"As for Mugen Jigoku, Souya knows it far better than the two of us."
"I imagine Souya will find the most suitable place for Aizen. We needn't waste time in here."
"All right. Since that is Captain Ailin's decision, I have no objections."
Hearing Ailin say that, Jūshirō Ukitake released his grip on his Zanpakuto's hilt.
After all, as Captain Ailin had said, their mission was to imprison these powerful criminals who had committed grave sins in Mugen Jigoku.
As long as they did not leave Mugen Jigoku, how they lived inside was none of their concern.
Of course, beyond knowing Ailin's stance, the reason Jūshirō Ukitake was so open-minded was because he knew the ability of Souya Jōshirō's Zanpakuto.
With Dewdrop Crushing's ability, as long as Souya Jōshirō wished it, he could leave Mugen Jigoku whenever he wanted.
More extremely, Souya Jōshirō could completely release the seals on the criminals imprisoned in Mugen Jigoku, gain their loyalty, and in turn overthrow the rule of the Gotei 13.
Yet Souya Jōshirō had not done so.
He had even turned himself in and entered Mugen Jigoku of his own accord.
Over all these years, the only time Souya Jōshirō had left Mugen Jigoku was when Ailin inherited the name "Kenpachi." To ensure the tradition of Kenpachi did not end, Souya Jōshirō had left Mugen Jigoku and fought Ailin.
After that, Souya Jōshirō never left Mugen Jigoku again.
"Rumble..."
The steel gates opened, and a beam of pure moonlight cut through Mugen Jigoku's darkness. Yet as the gates closed again, that radiant moonlight departed Mugen Jigoku along with Ailin and Jūshirō Ukitake, returning the darkness to Mugen Jigoku.
After watching Ailin leave, Souya Jōshirō released his Bankai. Pulling the rope of light in his hand, he led Aizen deeper into Mugen Jigoku.