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SLAYER CONCEPTS: Hantengu Family

This is a concept of what if the demons were actually slayers, what would've changed if they were slayers, what Goutage might've done, who they might've become, etc. Will contain my own Headcannons and theories but I'll try to keep it as cannon to their back stories as possible. The art included is not mine and is from Pinterest, I only included them to convey what I imagine them to look like for this concept.

Contains some concept from my 'What Breathing Styles Would The Demons Use Realistically?' post. Warnings for death and regular kny concepts mentioned.

DISCLAIMER: If you disagree with my idea for a Slayer Demon that is FINE. Do not harass over opinions or you'll be blocked.

The Hantengu family in the slayer concept would most likely play alongside the Rengokus as the 'Slayer Family' well known in the series. However instead of the family being known for their Flame Breathing, I think it'd be a good idea for them to be the descendants of one of the other First Breathers, specifically descendants of the Stone Breathing creators and I'll explain why further in.

URAMI HANTENGU:

-First up is Urami. The oldest of the Hantengu Family and therefore the Patriarch. With his unusual size and strength, he would've easily been the Stone Pillar and strongest Haishira for many years until a combination of Old Age, fatigue, and wounds forces him to retire. Coming from a long line of Stone Breathers he took on the job more out of an obligation and family tradition than an actual want but he doesn't regret it. In fact he's very proud because there's not a lot of elderly haishira that actually exist with him.

-Just because he's retired however that doesn't mean he wouldn't be involved in the corps anymore. He exchanges letters with Urokodaki and Jigoro a lot,not because he really enjoys company but he likes talking to people his own age who's lead a similar life, it gives him an odd comfort to know he's not alone. Like the two he's taken on several students over the years but he's known for being super harsh and real with his training making him both feared, hated, and respected amongst the corps. However his insight is valuable because some of the stronger slayers have come from his harsh training. Personally he thinks it's stupid of Urokodaki to have helped Tanjiro and Nezuko but there's not anything he could do about it.

-He doesn't live alone. He lives with and takes care of his younger brother Hantengu, and is the only one who can handle his mental episodes and is the only one Hantengu will truly listen to because he fears Urami. Urami would've kicked him out long ago but he felt an obligation to his family to take care of him until one of them passed on.

-He's tried teaching the long since Stone Breathing style to his five nephews to continue on the family legacy but was genuinely devastated by the fact that none of them had the body or strength to in fact handle such a strong breathing style. This actually deeply upsets him but he still was able to teach the basic breathing fundamentals to them before he decided to find them teachers to help them, reluctantly sending letters to both Jigoro and Urokodaki and asking his old comrades to take on his nephews. To not have his family's legacy completely wiped out, for this I think it'd be an interesting concept if Kagaya had arranged Gyomei to be trained by Urami.

-Despite their VASTLY different personalities and world views, I think Urami would like Gyomei. He takes his training as a slayer seriously and would genuinely take Urami's advice into things while remaining respectful and developing his own way of doing things. Urami likes his respectful deamenor and his no nonsense mindset. Sometimes Gyomei would come visit his mentor and they would have tea together and just talk. He sees Gyomei as more of an almost equal and is genuinely saddened by news of his death once the war ends. Hosts a small funeral ceremony for him alongside any of his nephews that passed away.

-He gifts Sekido the family Haori passed down through the Hantengus once Kagaya officiates him as a Haishira, although he had to have it cut and tailored to his size because the Stone Pillars were always large like Urami or Gyomei was. He gifts Karaku and Zohakutan a Haori too once they're officiated as Haishira. Karaku's Haori actually was torn to shreds by a demon leaving only two strips of it with pompoms he ties around his waist like belts. Meanwhile Zohakutan's is identical to Sekido's because it's made from what was left of the material from Sekido's Haori. Zohakuten wears it around his waist incorporating it into his uniform.

HANTENGU HANTENGU:

-To put it lightly, Hantengu is absolutely pathetic. To everyone including his own brother and grandchildren. He was born too weak to inherit his family's Stone Breathing and was too incompetent to be a slayer so his parents decided that while Urami would the Golden Heir to take on the title as Stone Pillar, Hantengu would marry and continue on the family line as they were in desperate need of them.

-Hantengus similar to the Uzuis practiced polygamy at times so it would still be cannon that he had a few wives and children. However only one of his children would go on to also marry multiple women, this would be the father of his grandchildren and be the reason why Sekido, Aizetsu, Urogi, and Karaku look alike but have different eye colors. Only Zohakutan and Urogi are full blooded brothers because they have the same mother who they inherited their yellow eyes from.

-Hantengu ended up having a mental breakdown after a demon somehow broke into their estate and took control of his mind and body, commanding him to kill his family. He ended up killing all his wives, children, and their wives until Urami thankfully happened to come home, stop him and kill the demon before he could end up killing his grandchildren sleeping in the nursery. When he ended up snapping out of the mind control he had a mental breakdown, usually now mumbling how he never did it and claiming his hands weren't his own that day. Only Urami is able to handle him during episodes where he spirals and often has to hold him down until the episode passes.

-He later dies near the end of Demon Slayer's cannon timeline from a heart attack during one of his episodes while going into a panic. Urami holds a funeral out of obligation for him and attended by the remaining living grandchildren of his.

