He wondered how she knew that he had things to explain. Seeing that Rin was busy he began his explanation, never stopping his task as he did so.
"There are four cardinal youkai lords of Japan- four essential ruling monarchs one could say. I live in Tokyo but the seat of the Western Lord is in Kyoto. The seat of the Southern Lord is in Fukuoka, the seat of the eastern lord is in Tokyo, and the seat of the Northern Lord is in Sendai. Before we officially mate you have to meet the remaining three Cardinal Lords."
"Oh." Kagome answered. Still there was more she was curious about. "Why do they need to meet me?" He paused not sure how to answer her without offending her. Finally seeing no other way out, he replied.
"They have to make sure the Future Lady of the West is fit for her standing."