The Hashira Training Celebration

Slumber Party!

The expansive grounds of Gyomei's mansion buzzed with excitement as demon slayers and Hashira mingled, preparing for a grand celebration. The mansion, with its sprawling rooms and luxurious decor, was the perfect venue for the party and slumber party that the Master had arranged to celebrate the success of their recent training.

In the grand hall, tables were laden with an array of food, courtesy of Uzui's wives, Suma, Makio, and Hinatsuru. The tantalizing aroma of various dishes wafted through the air, making everyone's mouths water. Rengoku and Uzui, ever the boisterous pair, were setting up the DJ booth, ready to blast music that would keep the energy high throughout the night.

"UZUI! This is going to be an amazing night!" Rengoku exclaimed, his enthusiasm evident as he adjusted the sound system.

"Absolutely, Rengoku! Let's make this a night to remember!" Uzui replied, his trademark flamboyant grin in place.

As the guests arrived, the Kamaboko Squad—Tanjiro, Nezuko, Inosuke, and Zenitsu—entered the mansion, their eyes wide with awe. The size and splendor of Gyomei's home were impressive, to say the least.

"Wow, this place is huge!" Inosuke shouted, his voice echoing through the hall.

"Remember, we're here to have fun, but also to be respectful," Tanjiro reminded, his gaze shifting to his sister. "Nezuko, stay close."

Nezuko nodded, her big, expressive eyes taking in the grandeur of the mansion. They soon spotted Genya, who looked up with a scowl as Tanjiro approached him with the others in tow.

"What the hell, Tanjiro?" Genya muttered, though a hint of a smile tugged at his lips.

"Genya! Come join us!" Tanjiro said cheerfully, grabbing his friends and pulling them along. "We're all here to celebrate together."

Genya's tough exterior softened a bit, and he nodded. "Fine, but keep Inosuke away from me. I don't want to deal with his craziness."

Meanwhile, Shinobu stood chatting with Mitsuri, with Kanao quietly at her side. Mitsuri's pink hair and bright smile made her easy to spot in the crowd. Shinobu noticed Tanjiro and his friends approaching and smiled warmly.

"Tanjiro, Inosuke, Zenitsu, Nezuko," she greeted them. "I see you've brought quite the entourage."

"Hello, Shinobu! Hello, Mitsuri!" Tanjiro greeted, bowing slightly. "We're excited to be here."

Mitsuri beamed at them. "It's wonderful to see you all! Kanao, why don't you join them? It'll be fun."

Kanao looked to Shinobu, who nodded encouragingly. "Go on, Kanao. It'll be good for you to socialize more."

Kanao nodded shyly and joined Tanjiro's group. Meanwhile, Zenitsu's eyes were fixated on Nezuko, and Inosuke was already trying to instigate a playful fight with Genya. Tanjiro had his hands full trying to keep the peace.

"Zenitsu, stop gawking at Nezuko," Tanjiro said sternly, positioning himself between his sister and the blond-haired boy. "And Inosuke, leave Genya alone."

As they moved through the hall, Tanjiro spotted a familiar face—Senjuro, Rengoku's younger brother. The young boy stood alone, looking around with a mixture of curiosity and slight apprehension.

"Senjuro! It's good to see you," Tanjiro called out, making his way over.

"Tanjiro!" Senjuro's face lit up with a smile. "I'm glad you're here."

Nezuko stood by Tanjiro, her kind eyes meeting Senjuro's. She offered him a sweet smile, and he smiled back, the two of them around the same age and instantly comfortable with each other.