Overview of Kaigaku’s Transformation
- Kaigaku experienced a dramatic evolution as a demon, intensifying his Thunder Breathing techniques with the introduction of dark lightning.
- His unique Blood Demon Art, Electrokinesis, allowed him to command black lightning and wield a katana crafted from his own flesh.
- In a climactic battle, Zenitsu outperformed Kaigaku, establishing himself as the last living practitioner of Thunder Breathing.
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- Exploration of Kaigaku’s Thunder Breathing and Demonic Evolution
- Kaigaku’s Blood Demon Art – Electrokinesis
Kaigaku, once a promising disciple of Jigoro Kuwajima, the Thunder Breathing Hashira, shared his training with Zenitsu. Driven by a desire for greater power, Kaigaku made the fateful decision to forsake his humanity and embrace the life of a demon.
Though he mastered nearly all Thunder Breathing techniques, Kaigaku was notably overconfident. His transformation into a demon further amplified his natural abilities, giving him enhanced speed, durability, and an extraordinary Blood Demon Art. Consequently, his Thunder Breathing morphed into a more sinister form, enabling him to unleash devastating attacks enhanced by his demonic heritage.
Kaigaku’s Thunder Breathing and Demonic Evolution
From Slayer to Demon: Kaigaku’s Choice for Darkness
Upon his transformation, Kaigaku’s physique adapted to optimize his combat techniques, making his Thunder Breathing style much deadlier. His newfound abilities included regeneration and remarkable durability, rendering him a formidable adversary. Blending his Thunder Breathing with his Blood Demon Art, he unleashed powerful attacks imbued with dark lightning, escalating his threat level manifold. Even elite members of the Demon Slayer Corps struggled to cope with his speed and electrifying offensive capabilities.
To bolster his strength, Kaigaku resorted to preying on humans, further empowered by consuming Muzan’s blood. His background as Jigoro’s pupil equipped him with formidable swordsmanship, which, through the lens of his Blood Demon Art, reached new heights of lethality. Kaigaku boasted that he transcended the limitations of Thunder Breathing, capable of commanding real lightning and electricity. Ironically, despite his prowess, he failed to master the foundational form, Thunderclap and Flash. In contrast, Zenitsu mastered this very technique, and it was speculated that this disparity ultimately led to Kaigaku’s downfall, as Zenitsu wielded a tailored version of the Thunder Breathing First Form to achieve victory.
I don’t care! So what? Are you suggesting I should feel remorse? Those who can’t see my worth don’t matter to me! My loyalty lies with those who recognize my value.
Kaigaku’s Blood Demon Art – Electrokinesis
Assessing Kaigaku’s Strength as a Demon
Kaigaku’s Blood Demon Art, known as Electrokinesis, synergized impeccably with his Thunder Breathing, enabling him to conjure and govern black lightning derived from his own flesh and blood. This highly deadly ability allowed him to inflict intense burns on his opponents by creating a unique effect that compromised their flesh. Emulating Kokushibo, the demon responsible for his transformation, Kaigaku wielded a flesh katana that he had used during his Demon Slayer days. This grotesque blade facilitated his attacks, allowing him to channel electricity through his veins during combat.
Throughout his short tenure as a demon, Kaigaku exhibited proficiency in all forms of Thunder Breathing apart from the first. During the pivotal Infinity Castle Arc, Zenitsu conquered him by executing a specialized Thunder Breathing technique designed specifically to counter Kaigaku, thus affirming Zenitsu’s status as the final Thunder Breathing user. Unlike other upper-ranking demons who honed their abilities over centuries, Kaigaku’s rapid ascent was hampered by his limited experience—had he accrued more time, he might have posed a significant threat to Zenitsu.
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