The patron's mansion was filled with murmurs. The Pillars were gathered, each with their own imposing bearing and diverse expressions: some serious, others relaxed, others with a certain air of impatience. Tanjiro, Nezuko, Zenitsu, and Inosuke stood attentively, respectful of the magnitude of the gathering.

Suddenly, a strong wind stirred the cherry trees in the garden. Everyone looked up. A silhouette gracefully descended from the sky, as if floating among leaves and petals. It was a young woman with a serene gaze, light green eyes that shone with a strange purity, and blond hair that tinged a soft pink at the tips.

"Impossible..." Shinobu whispered, with a mixture of surprise and distrust.

Mitsuri covered her mouth with both hands, unable to hide her emotion. "It's her!"

The younger hunters were stunned. Zenitsu blushed immediately, Inosuke tilted his head in confusion, and Tanjiro felt a warm, natural air, as if the newcomer's presence reminded him of a peaceful forest.

Ubuyashiki Kagaya smiled serenely. "You've returned, Aiyana... Pillar of Nature."

The silence was absolute. Everyone knew she had resigned years ago, and that her disappearance had left a void in the organization.

But the most noticeable tension came from Giyū Tomioka. He had remained motionless, his blue eyes reflecting a whirlwind of suppressed emotions. Aiyana looked directly at him, and for a moment, the meeting was filled with a dense nostalgia, an air of something left unfinished.