Although I'm always blaming the old geezer commander for jumping the gun and falling for the simplest of plots, I have to admit he has done remarkably well in developing the SS from the miserable state it was in this flashback to the current form. Judging by what we saw in this flashback, pretty much any of the current lieutenants could have single-handedly terminated that old rebellion. It looked like none of the rebels had even discovered their shikai.

What made me really happy, though, is that Muramasa's 100% reflection was of no use when his master surprise stabbed him. Serves him right!

Byakuya should soon appear to blame Kouga for sullying his clan's name.