Contender Profiles:
Contender 1: Tanjiro Kamado
Appearance: Tanjiro is a young boy with tanned skin, reddish-brown eyes, and short-cropped black hair that turns red at the tips. He wears a checkered haori over his standard demon slayer uniform.
Strengths: Tanjiro possesses an acute sense of smell, allowing him to detect demons and changes in the emotions of people around him. He’s also a skilled swordsman, having mastered the Water Breathing and later the Dance of the Fire God techniques.
Weaknesses: As a human, Tanjiro is vulnerable to physical injuries and can be overwhelmed by stronger demons. His compassionate nature can sometimes be a disadvantage in battle.
Supernatural and Fighting Abilities: Tanjiro can use the “Water Breathing” techniques, which are derived from the original Breath of the Sun style. He also learns the “Dance of the Fire God,” a Hinokami Kagura dance passed down in his family
Contender 2: Hantengu
Appearance: Hantengu is a small, elderly-looking demon with a bald head, large ears, and multiple faces on his body. He wears traditional robes and carries a staff.
Strengths: Hantengu can split into multiple entities, each representing a different emotion. This ability allows him to tackle multiple threats simultaneously.
Weaknesses: Hantengu’s primary form is cowardly and tends to avoid confrontations. Destroying all of his emotional entities can weaken him significantly.
Supernatural and Fighting Abilities: Hantengu’s primary ability is to split into different entities, each representing emotions like anger, joy, sorrow, and pleasure. Each entity has its unique combat style and abilities.
Tanjiro vs Hantengu: Battle Rounds
Round 1: The battle kicks off with Tanjiro using his Water Breathing techniques, trying to land a decisive blow on Hantengu. However, Hantengu splits into multiple entities, making it challenging for Tanjiro to focus on a single target.
Round 2: Tanjiro, realizing the complexity of the situation, starts targeting the emotional entities one by one. With his Dance of the Fire God, he manages to eliminate a few of them.
Round 3: In the final round, a severely weakened Hantengu tries to merge his remaining entities for a last stand. Tanjiro, using a combination of his techniques and sheer determination, manages to defeat Hantengu.
Winner Announcement: After a fierce battle, Tanjiro Kamado emerges as the winner, showcasing his determination, adaptability, and mastery of his techniques.
Tanjiro and Hantengu: Key Differences
Physique: While Tanjiro is a young and fit demon slayer, Hantengu appears as a small, elderly demon.
Physical Abilities: Tanjiro’s strength lies in his swordsmanship and breathing techniques, whereas Hantengu relies on his ability to split into multiple entities.
Power: Tanjiro’s power comes from his training and the techniques passed down in his family. In contrast, Hantengu’s power is inherent, being an Upper Rank demon.
Determination: Tanjiro’s unwavering determination to protect his sister and defeat demons is one of his most significant strengths. Hantengu, on the other hand, is primarily driven by his emotions.
Strength: Tanjiro’s strength is both physical and mental, while Hantengu’s strength lies in his multiplicity and the unique abilities of his emotional entities.
