Demon Slayer Chapter 86

Demon Slayer Chapter 86, titled "Gyutaro," fully introduces the formidable Upper Rank Six demon, Gyutaro, in the escalating Entertainment District Arc. The chapter begins by contextualizing Gyutaro's name, derived from the "gyu" (barkers) who worked in the brothels, a stark reflection of his origins. As Gyutaro prepares to engage in combat with Tengen Uzui, the Sound Hashira, he meticulously scrutinizes Tengen's appearance, expressing venomous jealousy over his good looks, clear skin, height, and apparent popularity with women. Gyutaro's unsettling habit of scratching his own face until it bleeds underscores his deep-seated envy and self-loathing, a key aspect of his demonic personality. Daki, still furious from her decapitation, whines to Gyutaro, demanding vengeance against the Demon Slayers who "ganged up" on her. Fuelled by his sister's distress and his own resentment, Gyutaro unleashes a flurry of wide, arc-like slashes with his two large sickles, targeting Tengen and immediately raising the stakes of the battle in the thrilling Demon Slayer manga.

Meanwhile, Tanjiro Kamado, carrying a now calm Nezuko, rushes to secure her safety while simultaneously sensing Tengen's blood and the boomerang-like return of Gyutaro's sickles. His concern for the Hashira is palpable. Inosuke and a reawakened Zenitsu comically arrive, announcing their presence. Tanjiro quickly instructs them to aid Tengen, and Inosuke, eager for action, promises a "flashy" entrance before allowing Tanjiro to place Nezuko back in her box. This moment highlights the Demon Slayers' unwavering commitment to their mission and their camaraderie despite the immense pressure. Back at the brothel, Gyutaro's jealousy intensifies as he witnesses Tengen protecting bystanders, prompting Tengen to confidently brag about his appearance and his three wives. This triggers a furious reaction from Gyutaro, who, astounded and enraged by Tengen's polygamy, unleashes his Blood Demon Art: Flying Blood Sickles, a torrent of lethal attacks that Tengen deftly blocks, demonstrating his exceptional skill.

The battle intensifies further as Gyutaro's attack causes the floor beneath Tengen to collapse. Tengen narrowly escapes by dropping a floor, but Gyutaro's sickles, capable of changing direction, pursue him relentlessly. Tengen quickly deduces that to defeat the demon siblings, he must decapitate Gyutaro, not Daki, and prepares to test his theory. He throws three small balls into the air, precisely hitting them to trigger an explosion within the crumbling brothel. As the building collapses around them, Tengen stands amidst the rubble, acknowledging the difficulty of defeating the demons. From a massive obi ball, both Daki and Gyutaro emerge unscathed, confidently proclaiming that they "fight as one." This chilling declaration solidifies their terrifying synergy as Upper Rank Six demons, setting the stage for an even more desperate and coordinated battle against Tengen and the Demon Slayers in the ongoing saga of the Demon Slayer manga.