Seventh Division

The, also known as Squad 7 in the English Dub, is one of the Gotei 13, headed by Captain Sajin Komamura.

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

Special Duties
No special duties have been noted for the seventh Division. This division is made up of sincere, unpretentious people who live life with gusto. Captain Komamura and Lieutenant Iba believe strongly in moral obligation and compassion. This ethos has been passed down through the ranks of the 7th Division.

Notable Members

 * Sajin Komamura - Current Captain of the 7th Division.
 * Tetsuzaemon Iba - Current Lieutenant of the 7th Division.
 * Love Aikawa - Former Captain of the 7th Division 100 years ago. (Exiled)
 * Shin'emon Kotsubaki - Former Lieutenant of the 7th Division 100 years ago. Sentarō Kotsubaki's father.
 * Jirōbō Ikkanzaka - Jirōbō, also known as "Kamaitachi Jirōbō", was the 4th seat of the 7th Division. After having his saketsu (chain link) and hakusui (soul sleep) destroyed by Uryū Ishida, he lost his qualifications, and thus his status as a Shinigami has been left unclear.

Recruitment
The captain and the lieutenant both intensely believe in living by a strong sense of duty and have passed this moral characteristic on to the lower-ranking soldiers. The chivalrous men of the 7th Division respect honor above all else and in order to live by their honor, they will offer their blades and even throw away their own lives if they must to fulfill their duty. The division's atmosphere is one of passionate energy, with fine men who take pride in being well-built.

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.

Sajin Komamura

1. What kind of individuals are you seeking?

Men who overflow with devotion.

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

Since Tetsuzaemon gathered all these men together, and he says that we have a good atmosphere, I would think that it's good.

3. What do you require of new recruits?

Behind the division offices I am raising a dog named "Gorou". It would be good if you liked dogs.

4. Some words for the shinigami recruits.

I'll be waiting for men with unwavering courage.

Tetsuzaemon Iba

1. What kind of individuals are you seeking?

Men who overflow with masculinity.

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

Everyone here speaks Hiroshima-ben.

3. What do you require of new recruits?

Prepare yourself by studying up on "Manly Silence".

4. Some words for the shinigami recruits.

If you want to work on becoming more manly, I recommend you join the 7th division.

'''Frank talk!! with the 11th Division's third seat, Ikkaku Madarame'''

The 7th division, pfft. Guys who want to be more manly should come to the 11th division!!

Shinigami Women's Association Aptitude Test
According to the Shinigami Women's Association aptitude test, those who have a strong sense of loyalty are best suited to this division, stating that if you value friendship and honouring your obligation, then no one would be a better mentor then the fiercely loyal Captain Komamura.

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