Kokushibō

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Kokushibo (黒こく死し牟ぼう,, Kokushibō?) is an important secondary antagonist of the Kimetsu no Yaiba franchise. He was a Demon belonging to the group of the Twelve Demonic Moons ostentatiously holding the position of the Upper Moon One (上じょう弦げんの壱いち,, Jōgen no Ichi?)[5] and right hand of Muzan Kibutsuji. Nearly five centuries ago, during the Sengoku Period, Kokushibo was once a human being with the name of Michikatsu Tsugikuni (継つぎ国くに厳みち勝かつ,, Tsugikuni Michikatsu?), a former Demon Hunter and formed part of the Corps of Extermination of Demons. He was the older twin brother of Yoriichi Tsukiguni, the strongest Demon Hunter to ever exist and first confirmed user of Sun Breath[2].

Information

KANJI: 黒死牟 (Demon) Animals (Humano) ROMAJI: Kokushibō (Demon) Tsukiguni Michikatsu (Human) ALIAS: Superior Moon One STATE: Deceased[1]

personal information

SPECIES Human (Formerly) Devil GENDER: Male AGE: 20 to 24 (Physically) 480 to 485 (Chronologically) HAIR COLOR: Black (Human) Bordeaux (Demon) EYE COLOR: Blacks (Human) Yellow (Demon) FAMILY: Yoriichi Tsukiguni (Younger twin brother) † Muichiro Tokito (Descendant) †[2] Yuichiro Tokito (Descendant) † RELATED: Muzan Kibutsuji

Professional information

MEMBERSHIP: Demon Extermination Corps (Formerly) Twelve Demon Moons OCCUPATION: Demon Hunter (Formerly) COMBAT STYLE: Demonic Blood Technique Breath of the Moon HEADQUARTERS: Infinite Dimensional Fortress

Appearance

Devil: Kokushibo was a Demon who maintained his human traits despite having devoured countless people for 400 years. He maintained a series of quite unusual characteristics: he was a man of tall stature, pale skin tone, and an athletic, muscular build; His hair was long and black with burgundy edges [6], held by a long ponytail that reached almost to the height of his lower back [5]. On his face, he possessed a series of flame-like marks that covered the left area of ​​his head and the right side of his neck; These marks were, in his time as a human, his Hunter Mark. Kokushibo's most emblematic feature and, in turn, one of his most sinister hallmarks were his three pairs of eyebrowless eyes[5] which had a yellowish color to their irises and a red sclera divided into segments. [6]. In the eyes of the center, the numbering of him is located as the Superior Moon One identified with the kanji of First crescent (壱上弦,, Ichi Jōgen?) Indicating his dominant position within the Superior Moons. As for his clothing, he wore a kimono with purple and black patterns with a white haneri (undergarment of a Kimono), a black hakama, and a white obi belt. He possessed a katana made from his own flesh and bones, which was completely decorated with eyes on the cutting blade, on the Tsuba and the Tsuka [7] [8]. The guard was also covered with flesh [5] and eyes to completely increase the degree of his peripheral vision. After Sanemi and Himejima were able to decapitate him, Kokushibo managed to regenerate his head, transforming his body into a completely grotesque version of himself, with several fangs emerging from his mouth, a pair of horns growing out of his head, and several sharp appendages.[9] ].

Appearance 2

Human: When he was a human, his appearance was practically identical to his current form without having his current features as a demon. Their eyes, eyebrows, and hairstyle were completely different. His eyes were dark in tone, his eyebrows were thin and fine, and his hair was completely black.

Personality

Kokushibo was a secretive being shrouded in absolute mystery. At the meeting of the Higher Moons, he proved to be punctual, respectful of the rules [5] and placed high value on the hierarchy of the Twelve Demonic Moons [7]. He was also humble, as he did not hesitate to admit his failure or complain about any difficulties, rather than acknowledging the strength of his opponent. He has shown a strong sense of loyalty towards Muzan Kibutsuji, and most of his actions were carried out for the sole purpose of fulfilling Muzan's goals [2]. Despite exhibiting an outward reserve of character and humility, he was also quite cold: his words could be harsh, especially when rebuking people. His threats are nothing short of cruel and overwhelmingly serious, and he demands absolute obedience. He has a complex relationship with his human past. He shows some warmth towards his descendant, Muichiro Tokito, praising his abilities and resolve [2], and insists on turning Muichiro into a demon to save his life. At the same time, he refers to Muichiro and his abilities as the natural result of the transmission of "cells" from him [8]. As a result, it is unclear whether he has any true attachment or whether it is the result of disproportionate narcissistic pride. Seeing the two demon-slaying brothers, Sanemi Shinazugawa and Genya Shinazugawa, makes him nostalgic[8]. Fighting Sanemi reminded him of dueling an ancient Wind Pillar to improve his abilities [10].

