It might have only lasted for an instant, but Hitsugaya saw it. Some part of Frau was still in there, but hell if he knew how to get it back. The scythe was still very much in control, and it was thirsting after something he could never allow it to have.

This couldn't go on; it had to be stopped.

He lifted his blade again, not really relishing the thought. But what had to be done had to be done.