The latest episode of Demon Slayer has finally started the long-awaited battle between the Upper-Rank Demons and the Demon Slayers. With each passing episode, Koyoharu Gotouge, the writer of the series, manages to intrigue fans with exciting new weapons and Blood Demon Arts, and the same can be said for the most recent addition, Hantengu. However, it's the unique weapon wielded by Hantengu's Demon personality, Sekido, that has captured the attention of viewers - the Khakkhara.

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The Khakkhara is a uniquely designed staff that has become synonymous with the Demon Slayer series. We haven't seen much of it yet, but now we at least know that it's a powerful weapon that's been used by Upper-Rank Demon, Hantengu's personality, Sekido. As Sekido wields the Khakkhara in battle, it's clear that this stuff is not only visually stunning, but it's also incredibly versatile in combat. In this article, we'll delve into the origins of the Khakkhara and explore its use in the Demon Slayer series.

In the Demon Slayer series, most Demons fear decapitation as it means the end for them. However, Hantengu is a unique case where he allows the Demon Slayers to take his head. This action helps him unleash the Demons born out of his multiple personality traits. When Hantengu was beheaded, Sekido, and Karaku emerged, and their further decapitation led to the emergence of Aizetsu and Urogi. All four Demons wield impressive weapons that demonstrate their power and skill.

During the battle, Karaku displayed the strength of his maple-leaf-shaped weapon; however, it was Sekido's uniquely designed staff that caught the attention of the viewers. Tanjiro addressed the staff as a Khakkhara, and it immediately piqued the interest of fans.

Sekido is the representative of Hantengu's anger, which can easily be seen in his appearance and personality. Without wasting any time, Sekido attacked Tanjiro and Nezuko by thumping his Khakkhara staff on the ground and unleashing deadly bolts of electricity, which left the siblings helpless for a moment. The staff called Khakkhara, used by Sekido, is a long stick with a candelabra-like design in the middle, surrounded by a gold ring. The gold ring further has six smaller rings within it, three on each side. However, before Tanjiro could lose consciousness due to the electricity bolts, he was saved by Genya.

Demon Slayer draws heavily from the Buddhist tradition, and its influence can be seen throughout the series. With references to Buddhism evident in various elements of the story, such as Hanafuda Earrings, Breathing Forms, and Hinokami Kagura, it is evident that the series has been heavily influenced by this tradition, and Khakkhara is no exception.

Khakkhara is the staff that Buddhist monks used to carry for multiple reasons. From announcing their arrival in a particular place for collecting food to scaring away animals, Khakkhara has multiple uses. The monk warriors and martial artists also used the staff as a weapon, while the others used it for their spiritual purposes. The designs at the top of Khakkharas are not specific and can be found in various distinctive patterns, including the one depicted in Demon Slayer.

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