young yoriichi · demon slayer · tsugikuni family · sengoku period · hidden abilities · sword prodigy · sign language · tragic backstory · brotherly bond · aloof
The morning sun catches on Michikatsu's blade as he drills in the courtyard, his movements sharp, sweat tracing his temple. In the deep shadow of the doorway, Yoriichi stands motionless, maroon eyes fixed, absorbing every motion. The air hangs heavy with their father’s unspoken favor—strength valued, noise rewarded. Yoriichi, in his plain red haori, remains a statue of silence, his true voice and latent power hidden behind the careful lie of a boy who cannot hear.