Kiyone Kotetsu
Race	Soul
Birthday	September 22[1]
Gender	Female
Height	154 cm (5'0½")[1]
Weight	43 kg (94.6 lbs)[1]
Professional Status
Affiliation	Gotei 13, Soul Society
Profession	Shinigami
Position	Co-3rd Seat of the 13th Division
Division	13th Division
Partner	Jūshirō Ukitake (captain) Sentarō Kotsubaki (co-3rd seat)
Base of Operations	13th Division HQ, Seireitei, Soul Society
Personal Status
Relatives	Isane Kotetsu (Sister)
Zanpakutō
Shikai	Unknown
Bankai	None
First Appearance
Manga	Volume 14, Chapter 119
Anime	Episode 40
Video Game	Bleach: Soul Carnival 2
Voices
Japanese	Chinami Nishimura
English	Cindy Robinson
Spanish	Isabel Martiñon (Latin America)

Kiyone Kotetsu (虎徹 清音, Kotetsu Kiyone) is the co-3rd Seat officer of the Thirteenth Division in the Gotei 13 under Captain Jūshirō Ukitake. She shares her position with Sentarō Kotsubaki.

Contents 1 Appearance 2 Personality 3 History 4 Plot 4.1 Soul Society arc 4.2 Bount Arc (anime only) 4.3 Arrancar arc 4.4 The New Captain Shusūke Amagai arc (anime only) 4.5 Fake Karakura Town Arc 4.6 Zanpakutō Unknown Tales arc (anime only) 4.7 Beast Swords arc (anime only) 4.8 The Lost Substitute Shinigami arc 4.9 The Thousand-Year Blood War arc 5 Powers & Abilities 5.1 Zanpakutō 6 Appearances in Other Media 7 Trivia 8 References 9 Titles 10 Navigation

Appearance

Kiyone is petite, has dark blond hair and gray eyes. She wears a standard Shinigami uniform with the collar of a white shirt protruding over her top, and white gloves.

Personality

Kiyone is the younger sister of Isane Kotetsu, the lieutenant of the Fourth Division. Unlike her sister, Kiyone is very open and excitable, but she does share Isane's sense of loyalty.

She holds her captain, Jūshirō Ukitake, in high regard and always tries to impress him in any way possible, even if she has to ruin her partner Sentarō Kotsubaki to do so. She frequently engages in competition with Sentarō over who admires and/or loves him more, much to Ukitake's exasperation. Like other female Shinigami, she is a member of the Shinigami Women's Association.

She is even willing to help Suì-Fēng pin Ukitake to a tree with kunai knives and slash open his clothing so she can have "sexy" photos of him, although she does jabber "I'm sorry, I'm sorry!" while she photographs him.

History

Shortly after Rukia Kuchiki joined the 13th Division, she served as an assistant to Kiyone.^[2] Some time later, a drunken Kiyone and Sentarō eavesdropped on a conversation between her and Kaien Shiba. They applauded Kaien on his words before he asked if they were drunk again. Sentarō told Rukia that he is from Rukongai as well and people talked behind his back about him. Kaien then ordered them back to their posts.^[3] Some time after Miyako Shiba's death, Sentarō and Kiyone became the 13th Division's 3rd Seat officers. When Rukia was informed that she was being sent on a mission to the Human World, Kiyone reassured her that she was not being transferred. She and Sentarō began to squabble until Ukitake appeared. She told the captain that he ought to be resting, but he insisted that he was fine. Kiyone and Sentarō then listened as he talked to Rukia about letting Byakuya know about her mission.^[4]

Plot

Soul Society arc

After Ichigo Kurosaki, Ganju Shiba and Hanatarō Yamada's attempt to rescue Rukia is foiled, Ukitake calls for Sentarō and Kiyone. The pair appear and Ukitake asks why they followed him there when he told them not to come as it was too dangerous. Sentarō comments that it was scary and says that because he respects Ukitake so much, he cannot help following him. Kiyone is annoyed by this, calling it a cheap shot and says that she respects Ukitake more. The pair argue until Ukitake tells Kiyone to contact the Fourth Division so that Ganju's injuries can be treated. As Sentarō carries the unconscious Rukia back inside the prison, he tells her that he is sorry and that he and Ukitake will get her out of prison. Kiyone hears this and complains, saying that she is more concerned about Rukia and that she and Ukitake will get her out. As the two squabble again, Sentarō tells her to contact the Fourth Division, but she insists that she was on her way there anyway.^[5]

