Thirteenth Division

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

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, 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, until the promotion of Rukia Kuchiki, the 13th division was the only one with two 3rd seats and no Lieutenant.

Special Duties
No special duties have been noted for the 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 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. The pond around the Ugendō Quarters is filled with Koi stolen from the Kuchiki Family Manor by Yachiru Kusajishi. Orihime Inoue trained in one of the 13th Division training grounds with Rukia Kuchiki.

Current

 * Jūshirō Ukitake - Captain of the 13th Division. He has been the captain of the division for over 200 years.
 * Rukia Kuchiki - Lieutenant of the 13th Division. She is a Shinigami that was assigned to protect Karakura Town. Former Protégé of Kaien Shiba.
 * Kiyone Kotetsu - Current Co-3rd Seat of the 13th Division, a position she shares with Sentarō. Younger sister of Isane Kotetsu.
 * Sentarō Kotsubaki - Current Co-3rd Seat of the 13th Division, a position he shares with Kiyone. Son of Jin'emon Kotsubaki.

Former

 * Kaien Shiba - Former Lieutenant of the 13th Division. He was possessed by the Hollow, Metastacia. Eventually, his body later became a part of the 9th Espada Aaroniero Arruruerie. (Deceased)
 * Miyako Shiba - Former 3rd Seat of the 13th Division. She died at the hands of a Hollow, Metastacia. She was Kaien's wife and someone Rukia looked up as a role model. (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.

Recruitment Fair Brochure
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.

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 favoured by those who are big-hearted.

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