of Demon slayer The Pillars are the Demon Slayer Corps’ most elite and strongest warriors, well known for their incredible strength, skill, and dedication to slaying demons. Each of the nine Pillars stands tall and represents a symbol of hope and strength for humanity in the face of the terrifying threat of demons.
But despite their unparalleled power and knowledge over the devil, The pillars have never encountered Muzan Kibutsuji.The lack of knowledge about Muzan left the Hashira confused and ill-prepared. Demon Slayer: Pillar Training Arc.
In the final episode of the latest season Demon slayer, The Pillars finally came face to face with Muzan. Their confusion and shock at this encounter was quite noticeable compared to their usual confidence. The fact that this was the first time any of them had ever seen the Demon King is shocking considering their status within the Demon Slayer Corps.
Meanwhile, Tanjiro Kamado, a relatively new member of the Demon Slayer Corps compared to the Pillars, was the only person to encounter Muzan in that scene.
The Pillars’ Ignorance of Muzan
The Hashira had never seen Muzan before, so they did not know what he looked like.
The main reason why the Hashira were confused when they first saw Muzan is because none of them had ever seen him before that moment. Muzan is a master of disguise and deception.allowing him to change his appearance at will. This ability allowed Muzan to elude detection for centuries, despite the Demon Slayer Corps’ endless search. Though the Hashira had fought and killed countless demons, they had only heard of Muzan through rumors and word of mouth. With no photographs or face-to-face confrontations, the Hashira had no idea what their greatest enemy looked like.
In addition to this, Muzan doesn’t look like a typical demon.Especially for an old and powerful demon like him. Unlike many of the monstrous and grotesque demons the Pillars have faced, Muzan’s appearance is more human-like. He often wears flashy clothing and is very different from most of the other demons throughout the series. Most of the time, he lives in child form to avoid being discovered. Muzan’s almost normal appearance adds to the confusion of the Pillars.
Tanjiro and Muzan’s encounter
Tanjiro had already seen Muzan and was familiar with his appearance.
While the Hashira never met Muzan, Tanjiro Kamado came face to face with the progenitor of all demons quite early on in the series. This key moment came during his early days as a member of the Demon Slayer Corps in Asakusa. He accidentally bumped into Muzan in the middle of a crowded crowd.Thanks to his superhuman sense of smell, Tanjiro recognized the man as the demon who had brutally murdered his family.
Previously, his master Urokodaki had told Tanjiro that Muzan was the only one capable of creating new demons, and that since Tanjiro’s sister Nezuko had been turned into a demon, Muzan was the only possible culprit behind the massacre. Naturally, this chance encounter left an indelible impression on Tanjiro. Unlike the Hashira, Tanjiro had a face that he related to Muzan.
When Muzan appears in the final battle Pillar Training arc, Tanjiro was the only one who recognized him right away.
Tanjiro knew what Muzan looked like beforehand, giving him an advantage over the Hashira. When Muzan appeared in the final battle, Pillar Training arc, Only Tanjiro immediately recognized Muzan, and his reaction of instantaneous attack, driven by fear and rage, was completely different to the confused and shocked reactions of the other Hashira.
lastly Demon Slayer: Pillar Training ArcTanjiro’s experience and knowledge were the key to uniting the Hashira and fighting the one enemy they were all pursuing but didn’t truly know about.