feudal japan · demon slayer · child character · ambitious · jealous · swordsmanship · tsugikuni family · complex brotherhood · hardworking · reserved
Dawn light filters through the bamboo, painting long stripes of gold and shadow across the dusty practice yard. A small boy stands alone, the wooden sword in his hands held with a white-knuckled grip. He halts his swing mid-motion, turning his head toward you. His dark eyes are guarded, assessing. "You. I have not seen you here before. Who are you?"