[And although Hajime has yet to properly process his powers being gone, he's still fairly nasty in an unarmed fight...]

Nothing wrong with keeping to oneself.

[There will be fighting and there was a fight? He perks up considerably--it's clear he is very interested in this information. He's not just used to direct combat; he enjoys it.]

So they do come out and fight on occasion...what were they and their Minions like?