Ninth Division

The, also known as Squad 9 in the English dub, is one of the Gotei 13, headed by Lieutenant Shūhei Hisagi, as it currently has no captain.

Organization
The 9th Division follows the traditional organization of a Gotei 13 Division. After the Defection of Kaname Tōsen the Division is currently run by the next highest authority in the 9th Division, Lieutenant Shūhei Hisagi.

Special Duties
The 9th Division is known to be in charge of the Seireitei news magazine. All the lieutenants of the divisions of Gotei 13 hand in their reports to them. The 9th Division is also in charge of investigations as seen in the Turn Back the Pendulum mini saga.

The insignia for the 9th Division of the Gotei 13 is the white poppy. The meaning behind this symbol is oblivion.

Notable Members

 * Shūhei Hisagi - Current Lieutenant of the 9th Division. He is currently the highest ranking officer and head of the 9th Division.
 * Toshimori Umesada - Current 20th Seat of the 9th Division. He shares this position with 15 other Shinigami.
 * Kensei Muguruma - Former Captain of the 9th Division 100 years ago. (Exiled)
 * Kaname Tōsen - Former Captain of the 9th Division prior to defecting Soul Society. (Deceased)
 * Mashiro Kuna - Former Lieutenant of the 9th Division 100 years ago. (Exiled)


 * Heizō Kasaki - Former 3rd Seat of the 9th Division 100 years ago. Kasaki was one of the four seated officers that accompanied Kensei in his search for the missing Shinigami. He was tasked with having the rest of the unit hold place and setting up camp. (Deceased)
 * Shinobu Eishima - 'Former 4th Seat of the 9th Division 100 years ago. Eishima was one of the four seated officers that accompanied Kensei in his search for the missing Shinigami. He was tasked with contacting Seireitei upon discovering of the victims. (Deceased)
 * Todō Gizaeimon - Former 6th Seat of the 9th Division 100 years ago. Todō was one of the four seated officers that accompanied Kensei in his search for the missing Shinigami. He was tasked into retrieving a researcher of the 12th Division to collect and analyze samples. (Deceased)

Recruitment
The 9th division is traditionally an artistic group and have had the responsibility of published the Seireitei Communication Magazine for generations. With no Captain around, Lieutenant Hisagi is the default recruiter for the Ninth Division.

Recruitment Fair Brochure


Kaname Tōsen


 * No reply, as his whereabouts are unknown.

Shūhei Hisagi

1. What kind of individuals are you seeking?

Guys with literary talent.

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

We're really a very energetic division!

3. What do you require of new recruits?

There is no smoking inside the editorial department.

4. Some words for the shinigami recruits.

Our circulation and proceeds are rising!! Why not come join us in making the Seireitei News!

'''Frank talk!! with the 9th Division's lieutenant, Hisagi Shuuhei'''

Our captain isn't here, but don't worry! My dedication to protecting the 9th division hasn't changed. Right now I'm focusing all my efforts on the unfamiliar editing work, but as one of the "Protection Divisions" and as the "publisher's house", we're doing our best to stay together! For now, I'm welcoming everything you bring me! I'll be waiting for your creative submissions!!

Trivia

 * All known members of the 9th Division wear kosode without sleeves, including the former captains.
 * Mashiro and Umesada are the only known members to have wear/worn sleeves.
 * The kanji on the back of the seated officers who accompanied Kensei reads.

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