Before entering the Seireitei, Shihoin Yoruichi had told Ichigo Kurosaki and the others about the terrifying strength of the Captain-level powerhouses within the Gotei 13.
Think about it—no matter how strong Ichigo Kurosaki and the others were, could they possibly be stronger than the thirteen Captains of the Gotei 13?
Not to mention that they had a "pretty face" like Orihime Inoue dragging them down.
There was no denying that Orihime Inoue's ability was powerful.
Her Rejection of Phenomena possessed healing capabilities that, aside from being slower than Tenshiro Kirinji's Crimson Hot Spring due to her low spiritual pressure, were fundamentally a level above the Crimson Hot Spring.
But Orihime Inoue had only awakened her abilities a few days ago. No matter how outstanding her healing was, she would probably be brought to her knees by even an elite Shinigami.
They had even brought Orihime Inoue along, and on top of that, had not arranged any escape route for Ichigo Kurosaki and the others...
Judging from these two points, Urahara Kisuke and Shihoin Yoruichi perhaps had never expected Yasutora Sado, Uryu Ishida, and Orihime Inoue to play much of a role in rescuing Shino Madarame.
Or rather, the greatest use Uryu Ishida and the other three had was to scatter and flee within the Seireitei, muddy its stagnant waters, and make Aizen Sosuke reveal more flaws in his attempt to obtain the Hogyoku hidden inside Shino Madarame.
And, incidentally, to nurture Ichigo Kurosaki.
After Ichigo Kurosaki was born, Urahara Kisuke discovered that he possessed the power of a Shinigami, Quincy's power, and Hollow power.
In Urahara Kisuke's view, Ichigo Kurosaki's potential ceiling was incredibly high. He was a bona fide Soul King Candidate.
It was precisely because he saw greater possibilities in Ichigo Kurosaki that Urahara Kisuke created the two