Clear Division of Labor

"Could it be that you're worried about..." Ukitake's gaze met Kyoraku's in mutual understanding.

"That's right." Kyoraku shifted slightly and casually set his straw hat beside him. "The Ryoka incident and the Aizen incident may have only been appetizers. The true purpose of whoever is behind this may still lie ahead..."

"But... who else could benefit from this incident?" Ukitake's expression visibly turned serious.

In the Seireitei, there might be two or three people he was closest to; but when it came to the person he trusted most, there was absolutely only Kyoraku.

"I can't say for sure right now, but perhaps everyone is now..."