is bleach episode 198 filler?

Byakuya Kuchiki explains the nature of Gōkei to Zommari Rureaux, and then uses it on Zommari, destroying the building they were fighting in. Afterwards, he walks over to Rukia Kuchiki and dissipates the Kidō he used to cover her, but notices that Zommari's mark was still on his arm.

Zommari then emerges from his defensive sphere, and curses Byakuya, saying that he will get him. Zommari then attempts to use Amor on Byakuya, but Byakuya uses Bakudō #81 Dankū to block the attack.

Zommari then asks what that technique was, and Byakuya replies that it was a barrier that can defend someone against all Hadō up to number 89.