From Ulqi's note that Ichigo's fluctuating reiatsu went above his own some time ago I think that ulqi is going all out to crush Ichigo before his hidden powers emerge(full hollow transformation?). As to why he has not crushed Ichigo yet one might wonder. I think he wants to see Ichigo's hope faint before he kills him, as he seems to get his kicks from that? He'll probably regret it though.
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