Upper Moon demons like Doma and Kokushibo have truly become synonymous with absolute strength in the Demon Slayer universe. However, unknown to anyone was another whose strength rivaled the elites of the top 3. It was none other than Yushiro.
Yushiro’s story was shelved and kept in the background, using him as a side character whose actual strength was never shown really in the spotlight. The overlooked potential in his abilities could have reshaped the demonic hierarchy as a whole. Here’s how.
The Unseen Potential of Yushiro in Demon Slayer
Yushiro had so much skill that we can easily imagine him as an Upper Moon demon, the rank he should truly deserve because of his superior blood demon art. However, for most of the others, he might seem to be a relatively weaker demon.
A great example of his strength would be his controlling ability, which he applied to Nakime, the strongest female demon. That is enough for him to at least be an Upper Moon, for it showed his great superiority over such a powerful demon.
Yushiro’s Blood Demon Art even managed to fool Muzan, the Demon King. He also took Tamayo and Gyomei close to Kagaya’s castle, showcasing his mastery over stealth and strategic thought processes. So here, what really stands out is Yushiro’s power to control people with his magical paper. These exceptional qualities make him a great candidate for Upper Moon, in which he could have been placed as one of the top-ranking demons.
This certain YouTube short also suggested that with his special abilities and strategic thinking, he could easily become a powerhouse himself, confronting Upper Moon Demons like Doma and Kokushibo. Recognizing the latent strength in Yushiro makes us more sensitive to the complexity of this world and all its forgotten characters. In this case, we can take Yushiro’s story as an example of a great piece of narrative that challenges our perception of the power system and all of the possible potential within the demon hierarchy.
What Could Have Made Him an Upper Moon Rank 1 Demon
Yushiro’s Blood Demon Art was unmatchable, ensuring that if his magical paper had been laid upon Kokushibo’s head, he would have overwhelmed the Upper Moon Rank 1 demon easily. This phenomenal ability proves Yushiro’s mastery of his craft. Now is there anything left to say about what he might have accomplished if he employed his abilities to their maximum?
Yet, he has all these gifts, and Yushiro still stayed on the sidelines and continued to live in the shadows, never getting the spotlight he deserved so much. Having Yushiro be an Upper Moon, with Muzan’s blood power and being sustained by human consumption, he would then have reached such strength that he could easily rank in the top 3 among the Upper Moons.
With his Blood Demon Art adequately powered by Muzan’s own power, he could become almost unbeatable. Such brilliance and intelligence of Yushiro, paired with his cunning nature, would have enabled him to easily move around, terrorizing the whole Demon Slayer world.
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