368. The Fearless Child

Summary
Hisagi greets Tōsen and tells him he wants to thank him, and Tōsen questions if he is being sarcastic. Hisagi continues and explains that he wants to thank him for his instruction, and that he will use everything Tōsen taught him to open his eyes and take him back to Soul Society. Tōsen questions his statement condescendingly and tells Hisagi he never changes. Tōsen then vibrates his Zanpakutō to release it from Hisagi's chain and Tōsen addresses Hisagi telling him that he taught him that those who do not know fear are not fit to do battle. Tōsen reiterates that Hisagi has not changed at all, as there is not even a hint of fear in his words.

Upon witnessing Mashiro Kuna easily defeat Fūrā, Ichimaru comments that Fūrā was Wonderweiss's favorite, while smiling more than usual. Shocked at seeing his companion die, Wonderweiss then charges his Cero from his mouth but before he can fire it, Mashiro kicks him in the face. He is later seen lying on the ground as Mashiro proclaims her victory.

Hitsugaya asks Hiyori if he can ask her a question, to which she retorts he needs to keep it short and that she won't tell him anymore about them. Hitsugaya says it's fine and that he wishes only to ask them for a favor. He asks if Hiyori and Lisa can take on the Espada as he wants to go and fight Aizen. Hiyori yells as him, asking him if he is crazy as the Vizard have come here to kill Aizen as well and that Hitsugaya was already having trouble when they arrived, so what makes him think he can take Aizen. Hitsugaya realizes that he was acting irrationally and that he panicked. Hiyori yells at him some more until he apologizes, and she then berates him further and questions his status as a Captain. When she calls him 'shorty,' Hitsugaya grabs Hiyori and screams at her, telling her she is shorter than him. They continue to fight until they are distracted by Lisa rushing off to fight Tia Harribel.

Hachi addresses Soifon, telling her it's been a long time since they last saw each other. Soifon acts as if she doesn't know him, to which Hachi comments that he figured she would say as much, and that he is not surprised that she doesn't think well of the Vizard. Barragan interrupts stating that it doesn't matter who they are or what powers they have, for everything is equal before him. Barragan then taunts Hachi requesting he come closer so he can turn him to bone and destroy him. Hachi claps his hands together and forms a barrier to ensnare Barragan. Hachi states that he saw what Barragan can do, that's why he came to fight him. Hachi tells him all attacks are the same unless they can touch you, and that Barragan wields a truly fearsome power. Barragan touches the barrier and it begins to deteriorate, much to Hachi's surprise. Barragan then asks if he thought that age could not touch kidō.

Characters
Characters in order of appearance:
 * Shūhei Hisagi
 * Kaname Tōsen
 * Sajin Komamura
 * Fūrā
 * Gin Ichimaru
 * Sōsuke Aizen
 * Wonderweiss Margera
 * Mashiro Kuna
 * Tōshirō Hitsugaya
 * Hiyori Sarugaki
 * Lisa Yadōmaru
 * Tia Harribel
 * Marechiyo Ōmaeda
 * Soifon
 * Hachigen Ushōda
 * Barragan Luisenbarn