The chaos in the aftermath of Obon this year is something that persists long after the festival itself has already ended, to the surprise of absolutely no one involved.

Shiki later learns from Kiyohira-sensei that, against all odds, the Kamo Clan

still

manages to retain their status as one of the Three Great Families. However, it 's a position that exists in name only. Following Obon, a significant portion of the responsibilities and powers invested in them have been summarily divided and redistributed among other clans instead.

Mostly the Gojos and the Zenins, although there were apparently also some smaller sorcery clans that managed to do well for themselves in capitalizing on the opportunities provided by the Kamo Clan 's fall from grace.