Soul Chess/Characters/The Thirteen Court Guard Squads

Now you've seen all of the characters that are the main antagonists and protagonists for this series. Let's now take a look at the characters that make up Lelouch's main support group: the Gotei 13.

Please keep in mind that all characters, alive or dead, are listed here if their final or current affiliation makes them part of the Gotei if they are not a Posthumous Character.

Feel free to eat your lunch while you read

Captain-Commander Genryusai Shigekuni Yamamoto
Head Captain of the Gotei 13. ..


 * Heal It with Fire: During his battle with  Yamamoto clasps a wound on his arm and sears it closed.
 * Instant Awesome, Just Add Dragons:.
 * Instant Awesome, Just Add Dragons:.

Chojiro Sasakibe
Yamamoto's Vice-captain.


 * Alternate Universe Sasakibe Chojiro Is Awesome: There's an omake called this and it does a damn good job of making an example of this trope.

Hisana Kuchiki
Byakuya's wife and Rukia's older sister. She is first seen in the series as a student in one of Lelouch's Kido classes alongside Gin and Byakuya. Before she  Her Zanpakuto is called Kaze no Irokoe.


 * : As of chapter 94
 * Animal Motifs: A horned owl..
 * Ascended Extra
 * Berserk Button:.
 * Big Good: Assumes this role during the Reapers and Heralds arc because Yamamoto, Byakuya  are missing and the senior captains don’t seem to want to step up.
 * Character Development: Hisana gets a good amount over the course of the series  but its during the training arc   that Hisana ultimately.
 * Feminine Women Can Cook
 * Happily Married: To Byakuya
 * Heroic BSOD: Has one when she finds out
 * Lady of War: Hisana is very graceful in battle, much like her husband compared to others like Unohana Kendra and Yolanda and Naomi.
 * : If she’s  you can expect she’ll be like this.
 * Oh she is. Just ask
 * : Hisana's birds  are essentially this.
 * Royals Who Actually Do Something:  and damn well proud of it. She's also one of the first to step up to the plate if there's trouble.
 * Stay in the Kitchen: Inverted with a literal use. Kaien actually tells Hisana to come out of the kitchen because she spends so much time in there. Surprisingly Hisana enjoys it.
 * Subverted in the Reapers and Heralds arc. Shunsui tells her she should be more concerned with  than fighting, but Hisana disagrees and explicitly states her reasons and the subject is dropped.
 * Third Time's the Charm:.
 * Tribal Face Paint: Gets this with.
 * Whip It Good: The shikai of her Zanpakuto.
 * Why Did It Have to Be Snakes??: Hisana hates bugs. So naturally, during
 * Yamato Nadeshiko: Byakuya even calls her this.
 * : Hisana's birds  are essentially this.
 * Royals Who Actually Do Something:  and damn well proud of it. She's also one of the first to step up to the plate if there's trouble.
 * Stay in the Kitchen: Inverted with a literal use. Kaien actually tells Hisana to come out of the kitchen because she spends so much time in there. Surprisingly Hisana enjoys it.
 * Subverted in the Reapers and Heralds arc. Shunsui tells her she should be more concerned with  than fighting, but Hisana disagrees and explicitly states her reasons and the subject is dropped.
 * Third Time's the Charm:.
 * Tribal Face Paint: Gets this with.
 * Whip It Good: The shikai of her Zanpakuto.
 * Why Did It Have to Be Snakes??: Hisana hates bugs. So naturally, during
 * Yamato Nadeshiko: Byakuya even calls her this.
 * Why Did It Have to Be Snakes??: Hisana hates bugs. So naturally, during
 * Yamato Nadeshiko: Byakuya even calls her this.

Izuru Kira
Vice-captain of Squad 3 and also a student of Lelouch's.


 * Actor Allusion: In chapter 78, saying that he believes in the path he’s chosen makes it seem like Izuru is about to whack Victor with a bo-staff

Retsu Unohana
Captain of Squad 4 and both a terror and a mother to her allies, a nightmare to her foes.


