If Shinobu had more physical strength would she be stronger or would there be changes?

I want to emphasize that this is merely my personal observation; everyone is free to think as they wish. However, I felt the need to share my perspective on the topic.

Starting with the question: "Would Shinobu be stronger with greater physical strength?", I believe the answer is debatable. Many refer to Douma's statement: "If you were that fast, you would have defeated me". However, an essential aspect is often overlooked: what would happen if Shinobu had greater physical strength?

Increasing her muscle mass might enhance her strength, but it wouldn't necessarily improve her overall potential. In fact, it could lead to a reduction in her speed or general agility. Shinobu’s breathing style, Insect Breathing, was specifically designed to compensate for her lack of physical strength, making the most of her small, agile frame. Her slender physique grants her exceptional swiftness and remarkable dexterity, both in her reflexes and offensive movements.

Even a slight increase in her body mass could result in a significant loss of these qualities, compromising her overall effectiveness in combat. Therefore, it’s plausible that, even with greater physical strength, Shinobu might lose part of her agility and lightness, effectively putting her back at square one.

Increasing Shinobu’s muscle mass could bring several disadvantages, which may outweigh the benefits in her case. Here are some potential downsides:

-Reduced speed and agility:
Shinobu’s exceptional speed and agility stem from her small and lightweight physique. Increasing her muscle mass could make her movements heavier and slower, reducing both her reaction time and her ability to execute swift attacks or evasive maneuvers.

-Loss of stamina efficiency:
Shinobu’s current build allows her to use her stamina efficiently, enabling her to fight for longer periods. With more muscle, her body would require more energy to sustain movements, leading to quicker fatigue during battles.

-Decreased precision:
Her small frame and agility allow her to execute highly precise movements, such as injecting poison with pinpoint accuracy. A larger and stronger build might make it harder for her to maintain that same level of finesse and precision in combat.

-Reduced compatibility with Insect Breathing:
The Insect Breathing style relies heavily on agility, quick strikes, and precise movements. A stronger, bulkier body might not align well with the techniques Shinobu has perfected, forcing her to adapt or abandon her unique fighting style.

-Increased vulnerability to counterattacks:
A bulkier build could make Shinobu an easier target for enemies. Her current agility allows her to evade attacks effectively, but reduced mobility might leave her more exposed to counterattacks.

-Potential strain on joints and flexibility:
With increased muscle mass, her joints and flexibility might suffer, limiting her ability to perform complex movements or contortions during battle. This could hinder her ability to adapt to unpredictable situations.

These factors highlight that while physical strength is an advantage in many scenarios, it might not complement Shinobu’s unique fighting style and natural strengths. Her current build and strategy seem perfectly optimized for her specific role as a Demon Slayer.

What are your thoughts on this perspective?

However, by hypothesizing scenarios where Shinobu gains more physical strength, we can consider the following possibilities:

-(First hypothesis) A new breathing style:
With greater physical strength, Shinobu likely wouldn’t have needed to create the Insect Breathing style. Instead, she might have used the Flower Breathing style, like her sister Kanae. In this case, Shinobu could have focused on directly decapitating demons, achieving greater offensive and defensive stability rather than relying on poison.

-(Second hypothesis) Adaptation of Insect Breathing:
Alternatively, Shinobu might have retained her breathing style but adapted it to incorporate both speed and newfound strength. This could have resulted in a more balanced version, combining offensive stability with agility, though it likely would have sacrificed some of the initial speed.

Swordsmen typically adapt or create a breathing style based on their strengths. In Shinobu’s case, her lack of physical strength was offset by her incredible speed and agility. This demonstrates how she found a unique and intelligent way to fight demons and avenge her sister, despite her limitations.

I’d love to hear your thoughts on this!