Thirteenth Division
Name	13th Division
Kanji	十三番隊
Romaji	Jūsanbantai
Captain	Jūshirō Ukitake
Lieutenant	Rukia Kuchiki[1]
Allied Organisation	None
Division Specialty	N/A
Insignia	Snowdrop
Insignia Signifies	(Hope)
Division Color	Maroon

The Thirteenth Division (十三番隊, jūsanbantai), also known as Squad 13 in the English Dub, is one of the Gotei 13, headed by Captain Jūshirō Ukitake.

Contents 1 Organization 2 Special Duties 3 Barracks 4 Notable Members 5 Recruitment 5.1 Recruitment Fair Brochure[6] 5.2 Shinigami Women's Association Aptitude Test 6 References 7 Navigation

OrganizationEdit

The 13th division's organization is peculiar; the Captain (Jūshirō Ukitake), due to his weakened health state, firstly gave much of his administrative work to his Lieutenant, Kaien Shiba. After the Lieutenant's death, no one was chosen to replace Kaien and administrative duties were assumed by the division's 3rd seat pair. It is also notable that, until the promotion of Rukia Kuchiki, the 13th Division was the only division that operated with two 3rd Seat officers and no Lieutenant.

Special DutiesEdit

No special duties have been noted for the 13th Division.

BarracksEdit

Like all the other barracks, the 13th Division Barracks house the offices and living quarters of the Shinigami of the 13th. The Barrack grounds all contain the Ugendō (雨乾堂, Rain Dried Hall) Quarters, which is set aside for use by Jūshirō Ukitake, the captain of the 13th Division. He is known to rest there to recover from his frequent bouts of illness.^[2] The pond around the Ugendō Quarters is filled with Koi stolen from the Kuchiki Family Manor by Yachiru Kusajishi.^[3] Orihime Inoue trained in one of the 13th Division training grounds with Rukia Kuchiki.^[4]

Notable MembersEdit

(† = confirmed death)

Name	Rank	In Office	Status
Jūshirō Ukitake	Captain	? - Current	Active
Kaien Shiba	Lieutenant	1891 A.D. - ?	Deceased †
Rukia Kuchiki	Lieutenant	2001 or 2002 A.D. - Current	Active
Miyako Shiba	3rd Seat	? - ?	Deceased †
Kiyone Kotetsu	3rd Seat	? - Current	Active
Sentarō Kotsubaki	3rd Seat	? - Current	Active
Hidetomo Kajōmaru	6th Seat	? - Current	Active
Shino‎‎	Unranked	? - Current	Active
Ryūnosuke Yuki‎‎	Unranked	? - Current	Active

RecruitmentEdit

Because of Captain Ukitake's gentle nature, the soldiers of the 13th division all have a steadfast unity. The 13th Division is also said to have a warm, supportive atmosphere.^[5]

Recruitment Fair Brochure^[6]Edit

The following questions and answers, plus illustration, were printed in the special issue of the Seireitei Communication that came out straight after the Ryoka Invasion of Soul Society.^[6]

Jūshirō Ukitake

1. What kind of individuals are you seeking?

I'll welcome everyone warmly!

2. How would you describe the atmosphere around your division?

We're a division that gets along, and knows how to laugh!

3. What do you require of new recruits?

As long as you have a good attitude, that's all you need!

4. Some words for the Shinigami recruits.

Let's fight together!

Sentarou Kotsubaki

1. What kind of individuals are you seeking?

Guys with guts!

2. How would you describe the atmosphere around your division?

It's a great place!!

3. What do you require of new recruits?

I don't have anything like that!

4. Some words for the Shinigami recruits.

Our Captain Ukitake is a great man!!

Kiyone Kotetsu

1. What kind of individuals are you seeking?

Energetic kids!

2. How would you describe the atmosphere around your division?

It's a really fun place!

3. What do you require of new recruits?

I don't care at aaaall!

4. Some words for the Shinigami recruits.

My... Our Captain Ukitake is really a great man!!

Frank talk!! with the 11th Division lieutenant, Kusajishi Yachiru

Ukkii? There's always really tasty-looking candy by Ukkii's bedside. And there are reeeally big carp in the pond outside too~ Ehehe, I brought them there.

Shinigami Women's Association Aptitude TestEdit

According to the Shinigami Women's Association aptitude test, this division is popular with those who want a quiet and peaceful life and favoured by those who are big-hearted.^[7]

ReferencesEdit

1. ↑ Bleach manga; Chapter 459, page 14
2. ↑ Bleach Official Bootleg, Page 119
3. ↑ Bleach Anime, Episode 197-198
4. ↑ Bleach manga; Chapter 230, page 1-2
5. ↑ Bleach Bootleg; pages 116-119
6. ↑ ^{6.0 6.1 6.2} Bleach Bootleg; page 133
7. ↑ Bleach Bootleg; page 179

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