Yoruichi sees his reaction to the question, but before she can say anything he responds. She had figured it was something like that. Perhaps not exactly as she had thought, but very close.

"I can understand that." There is a sincerity in her voice. She very much know how much a title can weigh on a person. She had held several before leaving home. She had never felt better since that time, but still there were some things she did miss. She had hoped now, when she finally returned home she would be able to visit freely with her family, instead of secret meetings. "But that was there, and this is here. I think what you need now is a drink and someone with a great right-hook if they try anything again."

She raises one of her hands, curled into a fist -even though it is hidden behind the paw-like glove- with a little bounce, and a small grin.

"Don't you agree~?"