The Five Noble Clans... the final family!
Hearing Shihōin Chunyan's words, Kenma's pupils contracted slightly.
A storm surged in his heart, but he forced his expression to remain steady, refusing to reveal too much emotion.
To the many Shinigami and Lost Souls of the Soul Society, only the Four Great Noble Clans stood at the very peak.
Namely, Mizunashi, Kuchiki, Shiba, and the Shikokuin Family, to which Kenma belonged.
Yet only a select few knew that beyond those four families, there was one final Great Noble family, the most mysterious of them all.
Even given Kenma's current status, he knew very little about it.
He only knew such a family existed, but knew nothing whatsoever of its background.
This final family among the Five Noble Clans ordinarily never took part in any activities within the Soul Society.
It neither concerned itself with changes in the Three Worlds nor cared about the political landscape of the Seireitei.
It did not even hold a single seat in Central 46.
Even in the Golden Seal Noble Council, the highest authority in the Soul Society, it had no involvement whatsoever.
The only things this Great Noble family concerned itself with were Hell and all matters related to Hell.
Yet such a mysterious family, one that never involved itself in worldly affairs, had suddenly appeared before Kenma and claimed to be here to celebrate his wedding.
Kenma did not think he had that much prestige.
As for the Shikokuin Family...
Judging by Shihōin Chunyan's current attitude, this was likely about far more than simply congratulating him on his marriage.
The gaunt man bowed to Kenma and said, "Pleased to meet you, Lord Yanmo."
"Please forgive my presumptuousness in coming uninvited."
"I offer my congratulations to you and Miss Yoruichi on your happy marriage."
The man's