Category:Captain

What are Captains?
A Captain [Taichō; lit. Unit Commander] is the leader of one of the thirteen divisions (with the special case of the Captain-Commander). Captains are generally the most respected Shinigami within the Soul Society.

In the Bleach Universe, with in the Gotei 13, the strongest, and most respected of all the Shinigami are the Captains of the Gotei 13. Each Captain in charge of one of the 13 Divisions, with the Captain of the 1st Division (Sou-taichou) being the de-facto Leader of all the Gotei 13. As a standard trait of all Captains, they tend to be well rounded in their skills and all Captains are Capable of using Bankai to a certain degree. Along with that, they are extremely proficient in Flash step, Kidou, and battle tactics and skills necessary to perform their job. It is said that when all full strength, Seireitei can be perfectly defended and that they are unbeatable in combat. Each Captain leads a Division, generally with a set specialty that matches their own unique abilities or strength, or serves a purpose within the Gotei 13.

There are three ways to become a Captain: first is to be recommended as one by atleast 6 Captains and approval of at least 3 other captains. The second is to pass a Practical Test and Interview. The third, and rarest, is to fight another Captain of equal level and take over their position.

Sanbantai - Kionchi
The Third division [Sanbantai] is under the ownership of Kionchi

Hachibantai - Venkar Zalin
The Eighth division [Hachibantai] is under the ownership of Venkar Zalin.

Kyuubantai - Yukimura Katsuro
The Ninth division [Kyuubantai] is under the ownership of Yukimura Katsuro.

Juuichibantai - Yoshiro Hitaki
The Eleventh division [Juuichibantai] is under the ownership of Yoshiro Hitaki.

Juuniibantai - Roy Karosiji
The Twelfth division [Juuniibantai] is under the ownership of Roy Karosiji