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In the early stages of a Demon Slayer’s journey, they frequently encounter these lower-level demons and must defeat them, not only to protect lives but to hone the skills required to survive in the brutal and unforgiving world.
7) Yahaba (Arrow Demon)
Yahaba was a demon who Tanjiro ultimately defeated while on his quest to find Lady Tamayo. He has one of the most unique Blood Demon Arts—directional arrows that he could control using the eyes on the palms of his hands.
While his power gives him remote control over force and direction, Yahaba himself lacks significant physical combat skills. His reliance on manipulating external forces, rather than raw power or close-quarters fighting, ultimately made him vulnerable when Tanjiro found a way to bypass his precise control.
6) Kyogai (Drum Demon)
A former member of the Twelve Kizuki, Kyogai was stripped of his rank because he reached the limit of how much human blood he could consume and stopped growing stronger. He retreated to a house where he hoped to lure more victims. There, he could rearrange the rooms and attack with powerful claw strikes by hitting the drums embedded in his body.
Despite his terrifying Blood Demon Art, which allowed him to control the space around him, Kyogai was physically weak and slow. The limited range of his attacks meant that a swift and focused opponent like Tanjiro could bypass the danger of his shifting mansion and target his body directly, leading to his eventual defeat.
5) Mother (Spider Demon)
An unwilling member of the Spider Family, the Mother was capable of controlling others using threads connected to specialized puppets. Her ability to manipulate corpses and humans made her a powerful threat against lower-ranking Demon Slayers on Mount Natagumo, using their own allies against them.
However, the source of her power was linked to her threads, which had a relatively weak strength and required her to maintain a conscious connection to her targets. Her deep-seated fear and unwillingness to be part of dire fighting also opened her to a psychological attack, causing her to freeze up when confronted by a Hashira.
4) Susamaru (Temari Demon)
Susamaru was Yahaba’s partner, a playful demon with the ability to create and control six incredibly hard-hitting temari balls using her Blood Demon Art. Her physical strength allowed her to throw these balls with deadly force, capable of demolishing surrounding buildings and obliterating her opponents.
