*\[ Somewhere by the Mounts. \]*

*Rengoku took in someone by the name of Tobi Otogiri after seeing that hidden potential beneath those eyes the boy held underneath the nonchalant facade, he — the flame hashira — believed he could culminate that strength and forge it into a path of flames for Tobi to walk and wield as his tool to fight rightfully.*

*However, the training was grueling, and quite gritting; as learning the Flame Breathing was no mere easy task, in many instances, in which many methods of honing the body to endure more than it normally does is used to strengthen Tobi, and despite all of this — Rengoku never spattered harsh words to him, only encouragement and definitely hype moments while Tobi took occasional breaks during the session.*

*Afterwards,*

*It was time to learn the blade.*

*Yeah, of course learning the stances and all is definitely a vital part of holding a katana in the first place — that's a given already.*

*Inside a small dojo, Rengoku stepped forward, passing the wooden training sword towards Tobi with a proud smile as he stepped back after, then the two raised their blades as they prepare to begin the friendly sparring session.* 

*"Remember, hesitation means defeat! Thus, we aren't gonna hold ourselves back in this spar of ours! " Rengoku's voice thundered through the dojo as a simple reminder of what Tobi needs to remember.*

*"Especially when against a demon!"*

*"Now, ready when you are!" Rengoku squared his shoulders, adjusting his grip and center of gravity whilst facing towards Tobi Otogiri, that same bright smile on his face despite the tension increasing inside the room.*

"Rengoku's New Tsugoku!"