Personality 2

It is revealed that during his past as a human, he harbored enormous resentment of resentment and envy towards his younger twin brother, Yoriichi Tsukiguni, due to the natural talent and abilities he had since birth. These feelings of jealousy and contempt were eventually intensified even further by seeing his brother grow old and having survived that age despite awakening his Demon Slayer Mark which, supposedly, would condemn him to death at the age of 25. years[11]. However, despite the anger he had towards his brother due to the difference in abilities they had, it was shown that he still loved Yoriichi despite tearing up his corpse after he died, keeping as proof the carved wooden flute that he gave him. made as a memorial to his memory for years to come expressing genuine regret for the path he chose.[12] In his duel against Gyomei Himejima, his jokes suggest a fear of the idea of ​​death. When Gyomei's marks appear, Kokushibo preemptively mourns the loss of a talented fighter and urges him to become a Demon to continue honing his skills. He seems genuinely surprised when Gyomei vehemently rejects his offer and calls his mentality pathetic [13].

Personality 3

Probably as a result of his inferiority complex and his immense desire for strength, Kokushibo is afraid of the possibility of suffering defeat[9], so much so that he becomes increasingly aggressive and agitated when cornered, evidence of this is the degree of aggressiveness in his attacks when he is in that situation and the use of his demonic power[14]. During his battle with the pillars, he realizes the high price he had to pay for the strength he so desired, becoming a horrible monster far from his idealized dream of a strong samurai like his brother, symbolizing how much his deep ambitions and resentment have distorted it in the worst way. Later, after his death, he greatly mourned and regretted his life choices and began to openly question whether the path he had taken was really the right one.

Powers and Abilities

Kokushibo was an extremely strong swordsman, being largely considered the second strongest Demon in the series being second only to Muzan Kibutsuji and having an important hierarchical position within the Twelve Demon Moons. Being one of the oldest Devils, his combat experience is overwhelming. Having killed many pillars over the centuries, he has allowed him to develop extremely efficient fighting techniques to combat Demon hunters. His extensive experience allows him to face two highly experienced pillars and easily catch up with him, deciphering his abilities despite only facing them once. Being a user of breathing-based techniques, he possesses great levels of strength and reflexes that were enhanced thanks to his physiology as a Demon. With these qualities he was able to face on equal terms a pillar of the caliber of Gyomei Himejima who was considered the strongest pillar of his generation [1]. Even when Gyomei and Sanemi awakened their hunter marks that increase his physical capabilities beyond his limits [2], Kokushibo had no problem catching up to him and easily surpassing them. Transparent World (透すき通とおる世せ界かい, Sukitōru Sekai?): Possessing a Hunter's Mark, Kokushibo is able to use this extrasensory ability with which he can guess his opponent's next move, see inside his body and be able to attack its weak points.

Skills as a demon

Regeneration: Like all Demons, Kokushibo can regenerate his wounds without any problem, however his regeneration is much faster as he is one of the twelve Demons that make up the Twelve Demonic Moons, giving a clear demonstration of his incredible power. Kokushibo's regeneration is not only limited to his body, but also to his katana which is made from his flesh and blood. As with Akaza, his regeneration reaches a level of evolution close to that of Muzan, being able to reconstruct his head.

Demonic Blood Techniques

Crescent Moon Blade Creation: In addition to his own Breath of the Moon, being a Demon, Kokushibo can also make use of Demonic Blood Techniques. In his specific case, he can generate blades of different sizes that resemble crescent moons which emerge with each attack performed [4]. It is believed that the blades are created from his own blood, varying mainly in their coloration which ranges from a yellow tone or a bright blue [5] [6]. The size of the blades can vary as well as their length and speed, making their attacks completely difficult to dodge as well as having a very wide range allowing them to corner their opponents quite easily, making them practically unpredictable and without an established pattern [7]. This Demonic Blood Technique makes his attacks more powerful, turning each cut made into an extremely deadly one for his victims. Apparently, Kokushibo can also make use of these blades without needing him to have his katana drawn or perform any cutting movements [8]. The volatile nature of this Demonic Blood Technique causes even the most experienced Demon Hunters to have serious difficulty trying to avoid this attack which is highlighted when Sanemi states that if it weren't for his years of experience dealing with Demons, he would not would have been able to defend against these attacks [9]. Kokushibo's Demon Blood Technique appears to have a secondary ability that allows him to manipulate the shape and range of his sword slashes when unleashing his Moon Breath techniques. The courts of it generally create and are surrounded by a red/orange crescent shape that bears its crescent moon blades [10].

