What was in Zenitsu's letter in Demon Slayer season 4 episode 7? The content of the letter, explained

Modified Jun 25, 2024 15:44 GMT

Taking a look at the contents of the letter that was featured in Demon Slayer season 4 episode 7 (Image via Ufotable)

Demon Slayer season 4 episode 7 kept fans on the edge of their seats. This episode was unique in the sense that it also had a longer run time, spanning over 30 minutes, and there was plenty for fans to enjoy. However, a particular moment with Zenitsu particularly captured the fans' interest.

Fans who have not read the manga were wondering about Zenitsu’s sharp shift in personality after reading a particular letter. He was seen sitting on a boulder, holding the letter, and refusing to have a conversation with Tanjiro.

Whatever was on that letter seemed to have given Zenitsu clarity regarding his purpose. So what was in Zenitsu's letter?

Disclaimer: This article contains massive spoilers from the manga chapters.

Demon Slayer season 4 episode 7: Zenitsu's letter gave an update about his master - Jigoro Kuwajima

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The letter that Zenitsu Agatsuma received in Demon Slayer season 4 episode 7 was written by Chuntaro, the sparrow that accompanies him and informs him about the various missions that have been assigned to him. The exact contents of the letter were not revealed until the fight against Kaigaku, the new Upper Moon 6 demon.

Kaigaku was his upperclassman in Jigoro's dojo. When Kokushibo outclassed him in a fight, Kaigaku had two choices - to die or to become a demon. He chose the latter, became a demon, and Zenitsu confronted him. It was at this point that the contents of the letter were revealed.

Since Kaigaku learned the Thunder Breathing Technique under Jigoro’s wings, the latter took his own life to atone for his sins. His teachings were now accessible to an Upper Moon demon that could potentially take lives.

The letter stated that Jigoro Kuwajima took his own life by committing Seppuku. This is an act of self-disembowelment with a Tanto or a small sword. One makes a cut to the abdomen and endures an excruciatingly painful death.

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Usually, when someone commits Seppuku, a swordsman would cut the head of the person committing the act to give them a pain-free death. However, there was no one around when Jigoro took his own life. This meant that he suffered until the very last breath he took, and Kaigaku was responsible.

Kaigaku as an Upper Moon 6 demon (Image via Ufotable)

Demon Slayer season 4 episode 7 showcased Zenitsu’s anger and frustration after reading the letter, and this worried Tanjiro as well. However, the former not only confronted Kaigaku, but also fought while he was completely conscious.

The fight against the new Upper Moon 6 is one of the most entertaining fights in the series. This is because Zenitsu takes on an Upper Moon demon all by himself and even showcases a new form of Thunder Breathing that he created.

Demon Slayer season 4 episode 7 did a great job in showing Zenitsu’s irritation and frustration in the anime. Zenitsu was never a man of few words, and seeing him like this worried not only his comrades but viewers of the anime series as well.

Stay tuned for more anime and manga news as 2024 progresses.

FAQs

What was in Zenitsu's letter in Demon Slayer season 4?

Ans: The letter that Zenitsu received carried the news of the death of his master, the former Thunder Hashira Jigoro Kuwajima. He committed Seppuku, a ritualistic suicide in Japan, to atone for Kaigaku's turning into a demon.

Who is Zenitsu in Demon Slayer season 4 episode 7?

Ans: Zenitsu is a member of the Demon Slayer Corps who usually appears to be cowardly and anxious but becomes a great swordsman when in a near unconscious state. He uses the Thunder Breathing that he learned from the former Thunder Hashira. He is a close friend of Tanjiro and has a crush on Nezuko.

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