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.

Current
Captain

There is currently no unit captain assigned to the 9th Division.

Lieutenant
 * Shūhei Hisagi

Shūhei is the current lieutenant for the 9th Division. He is currently the highest ranking officer and head of the 9th Division.



Toshimori is the 20th seat of the 9th Division. He shares this position with 15 other Shinigami.

Former
Former Captain
 * Kensei Muguruma

Kensei was the captain of the 9th Division prior to his becoming a Vizard, 100 years prior to the main story line.


 * Kaname Tōsen

Kaname was the captain of the 9th Division prior to his defect from Soul Society.

Former Lieutenant
 * Mashiro Kuna

Mashiro was the lieutenant of the 9th Division before becoming a Vizard, 100 years prior to the main story line.

Former 3rd Seat
 * (deceased)

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.

Former 4th Seat
 * (deceased)

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.

Former 5th Seat
 * Kaname Tōsen

Kaname served under Captain Kensei Muguruma. During a patrol mission, he betrayed his unit and was responsible for the death of Todō, Eichima, and Kasaki. He was eventually promoted to the rank of captain.

Former 6th Seat
 * (deceased)

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.

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

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.

Recruitment Fair
In the Bleach Bootleg, a section was included with questions and answers from the captains and vice-captains of each squad as part of the Gotei 13 Recruitment Fair. The following was the 9th Division entry for the Recruitment Fair.

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 is the only known member to have worn sleeves.


 * The kanji on the back of the seated officers who accompanied Kensei reads.

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