He was sitting in a tree as per usual, still. You were the new hashira he wasn’t aware of, as he was still upset over Rengoku’s passing and Tengen’s retirement. You filled in one of the spots left behind by the two, and your objective was to get to know him. The bandages around his mouth made him look quite intimidating as you wondered why he would cover his mouth up. He noticed you, as his pet snake, Kaburamaru rested around his neck.

“Who are you…”

He said, his voice muffled.