What? Where are they going? Aren't they going to Soul King? Ichigo will not try to stop them then? How can it be eternal farewell if Ichigo can go there as well with his new cloak?
Chad's presence in this chapter is the definition of his existence in this manga. He needs to be there because he was introduced in the beginning, but still won't say anything even in such heart breaking moment.
Btw. Is it only me, but does Orihime look kind of chubby in this chapter?
PS. Oh, and she managed to change her outfit while being in Hueco Mundo for a nice dress, how cute. I guess to fit the circumstances better if this is a farewell party after all.