what i really wonder is who were those guys when the Soul Society Arc started, that found Rukia's body... was the body found on Earth or Soul Society? it's obvious that the people that found it are not ordinary... but for whom are they working for?

i wonder if i missed anything, i know that at the time it was brought up to say that the shop owner was very skillful, but since then nothing has been mentioned about that... i think it will play a big part when/if Rukia escapes, especially if she needs her body back (i don't know how the whole body system works)