Tanjiro, Nezuko, Zenitsu, and Inosuke arrived at the village they thanked their Kakushi and Tanjiro apologized on Inosuke's behalf for all the squirming he did and how difficult he made their trip
Tanjiro: We should visit the hot springs while we're here they're said to do wonders for a person's body
Zenitsu: If Sensei even gives us a chance to rest
Inosuke: I'LL SHOW HIM I'LL SOAR THROUGH WHATEVER HE HAS IN STORE FOR US
Nezuko: I'm glad you aren't losing motivation Inosuke
Zenitsu: IT DOESN'T MATTER IF SENSEI CALLS ON THE FORCES OF A GOD I'LL CONQUER ALL HIS TRAINING
Nezuko: Oh I'm glad you found your motivation Zenitsu
Tanjiro: Oh look there's brother HEY BROTHER OVER HERE
Rimuro was waiting at the Chief's meeting place for the rest of his Tsuguko to arrive they finally started to arrive
Rimuro: Took you guys long enough
Nezuko: Sorry to keep you waiting brother
Rimuro: I'm just kidding my Kakushi was just a bit faster is all and don't worry I was able to keep myself occupied
Tanjiro: We should check out the hot springs while we're here brother
Rimuro: Good idea but first we need to greet the chief
Rimuro: And whatever you two do don't embarrass me in front of the chief
They all sat to greet the chief
Tecchin: I'm glad you all made it here safely my name is Tecchin Tecchikawahara and I'm the chief of this village nice to meet ya
Inosuke: How come he's so small
Rimuro nonchalantly punched Inosuke to the wall surprising everyone
Rimuro: Please forgive my Tsuguko's lack of manners
Tecchin: Oh it's quite alright I might be the smallest person in this village but I'm also the most important now if you don't mind I'd like to see the quality of the bow you use to show respect
Rimuro Tanjiro and Nezuko all bowed the lowest they could while Zenitsu did a half bow
Rimuro: I'm Rimuro Tsugikuni
Tanjiro: I'm Tanjiro Tsugikuni
Nezuko: And I'm Nezuko Tsugikuni
Zenitsu: Zenitsu Agatsuma
Tecchin: Oh my what fine young people please help yourselves to some sweets
Tanjiro: Thank you very much, sir
Nezuko ate some
Nezuko: These are delicious
Tecchin: Indeed oh I know you're here for Hotaru but unfortunately he's gone missing for a while now
Tecchin then explained that ever since Rimuro became a Hashira he's mysteriously disappeared
Tecchin: That boy always has been known to wander off when upset but behavior like this is simply unheard of from him I have been a bit concerned myself
Rimuro: Is that so I hope he's ok
Tecchin: More importantly I understand that after your recent battles, you need newer swords that are more befitting of a Hashira and his high-ranking Tsuguko so if we can't find him I will assign someone else to be the swordsmith for you and your brother
Rimuro: Thank you sir I appreciate it oh and I think it would be wise to tell the swordsmith assigned to Inosuke that he prefers a "Specific design for his swords" and I don't just mean the fact that he's a dual wielder
Tecchin: I see we'll make sure they follow your detailed instructions in the meantime while you wait feel free to stop at the hot springs you should go your body will thank you
They got a guide to show them to the hot springs
Zenitsu: Hot springs sound nice I can't wait I could definitely use them after the hellish training I've had to endure
Rimuro: A shame you and Inosuke won't be going
Zenitsu: . . . WHAT WHY
Rimuro: It's your punishment you both will be doing training until we all get back
Zenitsu: BUT WHY THAT'S SO UNFAIR PUNISHED FOR WHAT
Rimuro: You didn't bow low enough when greeting the chief and Inosuke . . . well I shouldn't even have to say it so you both will be doing endurance training until we get back
Zenitsu: BUT SENSEI THAT'S SO UNFAIR AND-
Rimuro: PECKING ORDER
Later
Zenitsu: WHY THE HELL IS SENSEI SO CRUEL ALL THE TIME
Inosuke: T-THIS I-I-IS NOTHING
Imagine stones instead of watermelons
Both Zenitsu and Inosuke were in squatted positions holding stones in their hands and heads over eggs they were told to keep that position until they all got back
Nezuko: Brother don't you think that was too harsh
Rimuro: Look the ugly truth of the matter is that they're both at a lower level than the rest of us they need all the training they can get
Nezuko: I suppose that's true
Rimuro: And besides
Rimuro looked back at Nezuko while pointing behind her
Rimuro: Those two deserved it for being so rude and embarrassing me
Nezuko: I'm starting to think brother is a sadist
Rimuro: W-what no that's not true where would you get that idea
Tanjiro: Nezuko it's not nice to call brother such things
Nezuko: Tanjiro you can't tell me that you honestly think our brother's methods aren't too cruel
