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He might very well be added to the clan, whether he wants it or not.

Shunsui told Ichigo friends in the mortal world that Ichigo might obtain a power that would make impossible for him to return to the mortal world ever again. Now we learned from Askin that Ichigo is one of the war potentials mainly because of his latent ability. Whatever that might be.

Also Ichigo as been fighting way below what he should be capable of. Maybe Ichigo is holding back his true power for the same reason Shunsui referred to. Also if Yhwach is to be defeated, someone will have to take his place and maintain the safety of the three worlds. If Ichigo becomes the new Soul King then he will never again be able to return to the mortal world.

Either way it may all lead him to eventually connect to the Shiba clan, seeing they're the only part of his family he will be able to have regular contact with.

Or Kubo might not even give 2cents about this, and the manga will end without the Shiba clan subject even being referred to.