "hime," an eerie premonition of Warabihime's true nature. Before Omitsu can fully grasp the implications, Daki sheds her human facade, transforming into her demonic form and brutally taking Omitsu's life, a stark reminder of the ruthless power wielded by the Twelve Kizuki within the Demon Slayer manga.

The flashback continues with Daki, now in her full demonic glory, disposing of Omitsu and making a casual return to her room. There, she encounters none other than Muzan Kibutsuji, the progenitor of all demons. Muzan, observing Daki's enhanced appearance, acknowledges her consumption of many humans and commends her, albeit with a cautionary note against recklessness. He then imparts crucial information about the potential arrival of Demon Slayers in the district, urging Daki to become even stronger and more ruthless. This interaction highlights Daki's significance within Muzan's hierarchy and foreshadows the escalating dangers the Demon Slayers will face. The flashback effectively establishes Daki's deeply ingrained cruelty and her connection to Muzan, underscoring her role as a formidable antagonist in the ongoing Demon Slayer narrative.

Returning to the present, Demon Slayer Chapter 74 resumes the tense standoff between Zenitsu Agatsuma and Warabihime. Daki, enraged by Zenitsu's defiance in the previous chapter, violently slams him into a wall, rendering him unconscious. Her true demonic nature becomes overtly apparent as she expresses disgust and threatens severe discipline, her words laced with chilling malice. The commotion draws the attention of Omitsu's husband, who frantically apologizes for "Zenko's" (Zenitsu's disguise) actions, desperate to appease Warabihime. However, as Warabihime leaves the room, a flicker of suspicion crosses her mind; Zenitsu's unyielding spirit and unusual aura lead her to suspect he might be a Demon Slayer. The chapter concludes with a foreboding sense of anticipation as Daki menacingly laughs to herself, eager to devour any Demon Slayers who dare to challenge her, while Tanjiro, unaware of Zenitsu's plight, senses the pervasive "dark and murky" smell of the town, hinting at the escalating demonic presence in the Entertainment District within the thrilling world of the Demon Slayer manga.