𝐓𝐀𝐌𝐄 𝐌𝐘 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐓 | 𝑺.𝑺𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒛𝒖𝒈𝒂𝒘𝒂

𝟓𝟑| 𝐀 𝐖𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲

(This is a time jump back into the Sengoku Period, so I apologise if I misinterpret or miss anything. I also will be using a character that was the wind user in the Sengoku Era that is Sanemi's Ancestor I will be naming the Wind Swordsman from this fandom of the former Sengoku Hashiras ( Kimetsu no Yaiba Narratives: Sengoku Tales), as his name will be Takeshi Hayate. So all credit to the Artist and creator (DaFailure428) on X

( that is Amongst the few slayers that was able to master breathing techniques back then, following with The Rengoku clan as well. Another thing, I will be extending the life when the hashiras gain their marks to an older age from 25-50 years old or something like that. 

So this will be not be completely accurate to the Demon Slayer manga, but I'll try my best to make this interesting and engaging. This isn't historically accurate. Enjoy!)

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THE MIZUTSUKI RESIDENCE ~ IN THE SENGOKU PERIOD ~ (Third POV:)

"Lady Ryujin, I've been looking for you!"

The young woman turns around lowering her wooden blade down, taking a moment to breath steadily. Her eyes follow the voice of one of her maids, as the young eighteen year old gave her a gentle nod. "I apologise madam Rina, is there something I may help you with?" Ryujin asked her, with a gentle and indifferent tone.

"Well, your father wishes to find you a suitable match for a husband......" Rina spoke up, timidly whilst keeping her eyes upon her masters daughter. ".....you're the last of all three sisters, to be married and become the Chieftess--"

Ryujin's brow furrowed, "I decline the meeting, I'm not ready....." before walking over to place her wooden blade to the side, as she unties the straps around her Kimono sleeves. They flow down covering her calloused hands, that held every bit of her hard work in her training. "He should know better that I'm not capable of marrying for money or to ally with a powerful clan."

The maid was getting rather anxious the more she stood there, knowing she'll get an earful from the Chief of the Mizutsuki clan soon enough. 

"You declined a potential husband, from the Tsugikuni clan......?" Madam Rina pouted, with a straight posture. Tapping her chin in deep thought, ".....what was his name again, um.......I know it starts with an 'M'......what was it..."

"That was three years ago......and many other candidates that didn't last," Ryuji sighed, while washing her hands carefully so her sleeves wouldn't be drenched. "By the way his name was Michikatsu, but he's married with a child already......"

"Michikatsu! That's right!" Rina exclaimed, a little too late. She gazed upon her mistress, and lamented with a soft groan. "Please Ryujin, your father terrifies me every time I tell him you won't be present or you decline another offer.......you will have to marry eventually."

Marriage was all the same for women during that time, and the time before the Sengoku period and so forth. Ryujin has heard many times, but she never really connected with men at all nor felt desirable to the eye. She struggled having been kept in her room at all times, but slowly as she grew up she decided to try and make a difference and ignored all warnings. She suffered consequences over the years, and still does now. 

"Why not the Rengoku family, their son is a few years older......" Rina suggested, while following her mistress' movements.  "They are also excellent swordsman.......and--"

She paused when her eyes met Ryujin's deadpanned look, glowering upon her maid. Rin chuckles nervously with her shoulders slightly, before bowing her head apologetically.