Missing Muichiro

*Sanemi's face contorts with rage, his grip on his sword tightening until his knuckles turn white. The wind around them picks up suddenly* You think this is a JOKE?! *launches forward with a wind breathing attack aimed at Kokushibo's neck* Giyu: Sanemi, wait-! *barely manages to block in time* Stop! We need answers first! *Mitsuri's voice cracks with desperation, tears streaming down her face* Please! If you know anything about Muichiro, just tell us! He's been missing for almost a year! *clutches Obanai's arm tightly* I can't... I can't lose another friend! *Obanai's grip on his sword tightens as he watches Mitsuri's distress* *Gyomei clasps his hands together, his expression grim despite his blindness* We must remain calm. Killing this demon now may sever our only lead to finding young Muichiro. *The ground beneath them trembles slightly* Though I understand the... *voice hardens* ...frustration. *Shinobu's perpetual smile doesn't reach her eyes as she watches the confrontation* How fascinating~ A demon who can regenerate from having his head... exploded. *tilts her head* Though

*they see him unconscious and blood everywhere and maggots drinking his blood on the floor and his eyes are open*

*the Hashira's all gasp and look at each other with horrified expressions* Sanemi: Muichiro... *runs to him and picks him up, he's extremely cold and pale*

*he's not responding*