[Revising] The Broken Pillar (Kimetsu no Yaiba x F!Reader | Slow Updates)

Chapter 4: New Family and New Home

Third Person POV

As Giyu guided (Y/N) around the Demon Slayer Corps headquarters, they quietly explored the vast grounds. While walking, they encountered a tall man standing calmly in prayer. He had a large scar across his forehead, pure white eyes, and a set of prayer beads in his hands.

(Y/N) stopped and stiffened behind Giyu. The man's intimidating appearance frightened her. She clutched Giyu's haori with her left hand and hugged her teddy bear tightly with her right.

The tall man opened his eyes and turned toward them, sensing their presence.

"Giyu-san, who is the child behind you?" he asked in a deep, gentle voice.

"This is (Y/N)," Giyu replied. "Kanae and I rescued her after her parents were killed by a demon two days ago."

"I see..." The man lowered his head solemnly, tears suddenly falling from his eyes. "How tragic. Such a young child should never have to face such horror."

(Y/N), startled by the sight of the large man crying, stepped out cautiously from behind Giyu and tugged lightly at the man's robes.

"Mister... what's your name?" she asked quietly.

"I am Gyomei Himejima, the Stone Hashira," he said kindly. "The man beside you is Giyu Tomioka, the Water Hashira. Kanae Kocho, who was with you earlier, is the Flower Hashira."

"Hashira?" (Y/N) tilted her head curiously. "What's that?"

"The Hashira, also known as the Pillars, are the strongest swordsmen in the Demon Slayer Corps," Gyomei explained with a soft smile.

"How did you become one?" she asked, eyes wide.

"I defeated a demon from the Twelve Kizuki," he replied calmly.

"What's the Twelve Kizuki?"

"My child, you are still too young to understand," he said, gently placing a hand on her head. "You will know when the time is right."

"Oh... okay," she said, then hesitated before asking, "Um... why are your eyes white, mister?"

"I am blind," Gyomei answered.

(Y/N)'s mouth opened slightly in surprise. "But... if you can't see, how do you fight demons?"

"I may be blind, but I can sense vibrations and feel the world through my heart," Gyomei said gently.

Just then, another man walked up to them. He was flamboyantly dressed with a sparkling crystal headband, lots of flashy accessories, and red eye makeup over one eye.

"Giyu! Gyomei! What a flamboyant surprise to see you both here!" he said loudly. "And who is this adorable little girl?!"

(Y/N) looked up at Gyomei and whispered, "Who's that man?"

Before Gyomei could respond, the flashy man answered for him.

"I am Tengen Uzui! The flamboyant Sound Hashira!" he announced dramatically.

"And what's your name, little cutie?"

"I-I'm (Y/N)... (Y/N) (L/N)," she replied shyly.

Without warning, Tengen scooped her up into his arms and spun her around.

"You're so flamboyantly cute, (Y/N)! You should become my fourth wife!"

(Y/N) blinked, confused. "Fourth...? Does he already have three wives?" she thought.

Gyomei quickly took her back from Tengen's grasp.

"Uzui-san, she's still a child. She can't marry anyone yet," Gyomei said calmly.

"I know that!" Tengen waved his hand. "She'll be my fourth wife when she's older!"

Gyomei simply sighed, unable to come up with a response to Tengen's usual antics.

Just then, Kanae arrived, smiling warmly.

"Hello, boys. Have you seen (Y/N)-chan?" she asked.

Giyu stepped aside so Kanae could see (Y/N), now comfortably held in Gyomei's arms.

"There you are, (Y/N)-chan. Oyakata-sama would like to see you again. He says he has something important to tell you."

(Y/N) nodded softly, and Gyomei gently set her down. She walked over to Kanae and took her hand. Before they left, (Y/N) turned back and waved at the three Hashira.

— Time Skip to the Ubuyashiki Estate —

At the door of Oyakata-sama's room, Kanae announced their arrival.

"Oyakata-sama, I've brought (Y/N)-chan, just as you requested."

"Come in, my child," Kagaya's calm voice replied.

Kanae and (Y/N) stepped into the room. Once they knelt before Kagaya, he turned to Kanae.

"Kanae, may I speak with (Y/N) alone?"

"Of course, Oyakata-sama," she said, rising. She turned to (Y/N). "I'll wait outside for you, okay?"

But (Y/N) tugged at Kanae's haori nervously.

"Please don't leave me... I'm scared," she whispered.

Kanae knelt down and smiled reassuringly. "It's alright, (Y/N)-chan. Oyakata-sama is kind. You'll be safe."

Kanae gave her a gentle pat before quietly leaving the room. (Y/N) stared at the closed door for a moment, then turned toward Kagaya, who was smiling gently.

"Come sit with me, my child," he said, patting the space beside him. "Let's talk."

(Y/N) obeyed, sitting quietly next to him. She blushed slightly and hid her face in her teddy bear. Kagaya chuckled softly.

"(Y/N), do you know why you're here?"

She shook her head.

"Kanae and I spoke earlier. You told us that you have no family left, is that right?"

She nodded again, more slowly this time.

"Well," he continued kindly, "we've decided something. I would like to take you in. From now on, you will be part of my family. I will be your father, and you may call me that."

(Y/N) froze.

"Is he serious...?" she thought. "He wants to adopt me?"

Kagaya placed a gentle hand on her head. His warmth made her relax.

"I know this might sound sudden," he said, as if reading her mind. "But I promise you—I mean it. You will be my daughter, (Y/N)."

She looked at him with wide eyes, overcome with emotion. Happiness, confusion, fear—it all swirled inside her. She had lost everything, and now she was being offered a new beginning.

"Are... are you really sure?" she asked in a trembling voice. "You want me as your daughter?"

"Yes, my child. My wife and I both agreed. We will welcome you into our family."

Tears welled up in (Y/N)'s eyes as she lunged forward, wrapping her arms around Kagaya.

"Thank you! Thank you so much! I'm so happy I won't be alone anymore... Thank you, Father!"

Kagaya embraced her gently, rubbing her back to comfort her.

"You're welcome, my child," he whispered.

Later that day, Kagaya introduced (Y/N) to his wife and children, who welcomed her with open arms. For the first time in days, she felt warmth—not just physical warmth, but the warmth of love, safety, and a new family.