Toshiro Hitsugaya wanted to avoid any further conflict.
However, both he and Momo Hinamori finding Ichigo Kurosaki was what Sosuke Aizen wanted. The fact that no conflict had occurred left Sosuke Aizen somewhat surprised.
Under the control of his Kyoka Suigetsu, it would have been easy to keep Toshiro Hitsugaya and Momo Hinamori from seeing Ichigo Kurosaki.
The reason he had done this was to provoke a conflict and draw attention.
Yet Ichigo Kurosaki did not play by the usual rules and directly intimidated them with his fighting spirit.
Although Toshiro Hitsugaya was young and impulsive, he would not act recklessly unless Momo Hinamori had been made to look miserable in his eyes.
But Sosuke Aizen was no minor villain. Naturally, he would not do something so tasteless.
He had arranged for them to meet. No matter what happened, he could accept it.
His plan had never depended on them to advance it anyway. That was merely for appearances.
Moreover, because of the contingencies Sosuke Aizen had left behind earlier, he did not need to worry about the plan failing to move forward.
The letter he had left behind, along with Gin Ichimaru, would trigger a chain reaction.
He had observed Toshiro Hitsugaya for a long time and knew what kind of person he was.
Even the berserker had now helped Sosuke Aizen accomplish his goal.
Ichigo Kurosaki arrived at the Palace of Repentance just like that.
"Ichigo Kurosaki!"
Then he saw someone familiar.
Renji Abarai.
"Why did you come to Soul Society?"
Renji Abarai asked Ichigo Kurosaki, his feelings complicated.
"I came to save Rukia."
Ichigo Kurosaki answered calmly.
"Is that so? Then get past me first!"
Renji Abarai knew Ichigo Kurosaki's strength and did not let his guard down. He released his Zanpakuto into Shikai from the very