 * Authority Equals Asskicking: Yeah, there’s a reason she is the second longest running captain.
 * : Used to be this
 * Black Comedy Rape: There's a hilarious omake incident between her and Isane.
 * : Used to be this too. Along with.
 * Brought Down to Badass: She’s expels a lot of reiatsu during the  battle of Karakura Town due to   healing a bunch of people, but she is confident that she can, along with Shunsui, Ukitake, Byakuya and Tessai, defeat Ulquiorra.
 * Covert Pervert: If the omakes are to be believed, Unohana rather enjoyed the time the Shinigami Women's Association walked in on Lelouch, Ukitake, and Byakuya watching "Adventures Up The Ass III: The Marathon."
 * Dark and Troubled Past: In spades. . It appears she seems to bury it all, but the tendencies are still there, but now she can control it.
 * Fan Service: Unohana wearing nothing on her top except her bra during her battle with
 * Until she gets coverd in blood
 * Your mileage may vary
 * Flanderization: In canon, Unohana is benevolent, but if she smiles everyone falls in line. In the fic, her mere presence frightens those around her.
 * Four Is Death: She’s the fourth person to fight Spargga. The end result is not pretty.
 * : If her Dark and Troubled Past was anything to go by, Unohana stopped  because she didn't   and didn't want to go there.
 * Irony: Unohana became the captain of the medical division, despite her
 * : She is awfully happy when she’s shown in the past butchering hollows.
 * Let's Get Dangerous: If she undoes her braid it's a sign that she's taking the fight seriously. To prove a point Her fight against  has her doing this. This action is absent in her fight with Spargga. Despite the fact that she   on the latter, keep in mind which battle was a Curb Stomp Battle.
 * : Does this in a flashback. And it's creepy.
 * Made of Iron: Ichigo.
 * Magic Knight: Never seen more prominent than with her battle against.
 * Martial Pacifist: Excessively justified.
 * : Used to sport this
 * Stepford Smiler: If what Spargga said is to be taken at face value Unohana is possibly a Type C or perhaps used to actually be an Ax Crazy Blood Knight and very very Yangire and Took a Level In Kindness and buried the tendencies. Word of God has not commented on this yet.
 * Confirmed with the events of chapter 94 and also apparently has shades of type B as well. There is a lot she is hiding behind that smile.
 * Took a Level In Kindness: A la Backstory.
 * Understanding Boyfriend: Had one of these. Sadly, note the "had.".
 * Used to Be a Sweet Kid: Inverted..
 * : Used to sport this
 * Stepford Smiler: If what Spargga said is to be taken at face value Unohana is possibly a Type C or perhaps used to actually be an Ax Crazy Blood Knight and very very Yangire and Took a Level In Kindness and buried the tendencies. Word of God has not commented on this yet.
 * Confirmed with the events of chapter 94 and also apparently has shades of type B as well. There is a lot she is hiding behind that smile.
 * Took a Level In Kindness: A la Backstory.
 * Understanding Boyfriend: Had one of these. Sadly, note the "had.".
 * Used to Be a Sweet Kid: Inverted..
 * Understanding Boyfriend: Had one of these. Sadly, note the "had.".
 * Used to Be a Sweet Kid: Inverted..
 * Used to Be a Sweet Kid: Inverted..

Isane Kotetsu
Vice-Captain of Squad 4 after her predecessor was detained for insanity. Having Unohana for a captain obviously had nothing to do with that. Isane has shown her...interest and shyness around Lelouch and has become somewhat of a personal nurse for him whenever he's been injured and sent to her squad.


 * Cooldown Hug: To
 * Shipper on Deck: Is now this for
 * : A non-dramatic, and more heartwarming version and with a sword. During

Toshiro Hitsugaya
The young child prodigy of Bleach makes his appearance very late in the first portion of the series, changing his destiny greatly. .


