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Title | Seventh Division |
Kanji | 七番隊 |
Romaji | Nanabantai |
Captain | Hein Ueda |
Lieutenant | Atau Rindō |
Allies | Gotei 13 |
Specialty | None |
Insignia | Iris |
Insignia Signifies | Courage |
Division Color | Dark tan |
The Seventh Division (七番隊, Nanabantai) is a branch of the Gotei 13, and is currently led by Hein Ueda. Atau Rindō is the current lieutenant.
Organization[]
The Seventh Division is organized according to the typical ranking system of the Gotei 13, with one captain, one lieutenant, one third seat, and multiple other ranked officers.
Under Captain Komamura, the Seventh promoted a culture of personal honor and restraint. It was made up of sincere, unpretentious people.[1] Captain Iba continued to honor his predecessor's will by fostering a climate of strong moral obligation and hard work. Since Tetsuzaemon continued to act as the president of the Shinigami Men's Association during his captaincy, the Seventh became unofficially associated with organization, with Tetsuzaemon using the Seventh to recruit members for the association and vice versa. As a result, many of the division's members are personal fans of either captain Komomura or captain Iba, such as the current lieutenant, who joined because of his love for animals (and by extent Sajin).
The violent take-over by the current captain was seen as a complete disaster both for the division's reputation and the morale of its members. At some point, the decision was made to transfer Takashi Sakuma from the Sixth Division to the Seventh as third seat to act as both an interpreter for Atau and a means for the other divisions to keep tabs on Hein.
Purpose[]
The division has no special duties. Recently, the number of assignments given to the Seventh have been restricted as many within the Gotei 13 are uneasy about the new captain's intentions for the division, which remain to be seen. Despite this, the Seventh has maintained its close affiliation and good working relationship with the Ninth and Eleventh divisions.
Headquarters[]

The Seventh Division's headquarters are located south of the Sōkyoku Hill and Central 46, and border the river to the east that runs from Central 46 to the Shin'ō Academy. The main offices and captain's quarters are housed within a square compound area. While the entrance to the main headquarters is modest, especially compared to other divisions, expansive fields extend to the east of the main compound. The division uses the forest that edges the fields for training exercises. In addition to this, Atau often allows the exotic animals he keeps on division grounds to roam in this open space, and there have been several complaints about division members being chased by tigers and bears while training. Due to its proximity, the Seventh also often participates in joint training sessions with academy recruits.
The captain's office and living quarters are housed within the same building within the main compound. There is a small structure behind the captain's office, which was formerly the residence of Sajin Komomura's dog "Gorō," but has since been converted into a storehouse. Upon assuming the captaincy, Hein personalized the office by stripping all its books, which he had moved to the division's library. He installed small, narrow drawers that resemble a medicine cabinet or traditional storefront shelving along one wall of the office. He also seems to have a fondness for wind-chimes, which he hung along the eaves of the engawa behind the captain's quarters.
Members[]
Members | ||||
Rank | Name | In Office | Status | |
Captain | Hein Ueda | 2015 A.D. – Current | Active | |
Lieutenant | Atau Rindō | 2013 A.D. – Current | Active | |
3rd Seat | Takashi Sakuma | ? – Current | Active | |
Former Members | ||||
Captain | Tetsuzaemon Iba | ? – 2015 A.D. | Deceased | |
Captain | Sajin Komomura | ? – 2003 A.D. | Discharged | |
Captain | Love Aikawa | ? – 1901 A.D. | Discharged |
Recruitment[]
The two previous captains of the Seventh intensely believed in living by a strong sense of moral duty. Sajin allowed Tetsuzaemon to recruit most of the division's members, and as such most of the members of the Seventh are men who value loyalty, hard work, and "manliness." However, the current captain does not share the idealism of the old members. Even disregarding the toll taken by the Thousand Year Blood War, the Seventh is short on personnel compared to other divisions. As such, Hein has taken a pragmatic approach, allowing whoever wishes to join, which mainly includes those those who were rejected by other divisions for their disreputable characters. While these recruitments seem to be random, the Seventh's third seat is convinced that Hein is amassing a force within the Seventh who are loyal to him above the Gotei 13.
Recruitment Fair Brochure[]
Hein Ueda
1. What kind of individuals are you seeking?
- Doesn't matter so long as they don't get in my way.
2. How would you describe the atmosphere around your division?
- Let's just say some changes are bein' made. I am the new management, ya see (laughs).
3. What do you require of new recruits?
- I couldn't give a [redacted] if you agree with my methods or not—but you'd best have enough of a spine to take orders when I give em.'
4. Some words for the Shinigami recruits.
- Don't join if you've somehow got the mistaken idea that hard work can make up for a lack of talent. I ain't about to handhold or flatter any hopeless candidates like the ossan before me did.
Atau Rindō
1. What kind of individuals are you seeking?
- We may be short-staffed at the moment, but please stay away.
2. How would you describe the atmosphere around your division?
- Unwelcoming.
3. What do you require of new recruits?
- If you do join, it would be nice if you like animals, at least.
4. Some words for the Shinigami recruits.
- Please don't join.
Frank talk!!! with the 9th Division's Lieutenant, Kenji Hiroshi
- The captain of the Seventh is a thug and I want to punch him in his perfect teeth.[2]
Shinigami Women's Association Aptitude Test[]
According to the Shinigami Women's Association aptitude test, because of the recent change in leadership, it is not advised that you join this division unless you have low scruples and/or no better option. However, those who wish to prove themselves as "manly" may still find a place here if they are unable to join the 11th.
References[]
- ↑ Bleach Bootleg, pages 96-98
- ↑ Hunger and Greed: On the Run