Hello, I’m KENTA, a Japanese manga enthusiast! Today, we’ll delve into why Muzan Kibutsuji from “Demon Slayer” prioritized the attack on the Ubuyashiki Estate over the search for Nezuko Kamado. Let’s unravel the true intentions of Muzan that everyone is curious about. By reading this analysis, you might discover a new aspect of “Demon Slayer”! So, let’s embark on this exciting adventure together!
1. The Importance of a Demon Conquering the Sun for Muzan
First, let’s examine how crucial it was for Muzan to find a demon capable of conquering the sun. For over a thousand years, Muzan has been desperately searching for a demon that could withstand sunlight and the Blue Spider Lily.
Muzan’s only weakness is sunlight. To overcome this weakness, he continuously created more demons, even though he preferred not to. While a demon can be defeated by decapitation with a Nichirin Blade, Muzan’s decapitation is ineffective. If he could conquer his only weakness, the sun, he would become an invincible being.
As shown in a recent episode, even when Himejima beheaded Muzan, he regenerated immediately, proving that Muzan is almost perfect. However, because he couldn’t overcome the weakness of the sun, he spent years searching for a demon with sunlight resistance.
From how he treated other demons, it’s clear that Muzan viewed them merely as experiments and tools. He turned many humans into demons to find one that could withstand the sun. When that failed, he used them to search for the Blue Spider Lily.
2. The Emergence of Nezuko Conquering the Sun
Despite over a thousand years of searching, no demon could conquer the sun, and no clues about the Blue Spider Lily were found. Then, Nezuko Kamado emerged as a beacon of hope for Muzan. Typically composed, Muzan showed rare excitement upon learning about Nezuko.
Muzan’s obsession with overcoming the sun’s weakness stemmed from his desire to live forever in a perfect state. He couldn’t tolerate having even a single weakness.
Indeed, it was Muzan himself who attacked and turned Nezuko into a demon. When Nezuko’s memories resurfaced, and she was given blood, Muzan declared that creating a demon capable of conquering the sun was not an easy feat.
3. The Demon Slayer Corps’ Clever Concealment
Upon discovering that Nezuko was a demon who could conquer the sun, Muzan frantically searched for her. However, despite his efforts, why couldn’t he pinpoint her location? Let’s explore this further.
One reason could be the clever concealment by the Demon Slayer Corps. Although the locations of the Swordsmith Village and the Ubuyashiki Estate were eventually discovered, they remained hidden for a long time.
The Swordsmith Village was so well-hidden that even the members of the Corps didn’t know its location. The methods of transport to the village were highly secretive. Similarly, the Ubuyashiki Estate was concealed until Muzan’s attack.
In other words, the Demon Slayer Corps had implemented excellent measures to ensure Nezuko’s location couldn’t be easily identified by Muzan. Considering Muzan’s desperation to acquire Nezuko, these measures were impressively effective.
4. The Limitations of Nakime’s Spatial Searching Ability
Another reason was the limitations of Nakime’s spatial searching ability. Nakime, who became an Upper Moon demon, had the power to manipulate spaces and freely control the Infinity Castle, allowing her to gather demons. Her spatial searching ability was highly advanced, enabling her to quickly grasp the movements of the Demon Slayer Corps.
However, her ability had its limits. Nakime’s search range didn’t include Nezuko’s location, so she couldn’t find her. When Nakime performed her searches, her long hair spread across walls to observe various locations, indicating that her hair mapped out the locations of her underlings.
Nakime operated according to Muzan’s instructions, but since Nezuko was outside the search range, Nakime’s searches couldn’t reach her.
5. The Reason for Attacking the Ubuyashiki Estate
Why, then, did Muzan prioritize the attack on the Ubuyashiki Estate over searching for Nezuko? Several reasons can be considered.
Firstly, Muzan became impatient with Nakime’s inability to find Nezuko. Thus, he attacked the Ubuyashiki Estate to possibly learn Nezuko’s location. Additionally, attacking the Ubuyashiki Estate would deal a significant blow to the Demon Slayer Corps by eliminating their leader, Kagaya Ubuyashiki.
Muzan intended to quickly integrate Nezuko to prepare for the final battle. However, the limitations of Nakime’s search abilities led him to prioritize the Ubuyashiki Estate attack.
Moreover, Muzan was confident in his ability to annihilate the Demon Slayer Corps. After attacking the Ubuyashiki Estate, he declared his intent to destroy the Demon Slayer Corps completely. Hence, he planned to eliminate the Corps first and then integrate Nezuko.
6. Muzan’s Ultimate Plan
Finally, let’s consider Muzan’s ultimate plan. Muzan’s primary goal was to conquer the sun and acquire Nezuko. The attack on the Ubuyashiki Estate was part of this plan.
To realize his ambitions, Muzan intended to destroy the Demon Slayer Corps and then acquire Nezuko to become an invincible being. His plan was meticulous and ruthless, with no consideration for others.
However, Muzan’s plan was ultimately thwarted by the Demon Slayer Corps. His quest for perfection led to the loss of many lives, but in the end, his scheme fell apart.
That’s all for today. In this article, we explored why Muzan Kibutsuji prioritized the attack on the Ubuyashiki Estate over searching for Nezuko Kamado. I hope this deep analysis helps you enjoy “Demon Slayer” even more. MangaZamurai delivers in-depth analyses of Japanese manga to audiences worldwide. Please check out our other articles and discover new insights. See you in the next analysis!
