The Chokushi Clan (直死一味, Chokushi Ichizoku lit. "Direct Death Family") is a Noble Family of the Soul Society. While not one of the Four Great Noble families, the Chokushi Clan is steadily gaining prominence due to it's skill in Kidō. Many Chokushi Clan members have been members of the Kidō Corps or a member of the Fourth Division. It should be noted that the Chokushi is strictly matriachal; ever since the clan was founded, the leaders have been female- the males of the clan have shown no bitterness about such a fact.