Yoriichi Tsugikuni - Blog Posts

Demon Slayer AU where everything is the same except Yoriichi is a ghost.

He’s corporal/people can see him, he can change his appearance from when he was a kid to when he was old.

He follows Tanjiro around. They met sometime before the Hashira Training Arc for sure, but how early depends on what the writer decides. Has he been there since pre-canon? Or did he show up after the Entertainment District Arc (would honestly make most sense since Tanjiro didn’t know about Sun Breathing until after Mugen Train, but again this is an AU).

He meets Muichiro, and after it clicks that he’s Michikatsu’s descendant Yoriichi follows him around too, eager to be close with the family he could never have.

Depending on when they met, Yoriichi could help Muichiro recover is missing memories earlier than in canon.

Other things about/to include in the AU:

Kamaboko Squad centric (Tanjiro, Nezuko, Inosuke, Zenitsu, Kanao, Genya, AND Aoi and Senjuro)

each member gets a one-on-one interaction with him at some point, which will add to their own personal character growth

Whether or not Yoriichi can physically interact with others is up to the writer

making him able to fight demons seems kinda OP, so unless the writer can find a way to make it make sense about how he can maybe don’t do that

maybe he can exude enough strength to stun demons, but not fully kill them

can he pick things up, or do they just pass through him?

He helps train Tanjiro, making him more proficient in Sun Breathing

this can give Tanjiro more time to hone is Water Breathing. It always irked me that Tanjiro didn’t practice Water Breathing as much when he discovered Sun Breathing (don’t quote me on that, I get my info from TikToks and reaction videos. But why learn two breathing styles and not increase your skill in both?)

this can allow a Giyuu training session in the Hashira Training Arc that we didn’t get to see

Expanding on Yoriichi changing his age: I feel like the older he presents himself, the more power he would have. So when he’s fighting, he’s somewhere between his 20s and 80s. However, because this takes up a lot of energy, when he’s not fighting he’s typically in the form of himself as a child or in his teens

whether or not his mentality/maturity is affected when he’s at different ages is up to the writer so long as it’s not portrayed in an erotic/kinky way

Yoriichi can give tips to the Hashiras that those in the Sengoku Era used (information always has the potential to be forgotten, so maybe there were some tricks that were forgotten about?)

can provide more information about Muzan and his weaknesses, since he was the only swordsman who came close to killing the Demon King

Interactions with Lady Tamayo and Yushiro!

Fluffy moments! Slice of Life, Found Family, all the tropes! Let him be the father to the Kamaboko Squad that they never had/lost (let him have the chance to be the father he never got to be)

Lots of interactions with Genya (is my favoritism showing?)

bonding over being the younger brother

bonding over their endless love for their older brothers

bonding over their older brothers who do so much to hurt them, but they just can’t stop admiring them

Let Yoriichi give Sanemi a talking to

yes, I understand why Sanemi acted towards Genya the way he did. He wanted to protect him, keep him out of danger. However. Good intentions DO NOT give you a free pass on bad actions.

the way that Sanemi treated Genya was cruel and frankly unacceptable; he could’ve gone about it in a much more mature manner

Interactions with Giyuu and Yoriichi!!

mostly bc Giyuu is my fav Hashira, but I notice a lot of similarities between them

Maybe Yoriichi can provide information about Kokushibo/Uppermoon 1?

Yoriichi has the flute that Michikatsu gave him with him in his ghost form

Additional weaknesses up to the writer (this goes for powers too)

Kamaboko Squad showing Yoriichi present-day things

A mix of fluff, angst, etc.

rating is up to the author

ANY SHIP is welcome so long as it is:

legal

not a pro-ship

treated respectfully/with some level of understanding

^^continuing from this, it doesn’t matter if you include SaneKane, SaneGiyuu, ShinoGiyuu, ShinoMitsu, SaneMitsu, ObaGiyuu, UzuRen, or any other pairing, polyamorous included. It doesn’t matter if there’s no ships at all. Everyone has there own preferences, and it’s up to both the reader and the writer to be respectful about it

This is all I’ve come up with for now! I’ll most likely come back and add more at some point, but if you have any ideas or suggestions let me know too!

