Third Division

The, also known as Squad 3 in the English dub, is one of the Gotei 13. The 3rd Division is headed by Lieutenant Izuru Kira, as currently they have no Captain.

Organization
The 3rd Division follows the traditional organization of a Gotei 13 Division. After the Defection of Gin Ichimaru the Division is currently run by the next highest authority in the 3rd Division, Lieutenant Izuru Kira.

Special Duties
No special duties have been noted for the 3rd Division.

Barracks
Like all the other barracks, the 3rd Division Barracks house the offices and living quarters of the Shinigami of the 3rd. During his captaincy, Gin Ichimaru is said to have planted Persimmon trees in the barrack grounds and dried the fruits himself to create hoshigaki, which he shared with other divisions. Captain Ichimaru and Captain Hitsugaya also fought on the 3rd Division grounds during the Ryoka Invasion.

Notable Members
(† = confirmed death)

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Captains

 * Rōjūrō Ōtoribashi (1889 - 1901 A.D.) (12yrs)
 * Gin Ichimaru † (? - 2001 A.D.)
 * Shūsuke Amagai † (2001 A.D.) (anime only)

Lieutenants

 * Chikane Iba (? - ?) (Retired)
 * Izuru Kira (? - Present)

3rd Seats

 * Makoto Kibune † (2001 A.D.) (anime only)

Unseated Officers

 * Inose (anime only)
 * Aida (anime only)
 * Kanō (anime only)
 * Shinta Seko (anime only)
 * Sugama † (anime only)
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Recruitment
Members of the third division are encourage not to fear Captain Ichimaru, but instead to take delight in his mischievous nature.

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.

Gin Ichimaru


 * No reply, as his whereabouts are unknown.

Izuru Kira

1. What kind of individuals are you seeking?

People who don't lie.

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

I wonder. Lately I've been alone a lot, so....

3. What do you require of new recruits?

That they not lie.

4. Some words for the shinigami recruits.

Even if you come, Captain Ichimaru won't be here.

'''Frank talk!! with the 6th Division lieutenant, Renji Abarai'''

Since that incident, Kira's seemed pretty down. Well, it's pretty hopeless... Hey, any of you guys who'd think, "Anything's fine! I just want to be helpful to Lieutenant Kira!" -- join here!! Good luck, Kira!!!

Shinigami Women's Association Aptitude Test
According to the Shinigami Women's Association aptitude test, those who like pranks and do not want to give-up their "playful side" are best suited for the this division as they will learn how to stay that way from Captain Ichimaru, who works hard and plays hard. The Association also assures recruits that while you cannot tell what Captain Ichimaru is thinking, he is well liked by his subordinates.

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