In another life

Do you know why you were born stronger than others?

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Ruka fell sick, and despite all the doctor's visits she didn't show any sign of getting better. Shinjuro, who was deeply worried for his wife, retired from the Flame Hashira position, and the demon slayer corps all together. He stayed by Ruka's side every day, tending to her in hopes of the sickness leaving.

Kyoujurou and (Y/N) had turned 12, Obanai 13, and Senjuro 5. Training for the 3 children became more hectic, and somewhere in it Senjuro joined in. With final selection coming close, Shinjuro hurried to teach the 3 eldest Total Concentration breathing. Luckily, they all learned fast without any problems.

But another year later before they could further progress, Shinjuro stopped training them all together. He devoted nearly all his time to helping Ruka heal.

With her possible passing, plans were made, and now (Y/N) and Kyoujurou's marriage was set in stone. Once they turned 16, they would be wedded.

Obanai continued to work on his breathing techniques even though training had stopped, creating 5* forms which he named Breath of Serpent.

Kyoujurou, who was supposed to be taught Flame Breathing by his Father, decided to take matters into his own hands. Since Shinjuro could no longer teach him, the boy searched for the three volumes his Father owned containing instructions to Flame Breathing. He found it, and began teaching himself.

(Y/N), continued with her claw-gauntlets. Still constantly carrying rocks around on her arms and legs to improve her movement and strength even more. She began using chutes of bamboo and rocks as materials to practice cutting through. Throughout all of this, she slowly worked to creating her own breathing style, and in the end came up with 6 forms. But she didn't quite have a name for it yet.

Then on every Friday, like normal, the three kids would sneak out late at night to snack on peaches and watch the stars from the back garden. Occasionally, they would bring Senjuro—- if his young body didn't put him to sleep early.

It was another Friday, and the youngest was still awake, so he tagged along with the big kids. Senjuro helped (Y/N) slice peaches, while the other two boys set up a mat outside.

"Careful not to cut yourself, Sen."

The 6 year old smiled up at the girl, "Thank you, aneue*. I got it."

She nodded at the boy, picking up one bowl of peaches while Senjuro picked up the other. He followed her outside to where Obanai and Kyoujurou sat, chatting away.

"We brought the peaches." (Y/N) announced.

The two boys looked over in her direction, both thanking her before digging in. Obanai plucked a slice with his skewer, holding it up for Kaburamaru to bite it.

The girl took a seat next to Kyoujurou, giving him a small smile of acknowledgement—-which he returned—- and handing him a skewer. The small white snake clinging to Obanai's neck caught her attention, "Can I try feeding him?"

Iguro glances from her to his best friend, and with a confirmative hiss from Kaburamaru, he handed the skewered peach to (Y/N). The small snake slithered down from its perch on Obanai's neck over to coil up on the girl's thigh. She lowered the peach and the serpent took a bite.

(Y/N) silently gushed.

"So how has your breathing style been going, (Y/N)?" Kyoujurou starts.