Quote Originally Posted by DB_Hunter
My question is, why is Kisuke even listening to SS when he has been banished from it?

Being banished from it doesn't meant he doesn't have respect for them, or that he can't take advice from them on something high level spiritually speaking. He's smart and a former captain, but doesn't know everything.

I actually think that he can help more than they know. I also think he'll be going back there because of this portal knowledge they need help with.