SEKIDO HANTENGU:

-Sekido Hantengu is the oldest of his brothers and thus carries the most burden upon his shoulders. He was expected to carry on his family's breathing style with his brothers but was unable too no matter how much he pushed himself into Urami's teachings. His body wasn't strong enough to handle the intense breathing style. Sekido carries this weight of disappointment with himself and it causes a deep frustration that manifests itself in anger issues that also partially stems from the trauma of loosing most of his family in one night.

-When he couldn't inherit the Stone Breathing style, he asked his Great Uncle to ask the Master to assign him a new teacher. He agreed and later Sekido was sent to be taught under Master Jigoro, the Ex Thunder Pillar. Through him, Sekido learnt Thunder Breathing and later goes on to quickly rise up in the ranks due to his grit and channeling his anger into quick strikes making him the fastest thunder Breathing user in a while.

-As a haishira Sekido doesn't get along with most of the other haishira because he either butts heads with them(*cough cough* Sanemi and Obanai *cough*) thinks they're stupid or somewhere in between. However he does acknowledge their strengths. The only Haishira he gets along with is Shinobu since he admires her ingenuity when it comes to her medical know how and research, and the fact he can find common ground with them both having bodies unfit for certain breathing styles. He respects her as a colleague and had met Kanae before she died. Because of his respect for Shinobu he attended her funeral and later personally offered Shinobu and Kanao his condolences.

-He has mixed feelings about Kagaya. While he respects him as a master and leader for his clever foresight he often openly questions some of his decisions making him unpopular amongst his colleagues.

-Interestingly this opens up the possibility of Sekido knowing Zenitsu and Kaigaku as well as students of Jigoro. Sekido was already out before Jigoro met Zenitsu so they didn't meet until the Haishira training arc where Sekido would most likely help build up the slayers stamina training. He doesn't like Zenitsu. He passed his training but he does NOT like him. Too much of a crybaby simp in his opinion. Kaigaku however might be a different story because of how Sekido could influence him.

-Kaigaku is 18 while Sekido is around the same age as Giyuu or Sanemi so the two would be acquainted. He doesn't like Kaigaku's full of himself attitude and knowing Gyomei could possibly learn what he did. Well now he REALLY dislikes him because of what he did and doesn't believe he deserves the chance Jigoro gives him. However what if Jigoro had given asked Sekido to take on Kaigaku as his tsunago? I think making Kaigaku Sekido's tsunago instead of letting him go off by himself would be an interesting concept.

-Because Sekido would definitely keep Kaigaku in his place. Kaigaku respecting Jigoro as an ex haishira (according to Zenitsu's flashback) means he'd respect Sekido as Jigoro's older student and a Thunder Haishira, so he'd be more likely to listen to him when he yells at him to- "STOP BEING SO FUCKING FULL OF YOURSELF!! YOU THINK YOU'RE GREAT JUST BECAUSE YOU'RE MY TSUNAGO!! THIS ISN'T ABOUT GLORY!! PEOPLE DIE EVERYDAY FROM THIS!! YOUR REASON FOR JOINING MAKES ME SICK!! SUCH FOOLISHNESS! YOU EITHER FIGHT WITH US TO SPARE LIVES TO MAKE UP FOR THE ONES THAT YOU TOOK OR COMMIT SEPPEKU BECAUSE NO MATTER WHAT YOU SAY, IT WILL ALWAYS BE YOUR FAULT ALONGSIDE THAT DEMON'S!!"

-Sekido would NOT let Kaigaku blame everyone else for his own actions since it reminds him of his grandfather and his own trauma. If he continues, he reminds Kaigaku by training him until he drops or chucking him across the compound. Ironically Sekido's wounds, actions, and diligence even if he wasn't actually trying to help Kaigaku actually helps him grow into a better person. Being actually held accountable makes him rethink everything and asks himself what his life is actually worth, he might even grow by vowing to make up for his sins by slaying demons until his death or they die.

-Or counter concept, Kaigaku doesn't become his Tsunago and the events of Kaigaku turning into a demon stay the same. Sekido is devastated by his Master's death and blames Kaigaku driving his hatred for him forward. Then during the Infinity Castle Arc, he teams up with Zenitsu to kill Kaigaku. During the fight he gains his Demon Slayer mark but his angry causes him to have tunnel vision and thus he misses to defend against one of Kaigaku's slashes. It downs him and he loses one of his legs rendering him useless thus the fight proceeds as usual with Sekido slowly passing away but watching the fight with Zenitsu killing Kaigaku. He feels strangely at peace accepting his fate and satisfied knowing his master was avenged eyes slowly closing to the world. His body is later recovered alongside anyone else who's still in one peace and is brought back to Urami for proper burial.

KARAKU HANTENGU:

-Karaku Hantengu is the second oldest of his brothers. Like the rest of his brothers, Karaku was unable to learn Stone Breathing so he sought out a different style to learn, and found that Wind Breathing suited him quite well. Thus he excelled at fighting using the Wind Breathing to take down demons. Because of this he's aqainted with Sanemi quite well despite the two of them not getting along at all. While Karaku is usually more calm and joyful Sanemi finds it as he doesn't take it as him taking his role as the joint Wind Pillar seriously.

