Rimuro: Well they're not listening so START EXPLAINING
Ciel: Well when Master left I feared for your safety and- AAAH
Rimuro pulled her ear
Rimuro: Don't give me that crap I bet you felt withdrawal symptoms after being separated from me for 5 seconds am I right
Ciel: OK OK I ADMIT IT
Rimuro let go Ciel rubbed her ear
Rimuro: Who's watching Tempest I asked you to do that
Ciel: Don't worry Veldora and Milim are still there
Rimuro: . . .
Ciel: Good point but so are Benimaru and Shion and a lot of The Patrons
Rimuro put his hands on his face
Ciel: Ok fair
Rimuro: Go back and fix it now
Ciel: Just use Parallel Existence and it'll be fine
Rimuro: The whole point of me being here is also a personal challenge I'm not using most of my power that includes you so go back to Tempest NOW
Ciel: I would but if only I didn't leave such an impact that would tear a hole if I were gone that would include breaking your personal rule
Rimuro: . . . When we get back YOU are cleaning up whatever mess that's been created in my absence
Ciel: Deal
Rimuro: Also you've been acting slightly different why is that
Ciel: I thought I should generate a new personality while I was here to be more fun you shouldn't be the only one who enjoys yourself, Darling
Rimuro: Whatever also how come you choose to be a Kocho
Ciel put her arms around Rimuro
Ciel: It was the easiest natural way of seeing you and it gave me an easier opportunity to become a Demon Slayer
Rimuro pushed her away by the face
Rimuro: Speaking of which how did you become a Hashira
Ciel: Oh that was easy I tracked down and killed Lower Moon 4
Rimuro: . . . Any particular reason you choose that one specifically
Ciel: . . . That's just your imagination speaking of which was there any particular reason you held that spider wench after she was passing on
Rimuro: Oh so you DO have a certain preference for targets
Ciel: I know about this world from your memories and your feelings
Rimuro: Please I would've been able to resist Shinobu she's scary anyways
Ciel: But what about Mitsuri
Rimuro: . . .
Rimuro avoided eye contact
Ciel: I knew it
Rimuro: Well anyways I'm more curious about the Breathing Style you use are you the current Flower Hashira
Ciel: No at first I relied on my own strength but then I decided to create an entirely new and Separate Breathing style called Nature Breathing
Rimuro: So you became the Nature Hashira
Ciel: Correct
Rimuro: Look just don't interfere with the story with too many relative changes
Rimuro walked up ahead to where Tanjiro and Nezuko were talking
Ciel: A bit too late for that Darling
Time Passes and the Hashira are assembled Rimuro and Tanjiro were tied up to be heard out while Nezuko was in another room
Rimuro: I don't like this we should see her
Tanjiro: She insisted that we wait here we should just do what they say we were brought here alive for a reason
Rimuro: . . . I guess you're right
A Kakushi guided them to the center of the manor where the Hashira were waiting, Rimuro kept staring at the ground as he tried to brace his emotions for what he knew would happen
Tengen: I heard they were Demon Slayers with a demon in tow so I was expecting someone with some flare at least so far in looks they don't disappoint
Kyojuro: WE MUST SEE THAT THESE BOYS ARE PUT ON TRIAL TO BE JUDGED SO IT SHALL BE
Mitsuri: (To think that they've been protecting their sister who's now a demon what a brave and beautiful display of sibling love)
Tanjiro: So brother these are the Hashira
Goto: DON'T OPEN YOUR MOUTH UNTILL YOU'RE TOLD DO YOU KNOW WHO YOU'RE IN THE PRESENCE OF
Rimuro: Yep the Pillars themselves
Goto: HEY DON'T IGNORE ME
He put his hand on Rimuro's shoulder but when Rimuro turned around to face him with a terrifying glare he backed away
Ciel: (Sometimes I wish he'd stare at me like that)
Shinobu: Before we begin the trial why don't you explain the crime you have both been accused-
Kyojuro: THERE IS NO NEED FOR A TRIAL
Shinobu: Huh
Kyojuro: PROTECTING A DEMON IS A CLEAR VIOLATION WE CAN DEAL WITH THIS ON OUR OWN WE SHALL EXECUTE ALL 3 OF THEM
Tengen: In that case, I'll decapitate them with style I'll show you all the most dramatic spray of blood ever it'll be a spectacle
Mitsuri: (No way you'd really kill such adorable children as them such a thought fills my heart with sorrow)
Gyomei: Alas to see such pitiful creatures as them poor souls I grieve for them perhaps it would've been better if they hadn't been born
Rimuro: (Mother f***er do I look like Zenitsu to you who are you calling a pitiful creature I forgot how unlikable some of these guys were when first introduced)
