The most important is the balance of the body,
it's the legs and hips.
Balancing our body with strong legs and hips
leads to accurate attacks and solid defense.
First, a training to withstand under the waterfall.
I'm gonna die!
Next, carry three logs.
So thick.
Lastly, push and move this boulder one cho.
(One cho is about 109 meters)
My training consists of just these three simple tasks.
Burning you with fire from below is dangerous, so we'll skip that.
Uhh... Sorry!
Zenitsu passed out!
Put him in the river.
To you who is ignorant of what eternity means
It's time to show you the answer
Beyond the endless spiral
The reason why it sounded like an excuse
A weakness that draws in a fleeting future
You mistake it for strength
So detestable, so detestable
So disgraceful, so disgraceful
The heart that is so bleak
So dark, so dark
That it almost hides the moon
If only you weren't here
It sways and sways
Carrying on its intentions just like a flower
Taking it all away, taking it all away
It tears the heart just like a storm would
To you who is ignorant of what eternity means
It's time to show you the answer
Beyond the endless spiral
Who awaits there
(Episode 6: The Strongest in the Demon Slayer Corps)
It's so cold!
The river in winter is way too cold!
I could die! I feel like throwing up!
- Zenitsu! - Land! Land!
My inside organs hurt!
They're screaming! They're saying I'm going to die!
It's no use!
It's too late even if I get out of the water! I'm gonna freeze to death!
Long time no see, you both.
Here, stick to the rocks.
They're warm.
It's... so warm.
Are rocks this warm?
It feels like being in my mother's arms.
Mommy!
So cold. This is harsh.
Waterfall training is brutal.
Boar Rush. Boar Rush. Boar Rush. Boar Rush.
- Namu Amida... I can't! - Boar Rush. Boar Rush.
Even Inosuke is doing his best. I must not lose.
His chant stopped?
Huh? Inosuke?!
Oh no! This is bad!
Inosuke! Wake up, Inosuke! Come back alive!
Inosuke, please get up!
You called, Manjiro?
Inosuke!
Boar Rush...
This waterfall...
...is really something else.
Keep chanting Nembutsu without stopping.
It's to help you stay focused,
but also to signal that you're still conscious.
Okay.
Namu Amida Butsu.
The water is cold, and it hits hard.
I must not keep quiet.
Nembutsu... Nembutsu...
- Namu Amida Butsu... - Nembutsu... Nembutsu...
Nembutsu... Nembutsu...
So cold!
Just getting hit by the waterfall felt really painful.
I never thought water falling from such a height could be so heavy.
If I relax my body, it feels like my neck might break.
No, no. You and that Boar Head are amazing.
It me took until evening to get used to under the waterfall on my first day.
It's not easy to get accustomed to the water.
Since I've managed to withstand being hit by the waterfall,
I'm moving on to carrying the logs.
Wow... You're incredible, Murata.
Well... I've been here for ten days.
That Prayer Beads-Rattling Guy is amazing.
That's the Stone Hashira, his name is Himejima.
Don't give him strange nicknames.
I was startled when the first time I met him.
You eat the bones too, Inosuke?
Yeah. You don't? They're crunchy and delicious.
Wow!
Among all the people I know, you eat fish the cleanest.
I'm King of The Mountains after all! I'm the best at everything!
That's natural!
You still want to eat? You're already on your tenth.
About that Prayer Beads-Rattling Guy.
Himejima the Stone Hashira, remember?
Without a doubt, he is the strongest in the Demon Slayer Corps.
Oh, you think so too?
- Huh? - Is that so?
Himejima smells completely different from the others.
I wonder if he's already manifested his mark.
If he did, I wouldn't be surprised.
I can't keep up with the talk of people who rise in rank in such a short time.
Normally, you wouldn't understand that.
They're on a different level.
Also, Tanjiro's grilled fish is delicious.
I don't believe it.
I bet that Old Guy can't even move the boulder one cho.
He's just enjoying bullying the newcomers.
You're wrong. Himejima can push an even bigger boulder than that.
You believe everything you're told?
You're being deceived.
Of course not.
You have good hearing.
You should be able to tell if someone's lying or not, right?
Namu Amida Butsu. Namu Amida Butsu.
Oh, he's here.
Himejima is really amazing!
Can I become like him?
No way in hell!
Are you dumb?!
Hello?! Is your head okay?!
That Old Guy is abnormal!
He's huge like a bear, to begin with!
Well, but...
Shut up!
There's a natural gap between giants and dwarfs!
You know what I mean!
Now I'm full.
After carrying the logs, I'm gonna push the boulder.
Dang! Why are you so positive?!
There's no place for me!
Calm down.
Here I go!
Calm down.
- Nembutsu! Nembutsu! Nembutsu! - Namu Amida Butsu! Namu Amida Butsu!
- Zenitsu! - Namu Amida Bu-
Zenitsu!
Namu Amida Butsu! Namu Amida Butsu! Namu Amida Bu-
Waterfall training, complete.
Carrying the logs, complete.
Finally, the last one...
(Four)
I found another one.
Now I've located about sixty percent of the demon hunters.
But I haven't found the girl who overcame the sun.
Nakime, you've grown more than I thought.
How wonderful.
Nakime, you've grown more than I thought.
How wonderful.
It is an honor.
Next, let's see...
Check around here.
As you wish.
Found more of them.
Keep tailing them.
As you wish.
I will find Nezuko and Ubuyashiki soon.
My feet keep sliding back!
I can't push the boulder!
Ouch...
I guess I'll back to get this fixed.
Good morning!
Oh, Kamado.
We're going to get down off the mountain
We just can't keep up.
Sorry. It pains our hearts to withdraw from here, but...
