| 13th Division | |
| File:13th Division Insignia.jpg | |
| Title | Thirteenth Division |
| Kanji | 十三番隊 |
| Romaji | Jūsanbantai |
| Captain | Rukia Kuchiki[1] |
| Lieutenant | Vacant |
| Allies | None |
| Specialty | N/A |
| Insignia | Snowdrop |
| Insignia Signifies | Hope |
| Division Color | Maroon |
The Thirteenth Division (十三番隊, jūsanbantai; "Squad 13" in the English Dub) is one of the Gotei 13, headed by Captain Rukia Kuchiki.
Organization
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 Duties
Karakura Town is under jurisdiction of 13th Division.[2] No other special duties have been noted.
Barracks
13th Division Barracks
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.[3] The pond around the Ugendō Quarters is filled with Koi stolen from the Kuchiki Family Manor by Yachiru Kusajishi.[4] Orihime Inoue trained in one of the 13th Division training grounds with Rukia Kuchiki.[5]
Notable Members
| 13th Division | |||
| Rank | Name | In Office | Status |
| Captain | Rukia Kuchiki | 2013 A.D. - Current | Active |
| Lieutenant | Sentarō Kotsubaki | ? - Current | Active |
| Unknown | Zennosuke Kurumadani | ? - Current | Active |
| Unseated | Shino | ? - Current | Active |
| Unseated | Ryūnosuke Yuki | ? - Current | Active |
| Former Members | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Captain | Saizō Sakahone | 1002 A.D. - ? | Deceased |
| Captain | Jūshirō Ukitake | ? - 2003 A.D. | Deceased |
| Lieutenant | Kaien Shiba | 1891 A.D. - ? | Deceased |
| 3rd Seat | Kiyone Kotetsu | ? - ? | Promotion |
| 3rd Seat | Miyako Shiba | ? - ? | Deceased |
| 6th Seat | Hidetomo Kajōmaru | ? - 2003 A.D. | Deceased |
Recruitment
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.[6]
Recruitment Fair Brochure
Illustration for the 13th Division Recruitment Brochure[7]
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.[7]
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 Test
According to the Shinigami Women's Association aptitude test, this division is popular with those who want a quiet and peaceful life and favored by those who are big-hearted.[8]