Muichiro: (Um what was the shape of that cloud again what was it called)
Rimuro: (And as expected this guy's not even paying attention great)
Gyomei: Let's end their misery
Kyojuro: Right
Tengen: And let's do so with flare
Rimuro: (Will I have to go for the intimidation tactic)
???: Come now you 3 if they were brought here alive by the Master's orders we should at least hear them out
Rimuro: (Wait that voice it can't be)
Rimuro looked at the person speaking his eyes wide
Kanae: What's wrong you look like you've seen a ghost
Rimuro: (How is she alive it can't be unless)
Rimuro looked at Ciel she had a smirk on her face as she winked at Rimuro
Rimuro: (You did this didn't you)
Ciel: (Guilty as charged)
Obanai: Never mind these boys, what will we do with Tomioka seeing him standing there without any restraints is making me feel ill based on what Shinobu told us he's just as guilty of breaking the Corps rules how shall we make him take responsibility what kind of lesson should we teach him what do you have to say for yourself Tomioka
Mitsuri: (Iguro you're as sharp-tongued as ever I see I love that side of you)
Everyone looked to Giyuu
Tanjiro: (He's in this situation because of us)
Rimuro: (Damn Giyuu really just made it his mission to stand as separate from the rest of the Hashira as possible)
Giyuu: . . .
Mitsuri: (Tomioka's all by himself all stoic like how cute)
Shinobu: Oh I think it's fine he did come here without resisting let's come up with a penalty later what I'm more interested in is hearing the story of these boys they've been traveling alongside a demon despite being demon slayers themselves I wish to hear why straight from their mouths
Kanae: I agree I also am quite curious about this fabled demon immune to sunlight with healing powers that haven't harmed any humans
Rimuro: I would appreciate not being called a boy I'm 17 you're only a year older than me Shinobu
Shinobu: I suppose that's fair but what you both have done is unquestionably against the Corps rules you are both aware of that aren't you
Rimuro: Of course
Shinobu: So then Rimuro Tsugikuni, Tanjiro Tsugikuni why are you both traveling with a demon as a fellow demon slayer
Tengen reached for his swords
Tengen: Who cares why
Rimuro: Inconsiderate as always Uzui
Tengen: What was that brat
Shinobu: Ignore him you can take your time just answer the question
Rimuro: She's our sister and what Kanae said is true she is immune to sunlight and has healing abilities our family was attacked by a demon while Tanjiro and I were away that's how she's been turned into a demon she's been traveling alongside us and fought alongside us she's also fought demons the same as you all and she's saved people as well she won't ever devour a human no matter what
Obanai: Enough spare us these absurd ramblings if she's family no wonder you're both defending her I can't trust a single word you're spouting I don't believe you for a monument
Rimuro: You don't have to Snake Charmer on that mountain she saved over a dozen demon slayers that were turned into spider-like beings that were healed by her they are witnesses you can ask them surely you can't deny this you saw them didn't you Shinobu
Mitsuri: (What a sassy young man how adorable)
Shinobu: That is true we do have confirmation that she has killed demons and possesses the ability to negate blood demon arts and heal humans
Tanjiro: We became swordsmen in hopes of finding a cure for her
Tengen: Quite the flashy story I'm afraid he does have a point so far Obanai
Obanai scoffed
Mitsuri: Excuse me something about this concerns me I find it hard to believe the master would've been unaware of this I don't think we should act without his permission regardless of what we think
Rimuro: Well that's fine by us
Tanjiro nodded
Kyojuro: I suppose regardless of what we think evidence exists that she not only has not devoured humans but protected them so with this information we should keep our peace at least for now
Rimuro: That's all we ask for once meeting her I'm sure you'll understand she can fight alongside humans against demons
Sanemi: Well well what kind of fun do we have brewing here are those the morons who brought this demon along with them
Rimuro and Tanjiro's blood boiled at the sight of Sanemi holding their sister by the neck
Sanemi: What the hell do you 2 think you're trying to pull exactly
Shinobu: Shinazugawa please don't act out of line
Kanae: She's right Sanemi we were given orders to hold a trial and not take action
Rimuro stood up
Rimuro: We came here for a trial, not an execution so I'll only ask this once LET. HER. GO.
