 They sent Shūei to the capital as a young boy, and later allowed Ryūren to wander across the country on the condition that he would take one of the top three places in the Imperial Exams.At the end of season 2, they challenge Shūei to identify them individually, with the condition that if he succeeds, he will be disowned from the clan.When Shūei succeeds, Setsuna banishes him from the clan, allowing Shūei to return to the emperor's side.