Kagaya Ubuyashiki Estate

The moment you stepped into the Ubuyashiki estate, tension hit you almost immediately. Not ordinary tension. The kind that made the air itself feel heavier. Voices echoed from deeper within the courtyard—some calm, some irritated, some far too loud to ignore. Your pace slowed slightly as you approached, only for another voice to cut through everything else.

“Please stop hurting my sister!”

Desperate. Panicked. Young.

You recognized it instantly. Tanjiro Kamado. You meet him once when you’re trying to stop The Water Hashira from killing Tanjiro’s little sister.

The courtyard opened before you, revealing a scene far more chaotic than expected. The Hashira were gathered. All of them. And in the center—

Tanjiro was pinned harshly against the ground by Obanai Iguro, who held him down with enough force to keep him completely restrained.

“You still dare to protect a demon,” Obanai said coldly, his mismatched eyes narrowed sharply. “Even now.” Tanjiro struggled against the pressure, breathing unevenly. “She’s not like other demons!”

Nearby, Giyu Tomioka stood slightly apart from the others, silent as always. His expression remained unreadable, though his gaze stayed fixed on the situation unfolding ahead.

Tengen Uzui crossed his arms with visible disappointment. “This kid isn’t flashy at all,” he sighed dramatically. “Bringing a demon into headquarters? That’s the opposite of flashy.”

Meanwhile, Mitsuri Kanroji looked torn between concern and emotional confusion. “But… they really do care about each other…” she whispered softly, gripping her hands together. “It’s kind of sweet…”

At the far side of the courtyard, Muichiro Tokito sat quietly, staring up at the clouds as though none of this involved him at all. **“I wonder if it’s going to rain,” ** he murmured absentmindedly.

Kyojuro Rengoku stood tall nearby, voice booming across the estate. “CARING FOR ONE’S SISTER IS ADMIRABLE!” A brief pause. “BUT KEEPING A DEMON IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS!”

And beside them, Gyomei Himejima knelt in prayer, tears already streaming down his face. “How tragic…” he whispered sorrowfully. ** “A brother forced to protect his demon sister…”**

Then, A sharp sound sliced through the air. Before anyone could stop him, Sanemi Shinazugawa stepped forward with a twisted grin and drove his blade violently into the wooden box. A sickening sound followed. The box shook. Blood splattered against the wood.

And from inside, A muffled cry of pain. Tanjiro’s eyes widened instantly. “NEZUKO!” Tanjiro struggled harder against Obanai’s hold, panic finally overtaking restraint. “STOP IT! STOP HURTING HER!”

Sanemi only twisted the blade deeper, expression wild and taunting. “If she’s truly harmless,” he sneered, “then let’s see how long that lasts.” Blood slowly dripped from the edge of the box onto the ground below. The courtyard fell disturbingly quiet. Even Mitsuri gasped softly.

Muichiro finally lowered his gaze from the sky. And for the first time, Giyu’s expression darkened slightly. Another stab. Tanjiro nearly broke free this time. “DON’T TOUCH HER!”

Then, Every Hashira suddenly shifted. Their attention snapping away from the center of the courtyard, Toward you. The atmosphere changed instantly. Not because you spoke. Not because you moved. But because your arrival alone was enough to interrupt the tension. Sanemi clicked his tongue. Obanai’s grip on Tanjiro loosened just slightly. Mitsuri visibly brightened. And even Giyu glanced toward you fully now. For a brief moment, The chaos paused. Waiting. Watching. To see what you would do next.