Civil War of Souls

The Civil War of Souls, also known as the Soul Society Civil War, was a major conflict that took place when a dispute of leadership occurred. Three factions fought in this war; about 2,000+ members of the Gotei 13, led by the Captain Commander Joel Goldsmith, and the rest over 2,000+ members of the Gotei 13, led by Central 46. The Royal Guard joined the war later, but only because it excalated to a point that the Soul Palace was in danger; at that moment, the Royal Guard became a third faction in the war.