Demon Slayer Manga Chapter 178

Kokushibo’s final moments bring him back to the life he abandoned centuries ago. He remembers the peaceful years he spent with his family before seeing Yoriichi again and realizing that his brother had become even stronger. Unable to accept living in Yoriichi’s shadow, Michikatsu left his family behind and joined the Demon Slayer Corps, hoping that strength would finally allow him to surpass his brother.

In Demon Slayer Chapter 178, Kokushibo remembers how Yoriichi’s teachings became the foundation for the different Breathing Styles used by future Demon Slayers. Even after becoming a demon, he could never escape the comparison with his brother. When he discovers the old flute he once gave Yoriichi, his anger turns into grief. As Kokushibo finally fades away, he is left wondering why he could never become the person he wanted to be.