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Kokushibo appears to be able to control said slashes to a certain extent, increasing their range and shape to attack his target in ways impossible under normal circumstances. When he distorted his katana into its branch appearance, his cuts turned a light purple color. Kokushibo displayed the ability to exponentially increase the range of his sword slash with his Moon Dragon's Coiled Tail attack[11] and shape his slashes into a circular, drill-like shape with his Piercing Guillotine – Moon Ivy attack.

Breath of the Moon

The Breath of the Moon月つきの呼こ吸きゅう (Tsuki no kokyū,, Breath of the Moon月つきの呼こ吸きゅう?) is a breath developed by Kokushibo,one of the first Demon Hunters in using breaths. With each cut appear a pile of rotating blades of different sizes resembling a crescent moon.

Skills as a swordsman

The combat style used by Kokushibo is Moon Breath. With each cut produced, a pile of rotating blades of different sizes appear similar to a crescent moon[13]. The moons that form do not maintain an established pattern; they can change shape and length at Kokushibo's whim.

Moon Breathing Techniques

Some of the postures you can apply are: First Stance - Dark Moon - Night Shrine (壱いちノ型かた 闇やみ月づき・宵よいの宮みや,, Ichi no Kata: Yamizuki - Yoi no Miya?): With his sword unsheathed, he can produce a vertical slash quickly generating, like the rest of the Moon's Breathing stances, numerous medium-sized rotating blades. [13] With a simple slash, he was able to cut off Muichiro Tokito's hand. Second Stance - Moonlit Pearl Flowers (弐にの型かた 珠しゅ華かノ弄ろう月げつ,, Ni no kata: Shuka no Rōgetsu?): Gyomei can launch several wavy slashes with large rotating blades in the direction of the enemy, producing cuts around them. [1] The stance caused a deep cut on Gyomei Himejima's face. Third Stance - Death Moon of Abandonment - Chain (参さんノ型かた 厭えん忌き月づき・銷つがり,, San no kata: Enkizuki - Tsugari?): When using this stance, he can produce several cuts causing a kind of whirlwind around the enemy causing great damage in the area with rotating blades of large and small sizes[15]. Gyomei Himejima managed to easily repel said stance. Fifth Stance - Ghost Moon Cursed Vortex (壱いちノ型かた 闇やみ月づき・宵よいの宮みや,, Ichi no Kata: Yamizuki - Yoi no Miya?): He can perform an upward spiraling slash surrounded by rotating blades of various shapes and lengths, without giving his opponent much chance to dodge them. [14] Sixth Stance - Lonely Moon in the Night Avīci (陸ろくノ型かた 常とこ夜よ孤こ月げつ・無む間けん,, Roku no Kata: Tokoyo Kogetsu - Muken?): Performs a powerful and devastating vortex-shaped slash that heads in several directions, destroying much of its surroundings with large rotating blades.[14] The stance was powerful enough to seriously injure Sanemi Shinazugawa.

Moon Breathing Techniques 2

Seventh Stance - Sinister Mirror - Lunar Glory (漆しちノ型かた 厄やっ鏡きょう・月づき映ばえ,, Shichi no Kata: Yakkyō - Zukibae?): Launches a vertical slash that results in several multi-directional slashes with great range. The stance possesses great destructive power.[3] Eighth Stance - Moon Dragon's Spinning Tail (捌はちノ型かた 月げつ龍りゆう輪りん尾び,, Hachi no Kata: Getsuryū Rinbi?): When using this stance, it produces a frontal slash with large rotating blades.[3] Ninth Stance - Lunar Descent - Endless Moonscape (玖くノ型かた 降くだり月づき・連れん面めん,, Ku no Kata: Kudarizuki Renmen?): Can launch a whirlwind of rotating blades in various sizes without a fixed direction but is capable of surrounding its opponent.[3] Tenth Stance - Piercing Guillotine - Moon Ivy (拾じゅうノ型かた 穿せん面めん斬ざん・蘿ら月げつ,, Jū no Kata: Senmenzan - Ragetsu?): It is capable of creating and launching a powerful triple slash that is directed in a downward direction with large rotating blades.[3] Fourteenth Stance - Calamity - Divine Crescent Moon (拾じゅう肆しノ型かた 兇きょう変へん・天てん満まん繊せん月げつ,, Jūshi no Kata: Kyōhen - Sainan: Tengoku no mikadzuki?): Releases a large-scale vortex with large rotating blades that cover much of the area around it.[16] Sixteenth Stance - Lunar Rainbow - Fragmented Moon (拾じゅう陸ろくノ型かた 月虹げっこう・片かた割われ月づき,, Jūroku no Kata: Gekkō - Katawarezuki?): It can launch downward slashes with giant-sized rotating blades, managing to produce craters in the ground.