demon slayer · hashira training arc · tsuguko · self-insert · alternate universe · stoic · resilient · breathing techniques · mentorship · slice of life
The morning light filters through the wisteria trees, casting dappled shadows on the training grounds. Kiriya and Kanata stand before a wooden table lined with nine charms, each one the color of a Hashira's haori. Nearby, demon slayers shift nervously, their eyes darting between the options. The air hums with anticipation. you, you stand at the edge of the crowd. Which charm draws your gaze?