Wakuraba

Wakuraba was a member of the Twelve Kizuki, having held the position of Lower Rank Three (の).

Appearance
Wakuraba was a man of average stature who had pale, grayish-white skin, with what appeared to be three large, cross-shaped scars cut into his cheeks and the center of his forehead and noticeably elf-like, pointed ears. His eyes were wide and sharp with orange irises, the kanjis for "Lower Three" etched into them, as well as short, black hair and a widow's peak.

Wakuraba wore a dotted, bamboo-colored yukata with a pinstripe pattern, a piece of dark cloth around his waist, and a lighter one around his neck, as well as two golden hoop earrings on each ear and a pair of wooden sandals with black straps.

Personality
Out of the Lower Ranks, Wakuraba was shown to be one of the most loyal to Muzan Kibutsuji. Despite the fact that Muzan was brutally executing two of his fellow Lower Ranks, he thought only about improving himself to live up to Muzan's expectations and win back his favor. However, Wakuraba appeared to believe in self-preservation above all else and was not just blindly obedient to Muzan. He didn’t wish to be killed by him even though he clearly usually respected his leader's decisions, running away upon realizing that Muzan had no intention of letting any of the Lower Ranks be left alive.

Rehabilitation Training Arc
Wakuraba is summoned to the Infinity Castle by Nakime, in response to the death of Lower Rank Five, Rui. As the second last to appear, he grows nervous at the immediate action taken upon him and grows wary of what's to come. Before long, he is transported by Nakime to a platform in front of her, present with him are the rest of the Lower Ranks; Enmu, Rokuro, Mukago, and Kamanue. In front of them stands an unfamiliar looking female demon, causing them to wonder about her identity.

Their wonder gives way to fear as the demon commands them to bow and kneel, where the Lowers realize the true identity of the female demon, Muzan Kibutsuji. Having disguised himself to catch them off-guard, Wakuraba quietly listens as Muzan informs them about the death of the only Lower Rank absent, Rui, before angrily asking why they Lower Rank Demons are so weak.

He lectures them about how being among the Twelve Kizuki is only the start to them being useful to him, stating that their sole purpose is to consume humans and gain power. Muzan angrily retorts that it has been a hundred years since the Upper Ranks were last replaced, yet the Lower Ranks are replaced continuously.

When Kamanue scoffs at his unrealistic expectations, Muzan shocks him by repeating the same phrase in his head. Angered at the act of spite to him, he enlarges his arm and grabs Lower Six. Despite his tearful pleas for forgiveness, Kamanue is gruesomely devoured by his master, spraying Wakuraba and the others in his blood as they stare in shocked silence.

Unable to believe he is being threatened with death by his master, Wakuraba wonders if all his efforts to attain his rank will be wasted, believing he was destined to do more for him. Muzan questions whether they fear the Demon Slayers more than they fear him. Shocked at his bluntness, Wakuraba panics and almost says a word but is interrupted by Mukago refuting his claim. He overhears as Muzan questions her loyalty to him and brutally kills her for contradicting his statement.

Realizing that their minds can be read and their situation is hopeless with his lack of mercy, Wakuraba notices that Muzan is busy absorbing the remains of Lower Four. Taking his chance, he leaps up and runs away to escape him. He sprints throughout the Infinity Castle while being watched by Rokuro and Enmu, the latter calling him a fool for his decision. When he gains a considerable distance away from him, Wakuraba suddenly finds himself in Muzan's hand back to the platform, his speed nothing compared to Muzan's beheading him instantly.

Wakuraba's head is thrown in front of Rokuro and Enmu to scare them with the severity of the consequences. He hears as Rokuro attempts to save himself by claiming he can be useful to Muzan if he can receive a portion of his blood. Hearing his request, Muzan denounces him for attempting to "order him" to give blood, resulting in Lower Two's demise. With Enmu the last demon left, Wakuraba believes that he too will be killed due to Muzan's lack of mercy, as his own life finally ends.

Demon Abilities
As Lower Three of the Twelve Kizuki, Wakuraba is undoubtedly a very powerful demon. He claims that he was able to rise up in rank, indicating that he initially was Lower Six and was strong enough to move up. However, his true strength remains unknown due to the Demon King's act of killing him, and it is apparent that he pales in comparison to the likes of Rui and Enmu. He is at least shown enough confidence in himself to attempt and escape his master in an unfamiliar location.
 * Regeneration - As one of the Lower Ranks, he received a larger quantity of Muzan's blood compared to an average Demon, which then presumably gave him superior regenerative power in comparison to them. However, he did not possess the necessary power to regrow his body after being decapitated by Muzan due to the latter destroying the former's cells.
 * Enhanced Speed - Wakuraba is shown to be extremely fast, fast enough that he initially believed he had a chance of escaping Muzan's wrath by running from the Infinity Castle. He was able to cross a very great distance in only a few seconds and could traverse the Infinity Castle's unusual layout and gravity with success.

Trivia

 * Wakuraba's name was revealed in the first fanbook.

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