 * Always Save the Girl: This is what leads him to get  and sets of the chain link of events that make up the Lelouch and the Law arc.
 * Ascended Fanboy: Openly supports the phantoms when he starts out as a Soul Reaper in training and eventually becomes one.
 * Eleventh-Hour Ranger: By the time he enters the phantoms, there's not much of the story before their final mission.
 * Another one came when
 * Insult Backfire: Yammy is so stupid that Hitsugaya's diverse vocabulary proves ineffective when using an insult to tick him off.
 * I Shall Taunt You: Uses this as a tactic to get Yammy to fire a cero so Ukitake can deflect it right back.
 * Nice Job Breaking It, Hero: His plan to have Ukitake cero Yammy in the face knocks the big guy down, only for him to go into his enraged form.
 * Nice Job Breaking It, Hero: His plan to have Ukitake cero Yammy in the face knocks the big guy down, only for him to go into his enraged form.

Momo Hinamori
Vice-captain of Squad 5 and a student of Lelouch's Kido class. Under our protagonist's guidance Momo has changed quite a bit from her Canon self


 * Character Development: Momo has become much more independent and confident than in canon. One could even call her a less cynic version of Lelouch.
 * In Spite of a Nail: Momo’s Zanpakuto still leaves her only this time it’s because
 * Mythology Gag: Chapter 74 is not first time the author has had Momo sing Wake Me Up When September Ends.
 * Rescue Romance: By intervening and saving her and her classmates rather than Aizen, Lelouch became the target of Momo's affection as well.
 * This Is Sparta: From chapter 91 as she is bringing the pain to two adjuchas "Leave! My Squad! Alone!"
 * Took a Level in Badass: Despite everything above one word from her SCREAMS THIS.
 * In Spite of a Nail: Momo’s Zanpakuto still leaves her only this time it’s because
 * Mythology Gag: Chapter 74 is not first time the author has had Momo sing Wake Me Up When September Ends.
 * Rescue Romance: By intervening and saving her and her classmates rather than Aizen, Lelouch became the target of Momo's affection as well.
 * This Is Sparta: From chapter 91 as she is bringing the pain to two adjuchas "Leave! My Squad! Alone!"
 * Took a Level in Badass: Despite everything above one word from her SCREAMS THIS.
 * Mythology Gag: Chapter 74 is not first time the author has had Momo sing Wake Me Up When September Ends.
 * Rescue Romance: By intervening and saving her and her classmates rather than Aizen, Lelouch became the target of Momo's affection as well.
 * This Is Sparta: From chapter 91 as she is bringing the pain to two adjuchas "Leave! My Squad! Alone!"
 * Took a Level in Badass: Despite everything above one word from her SCREAMS THIS.
 * Took a Level in Badass: Despite everything above one word from her SCREAMS THIS.

Byakuya Kuchiki
Captain of Squad 6 and head of the famous Kuchiki clan, but the first time we see Byakuya he is but a child and Lelouch actually teaches him a private lesson in Kido, under Yoruichi's supervision. As a child, Lelouch was something of an idol to him. As an adult, he continues to be one of Lelouch's strongest supporters.

"Byakuya:"
 * Berserk Button: In canon this is listed as "Emotion Showing Button" with good reason. In Soul Chess this trope is played much more direct when . Byakuya lost it
 * Happily Married: To Hisana
 * : You could make an argument for this as of chapter 94.
 * Incredibly Lame Pun: After Hisana uses her Chant of Light against  Byakuya tells her "that was brilliant".
 * : Guaranteed as of ch 94.
 * : Uses  to.
 * : Uses  to.


 * Used to Be a Sweet Kid: then shit happened.
 * You Remind Me of X: Lelouch tells Byakuya he reminds him of Suzaku.
 * You Remind Me of X: Lelouch tells Byakuya he reminds him of Suzaku.
 * You Remind Me of X: Lelouch tells Byakuya he reminds him of Suzaku.

