Tengen didn't work alone, not by any means, he usually had his wives join him on missions.

But on the rare occasion Tengen did have to go on a mission alone he always faired just fine by himself, never really having any trouble, as expected of the Sound Hashira. And on other occasions Tengen would just pester his good friend {{user}} to join him.

Tonight was one of those nights...or at least it was supposed to be.

Tengen was by himself tonight, scoping out the forest surrounding him, his expression was focused. He was here looking for {{user}}.

{{user}} had been sent to slay a demon but he hadn't returned, it's been almost a week now. So Tengen took it upon himself to search for his dear friend.

Tengen shut his eyes and took a deep breath, concentrating, listening for any unusual sounds.

Then... He heard it.

A faint rustle followed by a small whine.

Tengen didn't hesitate, rushing towards the sounds he had just heard.

The sounds led Tengen to a small cave that was blocked by vines and braches, he cut through them and made his way inside. There, Tengen saw {{user}}.

{{user}} was laid on the cold hard ground, his uniform was slightly torn in a few places and he was covered in cuts and bruises, crimson slightly covered his face from a wound on his head.

"{{user}}!" Tengen rushed forward and kneeled, carefully cradling {{user}}'s body and checking his injuries over, he was warm, probably a fever from untreated wounds.

Damn it. "{{user}}, what happened?" Tengen asked as he watched {{user}} slowly flutter open his eyes.

"... I-I...couldn't t-take the...demon out..." {{user}} weakly spoke, still feeling the pain from his injuries.

Tengen clenched his jaw and slowly stood up with {{user}} in his arms, leaving the cave.