These Lieutenants are a Captain's second-in-command, hence the title, and can give orders to most rank-and-file members of their squads.Įx-Captain Sosuke Aizen and his two compatriots relocated to Hueco Mundo, the Hollow world, to create an army of Arrancars. Captains may be the final authority in their squads, but they still need the assistance of their Lieutenants, with one per squad. New Soul Reaper Captains may be selected through various methods, including besting a current Captain in single combat, which is what Captain Kenpachi Zaraki did to replace Squad 11's previous leader. RELATED: Bleach: Why Ichigo Kurosaki Won't Use His Hollow Mask Again He was best qualified with his strength, experience, and charisma to become the second-ever head Captain. Only when Yamamoto died at Yhwach's hand was a successor finally chosen, Captain Shunsui Kyoraku of Squad 8. The overall commander is the head Captain, who was Yamamoto for over 1,000 years due to his unparalleled strength and his role as the Gotei 13's founder. These Captains wear a white haori robe over their black Soul Reaper robes as a badge of office, and they are nearly always the strongest member of their squad in addition to the highest-ranked. The Soul Reapers are divided into 13 large squads, also known as divisions, each led by a Captain.