-Little does anyone know that despite him finding joy in killing demons, he actually DOES take his job as a Haishira seriously. Like Uzui Karaku puts up a front to hide how he really feels, when in reality it's a coping mechanism for dealing with his family's trauma and his own problems. Karaku takes out his hidden frustration on the demons he kills, finding gratification in a similar way Shinobu does. Out of all his brother's he's the most flexible and is the second quickest only bested by Sekido being a Thunder Breathing user. Because of his calm mind he's very strategic usually able to sniff out weaker demons weak points and end them quickly making him a formidable foe to deal with and a good alley to fight with.

-Because of this he'd be used for joint missions a lot or be asked to accompany less experienced trainers on missions. He gets along with a lot of his colleagues mostly Uzui (often teasing each other about who's more 'flashy looking'), Kyojuro, and Mitsuri whom he may or may not have a thing for(Obanai HATES him and gives him death glares)....He may or may not have been asked to spare once after flirting up Mitsuri by a Snake Pillar once and as a result may or may not fear a certain black haired Haishira.

-He has a reputation of being a womanizer and well...They are true partially. He does lay with and comes onto a lot of women in the corps, Shinobu and Mitsuri included however it's out of a place for companionship. He isn't very close with what family he has and doesn't know if he can consider anyone in the corps friends of they can die later that day, so he sleeps with women a lot to fill that void even if it's temporary. He respects Kagaya truly however because of the genuine respect for Karaku's reasons for doing things and seeing him for who he is.

-During the Haishira training arc he'd most likely between helping other Haishira like Mitsuri or Sanemi helping to train in both flexibility and speed. Maybe even breathing control too.

-This closest relative is his brother Urogi whom is not a slayer but once trained to be a Wind Pillar too but had to stop due to injuries. He visits Urogi often to make sure he's ok and to catch up. Karaku blames himself for not being able to protect Urogi during final selection and carries that guilt with him until he passed away. He cried for several days after the war knowing he lost three of his four brothers.

-During the Infinity Castle Arc Karaku is actually with Urogi during the time Nakime opens up the doors and as a result Urogi, despite not being a slayer was accidentally dropped down into the Castle. Because of this Karaku spends a majority of the time protecting Urogi from an onslaught on demons instead of actually helping to fight but unfortunately his best efforts are not enough and he gets overwhelmed. Urogi seeing the greater goal makes the choice of pushing Karaku off the platform they were on before he's overtaken and disappears in a sea of claws and teeth.

-With no other choice, Karaku is forced to push onwards crying out for his brothers, discovering Sekido's legless body with a somber expression. He's horrified and ultimately makes it to the final showdown with Muzan. A fierce rage he's never felt before clashes over him as he grips his blood covered sword like a devil with his Trident. "YOU BASTARD!! I'LL DRAG YOUR DAM CORPSE TO HELL WITH ME!!" He joins the fight. Slashing, screaming incoherent sounds even his own brain can't comprehend, and by the time everything ends he's laying there. Alive, missing his right arm, leg, AND eye from one of Muzan's attacks..but he's alive. Covered in blood. His own or his enemies he wasn't sure but when he wakes up Aizetsu is with him in his Kakushi uniform minus his mask.

-He learns that Sekido is deceased. Urogi is presumed deceased as his body is never recovered. Zohakuten was alive when he was recovered but had succumbed to his wounds not long after. Only Karaku, permanently disabled, and Aizetsu and an old Uncle at home already making arrangements for four funerals were left. He doesn't stop crying for a few days even after the funerals, but finds solace knowing that at least Muzan is defeated. Spends the remainder of his life living with Urami until he passes away and then takes over the Hantengu Family estate. Becomes very close to Aizetsu as a result.

UROGI HANTENGU:

-For Urogi I think I'd like to do a different route because the story shouldn't have too many Haishira and it'd give the story more variety in characters if some of them weren't slayers. So what position would Urogi have if not a slayer or Haishira? I think I have an idea.

-Urogi like Karaku was sent by Urami to go train in Wind Breathing, and he wasn't very good at it. Like Genya he had difficulties using breathing styles. He could do it but he wasn't good at it. Most of his training was breathing exercises to build up his lungs strength and he wasn't as flexible, as a result he could only use the first four breathing styles of Wind Breathing. Karaku often trained with Urogi trying to help where he could before they were required to go through final selection.

-It was during final selection as teenagers. During the week that was required the two stayed together taking turns watching during nights and scavenging for food and water. Slaying demons when needed. It was Karaku's turn to find food while Urogi guarded their resources from strangers but unfortunately tragedy struck. A demon showed up and badly injured Urogi by the time Karaku came back. Karaku was able to save Urogi and patch him up until they could get help. Unfortunately Urogi suffered Greatly with a permanent deep scars on his side that could reopen if he wasn't careful and a permanent limp slowing him down.

-Urogi was devastated. He was supposed to become a slayer and in one day it was taken from him in an instant. Karaku blames himself for Urogi's fate and tries to help him get better anyway he can. This includes trying to find ways that his brother can serve the corps without being a slayer. A Kakushi, assistant in the Butterfly Mansion- Nothing really stuck but out of fear of what his Uncle Urami might think and desperately feeling pressured to do something useful to not be seen as a failure, he decides to stay at the Butterfly Estate to help where he could.

