Volume 22 (Passing the Torch) focuses on the final united effort to defeat Muzan before sunrise. The Demon Slayers combine their strength in a desperate attempt to stall the nearly immortal enemy. Exhaustion, injury, and grief weigh heavily on every warrior. Tanjiro confronts Muzan directly in a battle of endurance and willpower. The idea of inherited strength and collective sacrifice dominates the narrative. Emotional farewells and heroic stands define the volume. The art vividly portrays the chaos of the battlefield. Every second counts as dawn approaches. The Corps fights not only for victory but for the future of humanity. This installment prepares readers for the emotional conclusion.