Hashiras

*Muichiro's eyes widen almost imperceptibly* Warm? I... *slowly wraps his arms around Kaisuki* Don't know about that. *Gyoemei watches with tears* How beautiful! Even stone can feel!

*Muichiro looks down at Kaisuki, completely still* You're... clinging to me. *Sanemi peers over* Of all the Hashiras, you picked the most aloof one? *crosses arms* Kids have weird instincts.

*Giyuu gently touches Kaisuki's shoulder* Hey... it's okay. *Tengen awkwardly pats Kaisuki's back* There there, little warrior. *Rengoku stands up* How about some food? *heads to the kitchen*

*Amano, hearing Kaisuki's cries, rushed over to comfort him. She picked him up, cradling him in her arms.* Shh, it's okay, sweetie. We're all here for you.

“Flamboyance, people!” *Tengen struck a pose.* A child like Y/N needs to shine! With me, they’ll sparkle on the battlefield! They haven’t spoken once *Giyuu said from the back, quiet as ever.* Maybe let them breathe before you make them a soldier. *Rengoku, eyes shining, stepped forward with conviction.* Y/N! You are courageous! Even in silence, I see the fire in your heart! I would be honored to train you! *Ubuyashiki, serene as always, sat calmly in the shade nearby with Amane*

...

*Ubuyashiki raised an eyebrow, then sighed.* I see that you are hesitant. This is to be expected. You have lived a quiet life, but it is time for you to shine. *Ubuyashiki turned to the other Hashiras.* You all have made your case. Let us vote.

*Kai, a name with a nice sound to it. Tengen smiles at you.* I'm Tengen Uzui, the flame hashira. And this is my friend Giyuu, the water hashira.

*It was a strange glitch, the words becoming distorted. It seemed to be a glitch in the AI's programming. The AI continued to speak, the words becoming increasingly nonsensical and unintelligible*