Ciel: (I love it when he gets fierce like that the look in his eyes is just plain intoxicating)
Sanemi: Run that by me again guys "she can fight as a Demon Slayer to protect humans" was that it you know what we call that COMPLETELY IMPOSSIBLE YOU IDIOTS
Sanemi reached for his sword and was about to stab Nezuko
Rimuro: I̴͖͚̿̓̋̉̒́͛̚̕ ̸̡̧͕̘̙͕̝̙͇̼͙͙͔̮̥̜̥̭̙͇̮̥̳̪̰̬̜̥̦͈͔̣͙̱̺̺̯̦̓ͅͅW̷̢̨̡̢̧̛͓͍͙̝̺͚̯̮̙̟̯̠̼̝̰̫̼͚͇̜̭͇̹̞͚̞͓̮̗̞̱̞͓̗̫͎͉͚̜̞̔̐͛̎̌̒̔̇̈́͑̊̆͑͒͐̂̓͑͗͛̍͌͌͌͊̉̑̿̈́̈́̌͌̐̈̀̈̌̑́͊̓͗̚͘̕͜͠͝͝Ä̸̡̢͖͙̪͉̙͙̗̲͍̟̠͉̠̮̞̣̪̫̜̠͔̘͈̺̬̥͔͎͓̞̙̝́͒̐̓̓́͜͜R̴̟̠͖͎̩͍̯͚͍̠̻̝̟̹̝͎̤̘͑N̵̫͎̗̰̖̒̈́͑̇͌͑̋̇͝E̸̡̛̬̥̞͔̜̰̫͉̝̗̲͙̰̱̺̣͚͇̟̞͙̞͈̣͚̰̱͖̟͔̗͒́̑̌̂̐͑̆́͌̇̓̈́̒́̽̊͌̉́̇̒̐͊̂͐̈́̄̈́̌̇̑̈͐̊͘͘͜͝͝͝D̴̢̢̧̡̛͈̳̟͎̭̝͕̬̯̤͙̙̲͔̩͓̹̱̣̻̣͍̱͔̞̣͑̃͑͆̏͊͋͐̈́̔͌̈͌̄̌͋̌̀͛͜͝͝ͅͅ ̴̡̡̦͎͈͈̝̳̘̤͖͇͚̳̞̍̂̀̐̑̏̑̒̃́̐̋̆̈́̕̕͝Y̵̢̛̜͙̖̬͓̥̝͉̠̤͓̠̰̙͔̙̙͖͓̱͎̦͓͈͍̯̝̗̏́̾́̈̑̾̂̌̈́̈́̈́̋̒̌͑̃͆̅͑̅͆̀̏̈̊̎̆̆́̌̆́̉̌̚͘͘͠͠͝͝͠O̴̝̜̙͚͔̾͗̍̍̾͒̽̿̿̈̽͐̈͑͐͜U̵̢̡̦̟̯̬̩̺̦͕̝͚̦̰͈̓́͋͒̿̅̀͂̋͌͑̒̿̀̑̃̒̌̀͆̀͛̃͘
Rimuro broke his bindings and twisted Sameni's wrist taking his sword from him then punched Sanemi in the stomach he coughed up some blood as he was sent flying till he hit the wall
Ciel burst out laughing while Mitsuri snickered
Mitsuri: Pardon me
Kanae: It's really not that funny Ciel
Ciel: I beg to differ big sister I find it hilarious
Sanemi got up but barely
Nezuko: Brother why would you do that I was fine you know I'll just regenerate
Rimuro: Even so that doesn't matter as if I'll just watch you get hurt and do nothing about it
Tanjiro casually broke his binds next as he walked toward them
Tanjiro: Still you may have ruined any chances we had at negotiating
Sanemi: Damn you
Obanai: (This guy is quite concerning he was so fast my eyes could barely keep up I'm certain I lost him for a second I haven't seen such speed since Ciel Kocho joined come to think of it they do look similar could they be of the same clan)
Shinobu: Rimuro I'll have to ask you to put his sword down, please
Rimuro turned to see all the Hashira apart from Ciel and Giyuu holding their weapons ready to unsheathe them Rimuro gripped Sanemi's sword as its color changed to look parallel to his own Nichirin Blade
Rimuro: Forgive me Shinobu you have been quite understanding but I don't feel quite safe without it
Ciel: (YES DO IT SHOW THEM YOUR POWER)
Giyuu: CEASE THIS THE THE MASTER WILL BE ARRIVING SHORTLY
Rimuro dropped the sword it's colors went to their default
Rimuro: Right sorry Giyuu
Ciel: (Damnit Tomioka)
The other Hashira sheathed their swords
Kanae: Please forgive Sanemi's insubordination he can be quite hasty
Sanemi walked back to them and picked up his sword
Sanemi: You no good little
Rimuro: This fight is over if you want we can continue later but for now let's postpone as Lord Ubuyashiki will soon arrive
Sanemi gritted his teeth and picked up his sword and sheathed it
Sanemi: Once this is over I'll destroy you
Ciel: (Not if I kill you first)
Rimuro: You can try
Hinaki and Nichika: The Master of the Mansion has arrived
Kagaya: My beloved children I thank you for coming here this day
Kaguya was guided in by his 2 daughters Hinaki and Nichika he looked up at the sky
Kagaya: Good morning to you all the weather is strikingly nice today perhaps with a blue sky finding ourselves here at this semi-annual gathering with all the same faces and new ones it brings me joy
