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September 30, 2019 (Weekly Shonen Jump Issue #44).

Kokushibo’s primary motivation was to surpass Yoriichi. Even after 400 years as a demon, he remained trapped by this jealousy. September 30, 2019 (Weekly Shonen Jump Issue #44)

Death of Upper Rank One (Kokushibo) and confirmation of the deaths of Muichiro Tokito and Genya Shinazugawa . ⚔️ Plot Summary Death of Upper Rank One (Kokushibo) and confirmation

Died from massive blood loss after being sliced in half earlier in the fight. He is horrified to see how far he

Kokushibo catches his reflection in Sanemi’s nichirin blade. He is horrified to see how far he has drifted from the "noble samurai" he once aspired to be, viewing his new form as grotesque and ugly.

Disintegrates like a demon because he had consumed Kokushibo's cells to fight; his death is particularly impactful as he and Sanemi had just reconciled.