Most Demon Slayers don’t have the kind of superhuman strength and abilities that demons do, putting them at an inherent disadvantage. Part of why a Demon Slayer’s training is so daunting is because it must prepare potential candidates for the dangerous world they’re joining. The same applies to the Final Selection, which thrusts applicants into an actual life-or-death situation with an incredibly low survival rate.
In order to close the gap, Demon Slayers are equipped with Nichirin Swords.
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