The Strongest of the Demon Slayer Corps

Mitsuri destroys the dragons but is stunned by Zohakuten and knocked unconscious. He moves to kill her as she recalls her past: she developed her abnormal strength, unique hair color, and large appetite as a child. Once a source of pride, she attempted to hide these traits after an annulled marriage proposal caused her to long to be seen as normal. However, it troubled her to realize she was hiding her true self; joining the Corps allowed her to act freely and with acceptance. Mitsuri awakens to see Tanjiro, Nezuko, and Genya rescuing her. She apologizes for her mistake and re-engages Zohakuten with new vigour. He notices that she too has a mark on her neck and concentrates his efforts on her, leaving Hantengu's burl exposed. Tanjiro, Nezuko, and Genya, who reveals his ability to gain demonic traits by consuming their flesh, destroy the burl but Hantengu escapes once more.