Third Division

The, also known as Squad 3 in the English dub, is one of the Gotei 13. The 3rd Division is headed by Lieutenant Izuru Kira, as currently they have no Captain.

Organization
The 3rd Division follows the traditional organization of a Gotei 13 Division. After the Defection of Gin Ichimaru the Division is currently run by the next highest authority in the 3rd Division, Lieutenant Izuru Kira.

Special Duties
No special duties have been noted for the 3rd Division.

Barracks
Like all the other barracks, the 3rd Division Barracks house the offices and living quarters of the Shinigami of the 3rd. During his captaincy, Gin Ichimaru is said to have planted Persimmon trees in the barrack grounds and dried the fruits himself to create hoshigaki, which he shared with other divisions. Captain Ichimaru and Captain Hitsugaya also fought on the 3rd Division grounds during the Ryoka Invasion.

Current Members

 * Izuru Kira - Current Lieutenant of the 3rd Division. He is currently the highest ranking officer and head of the 3rd Division.
 * Inose - Inose is one of the three featured officers that appeared during Shūsuke Amagai's captaincy. (anime only)
 * Aida - Aida is one of the three featured officers that appeared during Shūsuke Amagai's captaincy. (anime only)
 * Kanō - Kanō is one of the three featured officers that appeared during the Shūsuke Amagai's captaincy. (anime only)
 * Shinta Seko - Shinta is an unseated member of the 3rd Division who appears during the Shūsuke Amagai's captaincy. (anime only)

Former Members

 * Gin Ichimaru - Former Captain of the 3rd Division prior to defecting from Soul Society. (Deceased) - Killed by Sōsuke Aizen.
 * Rōjūrō Ōtoribashi - Former Captain of the 3rd Division 100 years ago. (Exiled)
 * Chikane Iba - Former Lieutenant of the 3rd Division 100 years ago. Mother of Tetsuzaemon Iba. (Retired)
 * Shūsuke Amagai - Former Captain of the 3rd Division prior to being revealed as the mastermind behind the Kasumiōji Conspiracy. (Deceased) - Committed Suicide. (anime only)
 * Makoto Kibune - Former 3rd Seat of the 3rd Division prior to being revealed as a co-conspirator in the Kasumiōji Conspiracy. (Deceased) - Killed by Izuru Kira. (anime only)
 * Sugama - Former unseated officer who after getting drunk at a party, he was killed by Kibune for witnessing him coming out of the Kasumiōji Clan's manor. (Deceased) - Killed by Makoto Kibune. (anime only)

Recruitment
Members of the third division are encourage not to fear Captain Ichimaru, but instead to take delight in his mischievous nature.

Recruitment Fair Brochure


The 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.

Gin Ichimaru


 * No reply, as his whereabouts are unknown.

Izuru Kira

1. What kind of individuals are you seeking?

People who don't lie.

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

I wonder. Lately I've been alone a lot, so....

3. What do you require of new recruits?

That they not lie.

4. Some words for the shinigami recruits.

Even if you come, Captain Ichimaru won't be here.

'''Frank talk!! with the 6th Division lieutenant, Renji Abarai'''

Since that incident, Kira's seemed pretty down. Well, it's pretty hopeless... Hey, any of you guys who'd think, "Anything's fine! I just want to be helpful to Lieutenant Kira!" -- join here!! Good luck, Kira!!!

Shinigami Women's Association Aptitude Test
According to the Shinigami Women's Association aptitude test, those who like pranks and do not want to give-up their "playful side" are best suited for the this division as they will learn how to stay that way from Captain Ichimaru, who works hard and plays hard. The Association also assures recruits that while you cannot tell what Captain Ichimaru is thinking, he is well liked by his subordinates.

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