Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Vol. 1

# Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Vol. 1

## Introduction
- Setting the Stage
  - Early 20th Century Japan
  - Rural Mountain Village
  - Kamado Family Life

## Part I: The Calm Before the Storm
- Tanjiro's Daily Life
  - Woodcutting and Supporting Family
  - Caring for Younger Siblings
  - Mother's Influence and Values
- The Encounter with the Traveling Salesman
  - Selling Charcoal in Town
  - Meeting a Mysterious Stranger
  - Learning about Demons

## Part II: The Tragedy
- The Night of the Attack
  - Return Home to Find Family Slaughtered
  - Nezuko’s Transformation into a Demon
  - Tanjiro's Resolve to Save Nezuko
- First Confrontation with a Demon
  - Battle with the Lower Rank Demon
  - Discovering Nezuko's Protective Nature
  - Realizing the Need for Training

## Part III: The Path of the Demon Slayer
- Meeting Giyu Tomioka
  - Water Hashira's Initial Distrust
  - Decision to Spare Nezuko
  - Referral to Sakonji Urokodaki
- Beginning the Journey
  - Leaving Home with Nezuko
  - Vow to Avenge Family and Cure Nezuko
  - Introduction to Breathing Techniques

## Part IV: Training and Growth
- Training under Sakonji Urokodaki
  - Mastering Breath of Water Technique
  - Rigorous Physical and Mental Challenges
  - Overcoming Self-Doubt and Fear
- The Final Test
  - Battling Illusions in the Forest
  - Proving Worthiness as a Demon Slayer
  - Receiving the Hanafuda Earrings

## Conclusion
- Embarking on the Mission
  - Heading Towards the Demon Slayer Corps
  - Determination to Destroy Muzan Kibutsuji
  - Hope for Nezuko's Humanity Restoration