Rimuro gave a signal to his younger siblings to bow in respect as did the other Hashira
Rimuro: It is a pleasure to meet you in person and see you in good health Master I thank you for your kindness and pray for your continued good fortune
Kagaya: It is a pleasure to meet you as well Rimuro Tsugikuni I thank you
Sanemi and Ciel winced at those words but held their tongue
Sanemi: (Who does this bastard think he is I was going to greet him)
Ciel: (I know he's playing the role of a Demon Slayer same as I am but my Master belittling himself to anyone still leaves an awful taste in my mouth)
Sanemi: If I may Master before we start this meeting would you kindly enlighten us about these 2 young swordsmen who would appear to have been accompanied by a demon
Tanjiro: (He didn't seem to have a drop of intellect, logic, or social graces before but now he's speaking so formally)
Kagaya: But of course, I apologize for any confusion Rimuro, Tanjiro, and Nezuko have all been sanctioned I would appreciate it if you all accept this condition
Gyomei: Master since you have requested and this girl has proven herself to be different I shall do what I can to keep my peace
Tengen: Since you say it Master that just confirms my decision I also will not oppose your decision though a Slayer traveling with a demon is unacceptable there is quite flamboyant evidence that she is an ally of humans
Mitsuri: As for myself I will do whatever it is you wish Master
Muichiro: I'll forget anyway so I'm fine either way
Shinobu: I also agree with your decision Master
Iguro: She may be different from other demons but I won't trust them not even for a minute first of all I loathe demons
Nezuko: At least there's something we have in common
Kyojuro: I RESPECT YOU WITH ALL MY HEART MASTER AND THOUGH THIS IS UNORTHODOX I WILL KEEP MY PEACE SO LONG AS WE FURTHER INVESTIGATE IF SHE TRULY IS AN ALLY OF HUMANS
Kanae: I personally believe that she should be given a chance
Ciel: So far I trust Nezuko (If Master trusts her then so do I)
Rimuro: (Looks like her healing abilities and her accomplishments against demons have given her a better beginning standing with the other Hashira that's good but there I still need to worry about HIM)
Sanemi: The Corps' mission is to annihilate demons I ask that you punish The Tsugikuni siblings and Tomioka
Kaguya: The Tsugikuni siblings have done things no Demon Slayer has done before each of them faced off with the 3 highest Ranking Upper Moons one on one each and came out unscathed the only reason they didn't kill them was because a Blood Demon Art let them escape and Tanjiro here nearly killed Muzan Kibutsuji but he escaped yet despite that he was able to protect everyone in the area
Every Hashira aside from Ciel and Giyuu were visibly shocked by this news
Tengen: No that's impossible not even a Hashira has ever crossed paths with him let alone wound him did you really what did he look like what are his powers where did you see him
Sanemi grabbed Tanjiro by the hair while he was bowing and started shaking him
Sanemi: What was Kibutsuji doing did you find his stronghold ANSWER ME
Tanjiro slapped his hand away
Tengen: Come on I asked him first, tell us what powers Kibutsuji has
Kaguya put a finger over his mouth the Hashira then regained their composure
