The 190th chapter of Demon Slayer sees Obanai nearly faint from the strain of reddening his blade, then watches the hidden Demon Slayers spring their trap on Muzan as several Hashira force their own weapons to glow bright red.
Summary
Obanai manages to turn his Nichirin blade bright red, but the effort leaves him dizzy and starved of air, having spent all his strength simply keeping a grip on the hilt. Sanemi shouts a warning of an incoming strike, yet Obanai's body locks up, numb everywhere except his hand, even as he wishes to survive for Mitsuri. Giyu rushes to reach him and believes for a moment that he has lost him, only to spot Obanai flung high above the fight while an unseen force shears off Muzan's right arm.
Examining the wound, Muzan notes that the cut looks torn rather than sliced, ruling out Gyomei, Sanemi, or Giyu as the cause. His other arm soon drops away with the same ragged damage, leading him to conclude that hidden attackers are present, concealed by Yushiro's craft. Reasoning that moving objects still disturb the air, he lashes out wildly and tears apart the talismans, exposing Zenitsu, Kanao, and Inosuke.
Key Events
The clash forms part of the second stage of the Demon Slayers' battle against Muzan. Obanai's red blade lands meaningful damage on the Demon King, and the trio of Inosuke, Kanao, and Zenitsu enter the fight while masked by Yushiro's invisibility talismans.
Inosuke redistributes fresh talismans so the group can vanish again, and a hidden Obanai severs Muzan's arms and whips. Sanemi observes that the demon's regeneration has visibly slowed. Kanao and Zenitsu strike in tandem with Flower Breathing's fourth form and Thunder Breathing's first form, while Obanai winds around the demon using Serpent Breathing's third form. Gyomei then slams his flail and axe together to redden both weapons and burns away Muzan's left shoulder, and Sanemi crosses blades with Giyu so theirs glow red as well.
Notes
A Kasugai crow reports that one hour and three minutes remain before sunrise. With Gyomei, Sanemi, and Giyu all wielding bright red weapons, the survivors prepare to press the assault as the deadline of dawn draws closer.
The chapter belongs to the Sunrise Countdown Arc and continues the running countdown that defines the entire final confrontation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in Chapter 190 of Demon Slayer?
Chapter 190 of Demon Slayer, titled "One After Another," shows Obanai nearly fainting after reddening his Nichirin blade, then the hidden Demon Slayers springing their trap on Muzan as several Hashira force their weapons to glow bright red. Muzan loses both arms to unseen attackers concealed by Yushiro's craft.
How does Muzan discover the hidden Demon Slayers in Chapter 190?
In Chapter 190, Muzan notices the cuts to his arms look torn rather than sliced, ruling out Gyomei, Sanemi, or Giyu. Reasoning that moving objects still disturb the air, he lashes out wildly and tears apart Yushiro's invisibility talismans, exposing Zenitsu, Kanao, and Inosuke.
Which Hashira turn their swords red in Chapter 190 of Demon Slayer?
In Chapter 190, Obanai reddens his blade first, then Gyomei slams his flail and axe together to redden both weapons and burns away Muzan's left shoulder, while Sanemi crosses blades with Giyu so theirs glow red as well. By the chapter's end Gyomei, Sanemi, and Giyu all wield bright red weapons.
How much time is left before sunrise in Chapter 190 of Demon Slayer?
In Chapter 190, a Kasugai crow reports that one hour and three minutes remain before sunrise. The chapter belongs to the Sunrise Countdown Arc and continues the running countdown that defines the final confrontation with Muzan.
What breathing forms do Kanao, Zenitsu, and Obanai use against Muzan in Chapter 190?
In Chapter 190, Kanao and Zenitsu strike in tandem using Flower Breathing's fourth form and Thunder Breathing's first form, while Obanai winds around Muzan using Serpent Breathing's third form. Sanemi observes that the demon's regeneration has visibly slowed during the assault.
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