During their standoff, Shinobu famously teases Giyu, stating that nobody likes him—a moment fans often cite as a series highlight.
The conflict is halted by a Kasugai Crow delivering orders to take Tanjiro and Nezuko into custody. Kimetsu no Yaiba Episode 21
Rui was born with a frail body that left him unable to walk or go outside. Muzan Kibutsuji appeared and "saved" him by turning him into a demon, giving him a powerful body at the cost of consuming humans. During their standoff, Shinobu famously teases Giyu, stating
Shinobu Kocho attempts to kill Nezuko, but Giyu Tomioka intervenes to protect them, violating the code he previously upheld. Muzan Kibutsuji appeared and "saved" him by turning
While Giyu holds Shinobu in a headlock, Kanao Tsuyuri pursues the siblings. Nezuko avoids her slashes by shrinking into a smaller, "adorable" form to escape. Aftermath and Cliffhanger
The arrival of the Hashira shifts the focus to the Demon Slayer Corps rules regarding Tanjiro and Nezuko.