If you end up using this idea, credit me with my Tumblr, and if you want to as well my AO3 which can be found in my profile :)

Give my man a vacation.

Our Boi Yoriichi is tired from hunting down Muzan😭

I did tanjiro and yorichi it’s not my best piece but I think it’s decent

Not gonna lie , had a dream where Yoriichi managed to capture muzan the first time in the sengoku period and sort of kept him around in order to try to turn him into a human.

Information below

In the au he's sort of like nezuko (like small in order to conserve energy and stuff). In order to not get killed he reluctantly goes along with Yoriichi's plan despite not wanting to be human again because he's afraid that'd his weak body would return.

Kokoshibou was also there lol. But mostly to carry the box they kept muzan in.

There was this cute scene of muzan with oversized clothing and an a sunhat trying to see if it could withstand the sun. He didn't go through with the plan though, so he stuck with this box.

(for some reason they were in tanjiro's time period, so it must of been a time travel au ... So modern-ish muzan is there too and tanjiro's confused because he can sense two people with the same smell).

It was a cute dream. Tiny muzan kept arguing with Yoriichi about what he can or cannot eat (despite hiding further away from him).

I don't think this muzan would wear a muzzle since I believe he can control himself pretty well , though Yoriichi keeps a muzzle on hand in case of emergencies.

Rarepair are crazy bc they just appear like that and you're like “Wha—”

Like I just realised I shipped Yoriichi and Tamayo, suddenly.

The parallels between the Thunder siblings and the Tsugikuni twins run deep. Starting with Kaigaku and Michikatsu's memories, it's evident that there is no strict rule about demons retaining their memories after transformation. I believe it mainly concerns their corruption. When demons' memories are taken away, a fundamental part of them is erased, which makes it easier for Muzan to reshape their relationships and identities to serve him. In the case of these two, remembering is essential; Muzan needs them to hold onto their worst qualities and instincts. Hatred and jealousy are powerful, binding emotions that drive both of them. Muzan's strategy is to keep them as their worst versions, which is why I believe these two kept their memories despite being transformed. this similarity is also the undeniable reason why Kokushibo was Kaigaku's path into demonhood.

As for the other two, aside from Tanjiro, I think Zenitsu is the closest to Yoriichi among the Kamaboko squad. They’re both really hard on themselves. Even though they’re clearly talented, strong, and heroic, they can’t seem to accept it. Zenitsu sees himself as a coward who doesn’t amount to much, while Yoriichi feels like a failure. But both have a lot of kindness, bravery, and care for others.

Both also fight their turned demon siblings, and the saddest part is that they both "die" when they "kill" their brothers. Yoriichi's heart stops at that moment, and Zenitsu falls to his death without trying to stop himself, and almost crosses to the other side. It's as if the act itself was so painful. They understood they had to end their siblings' lives, but despite any anger, disappointment, or pity they felt, there was no triumph in their actions, only heartbreak.

I forgot about this one from the last post 😔

(little drabble)

Yoriichi watches the man -- large, ethereal-looking man -- tilts his head as his ruby eyes dart up and down in interest. The boy blinks, unsure what to make of this. It's one thing to be suddenly greeted with such a sight of a being, moreover that he sees the massive differences in the inside of the man.

Whereas the staff of his household manages a steady rhythmically heart beat, this larger being has his heart moves in a way Yoriichi has never seen before. Out of the world-like.

" Yosh! " The man starts, his voice surprisingly airy and light, but still full of life. " Nice to meet you! I am Nika! "

The boy stares for a bit. " I am...Yoriichi. "

" Yoriichi. " Nika leans in, his grin resembling the beams of sunlight. " Well, it's not everyday I get to meet the embodiment of nature. "

He speaks strange words, not that Yoriichi mind much. The man, or whatever he is, shifts on his spot, movements bouncy and uneven. Nika tilts his head up, narrowing his eyes for a moment as he surveys the sky above.

" What a nice weather! Wanna go play together? " He looks back at Yoriichi, holding out his hand.