Kaguya: Speaking of that man it is quite uncanny that he would send the Upper Ranks after them, especially the highest ranks it's clear this is more than just to silence him it's clear that these 2 set a fear in his heart
Rimuro: If I may Master I might know the reason
Kaguya: Please tell us
Rimuro: A journal exists in our family of a Demon Slayer at the time we wrote it off as mere fantasy but it told us about how one of our great grandfathers faced off against Muzan Kibutsuji and nearly killed him it's possible Muzan sees our bloodline as a threat to him which is why he would go to such drastic measures to get rid of us
Kaguya: In my family records, tales of such a Demon Slayer do exist and his family name was also Tsugikuni
Rimuro: If his name was Yoriichi then that's him
Kaguya: I see you can discuss more about it in the Hashira meeting
Obanai: Master are we really going to give clearance to this boy
Kagaya: Rimuro already defeated Lower Moon 5 singlehandedly so he is due to become one of you he is as of now a Hashira
Obanai: I see but don't think this means I trust you for even a second
Rimuro: I am honored to be included in the ranks
Kaguya: With that, I hope that you all may get along with our newest fellow Hashira
Sanemi: I'm afraid I can't accept this Master how can we call someone who allies with a demon a Hashira if it were human there would be no question we'd spare it but after all we've gone through losing all our brethren asking us to house a demon and someone who allies with one into our ranks it's unacceptable
Sanemi unsheathed his sword and cut his arm
Sanemi: HEAR ME MASTER THE DEPRAVITY OF A DEMON I WILL PROVE IT TO YOU HERE AND NOW
He then flaunted his injured arm to Nezuko
Sanemi: HEY DEMON IT'S TIME FOR YOUR DINNER TAKE A BITE
Nezuko: You're soiling the garden cover your wounds
Sanemi: WHAT'S THE MATTER GO ON YOU KNOW YOU WANT IT
Nezuko: I really don't
Sanemi: WHAT'S WRONG WITH YOU CAN'T YOU SEE THERE'S BLOOD HERE JUST FOR YOU I KNOW YOU LOVE IT
Nezuko: The image is still fresh in my mind
Sanemi: What
Nezuko: The image of all my younger siblings and mother being slaughtered by Muzan himself all the blood that day surely you all know what that's like every day I loathe myself for having any relation to HIM so no I'm not particularly fond of blood
Everyone went silent at her outburst
Rimuro: Nezuko
Kagaya: I see the fact that you weren't tempted in the slightest to even look at his bleeding arm should say enough I'm sure that even after this there are some who cannot accept Nezuko work towards changing their minds prove to them that you and Nezuko, can be helpful to our cause by fighting as Demon Slayers
Rimuro: Forgive me if this sounds rude Master but we were going to do that regardless
Tanjiro: The 3 of us will defeat Kibutsuji
Kagaya: I have great faith in you all with that we have concluded this trial Tanjiro, Nezuko you may step back
Shinobu raised her hand
Shinobu: If that's the case Master, allow us to take Rimuro, Tanjiro, and Nezuko into our abode until Rimuro's Mansion is finished
Kanae: Yes it would be our pleasure
Ciel merely looked to Rimuro with gleaming lustful eyes
Rimuro: (Oh no)
Kanae then clapped her hands
Kanae: Please escort them to our Mansion
