Chapter 167

A Request is the one hundred and sixty-seventh chapter of Koyoharu Gotōge's Kimetsu no Yaiba.

Summary
The chapter begins with Sanemi and Kokushibou clashing swords. As Koku unleashes The breath of moon: fifth form. Its continuous curved slashes cause Sanemi to move back in order to avoid it. Due to the nature of the technique, Sanemi realizes Koku performed the slash without swinging his blade. Koku then moves in, to strike Sanemi with incredible speed. Sanemi counteracts the move by using the Breath of Wind: Third form. While continuing their fight, Kokushibou commends Sanemi for his physical techniques being in peak condition. As Sanemi notes that his skin is crawling due to the complexity and irregularity of Kokus attacks. Furthermore, Sanemi realizes why Tokito had lost to Koku and that Sanemi himself wouldn't have survived if not for his sense being honed by extensive experience. This makes Sanemi recognize Kokushibou as a worthy opponent and "worth killing". He then counters using Breath of Wind: Second form. To which Kokushibou nullifies, as Sanemi charges Koku. Clashing swords with him once again, Sanemi wittingly picks up Genyas sword using his feet and aims for Kokus head. Koku reels his head back and dodges it. Then, both of them exchange a flurry of attacks as Koku comments on the fight feeling nostalgic. Kokushibou then goes on to explain how he fought a former Wind Pillar to improve his sword technique. Consecutively, Koku performs Breath of Moon: Sixth Form. Which leaves Sanemi heavily injured and spilling blood. Then Genya, who is still cut in half frantically looks for his brother as the pillars in the room block his peripheral view. Koku then states "this is the end" also claiming that Sanemis "entrails will spill out" if he moves. Suddenly, Kokushibou notices that his pulse is quickening. As Sanemi emits a chuckle and attempts to slash Kokushibou. He explains that his blood causes demons intoxication stating that Koku should "taste it in full".

Characters in Order of Appearance

 * Sanemi Shinazugawa
 * Kokushibo
 * Genya Shinazugawa
 * Muichiro Tokito

Events

 * Sanemi V Kokushibou