Sānqīng

Sānqīng (三清, Three Pure Ones) is a group comprised of three scientists belonging to the Twelfth Division of the Gotei 13. Led by Yazutsu Shinmyousuke, the group's main goal was to recreate the fallen Yamata-no-Orochi and supply it with a suitable host. They accomplished this goal with the creation of Soen, however, they were disbanded following Yazutsu's arrest.