Hello, I am KENTA, a Japanese who loves manga. I will discuss in detail the abilities of Hantengu, the Sangen no Oni, who appears in the Sword Forging Arc of “Demon-Slayer. By unraveling the secrets of his split body and his true power, you too will be able to enjoy the anime battles even more. Now, let’s explore the mystery of Hantengu together!
Hantengu’s Appearance and Appearance
Hantengu is a Sangen demon described in the official fan book as looking like an old man of about 87 years old. He first appears in the comic book volume 12, episode 98, “Upper Limit Concentration,” and is characterized by his large hump. On his forehead is the character for “grudge,” and he has no Jogen-like demeanor, and is always seen as being frightened of something. When he first appeared before Sumijiro and Muichiro, he was so good at hiding his presence that an ordinary demon-slayer would have been killed before he was noticed.
Hantengu was already outrageous even as a human. He feigned blindness, stole and killed repeatedly, and when he was found guilty and beheaded, he falsely claimed that he was innocent, saying, “I cannot do it. The reason he lied about his blindness was to be forgiven when he bumped into a ruffian. It is believed that he pretended to be blind because of the policy of protecting the blind during the Edo period.
Hantengu’s Capabilities and Background
Hantengu’s greatest strength is his ability to split. Each time he is decapitated, he gains an alter ego and becomes more powerful. In reality, however, this might be more accurately described as “embodiment.” His ability is to embody his emotions and express them as a splinter body. The following is a detailed explanation of the ability of each of the splinter bodies that emerge as a result of being decapitated.
Introduction of the schizoid
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Sekido (red clay):. Sekido symbolizes the emotion of anger, is calm in battle, and is a commander-like figure who directs the other alter egos. He uses his tin cane to deliver a wide range of attacks, generating powerful electric shocks that nearly knock the victim unconscious. Sumijiro used his splintered legs to defend against the electric blasts.
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karaku (spicy). Karaku symbolizes a pleasant emotion and always smiles happily, even when under attack. He uses his uchiha to create a ferocious wind, the force of which can send even Muichiro, the pillar, flying far away. However, since anyone can use the uchiha, Nezuko has taken it away from him and sent him flying in the opposite direction.
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urogi: Urogi is a symbol of joy. Urogi symbolize the emotion of joy. They have wings, fly in the sky, and attack by emitting shockwaves from their mouths. The shockwaves are so powerful that they deafen Sumijiro, leaving him numb and unable to move. Another characteristic of Urogi’s attacks is the use of sharp claws to slice through opponents.
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aizetsu (a grief attack). Aizetsu symbolizes the emotion of sadness and attacks calmly, saying “sad” to everything. He uses a crossed lance and launches a “gekiryu,” a powerful thrust forward, which is powerful enough to punch a hole through a person’s body if it strikes directly.
Ultimate Form: Zohakuten (Zohakuten)
When Hantengu is cornered, Sekido absorbs the other three bodies and materializes Zohakuten. He bears a drum with the word “elephant” written on it and has the ability to embody emotions and produce a splinter body. zohakuten refers to the main body as weak and continues to attack Sumijiro and the others, calling them “evil demons who torment the weak.” zohakuten uses all his abilities of joy, anger, sorrow, and pleasure, and his attack power is greatly increased, Zohakuten is a very nasty final form.
The final alter ego: Urami no Oni (Demon of Resentment).
After Zohakuten is created, another alter ego appears. This is intended to hide the main body, which looks much the same and has the word “resentment” written underneath. It was an outburst of resentment toward Sumijiro and the others, and this alter ego appeared at the last minute. This alter ego is used to hide the main body, and although it does not use any jutsu, it can block out sunlight, allowing it to act for a while.
Hantengu’s Strategy
Hantengu’s emotions are embodied when its head is cut off, and it is strengthened by emitting a splinter body. The main body is small and difficult to find, and its neck is hard and cannot be easily cut. In order to find the main body, a swordsman like Sumijiro, who has excellent senses, is needed. It is said that each split body has its own weak point and stops moving when its lower part is cut, but this has not been officially explained.
The highlight of Hantengu’s fight is how Sumijiro and his team deal with their novel ability to embody emotions. Through their battles, it is important to determine the oni’s strengths and weaknesses.
This is the end of this article. I hope this article has given you a better understanding of the amazing abilities of Hantengu, the Shangxuan demon of “Demon-Slayer”. Through the discussion of his splintered body and final form, you should be able to enjoy the swordsmithing version of the anime even more. This site, MangaZamurai, publishes discussion articles about Japanese manga for everyone in the world. Please take the time to read our other articles. Let’s continue to explore the world of manga together!