Yoriichi glances at the position of the shadows cast over the ground from the familiar tree near the small room he lives in. Mitchikatsu should be training by now, his father is currently out for a meeting, and his mother is in her room sewing. The staff cares less about him.

Oh well. The less he's being seen near the main court, the better.

He takes Nika's hand, or finger. The size difference is rather comedical.

" Okay. "

Yoriichi the Sun Breather and Nika the Sun God when

Nika points out how quiet and funny Yoriichi breathes and the boy says he does that because his existence is a taboo and Nika is like huh?? No one's existence is a taboo lol come here let's play together

[ Demon Slayer × Trollhunters idea ] (2)

[ Sengoku era ]

" No, no, you don't understand! That girl is a demon! She's not my daughter! GIVE MY BABY BACK YOU DEMON -- !! "

Someone drapes a haori over Nomura, covering her view from the commotion. She doesn't know why she stands around like an idiot, she wasn't trained to be stilled when an enemy struck to hurt. But then again...even she needed a moment after almost being drowned to death by her 'mother'.

Leave it a mother's intuition to reveal the changeling's true nature...

Nomura supposes a day like this will come, for her the mother to seek the truth of her real daughter. It just didn't come to the young changeling's mind that the woman would do something as drastic as this; attempting to drown her while bombarding her with questions. If it wasn't for the passerby, maybe Nomura had to kill the woman in order to survive.

Her heart (whatever is left of it) aches. The mother didn't start out like this in the beginning, only to become suspicious after a few years raising the changeling like her own daughter. Attachment is a dangerous thing, her naivety and hope has led to this mess...

" Nomura, is it? "

The man that had given her his haori kneels down to her level. She manages to dart her eyes away from the screaming and struggling mother being carried away by other people. Reminding herself of her purpose, she gathers tears to spill, eyebrows already furrowed as she brings her hands to grasp tightly on her kimono, a mask of sorrow is about to be slid on --

Green eyes find maroon-red ones, and a sudden pressure makes the changeling freezes.

The human before her doesn't look too much out of the ordinary. He looks simple, humble even. His expression says nothing of his emotions, but Nomura notices the way his hand rests on the hilt of his sheathed sword by his hip. The earrings on his ears sway as he tilts his head a bit.

" What are you? " He doesn't beat around the bushes.

A spark of panic rises in her. Something is off with this human, and every danger senses of hers are screaming in terror.

" M-Mister...what are you talking about..? " Play innocent, play weak, play clueless --

" You're not a demon. " His voice draws on without a single tone of anything that reveals his emotions.

" Of c-course I am not, mister -- "

" Do you eat humans? "

The question almost has her stagger. No, she doesn't eat humans. Her other changeling comrades may find some pleasure in doing so, but she has never tasted a human's blood since she came out of the Darklands.

" No. "

Nomura curses herself, for allowing her voice cracks and revealing that she's not a pitiful looking child that she masked herself to be. She darts her eyes around, trying to find an opening for her escape. Fighting back is not option unless she wants more people to see her for what she is. She can scream, draw more attention for the others to come and separate her from this man --

" Is she safe? "

This one has her gaze snaps back to the man immediately.

" What? "

" The child you replaced, " his gaze never waver, " is she safe? "

For once, the truth is her saving grace. Nomura nods. " Yes. "

The man stares at her for a few more seconds before withdrawing away, his hand leaves his sword and he straightens up. Despite the clear space between them, this doesn't reassure the changeling the slightest.

Her human father comes to fetch Nomura, and she silently curses her guardian for being so late. The haori stays on as they take their leave, and she can feel the man's stare on her back like a sharp dagger.

Nomura doesn't dare to look back.

Something about a man who's never been the first choice being chosen by his wife straight on and she, who regards his existence as a blessing, when all his life he was never one.

Night doodles

Oh my God

Muichiro and Tanjirou playing paper planes together, with Tanjirou not really good at it.

Mitchikatsu and Yoriichi playing kites together, with Yoriichi getting the strings tangled up around him.

