Eighth Division

The, also known as Squad 8 in the English Dub, is one of the Gotei 13, headed by Captain Shunsui Kyōraku.

Organization
The 8th Division follows the traditional organization of a Gotei 13 Division.

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

Barracks
Like all the other barracks, the 8th Division Barracks house the offices and living quarters of the Shinigami of the 8th. During the Ryoka Invasion, Chad and Kyōraku fought on the barrack grounds. Chad damaged part of the barracks greatly during the fight.

Current

 * Shunsui Kyōraku - Captain of the 8th Division. He has been the captain of the division for over 200 years.
 * Nanao Ise - Current Lieutenant of the 8th Division. She has been attached to the division for at least a 100 years.
 * Tatsufusa Enjōji - Current 3rd Seat of the 8th Division.

Former

 * Lisa Yadōmaru - Former Lieutenant of the 8th Division 100 years ago. (Exiled)

Recruitment
Captain Kyouraku is a man who can give commands and as such the 8th Division is accustomed to strong leadership. However, it seems like the real power in this division is held by the lieutenant.

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.

Shunsui Kyōraku

1. What kind of individuals are you seeking?

As long as they're girls, I'll happily welcome all of them. ♥

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

It's a fun place. ♥

3. What do you require of new recruits?

Only girls are allowed. ♥

4. Some words for the shinigami recruits.

Boys can go join some other division, but girls should come join the 8th division. ♥ Once a week we have a drinking party, too.

Nanao Ise

1. What kind of individuals are you seeking?

People who do their work to the letter.

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

An orderly and serious division.

3. What do you require of new recruits?

You are not allowed to drink alcohol, and of course both men and women may inquire.

4. Some words for the shinigami recruits.

I'll be waiting to hear from you. By the way, we do not have drinking parties.

'''Frank talk!! with the 10th Division's lieutenant, Rangiku Matsumoto'''

Nanao is reeeally strict. Anyone else who's strict shouldn't join. The 8th division has a captain full of mature charm, and a sexy lieutenant, so it's really exciting~! Everyone, come and play sometime. ♥

Shinigami Women's Association Aptitude Test
According to the Shinigami Women's Association aptitude test, those who cherish sophistication and elegance are best suited for this division. However, recruits must also remember to put training before panache.

Trivia

 * On their days off, the soldiers of the 8th division and Rangiku and her friends all drink together.
 * A persistent rumour regarding the division is that once a week the soldiers of the 8th Division are invited to come to a drinking party, but male soldiers are forbidden, so in the end it's an entirely female gathering.

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