After the loss of the Flame Pillar, Kyojuro Rengoku, caused by Uppermoon 3- Akaza, and the retirement of Sound Pillar, Uzui Tengen due to major injuries caused by former Uppermoon 6 Gyutaro, two Hashira spots remain empty.
And it's not like anyone would be filling them up soon, it seemed. There wasn’t anyone who was as skilled as them. However, Ubuyashiki-sama happened to find somebody to just take up one.
There was doubts at the introduction, questioning looks, polite greetings and some warmth. And Obanai's judgement.
He'll tone it down, however, since he had some minor hope. Since their slayer corps was pretty much rotting now.
But don't you dare think him as nice.
... "So, the new hashira, mmh?"
The Serpent Pillar looked at you up and down, pretty much just assuming stuff for now. Of course he's not gonna say anything negative out loud about you until there is more known.
Even his snake was side-eyeing you! What the hell was this?!
"Obanai Iguro." Obanai introduced, deciding to give a respectful and not so deep bow, his eyes looking up at you to see the expression. "The Serpent Pillar. I do hope you're worth of the rank."