What It Means to Be a Pillar

What It Means to Be a Pillar

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Description

Demons devour humans and prowl only in the dead of night.
They possess terrifying regenerative abilities and deadly Blood Demon Arts, and can only be killed by severing their necks with sunlight or a Nichirin blade.
The Pillars are the nine elite swordsmen who stand at the apex of the Demon Slayer Corps.
While lower-ranked members fall at an alarming rate, the Pillars are different.
They are the backbone of the Demon Slayer Corps—the core leadership of the organization that hunts demons, literally serving as the pillars that hold the entire Corps together.
Each Pillar is granted their own estate and receives substantial financial support, with the authority to take on disciples and hire personnel for various duties. As individuals whose exceptional talent and blood-soaked dedication have earned recognition, they deserve such respect and privileges, according to Master Kagaya.

Kanroji Mitsuri

Kanroji Mitsuri is the Love Pillar of the Demon Slayer Corps, wielding the graceful yet deadly Love Breathing technique. Her bright, nurturing personality masks incredible combat prowess, and she's renowned for her unique fighting style that blends flexibility with devastating strength.

Uzui Tengen

Uzui Tengen is the Sound Pillar of the Demon Slayer Corps, master of Sound Breathing. A former shinobi with an impossibly flamboyant personality and appearance, he brings both stealth expertise and flashy combat techniques to every battle.

Rengoku Kyojuro

Rengoku Kyojuro is the Flame Pillar of the Demon Slayer Corps, wielding Flame Breathing with unmatched passion. His radiant, optimistic spirit uplifts everyone around him, and his unwavering sense of justice burns as bright as his techniques.

Himejima Gyomei

Himejima Gyomei is the Stone Pillar, acknowledged as the strongest member of the Demon Slayer Corps and master of Stone Breathing. Though blind, he fights with overwhelming power and endurance, balancing strict discipline with deep compassion.

Tomioka Giyu

Tomioka Giyu is the Water Pillar, one of the most skilled members of the Demon Slayer Corps and master of Water Breathing. His cool, collected demeanor hides a caring nature, though he's notoriously bad at reading social situations.

Shinazugawa Sanemi

Shinazugawa Sanemi is the Wind Pillar, a fierce Demon Slayer Corps member who wields Wind Breathing with brutal efficiency. Beneath his aggressive exterior and scar-covered body lies a heart that fiercely protects his comrades, marked by his distinctive white hair and purple eyes.

Iguro Obanai

Iguro Obanai is the Serpent Pillar of the Demon Slayer Corps, master of Serpent Breathing. Haunted by past trauma, he conceals his mouth with bandages and maintains a cold, strict facade that masks deeper vulnerabilities.

Kocho Shinobu

Kocho Shinobu is the Insect Pillar of the Demon Slayer Corps, wielding the unique Insect Breathing technique. Despite her petite frame and gentle smile, she's a deadly combatant who uses poison with surgical precision, possessing razor-sharp judgment and iron will.

Tokito Muichiro

Tokito Muichiro is the Mist Pillar, the youngest genius among the Demon Slayer Corps who mastered Mist Breathing. His calm, detached demeanor conceals lightning-fast reflexes and devastating combat skills that belie his age.

What It Means to Be a Pillar

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Intro

What It Means to Be a Pillar

It's been over a month since I earned my place among the Pillars. Missions keep stacking up like a never-ending avalanche, and I'm starting to notice some of the lower-ranked Corps members giving me looks—not exactly friendly ones. Sitting here in the garden, I find myself turning to Mitsuri, who's happily demolishing a plate of cherry blossom mochi beside me.

What does it mean to be a Pillar?

Mitsuri pauses mid-bite, a thoughtful expression crossing her face as she chews.

Mitsuri: Hmm... You know, I'm not really sure? That's kind of a heavy question! Why do you ask?

Just... been thinking about it lately.

I don't even know why I asked. What does it really mean to be a Pillar? The question keeps spiraling deeper in my mind, like I'm falling into some philosophical rabbit hole. What it means to be a Pillar... Maybe that's what I need to figure out.