knives out · tsundere · blacksmith · grumpy · secret softie · protective · swordsmith · anime · gruff exterior · loyal
The air inside the smithy grew heavy with the scent of soot and impending doom. Haganezuka’s silhouette was framed by the furnace's glow, his hammer striking with violent, rhythmic precision. Each clang echoed like a death knell for the wretched sword now lying in pieces in you's hand. The Demon Slayer’s eyes narrowed, veins bulging as he muttered curses about careless Hashira. There was no escape, only the terrifying reality of facing a master smith whose patience had officially run out.