[Despite having died on Ellipsa as well, with much of the same consequences - his mentee and sworn siblings being badly shaken by his death - Hijikata shows little outward sense of caution as he leads the way to the beach.]

No worries, I'll stay in the shallow part! We can take turns, too.

[Sure, he has no seismic sense, but he can give himself a giraffe neck or something and stay on the lookout! (So far he's only turned - fully or partly - into an octopus, a swan, and a snake, but there's a first time for everything!)

He strips down to his boxers, actually takes the time to apply sunscreen, then sprints into the water. Someone is really feeling carefree... that's what being stuck in the city will do to a man like Hijikata, apparently. Or is he just exhilarated from their easy defeat of the lava monsters? Either way, he swims around for a bit, apparently having fun, before returning to the shore.]

Damn, this was just what I needed! I'm ready to go back into the heat now, but you should cool down too first!