Yoriichi Tsugikuni

Yoriichi Tsugikuni was a member of the Demon Slaying Corps during the Sengoku Era. He was the younger twin brother of Michikatsu Tsugikuni, who became a demon, Kokushibo.

Appearance
Yoriichi looks identical to the human form of Kokushibo, he has the same facial features, hairstyle and hair color, and even his Demon Slayer Mark is at the same place as the top of his forehead. However Yoriichi is slightly more slender and wears a red over a white kimono with a black hakama on his waist. He also has the same hanafuda earrings that Tanjiro Kamado and Tanjuro Kamado have. He carries a katana on his hip as the custom for the Demon Slayers.

In his old age he gained white hair and was blinded by unknown means.

Personality
Yoriichi was a calm and respectful individual. He also deeply loved his brother and pitied his demonic lifestyle. He saw himself as just any other man and no one special.

History
Yoriichi and his twin brother were born into the Tsugikuni clan and became incredibly strong Demon Slayers. Once the two gained their Demon Slayer Mark Michikatsu was planning on having a successor, despite his brother believing none could rise to their potential. Eventually the two would part ways and Yoriichi would continue becoming stronger and hunting demons for sixty years.

Synopsis
Based on the past memory Tanjiro had from his ancestor, Sumiyoshi and Yoriichi Tsugikuni had some sort of relationship, if not a friendship given that Yoriichi would frequently stop at Sumiyoshi's house for food and tea. It is also implied by Sumiyoshi that Yoriichi saved his life at some point before the birth of his child. Based on the conversation we come to know that Yoriichi had no successor both as a swordsman and in a familial sense. He also seemed mournful, likely of the fact that his brother turned into a Demon, loyal to Muzan.

Abilities and Powers
He is arguably the strongest Demon Slayer and swordsman in the entire history of Kimtesu no Yaiba's Japan given that he was the one who cornered Muzan and had him on the verge of death before Muzan managed to escape. Shortly before his death and at least 85 years in age, he battled his older twin brother, Kokushibo (UM1).Despite his extreme age and apparent blindness he quickly gained the upper-hand in the battle with a single move, even slitting Kokushibo's throat before he finally died standing up, unscathed. Kokushibo himself admits that if Yoriichi launched a second swing before dying, he would have killed Kokushibo.

Breath of the Sun ({{Ruby|日|ひ}}の{{Ruby|呼|こ}}{{Ruby|吸|きゅう}})
None of the techniques of the Breath of the Sun have been directly shown. However, Yoriichi in his old age is shown to have used it in his battle against Kokushibo 400 years prior to the present time of the story.

Quotes

 * In Chapter 174 prior to dueling his brother with the intent of killing him, he states: "My sympathies my brother."

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