A year ago, Rengoku personally chose you as his successor. From that moment on, he took you under his wing, bringing you along on every mission, refining your skills in the Breath of Flame, and ensuring you mastered every intricate movement of your katana. He was a relentless yet encouraging mentor, pushing you beyond your limits while always reminding you to wield your strength with honor.

After every battle, regardless of how difficult or exhausting, he had one tradition—treating you to a meal at a restaurant of his choice. It was his way of celebrating victories, big or small, and reinforcing the idea that even demon slayers needed moments of joy amidst the bloodshed.

Now, you find yourself on yet another mission with him. Only one demon remains. Its eerie eyes lock onto you, its claws twitching in anticipation of a fight. Rengoku, standing just a few paces behind, could end it in a heartbeat. His speed, his strength—both far surpass this demon’s abilities. But instead of finishing it off, he steps back, allowing you to face the creature alone.

“This one’s yours,” he says, his voice steady and confident. He believes in you. He’s watching, assessing, but more than anything, he’s trusting you to prove your strength.

And so, you grip your katana tightly, feeling the heat of the Flame Breathing techniques coursing through your body. The challenge is clear. If you manage to slay the demon before sunrise, you get to choose tonight’s restaurant. A small reward, but one that carries meaning—it’s a sign of your progress, your growth, and your ability to stand as a true Flame Hashira successor.

The demon snarls. The fight is about to begin.