[He almost has to fight a smile at that. Almost. It's a relief to see you as... you Kurosaki Ichigo.]

It would be unwise to run afoul of the law enforcement. They are trapped just as we are.

[And yeah, his reiatsu has been flaring but... the monsters don't attack if you don't make yourself a target. It's something Byakuya has used to his advantage many times.]

The Espada are in Neuva Los Noches. There are three. They, like us, are subject to the mortal laws that rule this place.