Murata

Murata is a supporting character of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and a member of the Demon Slayer Corps.

Appearance
Murata possesses plain and unremarkable features; straight jet-black hair parted down the middle, similarly colored eyes and possesses an athletic build.

Murata wears the black standard Demon Slayer uniform, consisting of a gakuran jacket and hakama pants.

Personality
Not much is known about Murata, however, he does not like it when a hunter of lower rank chastises him. He is somewhat timid, however he does seem braver than most, continuing to fight atop Natagumo Mountain even after his entire group was wiped out.

History
Before becoming a Demon Slayer, Murata's family was killed by demons. Because he had no living relatives left, he joined the Demon Slayer Corps.

Murata's history before his mission to Natagumo Mountain is unknown, however he, much like most of the first Demon Slayers sent to the mountain, was fairly low in rank.

Murata was in the same final selection as Sabito and Giyu. Despite that, he claims to have many differences with him.

Natagumo Mountain Arc
Having been sent to Natagumo Mountain to exterminate the Demons living there, Murata is approached by Tanjiro Kamado and Inosuke Hashibira. He explains to them how the Demon Slayers sent to the area started killing each other as soon as they arrived. He is then startled by the arrival of another group of these puppet soldiers. Locked in combat with one of them, he is saved from a sneak attack by his two juniors, hastily introducing himself while resuming his fight. The senior officer urges them to leave the puppet soldiers to him, despite Inosuke's insults, warning them of the possibility of stronger controlled people up ahead.

Some time later, Murata is ambushed by the Daughter Spider Demon and wrapped up in her Acid Cocoon technique, which he couldn't cut out of. He is freed by the Insect Hashira, Shinobu Kocho, and asked whether it was a good decision to have let the Older Sister Demon live. The Hashira explains that she had actually used Wisteria poison to kill their opponent, before pointing out his lack of clothes, much to Murata's embarrassment.

Rehabilitation Training Arc
Murata visits Tanjiro, Inosuke, and Zenitsu Agatsuma at the Butterfly Mansion. He complains about the hellish situation of being summoned to the Hashira Meeting to report what had happened on Natugumo Mountain, but hastily leaves when Shinobu comes to visit.

Hashira Training Arc
Murata meets Tanjiro and Inosuke during his training with Gyomei Himejima. He points out how harsh training is, and is impressed by how strong the Hashira are.

It is unknown if he passed Himejima's training or gave up.

Infinity Castle Arc
Murata rescues Zenitsu and Yushiro during the battles in the Infinity Castle. Later on, after the fortress collapses, Giyu Tomioka asks him to bring a fallen Tanjiro to safety and treat his wounds.

Abilities
Overall Abilities: Although not on par with the likes of Tanjiro or Inosuke, Murata's prowess is superior to that of his squad, as evidenced by being its only survivor (albeit with the aid of multiple characters). His assistance in dealing with his manipulated comrades was vital in buying time for Tanjiro and Inosuke to defeat the Mother Spider Demon. Since the puppets had their powers augmented because of the demon's Blood Demon Art, his ability to hold them back was a testament of his above average performance. He was also able to reach the last stage in the Hashira training curriculum, which hardly any members could do.

Swordsmanship
Water Breathing (の): Murata is a user of the Water Breathing, however, for Murata, the water is too faint to be able to be seen.


 * First Form: Water Surface Slash (ノ　り) - The user generates enough momentum to create a powerful single concentrated slash.


 * Second Form: Water Wheel (ノ) - The user leaps and vertically spins forward in the air while releasing a flowing attack in a circular motion.


 * Third Form: Flowing Dance (ノ　い) - The user swings and bends their blade in a winding motion along with their body and dances in a flowing pattern, slicing everything in its path.


 * Fourth Form: Striking Tide (ノ　ち) - The user makes multiple consecutive slashes while twisting their body and sword in a flowing fashion to deliver multiple blows simultaneously.


 * Fifth Form: Blessed Rain After the Drought (ノ　の) - The user changes the grip on their sword and decapitates the opponent in a single flowing strike that causes little to no pain. It is a “sword strike of kindness” used when the enemy willingly surrenders.


 * Sixth Form: Whirlpool (ノ　ねじれ) - The user fiercely twists their upper and lower body, creating a whirlpool of air that cuts anything caught in it. Its effect and efficiently is enhanced underwater, where the user can draw water around their weapon to enhance their slashes.


 * Seventh Form: Drop Ripple Thrust (ノ　き) - The user performs a fast and accurate stab, capable of reducing the impact of a moving target.


 * Eighth Form: Waterfall Basin (ノ) - The user cuts the target vertically in a flowing motion which is most effective when they are falling downward.


 * Ninth Form: Splashing Water Flow, Turbulent (ノ　・) - The user changes their footwork in a way that minimizes the landing time and surface needed when landing, allowing the user to move without limits. Ideal when fighting in a place with no solid foothold.


 * Tenth Form: Constant Flux (ノ) - The user performs a continuous flowing attack which seemingly takes the form of a water dragon that increases in strength and power with each rotation due to momentum.

Game Exclusive Techniques

 * Third Form: Flowing Dance, Shadows of Dawn (ノ　い・) - The user covers their blade in water before unleashing a series of circular rising slashes in a flowing motion from multiple directions before delivering a powerful downward slash.


 * Eighth Form: Waterfall Basin, Destruction (ノ　・) - The user unleashes a flurry of slashes completely surrounding their enemy until they unleash multiple gargantuan waterfalls that pulverize their opponent.


 * Ninth Form: Splashing Water Flow (ノ) - The user rushes around their opponent discombobulating them in multiple circles forming a vortex-like flow of water. They subsequently leap over their opponent delivering an overhead slash summoning a large wave crushing them afterwards.
 * Ninth Form: Splashing Water Flow, Flash (ノ　・) - The user rushes towards their opponent seemingly appearing like teleportation and unleashes a powerful uppercut-like slash.
 * Ninth Form: Splashing Water Flow, Turbulent Effervescence (ノ　・) - The user rushes forward turbulently and unleashes numerous flowing water slashes from all directions while creating levitating bubbles all around their enemy. Afterwards, they leap away from them and cause all the bubbles to pop, releasing a heavy pressured burst of water spewing in all directions, dealing massive damage to their opponent.

Trivia

 * After his run-in with the Daughter Spider Demon and his subsequent rescue by Shinobu Kocho, Murata acts highly awkward around her, most likely because of his lingering embarrassment from the event.
 * Until the Kakushi arrived, Murata stood by a brushwood shivering and naked.
 * Murata is one of the few background characters to repeatedly appear again in other arcs besides the one he was introduced in.
 * Murata considers himself fairly "normal" compared to Tanjiro, Inosuke and Zenitsu, serving as an example of an average Demon Slayer.
 * He was in the same Final Selection as Giyu and Sabito.
 * After his first love complimented his hair, Murata has devoted himself to grooming and regularly applying camellia oil to it, resulting in its silky look.
 * When Tanjiro and Inosuke first met him on Natagumo Mountain, his rank was Kanoe.

Quotes

 * (About Giyu Tomioka) "Tomioka remembered my name... We were together since the Final Selection too...!! I know there's a huge difference between us but we were in the same batch, man...!!"

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