Isane Kotetsu

is the lieutenant of the 4th Division, the medical and supply relief division, in Gotei 13 under Captain Retsu Unohana.

Character Outline
Isane is the older sister of Kiyone Kotetsu, one of the two 3rd seats in the 13th Division. Unlike Kiyone, she is generally quiet and observant, though she shares her sister's sense of loyalty. She looks to Unohana as a mentor and mother figure. It is noted by Unohana that Isane suffers from frequent and recurring nightmares. This is sometimes used as material for jokes, as Isane's nightmares are often odd or whimsical in their contents. For example, she once had a nightmare involving fish paste.

Soul Society Arc
Isane was mostly seen around Retsu Unohana. When Hanatarou went back to the 4th division after he met with Ukitake, he got in trouble by his Captain. however after words Isane was walking with him Hanatarō Yamada asked if what he done was wrong, Isane said he was brave what he done. At the Soukyoku hill, she along with Chōjirō Sasakibe and Marechiyo Ōmaeda released there Zanpakutō to fight against Ichigo Kurosaki, however she was taken down easily.

Hueco Mundo Arc
Isane arrives in Hueco Mundo with her Captain, when they get there they are met by the Exequais leader, who fleas after hearing Retsu Unohana was a Captain, Isane went chasing after him, but was stopped by Retsu Unohana. She then appeared after the Byakuya Kuchiki and Zommari Leroux battle to heal Hanatarō Yamada and Rukia Kuchiki.

Powers and Abilities
Kido Expert: excelling in healing

Zanpakutō
Itegumo (Frozen Cloud, Viz: Frozen Snow):


 * Shikai: Its shikai command is "sprint" (hashire, Viz: "run"). The guard is shaped like a snowflake. When its shikai is activated, two smaller blades protrude from Itegumo's hilt at 45° angles. She is never seen using it in combat, since the one time she activates it she is immediately knocked out by Ichigo Kurosaki.


 * Bankai: Not Yet Achieved