Demon Slayer: 5 Hashiras Zenitsu Can Beat With Godspeed, Ranked

Zenitsu is often underestimated because of his cowardly personality, but it’s hard to deny that his Godspeed technique makes him one of Demon Slayer‘s fastest fighters. In fact, Zenitsu’s Godspeed is so effective that he can even use it to defeat some very powerful Hashira.

Of course, when it comes to strength or versatility, Zenitsu may not stand a chance against even the weakest Hashira. But in this list, we’ll talk about five Hashira Zenitsu can defeat if speed is the only deciding factor. Also, we’ll rank the Hashira based on how difficult it would be for Zenitsu to counter their speed or reflexes with Godspeed.

5 Shinobu’s Speed May Not Be Enough to Stop Zenitsu

Sure, Shinobu is one of the fastest Hashira, but Zenitsu’s Godspeed clearly gives him an advantage over the Insect Hashira. Shinobu’s fighting style relies heavily on rapid thrusts, precision, and mobility rather than overwhelming speed or physical strength.

That makes her vulnerable against Zenitsu’s Godspeed, as he can use it to close the distance before the Hashira can even react. Of course, Shinobu’s intelligence would still make her dangerous against Zenitsu. But if judged primarily on speed, Zenitsu’s instantaneous acceleration could allow him to land a decisive hit before Shinobu can adapt. In fact, compared to the other Hashira on the list, Shinobu is the slowest, which is why she takes the fifth spot.

4 Zenitsu Could Easily Outrun Obanai With His Explosive Speed

In Demon Slayer, Obanai is one of the most technically skilled Hashira, and his Serpent Breathing attacks are fast and even hard to predict. However, his greatest advantage is not raw movement speed, which can make him vulnerable to Zenitsu’s Godspeed.

Zenitsu is known for overwhelming opponents with a sudden burst of speed, letting him close the distance in a flash. Sure, Obanai is skilled enough to read Zenitsu’s movements and react in the blink of an eye. However, Zenitsu is so incredibly fast that Obanai won’t get enough time to think of a strategy. And no matter what defensive technique Obanai comes up with, Zenitsu can potentially get past it with his Godspeed. That said, Obanai’s defense and speedy attacks still challenge Zenitsu’s speed to some extent, earning him the fourth spot.

3 Mitsuri Could Struggle to Keep Up With Zenitsu’s Godspeed

Mitsuri possesses remarkable physical abilities, including incredible flexibility and agility. Her unique yet underused Love Breathing also lets her attack from unusual angles. On top of that, her whip-like sword lets her deliver rapid, insanely fast slashes. However, Zenitsu’s Godspeed presents a different kind of challenge to Mitsuri.

Rather than maintaining a high speed constantly, Zenitsu uses instant bursts to reach the opponent before they can properly respond. Of course, Mitsuri can potentially evade Zenitsu’s attack at first by changing her position really quickly. However, if Zenitsu times Godspeed correctly, Mitsuri won’t even get the time to swing her sword. Regardless, Mitsuri’s fast reflexes can still surprise Zenitsu, letting her take third place.

2 Muichiro May Not Be Fast Enough to Outspeed Zenitsu

Muichiro is arguably the most naturally gifted Hashira in Demon Slayer, and his speed is his greatest strength. After awakening his Demon Slayer mark, Muichiro moves so fast that it seems like he’s teleporting from one place to another. On top of that, his Mist Breathing lets him obscure his movements and confuse opponents before striking from unexpected positions.

However, Zenitsu’s Godspeed could potentially counter that advantage by giving him a faster initial burst. Of course, Muichiro’s battle instinct, movement speed, and reactions would make this an extremely close fight. But if Zenitsu manages to track down Muichiro’s position, he can use his Godspeed to land a decisive hit on the Hashira. Still, it would be really difficult for Zenitsu to see Muichiro or keep up with his fast movements, earning him the second spot on the list.

1 Zenitsu’s Godspeed Could Give Him the Edge Over Giyu

Giyu Tomioka would arguably be Zenitsu’s toughest matchup on the list. The Water Hashira’s breathing style provides him with exceptional defense. But most of all, Giyu moves really fast, and we saw a glimpse of his speed when he cut off Rui’s head in the blink of an eye.

Giyu can use all that to counter Zenitsu’s godly speed. In fact, Giyu can use Eleventh Form: Dead Calm to deflect Zenitsu’s lightning-fast attacks with extreme precision. Despite that, Zenitsu could potentially defeat Giyu if he relies on explosive Godspeed acceleration instead of a prolonged exchange of attacks. Zenitsu could still create a narrow opening in Giyu’s defenses to land a hit. Still, given the great challenge Giyu can provide to Zenitsu, he’s worthy of the first spot.

Which Hashira do you think Zenitsu can defeat with his Godspeed? Do share your thoughts in the comments!

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