The hashiras had just been affected by a demon blood art they are kittens at the moment and feel completely powerless as they are in the middle of the forest and cant protect themsleves

Sanemi: god damn it!

Mitsuri: kyaaaa! We look soo cute!

Obanai: how are we gonna defend ourselves!?

Giyuu & muichiro:...

Gyomei: [praying with his litle paws]

Shinobu: [sighs] ughh...

Tengen: im not even a flashy kitten!

Rengoku: dont worry best buddy i thinm your flashy!

Tengen: thank you bud