Shihōin Clan

The Shihōin Clan is one of the Four Great Noble families of Soul Society.

Overview
By tradition, the head of the Shihōin family leads the Onmitsukidō. Also known as the, they are the Caretakers of the  and  said to have been bestowed on them by the gods.

Every generation the head of the Shihōin is tasked to protect the, an incredible spiritual tool that is said to have been handed down from the Heavens. If they attain a captain seat in the Gotei 13, the Onmitsukidō are lead under that captaincy as well. The status of the clan after Yoruichi's defection is unknown.

Clan Structure
Unknown

Clans

 * Fēng Family
 * Ōmaeda Family