-Urogi usually helped to by getting things like medical supplies, cooking food for the nurses and recovering slayers, cleaning, and mundane things like that leaving the actual medical procedures to the women. His favorite thing however was taking care of the slayers' crows as they recovered. Actually he preferred their company. Urogi's always loved birds and you're telling him that these birds were INTELLIGENT and they could actually THINK and TALK BACK TO HIM?! He really enjoys that part of working at the mansion most. Often sneaking food like bread, corn, beans, etc out to them every day and a few times some cakes angering the cooks. Talking to the crowd about their missions, their slayers, giving them updates on them, and just the most random things- "Hey. What do worms actually taste like? Like genuinely curious here." "*CAW*!! They're absolutely scrumptious!! Meaty yet goes down easily like find Udon noodles!!" "Huh...Maybe I should try one sometime."

-He takes REALLY good care of them. Convinces Kanae(who was still running the ears at the time) to let him set up a bird bath, and a bunch of bird houses for them to stay in, and a few other details to make their stay more comfortable. The crows quickly take a liking to Urogi. Real crows imprint on someone who's kind to them and constantly is a positive presence so that's what happens to Urogi. The corps crows identity him as a friend and career quickly. He feeds them, waters them, constantly cleans out their little homes- He loves them genuinely.

-He gets REALLY excited when a younger Kagaya visits one day and brings his crow with him. THAT'S SO COOL!! HE'S NEVER SEEN ONE SO BIG OR WITH PURPLE EYES!! Kagaya obviously takes note of the way Urogi's excitedly offering to show his crow the Crows Courters he set up. Kagaya had heard about Urogi through the grapevine(aka through his crow talking with other crows) and is touched with the level of care Urogi's given to the birds. So he makes him the offer of becoming the full time caretaker for the crowd.

-SIGN. HIM. UP!! It's an IMMEDIATE yes!! Thus Urogi not only makes sure the Butterfly Mansion has a resting place for crowd but sets up a few more 'Crow Courters' at other slayer rest stops, and becomes the official caretaker for the corps crows which includes monitoring their eggs, and young and helping to match up the crows with the most compatible slayer and he's very good at playing crow matchmaker. He even found a no nonsense, blunt crow Zohakutan likes when he eventually passed his final selection.

-Karaku is his closest sibling still and the two often meet each other when he stops by or when Karaku's crow stops by to deliver Urogi a message from his brother but Urogi would keep tabs on all his slayer brothers really through the crowd. Aizetsu would often visit him too in his Kakushi get up often and the two brothers would get lunch while Urogi lets his feathered friends pick up the crumbs.

-During the finale of the wars timeline it was during the night of the battle he died. Karaku was making his rounds and had decided to visit his brother. Karaku's crow had currently been recovering from eating some badly fermented seeds and that's why he wasn't made aware of Kagaya's death or what was about to happen when a door literally opens up under their feet. Urogi standing right next to Karaku accidentally got dropped in too into the Infinity Castle and the madness it contained. Inside he was quite literally a sitting duck without a sword, his disabilities, and having to horrifyingly rely on Karaku to defend them both from the sudden waves of hundreds of demons piling onto their platform.

-To his horror he realizes that there's no way they were both going to get out of this alive so he makes a choice. He chooses to shove Karaku off the platform. Offering himself as a distracting prey for the hungry beasts. His last conscious moments are smiling at his falling brother before the feeling of claws and teeth are on him...Then nothing. After the battle, his remaining two brothers and Uncle hold a mass funeral for their family. Despite being unable to recover his body, Urami arranges a headstone to be made as a proper grave for Urogi. During the funeral throngs of crows attend from the multiple branches on the surrounding trees. For as long as Aizetsu or Karaku remembers, there's always black feathers or tiny trinkets like peddles or shiny objects were found at his grave.

AIZETSU HANTENGU:

-The Third oldest of his brothers with Urogi being the youngest of the four oldest sons. Aizetsu always different from his other four brothers even as a child. He was soft spoken and didn't speak too often. After the incident that wiped out nearly all their family, Aizetsu had developed and still suffers from depression. Something that Urami believed he just needed to 'get over' and 'toughen up already' so like his brothers he was sent to learn a different breathing style, but Urokodaki agreed to take him in and train him alongside Giyuu and Sabito.

-Aizetsu likes Urokodaki. He says the hard truth that needs to be said but in a gently, patient way that felt more genuine that Urami's harsh words. He was very approachable and Aizetsu opened up a lot to him including his desire to not become a slayer. It was really good to be able to talk to someone who'd listen without judging him or telling him he's overreacting. Though it does take him a while to open up to him. He also becomes aqainted with both Sabito and Giyuu through Urokodaki and they become friends but drifted apart after Sabito's death and Giyuu closing himself off dealing with his own depression. Tho sometimes they'd run into each other and chat for a while.