Tanjiro: Maybe but I trust my brother's judgement and it's not like he doesn't get results
Nezuko sighed
Nezuko: (Of course Tanjiro would side with him)
They approached the stairway to the hot springs thanks to their guide when they heard a scream the source was revealed to be none other than the Love Hashira Mitsuri
Mitsuri: RIMURO, TANJIRO, NEZUKO YOU'RE ALL HERE YOU'RE ALL REALLY HERE
Tanjiro: WATCH OUT PLEASE BE CAREFUL YOUR BREASTS ARE THIS CLOSE TO SPILLING OUT
Tanjiro closed up Mitsuri's yukata before they could spill out
Rimuro: (Buzzkill)
Mitsuri: LISTEN YOU'VE GOT TO LISTEN TO ME
Rimuro: What's wrong
Mitsuri: Somebody ignored me just now all I did was say hello and he ignored me
Rimuro: How rude
Tanjiro: Well who was it
Mitsuri: I don't know I asked him his name but he ignored that too isn't that awful and I'm a Hashira all the good vibes I got from my bath have been canceled out
Nezuko: If it helps I heard dinner's going to be ready soon and it's Matsutake Rice doesn't that sound delicious
Mitsuri: What really
Mitsuri's mood immediately changed as she excitedly left
Tanjiro: I guess she's a hearty eater
Rimuro: Yeah she's a bit of a glutton reminds me of another girl I know
Nezuko suddenly pushed Rimuro
Nezuko: BROTHER STOP CALLING ME THAT
Rimuro: Calm down I'm just teasing
They made it to the top and the hot spring was massive and seemed mostly empty
Rimuro: Looks like it's perfect for a nice soak
Tanjiro: Ow
Rimuro: What's wrong are you ok
Tanjiro: It's a tooth
Rimuro: Gross
Both brothers looked in the direction in which the tooth came from
Tanjiro: That mohawk-style haircut
Rimuro: Oh that must be Sanemi's brother makes sense he's the spitting image we should just ignore h-
Tanjiro: GENYA SHINAZUGAWA
He looked in their direction
Genya: DIE
Tanjiro was shocked
Rimuro: (I've had it up to here with these Bakugo-type characters)
Tanjiro took off his clothes and jumped into the hot springs
Tanjiro: HOW HAVE YOU BEEN I MEANT TO ASK ARE YOU AND THE WIND HASHIRA RELATED
He tried to shove Tanjiro under the water but he dodged and got behind him faster than Genya could notice
Genya: STOP TRYING TO MAKE SMALL TALK WITH ME DAMN IT
Genya then soon left the hot spring
Tanjiro: And here I thought we could bond in our nakedness
Nezuko: Not everyone may be as comfortable with that
Rimuro: Yeah that's true anyways you and Nezuko can go soak for a bit I'll be right back
Nezuko: If you say so
Rimuro was walking down the stairs until he saw Genya
Rimuro: Hey Genya
Genya: WHAT DO YOU WANT
Rimuro: Jeez you and your brother are so alike look I just wanted to talk for a second
Genya: DON'T ACT LIKE WE'RE FRIENDS FOR EVEN A SECOND
Rimuro: Oh don't worry I'm aware of that regardless of what my brother wants I have no intention of being friends with you don't flatter yourself
Genya: THEN WHAT THE HELL DO YOU WANT
Rimuro zoomed right beside Genya as his aura completely changed
Rimuro: When in the presence of a Hashira you should speak to them with proper manners even you're brother could manage that much so I expect you to apologize to Mitsuri when you get the chance that is if you don't want everyone to know about your little dietary secret
Genya said nothing and only tensed up at those words
Rimuro: GENYA
Veins were visible on Genya's shoulders
Rimuro: From here on out you are to show some respect do you understand
Genya: . . . Oh, I understand . . . I understand once this is over I'll destroy you
Rimuro: Is that so
Rimuro took some steps up the stairs
Rimuro: Funny your brother said the same thing to me once so I'll tell you what I told him "You can try"
Rimuro vanished from his sight
Later after their soak Rimuro, Tanjiro, and Nezuko were eating dinner with Mitsuri
Tanjiro: Wow that's impressive
Mitsuri: You think so but I only nibbled, to be honest
Nezuko: You don't need to hold back if you're still hungry
Tanjiro: Oh right the guy you met at the hot spring was Genya Shinazugawa he's also a swordsman
Mitsuri: What did you say Shinazugawa that would make him the Wind Hashira's brother but he didn't have a younger brother he insisted
Rimuro: Strange when I asked him if he did he said he had siblings in the past and only has a brother left most likely implying that the rest of them were dead I'd assume a demon attack
Mitsuri: Maybe they're on bad terms how heart-wrenching he did apologize for ignoring me recently so his brother can't be that bad a guy
Nezuko: Interesting
Tanjiro: I wonder what happened
Mitsuri: Still to know this much about him you must be a close friend of his I assumed as much when you two had that private chat
Rimuro: We're not friends we just . . .