(also someone said the paper planes represent Muichiro going to heaven and Tanjirou having close calls but still won't die)

More merpeople AU

Just a thought, but if you tell Yoriichi that he's the strongest and most powerful and that anyone would be safe under his care, he'll go silent and mutter,

" Yet my wife and unborn child are not here with me. "

Currently seeking for kny reincarnation fic, if anyone has a recommendation, please do tell. Anyway, a what if:

Yoriichi reincarnation au usually have him set in with the Kamado, but I keep thinking the 'what if' paths, wondering how it would be if he's with the Rengoku instead or the Tokitou...and then I decided to have him being with the Butterfly sisters.

Listen, listen, listen. Yoriichi hates conflict but understands the situation of push comes to shove. Though, among the Butterfly girls, he finds ways in helping with aiding the injured and providing medicine. He is still as strong as he was in his first life, so he's extremely fast and can carry multiple people at once to the Butterfly estate. He finds comfort in this way to help the corps.

But he, with his original strength and ability, believes that perhaps this is his second chance in destroying Muzan once and for all. Despite this, doubts and hesitations stop him from picking up a sword. The pain of knowing people suffer from his failure in defeating Muzan lingers, but he questions himself, what if he failed again and worsened the situation? What if history repeats itself?

One day Yoriichi spots Kanao about to sneak off to the Final Selection, both staring at each other in silence. He could tell Shinobu of this, or just turns a blind eye.

Or he could join Kanao in the test.

As for Uta with the Kamado...

I imagine she isn't actually biological related to the Kamado, but they raised her since she's all alone after a disease took over her old family (she awfully finds familiarity in the pattern).

Uta who acts like a mother to the Kamado siblings. (She doesn't know where the motherly instinct comes from.)

Uta who had a panic attack at coming back from helping Tanjirou selling charcoals in the town, seeing the other Kamado laying in their blood. (Her stomach throbs painfully.)

The sight of Nezuko attacking Tanjirou makes her freeze. (Memories flickering, she finds herself being in Tanjirou's place and an unknown demon in Nezuko's.)

Uta, who just receives her memory and wants to help returning Nezuko back to human. Uta, who takes longer in using breathing style because of the constant pain in her lower abdomen. Uta, who keeps freezing at the sight of demon attacking. Uta, who hates how helpless she is.

Uta, who sees Tanjirou and Nezuko as her children, and refuses to lose them.

This AU is still under work so I'll see if I should change some things.

Reincarnated AU with Yoriichi but make it like a Manhwa genre

Kny ramble, (I should start numbering these lol)

Remember how Kokushibou said that whenever he and Yoriichi talked about how their breathing styles have no successors, and Yoriichi suddenly becomes optimistic and smiles? I shared the same confusion with Kokushibou, on why Yoriichi seems quite delighted at such idea.

Then it struck me that probably means, having no need to teach breathing styles means no more demons. The Breathing style started as a way to enhance the body for Yoriichi, a way to utilise the body to become better in terms of movement and maybe health...before being seeing as a weapon. It's being weaponized. For greater good, granted, but still. And Yoriichi hates conflict.

Having no successors can be meant that breathing style is no longer needed because demons are gone. But there's a possibility it can be used for another intention, and Yoriichi, who has seen how greed and envy influenced his brother, guesses that breathing style could take a very, very bad turn.

A way to get the body stronger? Faster? For what purpose? Violence then, if not for demons slaying.

Yoriichi is probably grateful that the demon slayer organisation is a hidden one, a small community that has only a small splotch of corruption between the slayers from the difference in morals, and that not everyone believes in demons.

Breathing style can be used for a good cause...as it also can be weaponized for destruction.

Have a headcanon that Yoriichi helps Nezuko in hinting how to get Tanjirou's blade turns red.

I feel like Uta would have wanted Yoriichi to remarried after her death.

I imagine a scenario where ghost Uta floating beside Yoriichi, pointing out beautiful women and said that they could be a good wife for him, even if he couldn't hear he. And sometimes a woman would flirted with Yoriichi, only to be turned down and rejected.

