Summary
Yoriichi Tsugikuni is the strongest demon hunter – born a prodigy with unique abilities & Demon Slayer Mark. Yoriichi invented breathing patterns, including solar breathing, which revolutionized fighting techniques in Demon Slayer. Yoriichi nearly kills the fearsome demon Muzan, spreading terror to all demons; His legacy lived on through Tanjiro after his death.
Demon slayer filled with experienced warriors who tirelessly slay demons every chance they get. From the powerful Hashira to main character Tanjiro, the series is full of powerful heroes for fans to admire. However, some viewers may not know about the legacy of Yoriichi Tsugikuni, the strongest hero of the Demon Slayers.
Yoriichi is the original demon slayer, the source of all the others. Without him, breathing patterns would not exist, and Tanjiro's story will play out differently. Yoriichi's past is filled with action, terrifying demonic encounters, and unbelievable skills on the battlefield.
He has appeared in the series a few times, such as in the Entertainment District Arc in a flashback. In this flashback, the demon Daki suddenly receives a mental image of Yoriichi, but realizes it is Muzan's memories of his early days as a demon. Much of Yoriichi's presence in the story comes through flashbacks, but there's much more to this important demon slayer's story than that.
Yoriichi was born a prodigy with innate abilities from day one
The hero was even born with the Demon Slayer Mark, signifying his power
Yoriichi's impact on the series is lasting and even five centuries after his death, his legacy lives on. He was undoubtedly the most talented and powerful demon hunter to ever walk the earth, and he paved the way for every demon hunter to follow in his footsteps. He is truly a prodigy, with natural talent. Born with innate abilities, including the Demon Slayer Mark, top-notch sword skills and inherent fighting talent, it is clear that Yoriichi is not just an ordinary person. His Demon Slayer Mark from birth was especially interesting, as normally assassins don't develop these marks until much later in their journey.
Other characters, even Hashira, do not develop the Demon Slayer Mark for many years and often fight thousands of demons before the mark appears. Yoriichi's sign since birth is an early sign that he really is something special. The Demon Slayer Mark usually causes those who have it to die young, but Yoriichi miraculously lived to the age of 85. In addition to that mark, when Yoriichi actually started training, his integrated aptitude increased to even stronger levels as he tapped into his natural gift. Not only is he known to be physically very strong, but his intelligence and wisdom are unmatched.
Yoriichi invented breathing patterns that are important to demon hunters
He also mastered Sun Breath, a skill that Tanjiro later used.
Throughout Yoriichi's life, the list of skills he acquired was quite long, including physical strength, speed, agility, and all the other basic talents needed to become a demon slayer. clever. However, he has honed these rather average abilities to their absolute peak, becoming almost godlike. He is also a master with the Nichirin Sword, easily slaying demons. However, his most notable talent is his Sun Breathing style. Yoriichi not only became an expert in this Hinokami Kagura breathing style, he was the first to invent breathing patternsthis is important to Demon Slayer's story.
Sun breathing is not an easy style to exploit and requires a lot of effort. Tanjiro himself cannot use it until he fights the Spider Demon, Rui. Even after much practice, No one uses Sun Breath better than Yoriichi, the original owner and user. This is just another reason why he is an important and indispensable demon hunter, because without the invention of the Breathing Style, demon hunters would not be well equipped to fight their enemies . His contribution changed the entire demon slayer profession For the better.
Muzan was almost killed by Yoriichi
The demon narrowly escaped death at Yoriichi's hands
Another important aspect of Yoriichi's character that makes him so amazing is His reputation among the demons. Most demons fear demon slayers, and rightly so, as they pose a dangerous threat to them. However, the fear that Yoriichi instills in these creatures far exceeds the terror they would feel when facing a common demon slayer. As evidenced by Daki's flashbacks, the demons fear Yoriichi on a cellular level, even if they have never encountered the infamous demon slayer. Daki had never met him, but through Muzan's memories, felt terrible fear at the thought of him.
Yoriichi was the only one who could truly scare Muzan and even nearly kill the villain, something no other demon assassin came close to achieving in the centuries after his death. He and Muzan fought and although the demon narrowly escaped, the encounter made the demon forever fear the great demon slayer, to the point that all Muzan's followers and fellow demons are also imbued with this fear. This explains why other demons sometimes have confusing and disturbing memories of Yoriichi, causing them to be petrified by someone they have never met.
Yoriichi's impact on the series is undeniable, even after his death
His efforts paved the way for Tanjiro and Hashira to achieve success
Yoriichi was murdered by the First Rank Demon, Kokushibo, at the age of 85. It was an extremely close battle, in which Yoriichi nearly prevailed. The fact that he could hold his own against a High-class demon even in his old age was truly remarkable. Although Yoriichi is no longer alive, he is still an integral part of the series, as the original creator of Breathing Style and Breath of the Sun. Without his influence, Tanjiro will never become the powerful demon assassin he is todayMuzan will continue to wreak havoc, and Demon slayer as fans know it will be markedly different.
