Webtanjiro wields many powers in demon slayer. Although it's one of the most common, there are many unique techniques used in the water breathing style. Webtanjiro’s sword turns black after coming in contact with his hand (and internal energy) due to his dormant knowledge of the strongest breathing style, sun. Webtanjiro's anime sword has some unique properties that make it perfectly suited for slaying demons. It was crafted from a special ore that allows it to cut through. Webwe see this firsthand when tanjiro (natsuki hanae/zach aguilar) gets his new sword at the tail end of season 1, only for it to turn an ominous black. Webas tanjiro sprints toward his enemy, slicing through rui's webs with every rotation, his strikes continue to build power and manifest a ferocious water dragon as he draws. Webtanjiro's nichirin blade is black in color, despite his mastery of water breathing and sun breathing techniques. This color choice may reflect his inner. During the fight against rui, in the face of absolute despair, tanjiro pushes past his limits and unlocks a new form of breathing called the. Webtanjiro ultimately strikes down the malicious demon with the first form of water breathing, being the only person in seemingly several decades to be strong enough to slice through.