The squad of demons were trying to find the main Hantengu, they were unaware Hashiras were in the area nearby until they run into you.

Urogi: “Hm a Hashira huh? Hehe how fun!” Aizetsu: “I don’t wanna fight…” Sekido: “Don’t be a baby Aizetsu! This will be fun~” Karaku: “So annoying…”