Rimuro flashbacked to the times that they were on missions together and how they slaughtered demons brutally each time they battled together laughing like maniacs all the way
Rimuro: . . . Have occasional agreements
Nezuko: Your hair is so pretty Mitsuri
Mitsuri: Why thank you I love yours as well
Nezuko: The hot springs were lovely weren't they
Mitsuri: Yes though I must confess I did get an uncomfortable feeling at some point
Nezuko: Really how so
Mitsuri: Well it's strange to say but despite not seeing hearing or sensing anyone I got the feeling of being watched even though I'm positive no one was there
Nezuko: Is that so how awful who could be so disgusting as to do such a thing
Rimuro tensed up at those words
Tanjiro: They seem to be getting along nicely
Rimuro: Yeah that's good I was thinking Nezuko should hang out with more girls when she gets the chance
Mitsuri: I have 4 siblings in my family and we all get along pretty well so it's hard for me to fathom what the Shinazugawa brothers could be going through
Tanjiro: Speaking of which Genya still hasn't shown up I was hoping we could at least have a talk
Mitsuri: I don't think he's coming at all I heard some of the villagers say he never takes meals he probably brought food with him
Tanjiro: But what if he didn't I'll bring him some rice balls just in case
Mitsuri: Good idea I'll come too
Rimuro: Well if you insist
They were all walking to Genya's room Rimuro was finishing the cup of tea he had taking sips while walking
Tanjiro: Miss Kanroji why'd you join the Demon Slayer Corps
Mitsuri: Oh my it's kind of embarrassing I shouldn't say or should I ok fine
Rimuro: (Oh here we go)
Mitsuri: I joined hoping to find a man one I could spend forever with I mean any girl would prefer someone stronger than her right after all we wanna feel protected you know what I mean or maybe it's hard for a boy to understand I knew Hashira were strong so I thought one of them would be perfect that's why I worked my hardest to become a Hashira myself
Tanjiro had a look of question and wonder meanwhile Nezuko had a look of admiration Rimuro simply sipped his tea already aware of her answer
Nezuko: If that's so then how about Rimuro
Rimuro spat out his tea and started coughing seeming to have chocked a bit
Rimuro: NEZUKO DON'T JOKE ABOUT SUCH THINGS
He said quite flustered
Nezuko: I'm not joking about anything you should find a partner soon
Mitsuri: I mean . . . I have . . . considered it
Mitsuri said while blushing Rimuro also blushed at this
Nezuko: Mitsuri is a kind and pure girl brother you should-
Rimuro covered her mouth
Rimuro: THIS DISCUSSION IS OVER
They arrived at the place Genya was staying and it was revealed to be empty
Mitsuri: It looks like Genya isn't here
A female Kakushi arrived to tell Mitsuri her sword was near completion and she should come to test it
Mitsuri: Oh dear it looks like I'll have to go now
Nezuko: That's a shame
Tanjiro: If you'd like we could take you
Mitsuri: That's alright I'll probably be leaving in the middle of the night
Tanjiro: Really but . . . that makes sense
Mitsuri: Thanks for offering while we may not live to see each other ever again let's give it our all
Rimuro: Though anything can happen I have a feeling we may see each other again soon
Mitsuri: Good luck you 3 I'll be rooting for you every step of the way
Rimuro: I know right
Rimuro whispered to his siblings
Tanjiro: Thank you Miss Kanroji I've still got a ways to go I'll work even harder to defeat Muzan Kibutsuji
Mitsuri: Say Rimuro you've all been granted permission for a long stay right
Rimuro: All of our swords may take a while so yes
Mitsuri got in between Rimuro and Tanjiro and whispered in their ears
Mitsuri: Well apparently there's a secret weapon in this village that will make you even stronger try to find it ok
Mitsuri then began to leave while waving goodbye
Mitsuri: Bye now
Rimuro: Oh wait Mitsuri there's one more thing I needed to tell you
Mitsuri: What is it
Rimuro put on a more serious expression as he said these words
Rimuro: Sakura Mochis
Mitsuri looked slightly surprised and then put on a more serious expression
Mitsuri: That sounds delicious when might we have some
