Tanjiro might use his sense of smell to detect hidden threats. Since his sense of smell is super - enhanced, he could sniff out any demons or traps in the way of saving Rengoku. For example, if there are demons disguised as allies, Tanjiro would be able to tell by their scent.
As of now, Uta is indeed alive. The story hasn't depicted anything otherwise. Maybe there'll be changes in the future, but for now, Uta's part in the manga continues with them being alive.
I'm not sure who specifically wrote the lyrics for a song titled 'lirik never ending story'. It could be written by the songwriter associated with a particular musical version of 'The Never Ending Story'.
Yes, in some fanfictions, Tanjiro is depicted as the reincarnation of Yoriichi. This concept adds an interesting layer to the story as Yoriichi was an extremely powerful and legendary figure in the original lore. The idea allows for new storylines where Tanjiro might inherit some of Yoriichi's skills or have a deeper connection to the past events related to Yoriichi.
Tanjiro's fate in the manga is that he ultimately passed away. This event was a significant part of the story's development and had a profound impact on the other characters and the overall plot.