Kiyone covers her ears as Sentarō very loudly reads Captain Retsu Unohana a message from Ukitake which asks for clemency in punishing Hanatarō. They listen as Unohana points out that because of his help, the Ryoka did more damage than they would have done alone.^[6]

On the morning of Rukia's execution, Sentarō notices the beginning of the release of the Sōkyoku. He states that this is bad and asks Kiyone if the captain is ready. She tells him not to yell for no reason, before yelling for Ukitake. She ignores Sentarō's criticism and informs the captain of the news. Ukitake emerges from behind a door, stating that it took him longer than anticipated to remove the seal from the Shihōin Shield. He then tells them that since the Central 46 ruled against stopping Rukia's execution, they have to destroy the Sōkyoku. The pair acknowledge his order.^[7] The three of them rush towards the Sōkyoku Hill^[8] and arrive as the Sōkyoku is preparing to make a second attempt at killing Rukia.^[9] They witness Ichigo Kurosaki destroy the Sōkyoku's scaffold.^[10]

In spite of Sentarō's warning not to, Kiyone tries to go to her injured sister's side. Sentarō is knocked aside as Suì-Fēng moves to stop Kiyone. Suì-Fēng tells Kiyone that she should be ashamed of herself for betraying the Gotei 13 and threatens her. However, she is dragged away by Yoruichi Shihōin, leaving Kiyone and Sentarō lying there.^[11] Unohana then ferries Kiyone and the other injured individuals inside Minazuki to the 4th Division to be treated.^[12] While Sentarō and Kiyone are recovering, they both receive Isane Kotetsu's message elaborating on Sōsuke Aizen's betrayal.^[13]

Bount Arc (anime only)

Note: Events occurring in this arc are only in the anime and do not constitute canon material.

Arrancar arc

Sentarō, Kiyone, and Orihime Inoue eavesdrop as Rukia requests that Captain Ukitake open the training grounds so that she and Orihime may train for the coming war. When Ukitake notices Orihime, Sentarō grabs her and presents her to the captain, claiming to have brought her to meet him. Kiyone angrily shouts that it was her who brought Orihime. Sentarō then overs Ukitake another cup of tea, but Kiyone stops him, stating that they agreed to do rock-paper-scissors to determine who would bring the tea. Sentarō replies that he who makes the first move wins. The pair fall silent as Orihime talks to Ukitake and Rukia.^[18]

The New Captain Shusūke Amagai arc (anime only)

Note: Events occurring in this arc are only in the anime and do not constitute canon material.

Fake Karakura Town Arc

After Aizen is captured, Kiyone is seen eavesdropping alongside Ukitake and Sentarō on Yamamoto scolding Shunsui, Byakuya, and Kenpachi for losing their respective captain haori. Ukitake notes that 10 days have past since the battle, Yamamoto has lost his left arm, but it looks like his stamina has returned, which is a relief as Soul Society still has yet to see a being capable of replacing the man.^[23]

Zanpakutō Unknown Tales arc (anime only)

Note: Events occurring in this arc are only in the anime and do not constitute canon material.

Beast Swords arc (anime only)

Note: Events occurring in this arc are only in the anime and do not constitute canon material.

The Lost Substitute Shinigami arc

Kiyone listens as Sentarō informs Ukitake that Ichigo has defeated Kūgo Ginjō and that Ichigo is okay.^[28]

The Thousand-Year Blood War arc

Kiyone and Sentarō notice the giant pillars of blue flame caused by the Vandenreich incursion. As Kiyone wonders how many of them there are, Rukia passes them by. Kiyone asks her where she is going and Rukia tells them that the enemy is likely at the base of the pillars. After she leaves, Kiyone and Sentarō glance at each other and then head out. She and Sentarō are among the Gotei 13 officers who move out to deal with the Vandenreich.^[29]

Powers & Abilities

Shunpo: While not seen often, Kiyone showed enough skill in Shunpo to appear immediately to not keep her captain waiting.^[30]

Zanpakutō

• Shikai: Not Yet Revealed
• Bankai: Not Yet Achieved

Appearances in Other Media

Kiyone appears in Bleach: Soul Carnival, where her gloves and collar are brown instead of white. She is also in Bleach: Heat the Soul 6's introductory sequence.

