Ayatane Nobutsura (野面 文胤 Unworked Surface of Stone, Art of Parental Blood) is a Shinigami who has currently allied himself with Tōyohisa Shihōin and part of the servant-clan known as the Nobutsura. He was born to serve as an adjutant to the Shihōin, eventually being partnered up with Tōyohisa after their complimenting attributes were witnessed. He serves with loyalty to every one of Tōyohisa's desire, whether they be physical or otherwise. He generally is a reserved man, and doesn't talk much. He was a former member of the Detention Corps, serving as one of its elite agents.