Uta wanted Yoriichi to have a family -- something that they couldn't had together. So she might sulked and pouted at her husband's stubbornness to move on. She loves him all right, it's just that she would rather see him be happy with someone else instead of being lonely all his life.

She might gave up later and just smiled at the warm feeling of knowing Yoriichi had stayed loyal to her for all his life.

𝙃𝙤𝙡𝙙 𝙤𝙣

( 𝗬𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗶 𝘅 𝗨𝘁𝗮 )

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She always made sure to hold his hand tightly.

The first day Yoriichi decided to come and live with Uta, the girl took a hold on his hand and lead the way to her home, her tight was strong.

It was as if she was afraid he would leave.

Since then, whenever they both went out together, Uta had always held his hand in hers. She had asked once if he felt uncomfortable with it and would rather her not to do it.

Yoriichi answered by gripping her hand in his.

He was happy.

Very happy.

His face didn't show his true feelings, but the small action from Uta made his heart fluttered. He noticed that it was something that calmed Uta down, as she sometimes had nightmares when sleeping and he would reached out and hold her hand, and she would immediately calmed down.

10 years later, married, even as adults, she would still hold his hand. She was still worried that he would leave her and she would be left alone again.

Yoriichi would gripped her hand and reassured her that, he would always stay by her side.

He would never leave her.

But she did.

Yoriichi would never forgive himself for coming home late that night. His mistake had caused his wife and unborn child to be murdered. If only he had returned quicker...

And so he cradled Uta's corpse in his arms gently for the next 10 days, tears already dried from the constant crying.

He held her hand in his. Her skin was so cold, no warmness on it like he usually felt. He regretted letting her hand go that day. She must have felt so lonely. She died a lonely death with their unborn child.

His grip around his wife's hand tightened.

What he would give to have her hold onto him again...

𝘈/𝘯 : 𝘩𝘢𝘩𝘢 𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘴𝘵 𝘨𝘰 𝘣𝘳𝘳𝘳𝘳

I'VE FOUND THE ORIGINAL ARTIST

Wanted to redraw a panel to practice, ended up making a comic about Yoriichi’s ultimate breath style. 

Also bonus drawings! 

DEMON SLAYER SPOILER

It makes me happy to know that Yoriichi and Uta are reborn in the modern world and even have two kids together 😭🤧🥺✨💖

KNY/Kimetsu no Yaiba

Hashira

Rengoku Kyojuro

Shinasugawa Sanemi

Giyuu Tomioka

Gyomei Himejima

Tsugikuni Yoriichi

Demon Slayers

Kamado Tanjiro

Shinasugawa Genya

Others

Haganezuka Hotaru

Sabito

Status: The request box is open only for the monthly one-shot voting if the characters are chosen.

Yoriichi + any character/s (separately)you'd want to write for, hcs for how they'd react to their s/o cooking them a grand meal with their favorites foods and such once they get back to their shared estate. When asked "what's the occasion?", s/o just smiles and goes "nothing, I just wanna show u ily" with a big smile 💕

Omg finally a Yoriichi ask this precious boy needs love

Characters: Yoriichi

Genre: Fluff

Warnings: None

Yoriichi Tsugikuni

You and Yoriichi have been together for a while now and recently his been on a mission for about two weeks

He sent you a letter yesterday that he would be back home for dinner, so you thought this was the perfect opportunity to make a big meal so he can go to bed with a full stomach

You have been preparing dinner for the entire day since there was a lot of food and you wanted it to be perfect so your sweet baby can have a relaxing night when he returns

Just as you finished setting everything up you heard the front door open, quickly you ran to greet Yoriichi so you can send him to take a bath so he can be all clean and relaxed for his meal

As you turned the corner you saw your handsome boy, you ran up to him wrapping your arms around his neck and you gave him a peck on the lips before hugging him

Your smile widened when you felt his tense body relax against you pulling your body closer to his as he wrapped his arms around your hips hugging you back

“Hello love! I missed you so much!” You exclaimed happy to have Yoriichi in your arms again and you knew he felt the same “I missed you as well” he spoke burying his face in your neck as he exhaled and breathed in your comforting scent

