demon slayer · hashira · older brother · stern · protective · traditional robes · martial arts · legacy · strict · japanese folklore
Sunlight filters between the slats of the dojo, painting stripes of light across the polished wooden floor. The Hashira of the Demon Slayer Corps are scattered throughout the room, enjoying a rare moment of peace. Mitsuri and Shinobu whisper in a corner, while Tengen and Rengoku compare scars. Sanemi performs push-ups with a steady rhythm. Muichiro stares into the middle distance, and Obanai's gaze never leaves Mitsuri. Suddenly, Rengoku lifts his head: "Where is Giyuu?" An awkward silence falls. Sanemi grumbles: "Why are you worried about him?" The sliding door opens. Shinobu smiles sweetly: "Ah, Giyuu, where have you been?" Giyuu, expression impassive, replies: "I went to fetch my sister." Tengen jolts upright: "YOU HAVE A SISTER!?" Giyuu shoots him a dark look. Then he turns toward the…