2 Kakushi ran in
Goto: Pardon me for cutting in front
The humble Kakushi bowed to Kaguya and then the Hashira he then reserved a bow for Rimuro
Goto: Forgive my rudeness to you and congratulations on your promotion, Lord Rimuro
Rimuro: Oh don't worry about that it's fine dude and thanks for your service please take care of my younger siblings
He gave one final bow
Goto: Right you can count on us, Lord Rimuro
He and a female Kakushi guided Tanjiro and Nezuko to the Flower Mansion
Rimuro: I'll see you guys later
A sudden mental flash then hit Rimuro
Rimuro: (Oh no I just realized now that I'm a Hashira people are going to start calling me Lord again great here I was hoping to escape that title well living in a mansion with my siblings doesn't sound so bad and Hashira's get paid in literally however much they want so that's a plus)
Kaguya: Now then let us begin the Hashira Meeting
That's all, for now, hope you enjoyed it and yeah Kanae is alive and if any of you think the Hashira are currently overpopulated then in my response I say "I don't care this is a fix-it-fic it's kinda what I do"
Believe it or not, I once saw a guy wear one of those as a hoodie to class and as far as I know, he didn't get in trouble for it
There are 9 types of people
If you laugh you're a bad person as for me I'm a horrendous person
Don't you love how relatable Giyuu is
Ok you cannot tell me that one wasn't on purpose
Since my boy, Giyuu has taken a bit too many L's in these memes let's give him a W
For Todays Taisho Era secret we'll hear what Rimuro thinks of the other Hashira
Rimuro: I'll just go off based on what I know
Shinobu
Rimuro: Shinobu acts pretty kind even though it is clear she goes through a lot of pain I get the feeling she pushes herself too hard to be someone she's not still I respect her
Tengen
Rimuro: Tengen can act quite full of himself but he's a decent enough guy when it counts he has an enviable amount of wives
Mitsuri
Rimuro: She's a sweetheart and a very nice person I like how she can find something likable in just about everyone still her reasons for becoming a Demon Slayer are quite . . . questionable
Sanemi
Rimuro: Not a favorite I can understand enjoying a good fight but he can be too ruthless for my tastes
Giyuu
Rimuro: I know his story to the fullest and I feel like he blames himself too much I'll try to be there for him as a friend and Hashira now I also hope I can help him overcome his greatest fear
Rengoku
Rimuro: I didn't like how close-minded he seemed at the start to Nezuko but he's a great person I respect him and can't wait for the next arc with him
Muichiro
Rimuro: A bit too airheaded and inconsiderate for my tastes but I'm sure we could be friends I wonder how am I gonna tell him that we're cousins though
Iguro
Rimuro: Also not a favorite maybe I get the wrong impression of him but he can act quite arrogant and inconsiderate plus he's a SIMP
Gyomei
Rimuro: He's a good person I just wish he wouldn't cry all the time and he sounded so patronizing
Kanae
Rimuro: Didn't expect to see her here I'll admit didn't get to see much of her but from what I do get she seems like quite the kind person I see why so many looked up to her
Ciel
Rimuro: . . . No comment
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