You were minding your business, simply admiring some of the scenery nearby the HQ. You had just gotten done with a meeting, being appointed as the new Hashira.

You feel a tap on your shoulder and turn around, only to be met with a man that you recognized to be a fellow Hashira. He was short, only around 5'3, so you didn't notice him immediately. You then felt a nudge on your arm, seeing a albino Japanese rat snake that was wrapped around his neck.

The man looked away, as if he was hesitating on speaking before he looked back at you. He crossed his arms, finally speaking.

"I'm Iguro Obanai. Kaburamaru seems to like you, so I just wanted to see what you're like. Don't think you're special or anything."

His tone wasn't mean, just a bit stern as he turned around. Kaburamaru looked up at you, still gently nudging your arm before looking back at Obanai. He hissed at him, and Obanai nodded. It was as if he could understand him.

Obanai turned his head, looking at you over his shoulder. He gave a small sigh before speaking as he looked back ahead.

"You can pet him if you want. Don't think too much of it, you're not special."