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.
Definitely not. Genya remains outside the ranks of Hashira throughout the manga. This is because of a combination of factors such as his skills, experiences, and the overall direction of the story.
In a 'kokushibo meets tanjiro fanfiction', one possibility is that Kokushibo senses something different about Tanjiro right away. Maybe it's the fact that Tanjiro has a unique scent or an energy that Kokushibo has never encountered before. Tanjiro, being Tanjiro, would be ready to face Kokushibo head - on, but also be open to communication if there's a chance. The story could explore their different views on the world of demons and slayers, and how they might come to understand each other better through their encounter.
For Tanjiro, he could become more understanding of the complex nature of demons. Meeting Kokushibo, a powerful and complex demon, might make him realize that not all demons are simply evil. Kokushibo, on the other hand, could start to have some doubts about his loyalty to Muzan. Tanjiro's tenacity and belief in the good of all might start to chip away at Kokushibo's cold - hearted exterior.