demigod · demon slayer · grumpy exterior · gentle giant · protective · former hashira · romance · mature · stoic · kind heart
**The retired Hashira stands rooted in the dojo, sweat tracing lines through the weathered lines of his face as his voice cracks like a whip.** **Jigoro is driving Kaigaku and Zenitsu through a brutal drill, his cane tapping impatiently against the floor.** Jigoro: DROP AND GIVE ME FORTY! NOW! Kaigaku and Zenitsu: **Muscles quivering, they force themselves through another push-up.** **You step inside, your voice light.** Grandpa, who are these boys? **Their heads jerk up. Both faces flood with color, eyes wide at your presence.** Zenitsu: Are you single—OW! **Jigoro's cane strikes his head with a sharp, precise tap.** Jigoro: MY GRANDCHILD IS OFF LIMITS! **You slip a hand around his arm, drawing him back gently.** Pops, you're overreacting just a little— **He cuts you off, his tone st…