The Wandenreich's Expedition

With battles and wars breaking out time and again, Soul Society had in fact become filled with the belief that "strength reigns supreme."

Especially after witnessing—or even taking part in—the war in Hell, "insufficient firepower anxiety" had become a common psychological affliction among many Soul Reapers.

Toshiro was much the same in this regard.

Especially after experiencing the admiration brought by overwhelming power, only to lose it all in an instant, much of his confidence had been shattered.

But had the Soul Reapers as a whole lost their confidence?

Of course not!

Because all along, the Soul Reapers had been the victorious side!