In a world where demons plague humanity, the Hidden Hashira is molding new warriors and striking down demons who cross his path to save people. But he has not much to live for. Will he find a reason to live again through his loved ones and students...
Mitsuri and her master Rengoku, along with Takeyasu trek forward in search of Demons to fight.
Yasu: Why are you doing this?! If I'm going to fight a demon, shouldn't I-
Rengoku: Don't worry. I snagged your kusarigama. Kocho said you forgot this. So just in case, you aren't defenseless.
Yasu: Thanks.
???: Kanroji never mentioned you.
The chain wielding user then looks to see a man with a bandage over his mouth.
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Takeyasu: That's cause we just met, Mr. Uhhhh.-
Iguro: Obanai Iguro.
Mitsuri: Meet Iguro. Yeah, we just met, Iguro, so don't take it out on him please!
Iguro: Alright. I thought you'd be training with Himejima. Guess he thought you're too weak.
Rengoku: He's needing to practice swordfighting.
Iguro: You and me. We fight now, Tatsukami.
Rengoku: Hold on, Iguro. He hasn't even learned the basics. I admire your determination, but not now.
Iguro: Alright. But be careful. It's dark and I don't want you hurt.
Takeyasu: How considerate of you.
Iguro: I was talking to Kanroji, weirdo.
He jumps off to the estate as Takeyasu is a bit weirded out by Iguro, but first is given a sword by Rengoku.
Rengoku: Alright. Himejima found these swords from Yamiken, so you might as well use them to train. You already have experience with a weapon, but you need to now figure out how to use a sword. First, the basics. Swing it around.
Takeyasu swings the sword, but he swings it like a chain and it flies into a tree.
Rengoku: Maybe we should start off with the basics. Mitsuri is doing the same. Swing your sword up and down, but grip the handle with both hands.
The trainees do what Rengoku says and swing the sword up and down for multiple turns at a time before their arms give out.
Rengoku: Perfect! Now we do the same thing, but to the side!
Takeyasu: *breath* *breath* 100. How many did you do?
Mitsuri: 352.
Takeyasu was shocked when he heard Mitsuri got more than twice as much as him. But Rengoku offers words of encouragement.
Rengoku: Don't worry! You can't always expect to be great at something at the start!
Takeyasu: But what about my kusarigama?
Rengoku: You've trained with that for years! That's why you're so good with it and also why you were able to defeat Rakurai on your first day! Now once we take a break, 100 side swings!
