Thirteenth Division

The, also known as Squad 13 in the English Dub, is one of the Gotei 13, headed by Captain Jūshirō Ukitake.

Current
Captain
 * Jūshirō Ukitake

Jūshirō Ukitake is currently the Captain for the 13th Division.

Lieutenant

There is currently no Lieutenant assigned to the 13th Division.


 * Kiyone Kotetsu

Kiyone is the 3rd seat of the 13th Division, a position she shares with Sentarō. She is the younger sister of Isane Kotetsu.


 * Sentarō Kotsubaki

Sentarō is the 3rd seat of the 13th Division, a position he shares with Kiyone. He along with Kiyone share the responsibilities of a Lieutenant.

Unseated and Officers of Unknown Rank
 * Rukia Kuchiki

Rukia is a Shinigami that was assigned to protect Karakura Town. Due to intervention from her older brother, she is an unseated officer even though her power is enough to get her a position as a seated officer.

Former
Former Lieutenant
 * Kaien Shiba

Kaien was the Lieutenant for the 13th division prior to his untimely demise at the hands of Rukia. His body was combined with the hollow, Metastacia, and thus he later became a part of the 9th Espada Aaroniero Arruruerie.

Former 3rd Seat
 * Miyako Shiba

Miyako served as the 13th Division's 3rd Seat until her death at the hands of a Hollow, Metastacia. She was Kaien's wife and someone Rukia looked up as a role model.

Organization
The 13th division's organization is somehow 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, there has yet to be a replacement for Kaien and administrative duties are assumed by the division's 3rd seat pair. It's also notable that the 13th division is the only one with two 3rd seats and no Lieutenant.

Insignia
The Insignia for the 13th Division of the Gotei 13 is the Summer snowflake. The meaning behind the symbol is hope.

Special Duties
No special duties have been noted for the 13th Division.

Recruitment Fair
In the Bleach Bootleg, a section was included with questions and answers from the captains and vice-captains of each division as part of the Gotei 13 Recruitment Fair. The following was the 13th Division entry for the Recruitment Fair.

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.

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