Eleventh Division
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| Name | 11th Division |
| Kanji | 十一番隊 |
| Romaji | Jūichibantai |
| Captain | Kenpachi Zaraki |
| Lieutenant | Yachiru Kusajishi |
| Allied Organisation | None |
| Division Specialty | Melee Combat: Swordsmanship |
| Insignia | Yarrow |
| Insignia Signifies | Fight |
| Division Color | Lavender |
"11th division - the faces in Team Zaraki - the love for fighting to them is like the need for three meals a day!" - Tite Kubo[1]
The Eleventh Division (十一番隊, jūichibantai), also known as Squad 11 in the English Dub (and is sometimes called the Zaraki Corps and Zaraki Squad),[2] is one of the Gotei 13, headed by Captain Kenpachi Zaraki.
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Organization
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The Eleventh Division follows the traditional organization of a Gotei 13 Division. The Division has no Fourth Seat even though the 5th Seat, Yumichika Ayasegawa is technically qualified for the position. However, he chooses to be the Fifth Seat because he can't take the position of Third Seat, leaving a vacant position that won't be filled as nobody is more qualified than him within the division short of the first three seats.
Special DutiesEdit
The Eleventh Division is the direct-combat Division with a specialization in swords-only combat, forgoing the other Shinigami arts and thereby being one of the most specialized divisions in the Gotei 13. The division's doctrine of dominating in battle is what appeals to its members; they believe that fighting is what makes life worth living. This is what separates 11th Division from the others and makes them the strongest division. Everyone in the 11th Division are highly skilled in fighting. They believe if they are going to die anyway, go down fighting gloriously.[3]
The division is also setup so that to become the Captain of the Eleventh, the candidate must do so through the third method of becoming a captain, killing the previous captain in front of 200 members of the Division, which is almost the entire Division.[4] Upon defeating the previous Kenpachi, the new captain takes on the name of Kenpachi or the best swordsman of each generation. Since the rise to captain status of the current Kenpachi, an unofficial rule has been added that says to be a true member of the Eleventh Division, one's Zanpakutō must be a melee-type.[5]
BarracksEdit
Added by TinniLike all the other barracks, the 11th Division Barracks house the offices and living quarters of the Shinigami of the 11th.
Notable MembersEdit
(† = confirmed death)
| Name | Rank | In Office | Status |
| 1st Kenpachi < > | Captain | ? - ? | Deceased † |
| 2nd Kenpachi < > | Captain | ? - ? | Deceased † |
| 3rd Kenpachi < > | Captain | ? - ? | Deceased † |
| 4th Kenpachi < > | Captain | ? - ? | Deceased † |
| 5th Kenpachi < > | Captain | ? - ? | Deceased † |
| 6th Kenpachi < > | Captain | ? - ? | Deceased † |
| 7th Kenpachi < > | Captain | ? - ? | Deceased † |
| 8th Kenpachi < > | Captain | ? - ? | Deceased † |
| 9th Kenpachi < > | Captain | ? - ? | Deceased † |
| Kenpachi Kiganjō | Captain | ? - ? | Deceased † |
| Kenpachi Zaraki | Captain | ? - Current | Active |
| Yachiru Kusajishi | Lieutenant | ? - Current | Active |
| Ikkaku Madarame | 3rd Seat | ? - Current | Active |
| Tetsuzaemon Iba [6] | 4th Seat | ? - ? | Promoted |
| Yumichika Ayasegawa | 5th Seat | ? - Current | Active |
| Renji Abarai | 6th Seat | ? - 2001 A.D. | Promoted |
| Makizō Aramaki | 10th Seat | 1991 A.D. - Current | Active |
| Maki Ichinose (anime only) | Unknown | ? - ? | Resigned † |
| Seizo Harugasaki (anime only) | Unknown | ? - 2001 A.D. | Resigned |
RecruitmentEdit
As the Eleventh Division regards combat as the ultimate law, the atmosphere of the Eleventh Division attracts only stalwart men who live for battle. That's why the Eleventh Division sets the standard for combat for all the other divisions. In addition, while members of the Eleventh Division give the impression of being a band of wild outlaws, the men of the Eleventh brag about being firmly unified under Kenpachi.[7]
Recruitment Fair BrochureEdit
Added by TinniThe following question and answer, plus illustration, was printed in the special issue of the Seireitei Communication that came out straight after the Ryoka Invasion of Soul Society.[8]
1. What kind of individuals are you seeking?
Guys who like fighting.
2. How would you describe the atmosphere around your division?
We get along and have fun.
3. What do you require of new recruits?
They should be strong.
4. Some words for the Shinigami recruits.
Strong guys, come and try me!!
1. What kind of individuals are you seeking?
Strong guys.
2. How would you describe the atmosphere around your division?
Eeeveryone gets along~
3. What do you require of new recruits?
No weak people should join.
4. Some words for the Shinigami recruits.
I'll think up a nickname for you!
Frank talk!! with the 12th Division captain, Mayuri Kurotsuchi
The 11th Division? I don't know. Why must I introduce people to the 11th Division? It's just a gathering of thugs with pitiful intelligence who fight all the time. Besides, one time that lieutenant of theirs came into my research laboratory, and she climbed onto my chair and spilled disgusting candy everywhere, she touched all my machines with her filthy hands, she erased my data, she got water on everything when she went to wash her face-- Why that wretched brat?! This is all Zaraki's fault.
Shinigami Women's Association Aptitude TestEdit
According to the Shinigami Women's Association aptitude test, those who are "vigorous" are best suited to this division, noting that with each passing year, the division is filled with even more Shinigami who would prefer a fight to a meal. The Association goes on to state that if you believe "might is right" then the Eleventh is the division for you.[9]
TriviaEdit
- At least two of the current lieutenants belonging to other divisions were formerly affiliated with the Eleventh Division: Renji Abarai and Tetsuzaemon Iba.
- The 11th division also seem to be good friends with the 8th division, shown in one of the omake where Captain Kyōraku and Captain Zaraki are drinking with their entire squads with them; they look at the "moon" which turned out to be Ikkaku's head.
- This is the only division in which the main member capable of Bankai is not the captain; instead, the third seat, Ikkaku, is the one who has achieved Bankai.
ReferencesEdit
- ↑ Bleach Official Character Book Souls
- ↑ Bleach anime; Episode 118
- ↑ Bleach Bootleg; page 110
- ↑ Bleach manga; Chapter -108, page 11
- ↑ Bleach manga; Chapter 147, page 9
- ↑ Bleach The Honey Dish Rhapsody
- ↑ Bleach Bootleg; pages 108-110
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Bleach Bootleg; page 131
- ↑ Bleach Bootleg; page 179
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