Division 9

Captain: Kuchigane Yochi. Lieutenant: Shino Tetsuo.

Quote: "While the 12th Division may have the scientific minds in their corner, the 9th Division has a monopoly on tactics. They are the coordinators in war and the teachers in peace."

Role: The 9th Division is home to the most tactically brilliant Shinigami in Soul Society. They have two distinct responsibilities that depend entirely on whether or not the Gotei 13 is in an open state of war. When at peace, the division is home to the Shinō Academy, where they teach individuals to harness their powers and learn to defend Soul Society. Some of the teachers within the school are actually seated members of the division, while others are simply hired. During war, however, they abandon their control of the Shinō Academy and replace it with a functioning skeletal-crew. They then focus on overseeing tactical deployment of Shinigami with other divisions. Their advice is highly sought before each and every battle, and their words often change the course of major battles.

Members of the 9th Division are often praised for their ability to think on their feet in stressful situations. Kidō expertise and Zanjutsu use are exemplified, but not as much as meditation and connectivity with one's Zanpakutō. This division has more members with access to their Shikai than any other, which makes them a tactical nightmare to face on the battlefield. Each individual is trained to make use of their unique skills as best as they can, applying them to real-time situations. In peace, they are also teachers and tutors to others. Many Shinigami are accepted due to particularly well-balanced, high grades during their time in the Shinō Academy.

Seated Officers:

-3rd Seat: Gengoro Onabara

-4th Seat: Tastufasa Enjoji.

-5th Seat: Shutetsu Nagakisa.

-10th Seat: Momo Hinamori.

Unseated Officers: