The Second Division

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    2nd Division Number & Flower Symbol.

    The Second Division (二番隊, nibantai), also known as Squad 2 in the English Dub, is one of the Gotei 13, headed by Captain Suì-Fēng.

    Basic Information

    Second Division (二番隊, nibantai)
    Division Listing Basic Data
    Division Name 2nd Division
    Captain Suì-Fēng
    Lieutenant Marechiyo Ōmaeda
    Allied Organization Onmitsukidō
    Division Specialty Stealth Ops
    Insignia Pasque flower (Seek Nothing)
    Division Color Amber

    Organization

    The 2nd Division follows the traditional organization of a Gotei 13 Division.
    Because the Captain of the 2nd Division also leads the Onmitsukidō (Stealth Force in the English dub), the 2nd Division's duties are directly tied in with the Onmitsukidō, each of the top 5 seated officers is in charge of a certain division of the Special Forces. At this time, it is known that the Captain is in charge of the Executive Militia, the Lieutenant is in charge of the Patrol Unit, and the 3rd Seat is in charge of the Detention Unit.
    The Second Division HQ has been renovated at the expense of wealthy lieutenant Marechiyo Ōmaeda. To accommodate Yoruichi any day, any time, every room on every level has heated floors, automatic doors and air conditioning.

    Special Duties

    No special duties have been noted for the 2nd Division. Since the linking of the Onmitsukidō with the 2nd Division well over 110 years ago, its role may have changed from its original duty.
    The 2nd Division has been directly linked to the Onmitsukidō for well over 110 years ago by former Captain Yoruichi Shihōin who was Commander-in-Chief of the Onmitsukidō before being promoted to a Captain. As such the special operations of Soul Society has become the full measure of what the division involves itself in primarily. Members are tasked with assassination, policing, detention and message couriers.

    Barracks

    2nd Division Barracks.

    Like all the other barracks, the 2nd Division Barracks house the offices and living quarters of the Shinigami of the 2nd. The building are amazingly luxurious due to Lieutenant Ōmaeda reconstructing offices using his private fortunes. The offices are said to boast automatic doors and heated floors. The barracks even have a hot spring. The division grounds also holds the Ujimushi no Su (蛆虫の巣, Nest of Maggots). During the Captaincy of Yoruichi, the Shihōin family crest was embossed into the wall of the room of her office.




    Notable Members

    Current

    • Suì-Fēng - Captain of the 2nd Division and Commander-in-Chief of the Onmitsukidō (隠密機動, hidden secret movements organization).
    • Marechiyo Ōmaeda -Current Lieutenant for the 2nd Division and the Corps Commander of the Patrol Corps. Son of Marenoshin.

    Former

    • Yoruichi Shihōin - Former Captain of the 2nd Division and Commander-in-Chief of the Onmitsukidō (隠密機動, hidden secret movements organization) 101 years ago.
    • Marenoshin Ōmaeda - Former Lieutenant of the 2nd Division and Corps Commander of the Patrol Corps 100 years ago. Father of Marechiyo. (Retired)
    • Kisuke Urahara - Former 3rd Seat of the 2nd Division and Corps Commander of the Detention Corps before his ascension to the rank of Captain of the 12th Division, prior to being exiled 101 years ago.

    Recruitment

    As the 2nd Division is led by Suì-Fēng, who is also the Supreme Commander of the Covert Ops, the division has a large number of soldiers especially skilled at stealthy activity. This combat-centric division also possesses a lot of battle skill.

    Recruitment Fair Brochure

    Ilustration for the 2nd Division Recruitment Brochure

    The following question and answer, plus illustration, was printed in the special issue of the Seireitei Communication that came out straight after the Ryoka Invasion of Soul Society.
    Suì-Fēng
    1. What kind of individuals are you seeking?
    Nothing special.
    2. How would you describe the atmosphere around your division?
    Nothing special.
    3. What do you require of new recruits?
    Nothing special.
    4. Some words for the shinigami recruits.
    Only join if you're prepared to throw your life away.

    Marechiyo Ōmaeda
    1. What kind of individuals are you seeking?
    Guys who will respect me.
    2. How would you describe the atmosphere around your division?
    Thanks to me, every room in our division office has heated floors, every door opens and shuts automatically, and there's no heat loss! Isn't that awesome!
    3. What do you require of new recruits?
    No one who's going to complain all the time, no noisy guys, and no one who doesn't work!
    4. Some words for the shinigami recruits.
    I might even invite you guys to my mansion sometimes.

    Frank talk!! with the 4th Division lieutenant, Isane Kotetsu
    Well, if it's about the 2nd Division, they're most famous for their division offices undergoing remodeling after remodeling, and now the building is amazingly luxurious. Lately, there have even been stories that part of the training room under the division offices have been remodelled to dig out a hot spring. I definitely want one of those for the 4th division.

    Shinigami Women's Association Aptitude Test

    According to the Shinigami Women's Association aptitude test, those who want "a strong female role model" are best suited for the this division as Suì-Fēng is the captain to emulate for that purpose. However, the Association warns that Suì-Fēng is a supreme taskmaster.
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