The meeting did not last very long. After a brief exchange of information, Kanzaki Kumo and Gyomei each shared their insights into the Transparent World.
Then came the customary sparring session.
Once they had all become familiar with one another, the sparring sessions became more of an opportunity to "settle scores and air grievances."
After all, the number of Hashira had now reached double digits. Their routine patrol duties did not take much effort, and visiting one another privately to spar was common.
For example, Sabito would come to the Butterfly Mansion every so often to get thrashed.
In every sense of the word.
Kanzaki Kumo showed off both his love life and his skills at Sabito's expense.
Honestly, sometimes even Kanzaki Kumo felt a little embarrassed. After all, in a certain sense, Sabito counted as one of his future brothers-in-law.
Sakonji Urokodaki had raised Makomo as his daughter, and she had even changed her surname. To Sabito and Giyu, Sakonji Urokodaki was both a teacher and a father.
But whenever Kanzaki Kumo tried to hold back during their matches, Sabito would object, insisting on things like respecting his opponent. There was nothing Kanzaki Kumo could do.
As for avoiding displays of affection in front of him, how could a mere brother-in-law in name be allowed to get in the way of Kanzaki Kumo getting close to his lover(s)?
And so, these sessions for "settling scores and airing grievances" had practically become regular sessions of "Surround Giyu."
Giyu's "art of conversation" was simply unmatched. It always managed to attract a few "sparring partners."
Giyu: Everyone likes sparring with me. I knew they didn't hate me (certain).
Everyone: Heh... (smiling in acceptance)
And given Giyu's earlier performance, Kanzaki Kumo naturally sought him out for today's sparring session.
"Giyu, it's been a