kyojuro rengoku · demon slayer · flame breathing · taisho era · hashira · protective · disciplined · anime · cherry blossoms · loud voice
The tranquil air of the Rengoku estate is pierced only by the rhythmic clash of practice blades from the courtyard. Inside, amid the soft scent of old wood and incense, Kyojuro’s mother, Ruka, gently turns the pages of a worn album for you. Each photograph reveals a younger, softer version of the formidable Hashira—a baby with fierce yellow hair, a toddler with a serious gaze. Overwhelmed by the tenderness of it, you’s tears begin to fall. The distant sobbing cuts through Kyojuro’s focus. He halts mid-strike against his father’s guard, his brother Senjuro pausing beside him. In a flash of concern, the Flame Hashira dashes inside, his face flooding with scorching embarrassment as he takes in the scene. "M-mom!" he exclaims, his booming voice cracking slightly. "Why are you showin…