-To make his Uncle happy he trains and goes through final selection, but Urokodaki makes sure to remind him that he doesn't have to go through with it just because his Uncle wanted him too. During final selection, Aizetsu doesn't exactly come face to face with the hand demon. By some miracle he only encounters it when he runs into Murata dragging a battered Giyuu away with no Sabito in sight and has Aizetsu help him lift the unconscious teenager to safety.

-Despite being really good at Water Breathing and completeing final selection, Aizetsu chooses not to become a slayer. He's been thinking about it during the entire time he was with Urokodaki and during final selection. He has been a part of enough bloodshed and wants no part of it so for his own mental health but he still wants to do his part, out of feeling obligated to his the rest of his family. So he approaches Kagaya with his request and the discussion of him becoming a Kakushi is brought up and explained to him. After a moment to think about it, be agrees and is given to an older Kakushi to mentor him and guide him along until he can fully do the job himself.

-Urami is furious when the news of Aizetsu's choice reaches him but the good thing about being a kakushi is that your like is a secret so it's easy to avoid such things. In fact Urami doesn't hear or see Aizetsu again until the end when he immediately comes to see Karaku at the hospital. It's tense and awkward and Urami doesn't apologize...but he says one thing that genuinely makes them both cry. "I'm..proud of you both. My condolences for everything." Which is the closest thing to an actual apology the elderly man has ever said to either of them.

-As a Kakushi, Aizetsu is often traveling around in secret doing things behind the scenes such as cleaning up fighting scenes after battles, cleaning up after the Haishira, secret transports, and most grisly of all recovering bodies or broken swords(if there was even anything left of the slayers to take back) and informing the families and Kagaya of their confirmed deaths. It's grim and often makes him nauseous, but he can handle it better than fighting or causing death. He is absolutely TERRIFIED of causing a massive death like Hantengu did and of demons in general. He doesn't see his brothers very often but they recognize his eyes and know it's him. He mostly just visits Urogi however since he's usually at the Butterfly Mansion or Ubuyashiki estate taking care of the crows. They grow closer than when they were little as a result and Aizetsu likes knowing that Urogi is genuinely happy with his life.

-He's friends with Goto. No I will not be saying otherwise. Those two will meet during Kakushi training and they become friends because Aizetsu needs a friend and Goto deserves more recognition.

-Aizetsu wasn't a part of the final arc until it was deemed safe to go retrieve the deceased and tear apart the remains of the castle. He was there when the first of his brothers was arrived. Zohakuten was unconscious and heavily bleeding from multiple wounds caused by him having a run in with Upper Moon Three before anyone else could arrive to back him up. He's horrified by the sight, staying by his side as his baby brother is rushed to the hospital station barely breathing but still alive!! There was a chance he'd live he was there watching the entire time nurses were rushing between other fallen slayers trying to save him to no avail. Despite their best efforts, Zohakutan succumbs to Akaza's blows. Aizetsu breaks down crying right then and there with Goto trying to comfort him.

-Karaku arrives a few hours after Zohakutan, just as beaten up and he's horrified at the missing limbs and eyes, but cries when a nurse says that he'd probably survive. He's there when two other Kakushi climb out of the wreckage with the body of Sekido covered in a cloth as a third sadly informs him. He cries no more feeling numb. He just stays by Karaku until he wakes up but he's confused by Urogi's absence. He keeps asking everyone but no one's seen him which worries him. It's not until hours later when Karaku's finally awake and they talk that he finally knows where his missing brother is. Aizetsu personally searches for Urogi's body desperately...but it's never recovered leaving them to conclude that he must've been swallowed whole in the struggle.

-The aftermath of so much death is ..not peace but not a numb either for him. It's a strange feeling where he both relief yet empty from sorrow. He and Karaku become closer as brothers from the experience. However only Karaku stays to manage the Family's estate. Aizetsu wants nothing to do with the place so much death and trauma took place. He seems out a quiet life of peace and freedom he always wanted. However he still writes to Urokadaki, Goto, and his family.

ZOHAKUTEN HANTENGU:

-Zohakutan is the youngest of the Hantengus and thus is pressured the most. He comes from a long line of Stone Pillars. He has at two Haishira brothers and an Uncle whom was a powerful Haishira himself. He NEEDS to prove himself that he's also worthy. Unlike his older brothers, he's not bothered by their family's trauma as he was a mere infant when it happens so he remembers nothing and doesn't carry the trauma from that incident with him. However he is unable to learn Stone Breathing due to his small body. So he finds a different way to fight.

-Zohakutan knows Beast Breathing, or a form of beast breathing formatted for him. Beast Breathing according to the official wiki is deprived somehow from Wind Breathing so Zohakutan would've learnt Wind Breathing first before developing a form of Beast Breathing suited for him since it's the only breathing style double handed like his cannon BDA and he would've most likely developed a breath style suited for himself, maybe something with draconic inspiration due to his dragon BDA as a demon.

-Despite his young age, Zohakutan quickly climbs up in ranks and becomes a Haishira by age 16, only two years older than Muichiro. He's proud of his progress but doesn't voice it. However despite his two older brothers Zohakutan is actually able to get along with most of the Haishira due to his stoic and calm nature. He doesn't have anger issues like Sekido and he's not obnoxious like Karaku, so he's more approachable to most. Sanemi got along well with him and admire his intelligence and seriousness on situations and sometimes Zoha will speak to Gyomei curious about his Uncle's training for him. He's curious about Shinobu and her poisons but uh.. He's not allowed unsupervised with the Butterfly Girls after she caught him calling Mitsuri a tramp because of her uniform. May or may not also butt heads with Obanai. Yes. He's a misogynistic little shit.

