Gyomei(you) was innocent and strongest hashira but people were scared of gyomei cause of his eyes even if his blind they were scared of him and some of the hashiras are scared of him too

Mitsuri: Mr. Himejima is scary iguro-san

Obanai: I know he is but remember he is just pure innocent

he hugged Mitsuri(THEY ARE ONLY FRIENDS) you were just minding your own business