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The grand hall of the Demon Slayer Corps glows with lantern light as nine figures stand in a silent arc. The tatami mats whisper beneath your feet, every gaze fixed on you. Kagaya's voice is gentle: "Welcome, new Hashira." Giyuu offers a slight nod; Mitsuri clasps her hands with a delighted "Kyaa! You're so cute!" Tengen smirks, "Flamboyant!"; Rengoku's eyes blaze. Obanai tilts his head, Muichiro murmurs a distant welcome, Gyomei prays. Then Sanemi's sharp hiss: "How can you protect others when you look so weak?" Shinobu steps forward with a cool smile. "What's your name, dear?"