-He doesn't like Tengen or Rengoku too much too positive and annoying for his tastes but he can acknowledge their strengths. Really though the Haishira meeting is some of the only times he's able to see his brothers. He unconsciously seeks validation due to the pressure he felt to be as good as his brothers and not a failure, so he'll subtly seek validation or praise sometimes. Especially if it's a fellow Haishira more specifically his brothers especially Sekido whom he's always looked up to the most. Sometimes he'll do it without even realizing it. "My recent mission was a success. The demon wasn't too difficult to get rid of." Proceeds to give a glance around with a blank face and hovers a bit on Sekido arguing with Obanai about something and Karaku attempting to woo a female Kakushi-

-Zohakutan fights with aggression yet precision. It was Karaku whom actually taught him Wind Breathing and thus he learnt to think strategically from his big brother as well to read body language which better helps him to attack and avoid getting hurt. In fact his look is known to send chills down someone's spine from how chilling it is to see that much aggression on a child's face. During the training arc, he's most likely going to be attempting to teach the slayers how to think fast and be quick on making the best course of actions.

-During the Infinity Castle Arc Zohakutan like every other Haishira is transported into the IC alongside the other Haishira and ends up immediately falling right near where Akaza is. He begins slashing and killing demons making his way eventually until he comes face to face with Akaza. Whom sensing his aggressive fighting spirit is excited and immediately embraces a battle, Zohakutan's aggressive look only spuring the excited demon on. So the two clash but tbh Zohakutan is clearly outmatched by strength and despite his strength Akaza is managing to deal very deadly blowing to his body drawing blood both outwardly and internally. Eventually Zohakutan is downed and Akaza offers him a proposition of becoming a demon. Even facing death Zohakuten is stubborn to the end and spits the offer back in his face insulting him. So Akaza is about to ram his fist through his skull before the both of them are interrupted by Giyuu and Tanjiro.

-The distraction allows Zohakutan to cut off the arm outstretched to him and drag his body away to lean against the nearest wall in pain only being able to watch as the fight break out around him. Tanjiro attempts to help him but he's shoved away with a harsh push. "Don't worry about me! Finish the mission!" So reluctantly they leave. It takes him a bit but he's able to slow down his bleeding through keeping calm and pacing his breathing and heart rate. He's able to stagger off and behead more demons until his body collapses in on itself and he's swimming with black on his vision and he passes out. When he wakes up it's to a Kakushi carrying him piggy back quickly through the place whilst another is shouting out Aizetsu's name.

-He's there by his side in an instant, squeezing his bloodied limp hand in panic. "Y-You're going to be alright! Ok? YOU- YOU'RE GOING TO BE OK!!! Just hang in there for a little bit longer!" He just stared at those blue eyes filled out with tears. He's never thought about Aizetsu too much.. perhaps he should have because he was the only one currently there with him surrounded by strangers and the light fading away from him...he says nothing. Focusing what strength there is left into his fingers forcibly holding the lingering familiar comforting touch before the world goes dark for the last time.

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Art pieces in the work.

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Kimono fitting

Sekido fitting his clones into kimonos - 2023

[pinejayy]

Imagine sending a “I love you” message to the Upper Moons

[just-null]

Urogi I love you but never do that teeth less smile ever again

a full tooth grin like the lovesick idiot he is!

behind the scenes:

[r4d1kal]

hantengu clones core in my kny tweets au pt 3

[komoboko]

𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐝𝐨 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐲𝐨𝐮

ft: kokushibo tsugikuni, douma, akaza soyama, sekido, karaku, urogi, aizetsu, nakime daki and gyutaro

Writing block got me and it was tragic

# kokushibo ! ☆

KOKUSHIBO who really likes to spar with you. Even after you start dating, he’s not really the one who knows the proper way of asking you on a date or just to spend time so he’ll spar with you. He enjoys training in general and being able to spend time with you at the same time makes it things so much better. You’ll end you understanding why he wants to spar so much eventually and end up asking to spend time with him to give him the proper courage.

# douma ! ☆

Since he can’t really feel emotions properly DOUMA really likes seeing yours. He asks everybody in his cult for every romantic thing couples do and tries every single one of them on you. He observes how your face moves and your reactions to everything intently and it pleases him seeing somebody can feel and do so many things at once. He believes it romantic knowing he caused it, and you just have to endure it every day all day.

# akaza ! ☆

AKAZA who just likes talking over tea. He’ll invite you over whether you’ve just seen him or you’ve been around him already he still snags to have his designated tea time. Akaza just likes sitting in scenic locations during the night and just talking with you. He doesn’t mind what just to spend time with you. It reminds him of his wife, not directly just the feeling. He isn’t sure why he’s just sure he feels very nice when he’s around you.

