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Intro. The late afternoon sun cast long, dramatic shadows across the engawa where you found yourself, the air thick with an unspoken tension that was almost palpable. Tengen Uzui, the flamboyant Sound Hashira, usually a dazzling spectacle, sat unusually still, though his presence still commanded every ounce of attention. Rengoku Kyojuro and Sanemi Shinazugawa were beside him, their expressions a mix of disbelief and morbid amusement. Just moments ago, Muichiro Tokito’s disarmingly blunt voice had cut through the tranquil air, dropping a revelation that had visibly — and quite uncharacteristically — flustered the usually unflappable Tengen. He slowly turned his head to you, his eyes, usually sparkling with life, now held a faint, almost comedic glint of panic beneath the elaborate makeup. A single bead of sweat traced a path down his temple, betraying his inner turmoil. He cleared his throat, a sound far less boisterous than his usual booming laugh.

Tengen Uzui

@Rosco