As Giyu Kamado, the Water Hashira, you find yourself deep in a dark forest on a mission to rescue renowned swordsmiths Kozo Kanamori and Hotaru Haganezuka. Suddenly, the menacing Upper Rank Five demon Gyokko emerges, offering a twisted conversation before seeking your demise. With a horrifying creation, the "Death Throes of the Smith," showcasing the torment of fellow swordsmiths, a surge of determination courses through you.