[He's aware; he's just not sure it can be done without bloodshed. Even if they made soutaichou the shogun - something he isn't quite sure is a good idea - there will be those that protest.

Ukitake had suggested him as shogun and while Kuchiki would do it, he really doesn't want to.

And if he knew Momo is involved, he'd have a fit on someone. Hasn't she been through enough?]

The noble clans have become stagnant, and comfortable within that mediocrity. Something that can only be to their detriment.

[It's time to shake things up. Something... well, he seems to be very good at it. The only question is will the non-noble shinigami back him as shogun?]