Demmit! I just remembered that Kaien is also a SHIBA! If my theory is correct, Isshin IS MAYBE ONE OF THE SHIBA CLAN! More seriously though, this means Ichigo is technically has a noble origin. I want to see how Rukia feels about Ichigo's familial connection to Kaien and his newfound status, because the Shiba clan through Kaien had obvious connections to her, and I really think its important for her to know. 八(^□^*)
The scenes between Rangiku, Isshin and Hitsugaya were hilarious and good comic relief after last week's more serious and melancholy chapter. (*≧▽≦)ノシ)) But couldn't they