The Kengen Association consists of illustrious business owners, large corporations and influential people with the current number of Association members resting at 418. The Kengen Association has been led by a Chairman since is inception. The Chairman has massive power within the Kengen Association, being the only one who may set the rules of the matches and other bylaws of the Association, and usually has more power and wealth than any other Association member. The Chairman is also the one who decides on the format and rules for his own replacement (usually by a tournament).