# sekido ! ☆

He complains way too much for his own good. To the point SEKIDO’S complaints turn into compliments. He doesn’t even realize it but on days where he’s complaining about everybody and your next on the list he just ends up complimenting you instead. He’ll throw this in “Why are you so pretty? It’s irritating how you distract me?” he wouldn’t even realize he said this. Don’t put it out to him if you want him to stay ‘calm.’ He means everything he says but he’ll never admit it.

# karaku ! ☆

KARAKU can get really annoying because he just likes to tease you. Every chance he gets to poke at you he’ll take it. He’s always trying to flirt with you whether he’s serious or just messing with you it doesn’t matter to him. He always means every sky word he says to you and he’ll make sure you know to. It always makes his day being able to spend time with you like this. Even if he’s getting on your nerves every time you see him around the corner.

# urogi! ☆

He brings you like a lot of gifts, weird ones sometimes to. Since UROGI is still half bird he ends up deriving some traits which includes some of their romantic behaviors. Anything he finds intriguing or fits you he’ll bring it to you as a gift. You end up having alot of random jewels and necklaces hanging around, other times he’ll bring you food. Not food you would eat though, more food he and all his bird friends you think he has would like it much better.

# aizetsu ! ☆

He really loves just spending time with you, as AIZETSU likes to take walks with you in the night. Just being able to do something peaceful and quiet with you around makes him feel much better about everything. It’s a breath of fresh air especially if Sekido has already made his ears fall of by lashing out again like normal. Be able to not being under a state of stress while embracing your presence is something he likes. He tries holding your hand but is only ever able to intertwine your pinkies if u don’t ever take the lead.

# nakime !

NAKIME simply just enjoys playing music for you. She just likes sitting by you and playing her biwa, as she tries to learn all the different songs you like and she’s very intent on mastering all of them. Nakime always ask you for any tips or critiques as she always takes any consideration you have for her and is very appreciated at your insight. It’s a very calming activity she enjoys but she’s always careful not to mess anything up in the infinity castle while playing.

# daki ! ☆

She wants to do her skincare with you when she gets the time. Due to DAKI being the courtesan skincare is very important to her, and she wants to make sure yours looks as good as her as well! Be prepared to be sat down with her for nearly two hours as she makes sure both yours and her skin is shining by the time she’s finished her routine on both of you. She thinks your presence there makes things more bearable for her and it pleases her when you stay around for much longer.

# gyutaro ! ☆

GYUTARO stares, like a lot. He can’t really help it he just ends up staring at you! He isn’t the best at expressing what he feels about you and ends up just staring at you to admire you. You catch him just gazing at you alot lost in thought and normally have to snap him out of it. Gyutaro appreciates your patience and putting up with him all the time, knowing he’s going to do it again in the near future. He really can’t help himself as in his eyes you truly are perfection to him. He just doesn’t know how to tell you.

[mapleleaf-ysym]

sillies........

ⓒNo Be

[liliacheaven00]

Hantengu clone sketches

I'm trying to get used to their features 😭

[maple-ice-coffee]

Sanemi & Kyojiro Vs Sekido & karaku

Part 1

[lucky-penne]

Me coping with the horrors of reality

[candiyaa]

what would the upper ranks reaction to reader ignoring them after a fight ><

LOVEEE ITTT thanks for requesting, I didn't know if u mean to include Muzan or not but so I added him !! ⋆｡‧˚ʚ🍒ɞ˚‧｡⋆

WHEN THEIR S/O IGNORES THEM AFTER A FIGHT

MUZAN KIBUTSUJI

Completely unfazed at first.

Genuinely couldn't care less, he believes his point was valid and that you're overreacting.

Stubborn +++

Although the hours are getting long and he won't admit it but he's getting bored without you.

Would intently stare at you from across the room hoping you'll catch on and come back to him.

Intense staring contest at that.

Lightly considered the idea of apologizing, then came back to his senses.

This word is not even in his vocabulary.

He would go back and forth silently in front of your room, monitoring checking on you in secret.

Well not that secret...cuz you can feel his tormented aura miles away.

It started to gnaw at him yet he couldn't break character and act all needy with you so he played it nonchalant : he went to go get your favs in a pretty basket (he might be a villain and manipulator but he does know and has studied well his s/o to their likes and dislikes) and came to give it to you. Yes with that "I just happened to find this stuff so now I'm giving it to you as an act of kindness" kinda vibe. He gently holds your hand as a little sign of affection, yet it's subtle. (HE JUST WANTED SOME CONTACT AFTER ALL THESE HOURS)

"It's okay to be wrong, you see. It's simply part of life, I presume."

"BUT YOU'RE THE ONE WHO WAS WRONG-"

"Shhh, just eat now. So noisy..."

KOKUSHIBO

Just like Muzan, he was genuinely stubborn on the fact that his point was valid.

Gave you the silent treatment too.

Yet for certain reasons , he refused to leave your sides.

There was no talking. No nothing. Yet you could go in the kitchen to grab a drink, he'd be there too, doing his own thing. Leaving to go on the couch and relax in front of TV, there he is AGAIN, following you, reading a book in his fav armchair.

You even thought he was simply teasing you and trying to annoy you even more, and perhaps there was a bit of that too.

Yet it just genuinely felt so natural to be around you that he couldn't help it.

