There are several distinctive characters in ‘Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba‘, many of whom have outstanding skills. Demons have a lot of tricks under their sleeves, but demon slayers aren’t far behind either. Only a select few people are born with some rare abilities.
There are only a few individuals who have a strange blood type running in their veins that demons hunger for. It is called Marechi blood, but what really is it? Let’s know more about it.
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What Is Marechi Blood?
Marechi is one of the most uncommon blood types, which is why demons find it so irresistible and enticing. As this blood was able to affect the strongest of the Upper Ranks, Kokushibo, it is also exceptional due to its tremendous potency that even the slightest sniff of it instantly causes demons to salivate and lose concentration.
However, after a period, its impact diminished. Muzan Kibutsuji, the ancestor of all demons, has a high tolerance level and can withstand even an advanced form of the Marechi blood, therefore it has no impact on him.
Nezuko’s demonic urges were at the door ready to devour the former as her resolve was put to the test with this unusual blood. Her resolve and willpower, nevertheless, prevented her from hurting any people. Sakonji Urokodaki’s Hypnotic suggestion was buried and implanted within Nezuko which strengthens her resolve even more, as she visualizes everyone she meets as her family and demons as her enemies. Also, she was the only demon to reject that blood except Muzan.
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Who Has This Unique Blood?
1. Kiyoshi
In ‘Demon Slayer‘, Tanjiro Kamado and Zenitsu Agatsuma came to Kiyoshi to save his older brother Kiyoshi, who was trapped at his house in the Drum House, and they ended up saving the innocent young child. There is also a younger sister by the name of Teruko.
Kiyoshi was featured in the Tsuzumi Manion arc being taken captive by demons because of his unusual blood type. Kiyoshi is also just a regular youngster who appeared for a single episode and had little to do with the plot.
2. Sanemi Shinazugawa
Sanemi is abrasive, hot-tempered, rash, and headstrong; he frequently acts impulsively and without thinking things through. He frequently shows indifference to other people and has a very short fuse.
Only after discovering that Kagaya Ubuyashiki was far more than his outer appearance suggested did Sanemi show respect for him. Sanemi has also demonstrated a desire for combat, expressing his excitement to face Kokushibo of Upper-Rank One and expressing his desire to challenge Upper-Rank demons.
The sole Demon Slayer Corps member with Marechi blood is Sanemi Shinazugawa, the Wind Hashira. Sanemi uses his unusual blood to his fighting advantage. Even in a violent battle with a swordsman, the demon may become distracted and lose its focus, making it more difficult for it to fight.
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