Demon Slayeris a show filled to the brim withsome powerful foesthat need to be beheaded to be vanquished once and for all. Without being beheaded, these demons will just overpower their opposition by regenerating wounds and overpowering them with their vast stamina hordes. This is where theDemon Slayerscome into the picture, with their nichirin swords and breathing techniques serving as a way to fight back against these ever-increasing hordes of demons.
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Gyutaro is one such demon who holds the title of the Upper Rank 6 along with Daki. These demons end up ruling over Yoshiwara before their operations are thwarted by Tanjiro and Co. Gyutaro is quite an intriguing character indeed, and people can’t wait to see more of him inthe Entertainment District arc. Here are some things about this particular demon that most fans of the series might not be aware of.
6He Is The True Holder Of The Upper Rank 6
While Daki and Gyutaro are considered to be joint holders of the Upper Rank 6, the truth of the matter is that the latter is the only person who was actually considered by Muzan to be worthy of this title. This is mainly due to the strengths that Gyutaro had and how he was more emotionally mature as compared to his sister.
Given their relationship and how powerful Gyutaro is, it’s easy to see why this is the case. He was able to severely would Tengen Uzui at a moment’s notice, while Daki was having a hard time trying to hold her own againstthe Sound Hashira. Of course, the fact that Muzan outright states that Gyutaro is the legitimate holder of the Upper Rank 6 is significant.
5Muzan Considers Gyutaro To Be One Of His Favorite Upper Rank Demons
It’s hard to imaginethe Demon Kingplaying favorites when it comes to selecting someone from the Twelve Kizuki. After all, he wasted no time in eliminating four of the demons from his service after hearing of Rui’s failure. However, the practical mind of Muzan would obviously find out which demons will help expand his growing empire.
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This is why he considers Gyutaro to be one of the more valuable demons working under his command. After all, Daki’s brother is shrewd, cunning, opportunistic, and quite powerful as well. This is a combination that would elevate any demon to a higher rank, but it’s Gyutaro’s emotional attachments that ultimately lead to him being the lowest-ranked member of the Upper Rank demons.
4His Name Has A History Behind It
Gyutaro’s name has a pretty interesting history behind it as well. This stems from how Gyutaro tried to protect his sister in the most twisted manner possible, turning her into an asset of the Red Light District and acting as her manager while selling her out to the highest bidder to help them both survive.
Fittingly enough, the word “Gyu” refers to a person who tries to entice other people into entering the Red Light District and seeing the “goods” they have to offer. This is perhaps why Gyutaro decided to adopt an extension of this word as his official name.
3His Demeanor Is Compared To That Of A Praying Mantis
Gyutaro isn’t the healthiest-looking person around, with his figure appearing rather pale and sickly at times. In fact, Gyutaro was mocked several times for his looks and background, which is why he harbors a deep resentment towards any person with a privileged lifestyle who has escaped the bullying that he had to deal with throughout his life.
His appearance, coupled with the sickles that he uses in battle, has led several people to compare Gyutaro to a praying mantis. This comparison also makes sense, since both the mantis and Gyutaro are patient and calm, opting to think out a course of action instead of rushing headfirst into things without a care in the world.
2He Never Really Thought His Sister Was All That Intelligent
There’s no denying the fact that Gyutaro is extremely protective of his sister. After all, the entire reason why he chose to become a demon was so that he could bring her sister back from the jaws of death. However, the protective side of Gyutaro does end up rearing its rather ugly head, since he never really lets his sister do or learn anything that would make her more independent.
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As a result, Daki ends up developing a headstrong mindset that makes her rush into things instead of thinking and trying to develop a sound plan for every situation. This is something that Gyutaro is very much aware of since he doesn’t really consider his sister to be all that smart — a sentiment that is also shared by Muzan himself.
1Muzan Believes Gyutaro Would’ve Won If He Wasn’t Trying To Protect His Sister
The Entertainment District arc ends with Daki and Gyutaro meeting their endat the hands of the Demon Slayers. While Gyutaro manages to hold his own against even the strongest foes, it’s ultimately the reckless nature of Daki that leads to both demons losing their advantage and the battle.
After hearing about the death of the sibling duo, Muzan coldly states that Gyutaro would’ve won if it hadn’t been for the attachment he had with his sister. According to the Demon King, this emotional attachment ultimately ended up weighing him down during this battle.
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