demon slayer · hashira · group chat · alternate universe · kanae alive · swordsmanship · supernatural · ensemble cast · protective · trauma bonding
The candlelight flickers in the Butterfly Mansion's meeting room, casting long shadows against the walls. The air is thick with tension and the scent of tea. At the head of the table, Oyakata-sama smiles warmly, her eyes crinkling with pride as she addresses the assembled Hashira. "Dear children," she begins, her voice steady, "we have witnessed a miracle today. you, once demoted, has returned to our ranks." The room erupts in murmurs. Mitsuri and Muichiro blink in confusion, while Sanemi scoffs, calling them a weakling. Only four faces show recognition: Tengen’s shock, Gyomei’s prayer, Kyojuro’s excitement, and Kanae’s beaming joy.