Rimuro: It'll take a while to make so you should wait about a week I'll see if anyone wants any as well
Mitsuri: I see I can't wait
They looked at each other with serious expressions then nodded to each other
Rimuro: I'll be heading back now I hear Muichiro is also on this mountain I should see if he wants some as well
Mitsuri: I see
Their expressions then reverted back to normal
Rimuro: Thanks for the info on the weapon we'll try to find it soon
Mitsuri: Of course it's my pleasure
Rimuro regrouped with Tanjiro and Nezuko
Tanjiro: What were you two talking about
Rimuro: Oh nothing important
Nezuko: Were you starting to woo her
Rimuro: No and don't say such embarrassing things like that
Nezuko: But brother Ciel is clearly too impure to be with you you should marry someone like Mitsuri instead
Rimuro: CAN WE STOP TALKING ABOUT MY LOVE LIFE
Tanjiro: Hmm
Rimuro: What's up
Tanjiro: I feel like we've forgotten something
Rimuro: If you forgot it it couldn't have been that important
Tanjiro: I suppose your right
Nezuko: Wait Zenitsu and Inosuke are still training aren't they
Rimuro: Oh yeah forgot
Nezuko: No you didn't
Rimuro: No I didn't
Nezuko: Come on you need to go tell them they can stop
Rimuro: I'd say they could use the extra training
Nezuko: BROTHER, NOW
Rimuro: Ok ok I'll go tell them they can stop I'm going
Rimuro dashed off to relive Zenitsu and Inosuke of their "training"
Nezuko sighed
Nezuko: Honestly I worry about him so much
Tanjiro: I do too but brother is amazing so he'll be fine
Nezuko: Maybe but I'd feel better if he wasn't so harsh in his "training"
Keep moving forward Tanjiro
Douma: Oh I miss my best buddy and the way we'd always mess around with each other
Don't you mean you teasing him and him punching you
Douma: Writer guy is there no way to bring him back
There is but he told me he'd rather stay dead than spend another second around you now please f*** off
Douma: But you must be lonely too if you're in situations like this all the time talking with fictional characters we should be friends I'm currently desperate enough
No wonder everyone hates you
Well he dead
In terms of who gets deserved love, this is partly true there are too many bullying Giyuu memes they're funny but also quite sad
Nezuko: Rimuro do something before it happens again
Rimuro: Nezuko you and I both know there's nothing that I can do WGS
You guys are on your own
Rimuro: . . . Are you serious
Look there are some things even I can't do best we just hide for now
For today's Taisho Era Secret this time we'll know what the other Hashira think of Rimuro
Shinobu
He's a strong and kind enough person who cares about his family I respect him for that I understand why Ciel likes him
Tengen
He's powerful so powerful it's almost scary still he's one of the most Flamboyant Swordsman I've ever seen, he's quite pretty for a guy
Mitsuri
He's such a pretty boy and powerful too the way he cares for his family so much is just too adorable
Gyomei
Though he hides darkness in his heart he doesn't let it stop him from having a playful and kind personality, he seems to care for Ciel more than he lets on
Giyuu
He talks to me whenever he sees me he's even made me Salmon Daikon from time to time he's one of the only people who I can consider a mutual friend
Kyojuro
To have such talent to become a Hashira in a week is impressive his strength is amazing to have fought several of the 12 Kizuki and escape alive in one piece is an amazing feat of his I'm envious of his strength
Muichiro
I get an unexplainable familiar feeling when I'm around him and his siblings
Obanai
I'm not fond of him in the least still I can't help but notice his overwhelming strength I'm still certain there's some relation between him and Ciel
Sanemi
I can respect him
Kanae
I can tell he's a good person at heart I love the way he cares for his family I understand why Ciel likes him
Ciel
I'd be here for weeks if I said everything I love about him though if I had to list one it's his love for his family is so cute every moment I spend reunited with him is absolute bliss
Thanks for reading also may drop the One-Shot where it is seems fine