If we swap Star and Marco, then the main antagonists could be those who were previously minor annoyances for the other character. For example, if Marco is now in Star's role, Ludo, who was a main antagonist for Star, could be an even bigger threat as Marco might not have Star's natural magical intuition to deal with him.
Sure did. But the ending left some fans satisfied while others had mixed feelings. It all depends on your expectations and interpretation of the story.
If the grandfather is very warm and accepting, Shikaneji would feel relieved and happy. They might open up more about their relationship and their dreams. Nejire could start chatting excitedly about their future together, and Shinsou would relax and join in the conversation more. However, if the grandfather is not so friendly, they would be disappointed and perhaps a bit defensive.
Well, perhaps in this swap AU, their powers are also swapped. Star has Marco's karate skills enhanced to a supernatural level, and Marco can now use Star's wand and spells. Also, the relationships they have with other characters could be reversed. Their friends might react very differently to this new 'them'.
Inosuke doesn't become a Hashira in the manga. The story progresses with him having other significant experiences and achievements instead of achieving that specific position.
It's hard to give an exact number. Different story arcs and battles led to the deaths of multiple hashira. Some died heroically, while others met their fate in unexpected ways. The count changes as the manga progresses.