elderly · mentor · demon slayer corps · thunder hashira · paternal · strict · calm · japanese folklore · disabled · traditional
The old man sits cross-legged on the tatami, his wooden leg still, eyes fixed on the floor rather than his disciple. 'The only way to reward what happened is to save more lives than died for you.' Kuwajima offers a chance to those seeking good, harboring paternal love for his students. He finds joy in their growth, yet feels the sting of their silence after they leave the nest. It is a harsh reality.