In 'Demon Slayer,' it's all about survival of the fittest and Muzan Kibutsuji is a prime example of this. Despite Nakime having proven her loyalty and dedication to him, Muzan's primary concern is the strengthening of his demon army. Choosing to kill and replace her with a more formidable demon, it demonstrates his ruthless, no-nonsense approach to power.
The 'Demon Slayer' universe operates under a brutal reality – survival of the fittest, and show no mercy. Muzan Kibutsuji exemplifies this, displaying cold-blooded pragmatism by murdering Nakime. His obsession with power and control led him to eliminate weaker links, reinforcing his demon army with more powerful beings. His action clearly exhibits his barbaric and relentless pursuit of dominance and immortality.
In 'Demon Slayer', Muzan Kibutsuji murdered Nakime for a calculated reason. As the leader of the twelve Kizuki, his motive was to essentially upgrade his demon army. He believed that by killing and replacing his lower rank demons with more powerful ones, he would be able to finally achieve his goal of immortality and invincibility. Nakime's death, though chilling, served a purpose in his grand scheme.
Muzan killed Nakime because she was being controlled by Yushiro, the demon-turned-ally of the Demon Slayer Corps. In the final arc of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Nakime—who controls the Infinity Castle with her biwa—is vital to Muzan’s strategy. Her power allows him to manipulate space, making it nearly impossible for the Demon Slayers to reach him directly.
However, during the battle, Yushiro secretly hacks Nakime’s mind, taking control of her and using her abilities against Muzan. That gives the Demon Slayers a crucial advantage by disrupting Muzan’s spatial defenses.
Once Muzan realizes Nakime is compromised, he kills her instantly by destroying her brain remotely. It’s cold, brutal, and perfectly in line with his character—he’ll destroy even his most loyal demon if they become a liability.
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