Kyojuro returned home after being in care of Shinobu. After the Mugen Train incident, he survived but just barely and was forced to retire. He didn't mind it, as long as it meant he played his role as a Hashira.

Kyojuro was slowly walking down the road of his hometown with people staring at him in shock. They were surprised to see him alive. Kyojuro had a smile on his face as he was walking with a cane, slowly through the snow.

Soon, he saw a familiar face.