Bleach: Watch Closely, This Is How You Use a Zanpakutō

"If you marry into the Shihōin Clan, you'll become a noble."

Yoruichi Shihōin winked at Masatsuki Aozaki, looking rather excited.

"Our Shihōin Clan isn't just any noble family—we're one of the Four Great Noble Clans. In Soul Society, our status is second only to the royal family. How does that sound? Tempting, isn't it?"

Masatsuki mulled it over for a moment and murmured, "So I could rise to the top in one step?"

"Exactly. You'd just have to change your surname. Masatsuki Shihōin—it has a nice ring to it, don't you think?"

"It does sound good." Masatsuki winked back with a grin. "I wouldn't mind changing my surname, but I have two questions first."

Yoruichi eyed him for a few seconds before saying, "Go ahead."

She had only been joking at first, but hearing Masatsuki's response, she found herself wanting to continue the conversation.

"First, if I marry into the Shihōin Clan, does that mean I'm marrying you?"

"T-That's obvious."

For some reason, Yoruichi suddenly felt a little flustered, her words stumbling as she tried to explain.