Soul Society (Faction)

GOTEI 13

Current Leader: Shunsui Kyōraku

Description of Organization: The Gotei 13 is split into 13 separate divisions, all with a fairly high amount of Autonomy. Each division is led by a Captain with a Lieutenant. Though each division is not required to specialize in any specific field, many do decide to focus on one major subject (11th division focusing on Zanjutsu, 2nd Division focusing on Stealth, etc). The Gotei 13 is led by a single Captain Commander, who oversees the entirety of the Gotei 13. Anyone who is a part of the Gotei 13 is called a Shinigami, as it is their duty to guide souls to the after life.

Location: The Seireitei

Society: The Gotei 13 is very focused on combat, and as such tends to have a more ruthless and honor based culture. While older members are respected, seniority does not dictate placement within The Gotei 13, and is instead dictated by ability. Due to their duties of combating Hollows, Soul Reapers consider them to be pests in need of purification, especially now after the Blood Sand War. Arrancar are generally considered to be better than Hollows, but not by much. Visored are regarded as abominations and accidents, given there is no cure for their condition many would prefer to banish any Visored found.

History: The Gotei 13 was originally founded by Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto, who kept them as his own personal military force. During this time, The Gotei 13 acted as a ruthless military force with little regard for even their own subordinates. It would not be until after the first Quincy war when The Gotei 13 finally begins to form into the proper peace keeping force it is today. After the Second Quincy war, with the death of Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto, his predecessor would be Shunsui Kyōraku who was the previous Captain of 8th Division. Currently the faction continues much the same as before, though with Shunsui’s leadership the Gotei has become a bit more merciful.



FACTION POSITIONS

CAPTAIN COMMANDER/1ST DIVISION
1st Division has no true role, but it does contain some of the most powerful Shinigami in the Gotei 13. Even it’s subordinates could be considered lower ranking lieutenants in term of power. The 1st Division greatest strength is its ability to organize quickly for combat.

Insignia: Chrysanthemum.
Current Captain: Shunsui Kyōraku
Co-Lieutenant: Nanao Ise
Co-Lieutenant: Genshiro Okikiba

2ND DIVISION
2nd Division is directly connected to the Onmitsukido, or the Stealth force of Soul Society. Whilst 2nd Division is technically a part of the Gotei 13, it’s Captain is traditionally the leader of the Onmitsukido and thus much of the Division is dedicated towards espionage. Currently the Division is led by the younger sister of the previous lieutenant, Mareyo Omaeda.

Insignia: Pasque Flower
Current Captain: Mareyo Omaeda
Lieutenant: Isaki Yimato

3RD DIVISION
3rd Division has no special purpose, it does however have quite an interesting history. When the Visored numbers began to rise, the current acting captain Rōjūrō Ōtoribashi, who was a Visored himself, began to protest. The order to banish all Visored, however, came from The Central 46 and could not be overturned. In protest, Rojuro along with all Visored Captains and Lieutenants left the Gotei 13 and went to assist the Kousengiri.

Insignia: Marigold
Current Captain: Shinta Seko
Lieutenant: Aida Koyasu

4TH DIVISION
4th Division acts as the main medical force of The Gotei 13. It is split into 14 Relief teams which can quickly be deployed to the frontlines during major battles to provide healing services. Aside from combat healing, they also serve as the main medical force of the Seireitei and also perform more menial tasks such as cleaning. 4th Division is generally bullied by those of 11th Division for their general lack of combat abilities and desire to heal.

Insignia: Bellflower
Current Captain: Kiyone Kotetsu
Lieutenant: Harako Kiria

5TH DIVISION
5th Division has no special purpose, but much like 1st Division many members excel in most aspects of combat. 5th Division has also been known for how wise and loving it’s members are, many taking up writing as a pastime.

Insignia: Lily of the Valley
Current Captain: Momo Hinamori
Lieutenant: Izuru Kira

6TH DIVISION
6th Division has no special purpose. It is well known for its strict adherence to the rules, as well as usually being Captained by members of the Kuchiki Clan.

Insignia: Camellia
Current Captain: Misako Kuchiki
Lieutenant: Ichika Abarai

7TH DIVISION
7th Division has no special purpose. It is well known for how honorable and just their members are.

Insignia: Iris
Current Captain: Tetsuzaemon Iba
Lieutenant: N/A

8TH DIVISION
8th Division has no special purpose nor is it well known for anything

Insignia: Strelitzia
Current Captain: Junji Ikamaru
Lieutenant: N/A

9TH DIVISION
9th Division is designated as the peace keeping force within Seireitei, a sort of police force. It is also responsible for Seireitei News Magazine, which is the major source of news for all of the Seireitei denizens.

Insignia: White Poppy
Current Captain: Shuhei Hisagi
Lieutenant: N/A

10TH DIVISION
10th Division has no special purpose nor is it well known for anything.

Insignia: Daffodil
Current Captain: Toshiro Hitsugaya
Lieutenant: Kokichiro Takezoe

11TH DIVISION
11th Division is the most specialized of all the Divisions, focusing only on Zanjutsu. Members of this Division believe that it is their duty in life to fight and die in battle, doing otherwise is considered the greatest of dishonorable acts. The Captain of 11th Division is known as a Kenpachi, and can only be replaced when either the current Kenpachi surrenders their position, or is killed via combat in a challenge for the Captaincy.

Insignia: Yarrow
Current Captain: Kenpachi Zaraki
Lieutenant: Ikkaku Madarame

12TH DIVISION
12th Division acts as the Research and development area of the Gotei 13. Since the installation of the new Captain Commander of the Gotei 13, 12th Division has seen a great deal of rule changes, which were petitioned by The Captain Commander to The Central 46. The Captain of the Division, Mayuri Kurotsuchi, deemed this not only a violation of his rights as a Captain, but an attack on his very honor. As such, he instated Akon as the acting Captain, leaving behind the eighth incarnation of the Nemuri project as the acting Lieutenant and his surveillance in case they manage to finally remove the restrictions placed over his experimentation. Under Akon, 12th Division has continued to serve as a bastion for new ideas, just now without a lot of the horrific experimentation.

Insignia: Thistle
Current Captain: Akon
Lieutenant: Nemuri No.8

13TH DIVISION
13th Division serves as the main Shinigami force within Karakura town, a job generally considered dangerous due to the sheer amount of Hollow attacks located there, along with many hostile factions.

Insignia: Snowdrop
Current Captain: Rukia Kuchiki
Lieutenant: N/A

RECRUITMENT
Any soul with a high enough Reiryoku may attempt to enter the Shin’o Academy and become a Shinigami. Though acceptance is not guaranteed, as the training is extremely rigorous and draining.

TRAINING
Souls who pass the entrance exam to Shin’o Academy will be subject to six years of training, where they will learn the basics of being a Shinigami. These include Soul Burials (Konso), communication with one’s Zanpakuto, and the four basic combat skills of the Shinigami. After training, the students may apply for either The Gotei 13, Onmisukido, or Kido Corps. Those who enter into the Gotei 13 will give their preferred Division choice, but may be assigned to any Division deemed necessary or best suited for them.