The Kuchiki mansion sits on grounds so vast that Byakuya has his own river flowing past his private chambers. When the grounds are first entered, there is a large lake filled with Koi of impeccable pedigree that have been raised in that Kuchiki manor lake for generations. The Koi are rare, three times larger than common variety and are brilliant gold. However, the number of Koi in the lake has reduced, causing Byakuya a fair amount of annoyance. The rumor among the staff of the manor is that it is the work of the Kuchiki ghost. The truth, however, is that Yachiru Kusajishi has been catching the Koi and releasing them in the lake surrounding the Ugendō Quarters as get well presents for Ukitake. As a child, Byakuya trained in the compound ground.The graves of his parents, including his father Sōjun Kuchiki is located on the grounds.