After some time, he'll just start staring at you, YES WITH THOSE SIX DAMN ETHEREAL EYES, NONSTOP. (no blinking either 😔..)

He wants to make you crack first because in his mind, he still doesn't see where is he at fault in all this.

He's more mature than Muzan tho and eventually starts to get tired of this little silent treatment game.

So, after some time ofc he's the first one to crack :

"Are you done being childish now ? I may have made a mistake, but then can we talk about it like grown adults ? I'm willing to apologize if you agree to have a talk about it."

DOMA

THAT DAMNN CRAZY AHH B

Laughs in your face.

Pushing your buttons to the very edge bc it amuses him.

Really having the best time of his life.

Though when you really get upset and give him the silent treatment, whole mood changes.

His facial expression changes, he's upset that you're upset.

And he's upset at himself for not understanding what really went wrong.

He leaves your side for some time.

Actually goes pondering and wonders if there's an emotion he didn't quite catch.

He eventually comes back, mask back on, boisterious personality back on and simply goes :

"Here, aren't these your favorite ? Ahh, it'd be such a shame if I had to eat them all by myself, don't you think ?"

Teases you with it. (Doma will forever stay Doma..)

You just know that it's his way of apologizing, so you simply accept and here you are, both on good terms again and eating sweets.

Although you did catch that tiny, genuine, reassured smiled even if it quickly disappeared as soon as you spotted it.

Creepy smile back on!!

AKAZA

He pauses.

Didn't actually mean to upset you.

Arguments are usually what he avoids yet this time it had to happen.

He spirals, wondering if his point was wrong or if he just didn't understand yours.

Deep pondering.

Completely against the idea of you giving him the silent treatment , if there's any misunderstanding, he wants to clear it as quickly as possible.

He's obviously the first to reach out, determined to have a talk with you.

Comes with your favs ofccc + flowers!!

"Hey, I think we both spoke in the heat of the moment and said things we didn't mean. I apologize if I upset you in any way, I just want to understand...Can we talk ?"

GYUTARO

Tries to play it cool and acts like it doesn't bother him whether you talk to him or not.

Pretends not to care.

“Tch…good, less naggin ig."

Internally panics.

Went to Daki for advices.

The silence really starts to get to him.

Will keep glancing your way then look away when your eyes lock.

When the silence gets too long, he starts to take it out on him, muttering to himself :

"Tch..well ofc they hate me now. They're all like that. Who wouldn't."

Hearing him say that, you came BOLTING, giving him the tightest hug EVERR.

Reassured him that none of it were true, but stayed firm on your point and talked abt what really upset you.

You both apologized for each other's behavior.

HANTENGU'S CLONES (minus zohakuten)

AIZETSU :

THE.END.OF.THE.WORLD

His s/o not talking to him = what is the meaning of life if my s/o is not in it ?

INSTANT CRAZY PANIC.

SO PANICKED HE EXPLODED, JUMPED OUT THE WINDOW, DID A BACKFLIP AND-

Okay more seriously now, he's super super extra scared.

So scared, you can't even stay mad at him seeing him eyeing you in a corner.

You're obviously the first one to crack and come to comfort him.

He did understand where he went wrong and apologized.

Pinky promise and everything's sorted out !

UROGI :

Instantly panics. He’s the most emotionally reactive of the clones and can't handle silence well. The moment you stop speaking to him, he paces around like a restless bird.

Tries to make you laugh by doing silly things.

Nudges you with his wing to make you react even a little.

Once you respond, even a little, he instantly lights up like he just won lottery.

He's CLINGY for hours afterward, afraid of making you upset again.

SEKIDO :

It started as a little argument yet things escalated pretty quickly and well he's not "Anger" for nothing..

He believes you overreacted and certainly will not apologize first

He mumbles in his corner angrily

Many hours after there he is STILL grumbling abt it again , (yk like moms when they keep talking when the argument is literaly supposed to be over 😭)

Gives you the silent treatment and thinks your reaction is childish

You had to come apologize first.

KARAKU :

Thought of it as a game at first.

Teased you and kept getting in your face.

Then started to catch on that you're really upset and will not talk to him until he apologizes.

Tries to make you laugh and succeed.

You did express what bothered you and he promised to do better in the future.

Here you are back on his lap, cuddling.

⋆˚✿˖° Heyy there I apologize for the delay but there it is !! I also apologize for the Hantengu's clones part I didn't have much imagination for that one lol Hope you guys liked it tho !! There might be grammar mistakes apologies once again... xoxo ⋆˚✿˖°

[hantengudelulu]

Come here baby

Peak Karaku. In all his degeneracy harassing the house pet.

[dizzieskizze]

Valentine's day Clones Art from 2024. Zohakuten is not having it.

[majubengel]

kimetsu stamps!

[just-null]

Do you ever do requests? If so, do you ever plan on drawing some Yandere with the Hantengu clones? :D hope you have a good day/night!!!

Mentioning an unfamiliar name

yes!! I love yanderes.. and these guys.. these guys are such good material...... nods nods..

I'm not sure about requests..I assume you mean drawing requests? I suppose if it REALLY catches my interest enough, I'd do it, but it'd probably just be line art/sketches.