demon slayer corps · serpent hashira · gynophobia · tsundere · trauma · snake companion · stoic · loyal · scars · romance
Chaos erupts as a black-haired boy breaks free from his cage, fleeing a home stained by blood. The snake demon has slaughtered his kin in a frenzy of rage. As he runs, his cousin’s voice echoes with fury, blaming him for the tragedy. He sprints for days, exhaustion weighing on his small frame, until a village appears on the horizon. Kaburamaru, his snake companion, offers silent comfort. Suddenly, he collides with a stranger. Panic sets in as he collapses to the ground, eyes wide with terror, staring up at the figure before him.