But we'll provide backup support for you from behind
We're counting on you, Kamado.
Okay, then. I'm counting on you as well.
Huh? You count on us?
If you all support us from behind, we can focus on fighting the demons.
Let's use the strength of all the Corps to sever Muzan Kibutsuji's head!
Got it. Leave the rear to us.
Roger that, Kamado.
You can count on us.
And I have my own duty.
Wow!
Tanjiro, you're really good at making onigiris.
Totally! They're perfectly triangular.
I've put in extra salt because we've been training so hard.
Thanks for waiting, everyone.
Enjoy!
So delicious!
It really hits the spot.
Yup, it's tasty.
I realized something during this training.
About the reason why most of the current Hashiras don't have Tsugukos.
And why is that?
I think I figured it out too.
It's too harsh, so everyone runs away.
Yeah.
For example, look at that Blonde Guy.
His spirit broke because got crushed by the difference in ability with the Hashiras.
The Hashira can handle things like this as if it's nothing.
They're truly amazing.
I agree.
You're really good at cooking rice, aren't you?
It's delicious!
True, and good at grilling fish too.
I'm the son of a charcoal burner after all.
That makes sense!
Cooking is all about controlling the heat.
Grilled onigiris are also delicious.
Nice job, Tanjiro.
Eat as much as you like.
The taste is even more perfect thanks to the miso sauce.
It's making me tear up.
I get it. It's like it was made by Mom.
Yeah, yeah.
Mother!
Mom!
It feels...
...a bit nostalgic.
Wa... Water...
I couldn't do it today either.
It's already the sixth day. What should I do?
We don't know how long the demons will stay quiet.
I need to hurry.
Is it because I lack physical strength?
Or is there another breathing method?
I've been training a lot, but I still can't maintain the mark.
Is the mark on your forehead getting darker?
Genya?! How are you?
After that incident, I was worried because I couldn't get in touch with you.
I was on house arrest.
I got scolded by Himejima.
Even though I was told not to meet my brother, things ended up like that.
I see.
Sorry for getting you involved.
And thanks for protecting me.
No need to.
Anyway, about your mark.
Oh! You said it's getting darker?
Yup.
No one told me.
From people who see you every day, no wonder they didn't notice it.
Do you have a mirror?
No.
I'll lend you mine later.
Is it really getting darker?
It's great then. I'm glad.
Go die!
Hmph. No, you!
You're training to push the boulder? I'm doing it too.
But I can't move it at all.
Have you moved it?
Yeah, a bit.
Huh?!
Are you guys doing Repetitive Action?
What?
I see, you aren't.
That's because Himejima isn't good at teaching.
You have to watch him carefully and learn his skills from it.
To heighten concentration to the utmost limit,
you must perform predetermined actions in advance.
In my case, I chant Nembutsu.
Himejima does the same!
Right! He always mutters, "Namu Namu", right?
Namu...
Adios!
Don't come again!
See ya!
Thank you, Genya. I'll try that.
Don't push yourself too hard.
Even if I say that, he's not the type to listen.
Let's try it once more.
Repetitive Action.
Remember what Genya said.
Doing it will open all of your senses.
According to Himejima, even though I can't use breathing techniques,
if I use Repetitive Action, I can move the boulder.
But still, I still have a long way to go.
When they use this technique,
Himejima and Genya recall memories of anger and pain.
It increases their heart rate and body temperature.
Damn it. Still can't move it.
Tanjiro!
Hurry up and make dinner!
We already tasted yours, we won't be able to eat anyone else's.
Is it already dinner time?
I'll be there.
Yo! Our mother!
Our mother!
Welcome back, Genya.
I'll help you.
Thank you.
How was it?
Were you able to do Repetitive Action?
It feels different from Total Concentration.
It's like to stir up emotions.
Yeah.
But I was thinking,
maybe your forehead mark is in a similar condition.
But, Genya, Himejima and you don't have marks like mine.
That's true.
Tanjiro.
When do you feel your emotions strongly?
Well...
I don't really understand, maybe I made you remember something sad.
I'm sorry.
I believe you can do it.
Thank you.
By performing Repetitive Action,
I can instantly heighten my concentration to the utmost limit at any time.
My Repetitive Action begins with imagining the faces of my loved ones.
Then, recalling Rengoku's words.
"Set your heart ablaze."
I hope I can manifest this state of darker mark longer.
Oh! Gonpachiro!
He even starts training at this hour before dawn.
His stamina might not last a day.
I won't lose to him!
I couldn't do it at first, but...
Now exert my full strength from Repetitive Action.
Over and over again.
As I repeated them,
my body started to remember.
Remember the process of exerting full strength from Repetitive Action!
For real?
He did it! Tanjiro pushed the boulder!
Shit! He beat me!
He's a monster.
What is he plotting?
Now, what am I going to do?
What do you look like, Ubuyashiki?
The flame that burns heaven
Truer than the truth
The voice of prayers and the sounds of shouting
Are fleeting like winged insects
Why do those who devour lives
Beg mercy as if not knowing impurity
Those souls that win through the darkness can only reach
Obtain that eternity
There's a feeling here that doesn't know demise
Speak your dream, you strong one
A resound congratulating tune of eternity
Into the light that governs the sky
In the corner of the world that is messy
A blade of a sword that still wriggles and resists
Grovels and struggles miserably
This time I'll tell you about Himejima.
What's wrong, Himejima?
What a happy family.
Huh?
It's time for the Taisho period secret.
Himejima cries easily.
It seems he cries just from seeing litter scattered around.
Namu... Cats are cute. Namu... Cats are cute.
Look, he cries again.
Next up on Episode 7: "Gyomei Himejima the Stone Hashira"
(To be continued)