Hakuda

is not elaborated upon by most shinigami. However, the Onmitsukidō troops, especially those of higher ranks such as Soifon, Yoruichi Shihōin and Kisuke Urahara, are known to be well-trained in this field. Physical strength and skill is determined by this class. It seems to be a combination of several martial arts. Masters of this art can take on average armed opponents and those many times their size easily, and as mentioned before, the Onmitsukido are the best-trained Shinigami in Hakuda. The 2nd Division captain and their 3rd seat, or head of the Detention Unit, are most often the premeir masters. In particular the Detention Unit head must prove their mastery of Hakuda to even be considered for the position. This is because the Detention Unit's prison, the Maggots' Nest, is a weapons-free zone. Anyone who enters must be able to, or be under the protection of one able to, completely protect themselves with only their bare hands.