Kidō Corps
Kanji	鬼道衆
Romaji	Kidōshū
Organization
Headquarters	Unknown
Affiliation	Soul Society
Purpose	Maintaining the Senkaimon, Barriers & Seals

The Kidō Corps (鬼道衆, Kidōshū) is a separate branch of Soul Society's military that excels in the art of Kidō.

Contents 1 Overview 2 History 3 Mission 4 Organization 4.1 Ranks 5 Notable Members 6 Uniforms 7 References 8 See also 9 Navigation

Overview

The Kidō Corps is a group of specialists presiding over spiritual law. It is one of the organizations within Soul Society that is allowed the use of force along with the Gotei 13 and Onmitsukidō, and is also a special organization comprised of experienced Kidō users. Even the Gotei 13 put their trust in their skills.^[1]

The Kidō Corps takes students from the Shin'ō Academy that excel in Kidō and trains them to further their abilities in said area. Its operations are executed in absolute secrecy.^[2] During an incident one hundred years ago, Jūshirō Ukitake noted how rare it was to see anyone from the Kidō Corps, especially the captain.^[3]

History

The History of the Kidō Corps is not known. 102 years ago, Tessai Tsukabishi was the Kidō Corps Commander and Grand Kidō Chief of the Kidō Corps while Hachigen Ushōda was the Vice-Kidō Chief. Due to events that saw Tessai sentenced to imprisonment and Hachigen to be put to death, the two escaped into exile in the Human World, leaving the Kidō Corps without leadership.

Mission

• The Kidō Corps is responsible for opening the Senkaimon between the Human World and Soul Society.^[4]
• They are also responsible for releasing the Sōkyoku seal during executions.^[5]

Organization

Ranks

The full rank structure of the Kidō Corps is unknown.

• Kidō Corps Commander (鬼道衆 総帥, Kidōshū Sōshi) and Grand Kidō Chief (大鬼道長, Dai Kidōchō) the first title denotes control over the entire Kidō Corps, while the second title denotes the most powerful Kidō practitioner in Soul Society.

• Vice Kidō Chief (副鬼道長, Fuku Kidōchō) the second in command of the Kidō Corps.

Notable Members

Kidō Corps
Rank	Name	In Office	Position Status
Kidō Corps Commander Grand Kidō Chief	Tessai Tsukabishi	? - 1901 A.D.	Dishonorably Discharged
Vice Kidō Chief	Hachigen Ushōda	? - 1901 A.D.	Discharged

Uniforms

In keeping with their secretive nature, the Kidō Corp standard uniform includes face-coverings. Other than that the uniform consists of a black garment and sandals with white tabi. ^[6]

References

1. ↑ Bleach Official Character Book 2 MASKED, page 236
2. ↑ Bleach SOULs Character Book; page 98
3. ↑ Bleach anime; Episode 210
4. ↑ Bleach anime; Episode 139
5. ↑ Bleach anime; Episode 54
6. ↑ Bleach manga; Chapter 149, pages 18-19

See also

• Gotei 13
• Onmitsukidō

Navigation

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Shinigami Skills
Combat	Zanjutsu • Hohō • Kidō • Hakuda
Shinigami Abilities	Zanpakutō • Reiryoku • Reiatsu • Reiraku • Shunkō
Organizations
Government	Central 46 • Soul King
Nobility	Kuchiki Clan • Shihōin Clan • Noble Houses
Military	Gotei 13 • Onmitsukidō • Kidō Corps • Royal Guard • Gatekeepers
Institutions	Seireitei Communication • Shinigami Research and Development Institute • Shin'ō Academy
Recreational	Shinigami Women's Association • Shinigami Men's Association • Tea Ceremony Club • Ikebana Club • Calligraphy Club
Related Articles
Locations	Soul Society • Seireitei • Central 46 Compound • Nest of Maggots • Sōkyoku Hill • Gin Tonbo • Kuchiki Family Manor
Items	Jigokuchō • Gigai • Reigai • Gikon • Kaizō Konpaku • Denreishinki • Ōken • Gokon Tekkō

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