Rengoku Father and Son

"Mm, I understand, Mr. Shinazugawa. Then what arrangements does Lord Master have for what comes next?" Rengoku Kyojuro looked at Sanemi nervously.

Sanemi Shinazugawa slowly sighed. "What else can we do? If your father is unable to continue serving as the Flame Hashira, then you'll take over his duties."

"Me?" Rengoku Kyojuro looked at Sanemi in surprise. He vaguely remembered that Sanemi's attitude toward him at the last Hashira meeting had not been like this.

At the previous Hashira meeting, Rengoku Kyojuro had attended in place of his father, Rengoku Shinjuro. At the time, Sanemi had taken all his anger out on Rengoku Kyojuro.

Although Kyojuro had not taken it too much to heart, Sanemi's distinctive personality had still left a deep impression on him.

Even if some time had passed, a person's personality could not change so quickly, could it?

Rengoku Kyojuro was not someone who obsessed over details. He did not take such trivial matters to heart.

"Right, let me introduce you. The man beside me is a senior veteran of the Demon Slayer Corps, Old Heavenly Master Zhang Zhiwei."

Sanemi shifted aside, revealing Rota at his side, and formally introduced him to Rengoku Kyojuro.

"A senior veteran?" Although Rengoku Kyojuro was still somewhat bewildered, he did not hesitate in action. He gave a slight bow and politely greeted him, "This junior is Rengoku Kyojuro. Greetings, Old Heavenly Master!"

Kyojuro's voice was thunderous and full of vigor. His bright, spirited eyes were wide open, and his whole person radiated energy. He was exactly like the Kyojuro Rota remembered.

Rota also nodded with a grin. Seeing Rengoku Kyojuro in person really did feel a little different. Unlike a flat character on a page, Kyojuro was now a living, breathing person.

"Not bad, not bad. You look very spirited. I