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Following an encounter with Giyu Tomioka, the Water Hashira of the Demon Slayer Corps, Tanjiro is sent to train with Giyu's former instructor Sakonji Urokodaki in becoming a Demon Slayer and begins his quest to help Nezuko turn into a human again. Two years later, Tanjiro learns the "Water Breathing" style and takes part in a formidable exam.
"Dance of the Sun God") technique, which itself is based on the original breath style, the Sun Breathing (日の呼吸, Hi no Kokyū), merging both to create a more sustainable fighting style. After the Demon Slayer superiors accept him to continue working despite Nezuko's true nature, Tanjiro starts seeking the origins of his Hinokami and ...
Kyojuro's younger brother, who befriends Tanjiro and begins researching what documents remain from his estate about the Hinokami Kagura and its connection with Sun Breathing. He later sends a letter to Tanjiro describing a thirteenth, lost technique from the Hinokami Kagura, hoping it will help him in his battle against Muzan.
Tanjiro is overpowered by Rui and Nezuko is forced to intervene. Seeing their bond, Rui declares her his new sister, before revealing his rank as Lower Five. He takes Nezuko and restrains her. Using Water Breathing's last form, Tanjiro cuts through Rui's threads, but he strengthens new ones with blood and traps Tanjiro in a Blood Demon Art.
Shinjuro, the former Flame Hashira but now an alcoholic who detests the Demon Slayers and sees his sons as failures, dismisses Tanjiro violently. However, when he sees Tanjiro's earrings, he explains to him he is a bearer of the first breathing technique, called "Sun Breathing". Tanjiro accosts him for disrespecting Kyojuro, leading to a fight.
Tanjiro tries to defend the boy from Muichiro but is knocked unconscious for interfering. The boy, Kotetsu, explains that the "man" he saw is actually a mechanical training doll, built during the Sengoku period. Made by his ancestors, it is his only heirloom. Tanjiro agrees to protect it but they find Muichiro's training has caused severe damage.
As Tanjiro attempts to recover from his wound, Kyojuro arrives to help teach him how to stabilize it with his breathing techniques. Suddenly, they are attacked by Upper Rank Three of the Twelve Kizuki, Akaza , who tries to persuade Kyojuro to turn into a demon and become immortal, after sensing his already immense power.
While relaxing in hot springs, Tanjiro and Nezuko encounter Genya, Wind Hashira Sanemi Shinazugawa's younger brother and fellow Demon Slayer, who angrily strikes Tanjiro and storms off. Back at the village, Mitsuri hints at Tanjiro about a "secret weapon" hidden in the village that can make him stronger and bids farewell to the siblings.