Shunsui's Investigation & Nozomi's Escape

Shunsui's Investigation & Nozomi's Escape is an event taking place in the Reigai Uprising. It focuses upon Shunsui Kyōraku and Jūshirō Ukitake's investigation into the incident, as well as the escape and subsequent search for Nozomi Kujō.

Prologue
Captain Shunsui Kyōraku greets Jūshirō Ukitake, who asks his fellow captain why he brought him here. Kyōraku reveals he has been unsettled by the recent incident, stating that it was advisable to meet under the cover of darkness. Ukitake asks whether it pertains to the imprisonment of Ichigo Kurosaki, to which Kyōraku nods in compliance. He states that this incident doesn't sit right with him. Ukitake states that he believes the events have been unfolding in a manner which makes it seem fabricated, Kyōraku agrees with his sentiment.

Ukitake asks what their course of action will be, to which Kyōraku states that they need to look over the events within the incident.

The Gotei Recount,
Captain-Commander Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto informs the other captains in assembly that both Captain Kenpachi Zaraki and Mayuri Kurotsuchi returned safely from the Dangai. He inquires of Mayuri, asking what transpired within the Dangai, to which the indignant captain steps forward. Mayuri comments that just thinking of it makes him shudder with disgust, proclaiming that Substitute Shinigami Ichigo Kurosaki intercepted their passage within the Dangai. He explains that the Substitute was solely responsible for their imprisonment, stating that no punishment will be suitable.

Kyōraku sighs, asking Kenpachi Zaraki whether he saw the same thing. Kenpachi states that he would never mistake Ichigo's reiatsu, as Captain Retsu Unohana brings up the subject of Ichigo's Substitute Badge, stating that that is circumstantial evidence in Ichigo's involvement. Ukitake interjects, stating that it is too soon to be jumping to such conclusions. He comments that it is highly improbable that Ichigo would go to such lengths, as Unohana confirms that she shares his sentiments. She states that this is also the reason why he needs to be captured, so he can tell his side of the story.

Mayuri interjects, stating that there is no doubt in his mind of Ichigo's incriminating behaviour. He recalls that Ichigo was stationed in the Dangai during his battle against Sōsuke Aizen, whereupon no-one witnessed exactly what he was doing. Mayuri reiterates that he must be interrogated at all costs, to which Kyōraku calms him down. Yamamoto interrupts them, stating that Ichigo's actions must be taken into account. He tells the captains to send an advance squad to the Human World, in order to forcibly return Ichigo to Soul Society.