The Hashira is a group of the nine strongest and most reputable swordsmen in the Demon Slayer Corps. However, the anime never fully explains how someone can become eligible for that position.
Hashira is the highest rank obtained by demon slayers in the Demon Slayer Corps. They are the most skilled and feared soldiers in the entire organization, protecting humanity from more severe dangers that other Demon Slayers cannot handle.
Demon Slayer never clearly mentions how and when the Hashira of this era obtained their ranks. However, there are certain requirements that they must fulfil if they ever want to become the most respected swordsmen in the Corps.
Furthermore, the Hashira have more responsibilities than any Corps member. Tanjiro will be learning more about this challenge in Demon Slayer Season 4, but delve deeper to find out what the criteria are to become a Hashira.
How can a demon slayer become a Hashira?
A Hashira candidate must be among the strongest swordsmen in the Demon Slayer Corps to even qualify for training. There are two known techniques (both exceedingly difficult) for proving one’s competence to become a Hashira: the first is to kill at least 50 demons or slay a member of the Twelve Kizuki.
The second method is to be a Tsuguko of a Hashira, which requires great talent. Tsuguko can also only inherit the rank if their related Hashira dies or retires. The effort required to achieve each of these ways needs about five years of training.
Tanjiro is undergoing the first method, but he’s seeking guidance from Gyomei Himejima, the Stone Hashira, in order to fully obtain the rank. This will be one of his toughest challenges, but he’ll be one of the all-time greatest Demon Slayers by the end.
Some prodigies just need two or three years. Additionally, two Hashira, Muichiro Tokito and Gyomei Himejima, rose to the rank of Hashira only two months after becoming Demon Slayers.
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