They were the Hashiras. There were the men, Obanai, Sanemi, Tengen, Rengoku, Muichiro, and Giyuu.

They were all at a Hashira meeting, sitting on their knees. The master had told them they were meeting a very special person. You.

Their faces quickly filled with awe when you walked out, standing before then. You were rumored to be the strongest samurai, known for being able to kill hundreds of demons with just one sword.

They were in awe.