The Hanyū Clan

Convening Noble Council is the prerogative of the Central 46.

Normally, the Four Great Noble Clans would not be required to attend.

However, this time the Central 46 gave a reason for the destruction of the Tsunayashiro Clan, the subsequent discussions, and the transfer of the Tsunayashiro Clan's veto power within the Central 46.

No information has been released regarding the details of the meeting.

As the saying goes, a secret is no longer a secret if it is heard by three people.

However, despite several days of discussion among the forty-six wise men in the Central 46, the specific details were not disclosed.

Yamamoto was only concerned with one thing: who would ultimately have the veto power, granted by the Zero Division and representing the interests of the Four Great Noble Clans?

The message Yamamoto received, the information Kuchiki Ginrei gave him, indicated that the Kuchiki Clan did not obtain this veto power.

The information that Kuchiki Ginrei received indicated that the Shihoin Clan did not have this veto power, but for some reason, Kuchiki Ginrei did not inform Captain-Commander Yamamoto of this information.

"Looks like that's the one."

Byakuya Kuchiki, representing the Kuchiki Clan at the noble council, thought to himself.

He hadn't considered the Shiba Clan.

The Shiba Clan was indeed too weak in this generation. Not only was the family population small, but due to the Shiba Clan's long-standing policy, lower-ranking nobles who followed the Shiba Clan broke away one after another.

Within the Seireitei circle, it was thought that the Shiba Clan was becoming increasingly less vocal.

Previously, the Tsunayashiro Clan had presided over a decision to remove the Shiba Clan from the ranks of the Five Great Noble Clans, a decision that almost passed.

In the end, it was Yamamoto who saved the Shiba Clan.

With two Captain-level serving in the Thirteenth Division, the Tsunayashiro Clan had no choice but to show them the respect due to their positions.

Everything remains a mystery, but there is no doubt that this council of nobles will drastically alter the course of history.

Everyone who knows the details can't help but make necessary, or unnecessary, speculations about this meeting.

Should Yamamoto be removed from his position Captain-Commander?

Should the Four Great Noble Clans be abolished?

Should the Central 46 be abolished?

It seems absurd, but even the most absurd thing can't compare to the suddenness of the Tsunayashiro Clan's extinction.

Both are possible.

These nearly one hundred family heads relied on only two words at this moment—survival.

Central 46, the meeting place of the Noble Council, where nearly a hundred noble representatives have gathered.

In contrast to the casual demeanor of the Four Great Noble Clans, the nearly one hundred noble patriarchs of Seireitei, sitting in the Noble Council, appeared quite uneasy.

"Byakuya Kuchiki who represented the Kuchiki Clan?"

Of the Four Great Noble Clans, Byakuya Kuchiki was the first to enter.

"The situation seems more serious than we thought!" a high-ranking nobleman said, his voice tinged with confusion.

Since Ichimonji Tsunayashiro became independent, Kuchiki Ginrei has shed most of her responsibilities as Sixth Division Captain, and Byakuya Kuchiki can fully represent the dignity and attitude of the Kuchiki Clan.

The representative of the Shihoin Clan was an elderly man with a hunched back and eyes that could barely be opened.

Despite his appearance, no one dared to underestimate him.

In order to fight against the Quincy, Yamamoto and his comrades formed an assassin group. After defeating the Quincy, this assassin group became the Gotei 13.

After that, the Five Great Noble Clans wanted to replace Yamamoto's position, so Uejirō Shihoin and Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto fought a great battle.

Yamamoto narrowly won, Uejirō Shihoin was seriously injured and forced to retire. As a result, in each generation of the Shihō Clan, someone would lead the family's Stealth Force into the Second Division.

It was surprising that the Shiba Clan came forward; it Kūkaku Shiba.

Even though Kūkaku, no one paid any attention to Kūkaku.

"The Shiba Clan is probably just here to make up the numbers."

"The winner will likely still be chosen from the Kuchiki Clan and Shihoin Clan."

"It seems that soon, the Four Great Noble Clans may become just three."

People were whispering, but because they were using some tricks, it was impossible to pinpoint the direction of the sound.

Kūkaku bit her lower lip, put on the ornaments symbolizing her high nobility, and walked to the front row in shock to sit down.

At the time, the Shiba Clan was to be voted out of the ranks of the Five Great Noble Clans, and many nobles expressed their support, Shiba Clan with no choice.

Honors won't put food on the table; without real strength, you'll still be looked down upon.

As the meeting began, the surroundings gradually quieted down. Coupled with the oppressive dim lighting in Central 46, no one would imagine that more than a hundred Seireitei were sitting quietly here without careful observation.

Because of this atmosphere, the First Sage spoke again.

"The first thing is that the veto power, which originally belonged to the Tsunayashiro Clan and represented the power of the Four Great Noble Clans, is transferred to the Shiba Clan from this day forward."

"The Shiba Clan?"

"You must be kidding."

"The Shiba Clan only has a few members, yet they can represent the five, no, the Four Great Noble Clans?"

All eyes were focused on Kūkaku.

The doubts, like small waves, crashed against Kūkaku, only making her stand tall with pride.

Some in the audience directly questioned the decision, but most remained silent, as representatives from all major factions within the Seireitei were present.

The Four Great Noble Clans and the Central 46 need no further explanation.

Representing the Gotei 13 and the nobles who support the Thirteenth Division is Shunsui Kyōraku, the Captain of the Seventh Division.

The Kuchiki Clan and Shihoin Clan already knew the news in advance, and their silence at this point was tantamount to acquiescence.

What about Shunsui Kyōraku?

Everyone looked at Kyōraku, who was sitting next to the Four Great Noble Clans.

For the Thirteenth Division, removing the veto power of the Five Great Noble Clans is actually the most advantageous option.

However, although there were many nobles present who supported the Thirteenth Division, they were powerless to contest the offer.

"Then I congratulate you, Little Kūkaku."

Even at this moment, Kyōraku remained completely uninhibited, which was understandable, given his status as the "crown prince" of the Thirteenth Division.

If one day something happens to Yamamoto, he will be the successor chosen by both the Gotei 13 and the Central 46.

Kūkaku clenched her fists excitedly.

This is it! The glory of our ancestors will be restored in my hands!

Kūkaku never dreamed that half a year ago, the freeloader she left behind would change not only her life but also the fate of the Shiba Clan.

The matter was settled so smoothly that it was almost unbelievable.

"The second matter is that, upon the recommendation of Central 46, a new noble family has been added: the Hanyū Clan."

Chapter 180, Hanyū Clan (Free Reading).