Trivia

• In the second opening to the Bleach anime, despite being shown only briefly, Kiyone has silver-colored hair like Isane.

References

Titles

Preceded by Miyako Shiba

Co-3rd Seat of the 13th Division ? - Present

Succeeded by Incumbent

Navigation

v • d • eGotei 13
1st Division	Captain-Commander Shunsui Kyōraku • Lieutenant Nanao Ise • Lieutenant Genshirō Okikiba
2nd Division	Captain Suì-Fēng • Lieutenant Marechiyo Ōmaeda
3rd Division	Captain Rōjūrō "Rose" Otoribashi • Lieutenant Izuru Kira • 3rd Seat Rikū Togakushi • 5th Seat Taketsuna Gori • 6th Seat Asuka Katakura
4th Division	Lieutenant Isane Kotetsu • 3rd Seat Yasochika Iemura • 7th Seat Hanatarō Yamada • 8th Seat Harunobu Ogidō
5th Division	Captain Shinji Hirako • Lieutenant Momo Hinamori
6th Division	Captain Byakuya Kuchiki • Lieutenant Renji Abarai • 9th Seat Mihane Shirogane
7th Division	Captain Sajin Komamura • Lieutenant Tetsuzaemon Iba
8th Division	3rd Seat Tatsufusa Enjōji
9th Division	Captain Kensei Muguruma • Lieutenants Shūhei Hisagi & Mashiro Kuna • 20th Seat Toshimori Umesada
10th Division	Captain Tōshirō Hitsugaya • Lieutenant Rangiku Matsumoto • 7th Seat Kōkichirō Takezoe
11th Division	Captain Kenpachi Zaraki • Lieutenant Yachiru Kusajishi • 3rd Seat Ikkaku Madarame • 5th Seat Yumichika Ayasegawa • 10th Seat Makizō Aramaki
12th Division	Captain Mayuri Kurotsuchi • Lieutenant Nemu Kurotsuchi • 3rd Seat Akon
13th Division	Captain Jūshirō Ukitake • Lieutenant Rukia Kuchiki • 3rd Seats Kiyone Kotetsu & Sentarō Kotsubaki • 6th Seat Hidetomo Kajōmaru
Former Members
Left Service	Yoruichi Shihōin (2nd Division Captain) • Gin Ichimaru (3rd Division Captain) · Shūsuke Amagai (3rd Division Captain) • Sōsuke Aizen (5th Division Captain) • Ginrei Kuchiki (6th Division Captain) • Love Aikawa (7th Division Captain) • Kaname Tōsen (9th Division Captain) • Isshin Shiba (10th Division Captain) •Marenoshin Ōmaeda (2nd Division Lieutenant) • Chikane Iba (3rd Division Lieutenant) • Seinosuke Yamada (4th Division Lieutenant) • Ginjirō Shirogane (6th Division Lieutenant) • Jin'emon Kotsubaki (7th Division Lieutenant) • Jirōbō Ikkanzaka (7th Division 4th Seat) • Lisa Yadōmaru (8th Division Lieutenant) • Mashiro Kuna (9th Division Lieutenant) • Kirio Hikifune (12th Division Captain) • Hiyori Sarugaki (12th Division Lieutenant)
Dishonorably Discharged	Kisuke Urahara (12th Division Captain) • Kōga Kuchiki (6th Division 3rd Seat) • Kagerōza Inaba (12th Division 7th Seat)
Killed In Action	Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto (Captain-Commander of the Gotei 13, 1st Division Captain) • Retsu Unohana (4th Division Captain) • Kenpachi Kiganjō (11th Division Captain) • Chōjirō Tadaoki Sasakibe (1st Division Lieutenant) • Sōjun Kuchiki (6th Division Lieutenant) • Heizō Kasaki (9th Division 3rd Seat) • Shinobu Eishima (9th Division 4th Seat) • Izaemon Tōdō (9th Division 6th Seat) • Kaien Shiba (13th Division Lieutenant) • Miyako Shiba (13th Division 3rd Seat)

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