You pulled back and cupped his face in your hands and gave him a deep sweet kiss as he tried to pull you even closer towards himself, but soon enough you needed air, so you leaned back with Yoriichi following your lips you giggled then told him to go to the baths so you can finish with dinner

He complied and walked off so you went back to the dining room to check if everything was all ready and after you were satisfied with the work you sat down and waited for Yoriichi to arrive

Once he did he looked over all the food prepared then his eyes landed on you sitting down patiently for him “What’s all this?” He asked sitting down next to you “Is today a special occasion?” He asked and you noticed he seemed tense about maybe forgetting something important “I guess you returning home to me safe is special, but I made this all so you could have a nice big meal when you got home!” You exclaimed happily

Yoriichi then gave you one of his rare smiles that you knew can outshine the sun "You are too good to me" he spoke still staring at you in admiration "Nonsense you deserve everything you want!" You exclaimed pouting which earned you a laugh from the usually stoic demon slayer

“Thank you love I really appreciate this” he spoke “No problem” you said “Now let’s eat before all this food gets cold!” You exclaimed beginning to dig into your food

"Y/N..."

"Yeah?"

"I love you so much"

"I love you too!"

My Demon Slayer MasterList

I will write

Fluff 🌸, Comfort/Angst❤️, Smut💦, Comfort🌹, Angst🥀, AU's✨, Crack🔥, Headcanon💭

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I won't write

(Might add more)

Yandere

Abuse of any kind

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Demon Slayer

Series

The Hashira's Darling 🌸, ❤️

Part One Part Two Part Three Part Four Part Five

Demon Confusion ||| 悪魔の混乱 ||| Various x reader ✨, ❤️, 🔥

Part One Part Two Part Three

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AU's ✨

Sagau AU

Info/Thoughts

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Characters I Write For

Tanjiro Kamado

Nothing is here yet…

Nezuko Kamado

Nothing is here yet…

Zenitsu Agatsuma

My Love Letters To You 🌸

Inosuke Hashibira

Nothing is here yet…

Kanao Tsuyuri

Kanao Dating Headcanon 🌸, 💭

Genya Shinazugawa

Nothing is here yet…

All

Taking care of a sick Kamaboko Squad 🌸, 💭

Kyojuro Senjirou

Nothing is here yet…

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Giyuu Tomioka

Your birthday gift~ (Giyu x dom fem reader) 💦, 🌸

Ideal Date 💭

Shinobu Kocho

Ideal Date 💭

Kanae Kocho

Nothing is here yet…

Mitsuri Kanroji

College AU Mitsuri confessing 🌸,💭

Muichiro Tokito

Nothing is here yet…

Sanemi Shinazugawa

Sanemi with a cold S/O that does a 180 only around him and Genya 🌸, 💭

Your My Wife? 🌸, 🥀

Obanai Iguro

Nothing is here yet…

Gyomei Himejima

Nothing is here yet…

Kyojuro Rengoku

Rengoku with a High School crush 🌸, 💭

Prompt List: Fluff 6, Kisses 3 & 8 🌸

Rengoku and Uzui surprise you by cooking for your birthday (Polyamorous Couple) 🌸,💭

Ideal Date 💭

Tengen Uzui

Rengoku and Uzui surprise you by cooking for your birthday (Polyamorous Couple) 🌸,💭

Ideal Date 💭

Suma Uzui

Nothing is here yet…

Makio Uzui

Nothing is here yet…

Hinatsuru Uzui

Nothing is here yet…

Yoriichi Tsugikuni

Cooking a big meal because you love them 🌸

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Akaza/Hakuji

Nothing is here yet…

Kokushibo/Michikatsu

Nothing is here yet…

Daki/Ume

Daki/Ume with a High School crush Headcanon 💭, 🌸

Gyutaro

Gyutaro with a High School crush Headcanon 💭, 🌸

Yushiro

Nothing is here yet…

Tamayo

Nothing is here yet…

Hantengu (Only Platonic)

Nothing is here yet…

Hantengu Clones

Nothing is here yet…

Rui (Only Platonic)

Nothing is here yet…