Board Thread:Questions and Answers/@comment-27140233-20151112153409/@comment-27140233-20151113164709

Salubri wrote: The problem is the bases for your argument is inaccurate. There is 4 major noble families [Kuchiki, Shihoin, and the last 2 are unknown]. The 5th one was the Shiba clan which no longer is recognized as one. There are those of lesser nobility below them such as the Kyoraku, Kira, Omaeda, Ukitake. The Ise is a Shinto family, which is religious not noble though with as much prestige so they are able to marry into a noble family. The Shihoin has been shown and stated multiple times to be the guardians of holy relics from armor, shields and other objects. The Shiba and Kuchiki dont seem to have that role and what they are known for is speculative at best. We dont know what is required to defeat bach. Also Pernida died by absorbing Nemu whose cells detonated beyond control.

It has been confirm that is one the Noble Clans that is in charge of handling Ritual's in Soul Society. (Like the one with Ukitake when he was a kid with Mimihagi. His parents did a Ritual in order to summon him.) Kyoraku confirm this talking to Nanao about the wife been return to their Noble House once the husband dies. Read Manga Stream.