"We agree on that point," Hitsugaya said to his doppelganger. As soon as he was within range, Hitsugaya's sword slashed at his doppelganger, aiming at his torso. Kratos had moved in to protect Hokuto and they were both out of his path, reducing the danger to them, but Hitsugaya wanted to further increase the distance. While he wouldn't mind drawing his opponent's blood, Hitsugaya's main purpose was to push his double away from his teammates. His fake was still a little too close for comfort to his comrades, and the last thing he wanted was to draw them into his fight.

Hitsugaya considered attempting to prove his identity to his comrades but ultimately decided not to. His double looked, sounded, and acted the same as himself, so he could see why his comrades might be fooled. In the worst case scenario, his fake might somehow have access to his memories. The concept wasn't far fetched; he'd heard of hollows that were able to read shinigamis' hearts. If the illusion ran deeper than appearances, any talking would be a waste of effort and a distraction.