Renji Abarai
The butt of all of the author's jokes when he needs someone to suffer hilarious amounts pain, suffering or just to be the Punchline. Renji does eventually manage to get the recognition of Squad 6 Vice-captain he deserves, but that doesn't stop the author from stealing his dignity every now and then. Renji was, much to Lelouch's chagrin for his lack of ability, one of Lelouch's Kido students.


 * Berserk Button: Due to events that have happened in this universe, Renji has developed one for being called weak.
 * Demoted to Extra: You would be forgiven for thinking that he had died at some point early in the plot.
 * He is in the group of reinforcements sent to Karakura, but hasn't done anything significant yet.
 * Subverted, as of recent events.
 * He's also starting to get a larger role lately so the author hasn't completely forgotten about him it seems.
 * Did You Just Punch Out Cthulhu?: An actual good an honest literal example of this trope. Renji actually punches Zabimaru in the face, while it’s using Bankai and it helps him win. Yeah you know the red tufted part of Renji’s Bankai. He punched that.  lampshades it.
 * Flanderization: In canon Renji is notirously known for being both a Butt Monkey and a victim of Badass Decay. In the fic it reaches a point where, if someone needs to be made the butt of a joke, expect Renji to be the victim or if Renji fights, don't expect him to win or put up that much of a fight.
 * Seems to be getting subverted as of late with his Training from Hell and extra level in badass.
 * Overshadowed by Awesome:  specifically. He's gotten his own moments though.
 * Throw the Dog a Bone: Is actually useful and essential to.
 * Took a Level in Badass: In the  battle of Karakura Town, Kaien is getting the crap kicked out of him by Mia  Renji attacks her with Hikotsu Taiho and sends her flying. Yeah that’s right, the Butt Monkey always worfed red haired lieutenant just sent a   Espada flying. He even did a decent amount of damage.
 * Training from Hell: Invokes this on himself in order to Take a Level In Badass since he realizes he’s one of the weaker fighters in the  war
 * What the Hell, Hero?: Gave one to.
 * Who Is This Guy Again?: The demotion is so bad that Ichigo barely knows who he is now and HE CAN'T STAND IT!!!
 * What the Hell, Hero?: Gave one to.
 * Who Is This Guy Again?: The demotion is so bad that Ichigo barely knows who he is now and HE CAN'T STAND IT!!!
 * Who Is This Guy Again?: The demotion is so bad that Ichigo barely knows who he is now and HE CAN'T STAND IT!!!

Sajin Komamura
The canine Captain of Squad 7. .



Tetsuzaemon Iba
The manly Vice-Captain of Squad 7. .

"That thing just threw one of my squad’s former prominent fighters into the dirt without doing much of anything. Fuck this! We can’t beat that thing!"
 * Precision F-Strike: While fighting Allon

Shunsui Kyoraku
The laid back senior captain of Squad 8


 * Acquired Poison Immunity: Reveals this to Uryu after a dangerous drinking game.
 * What the Hell, Hero?: He expected this from Lisa because, but it didn’t happen.

Nanao Ise
The pushy, upstart vice-captain of Squad 8. . Her Zanpakuto in this series is Fukuro.


 * Dual-Wielding: Her Shikai is two small dagger blades.
 * Improbable Use of a Weapon: Makes a habit of this because enemies don't expect it.
 * The Archer: Part of her Zanpakuto.
 * Trick Arrow: She can alter the trajectory of the shots she fires
 * Trick Arrow: She can alter the trajectory of the shots she fires

Ashido Kano
A veteran Soul Reaper who was trapped in the Menos Forest for over three centuries. He was the 4th seat of Lelouch's original Captain, Akari Mari. He is encountered by Hitsugaya and Momo during a trip into the Menos Forest during the Lelouch and the Law arc and returns with them and is welcomed back to the Gotei with very little fuss. Considering the man spent a long time fighting for his life against a shit ton of menos and other hollows and was never actually declared deceased it's easy to understand that his return is easier to recognize and accept for the Central Forty Six than say. He is made as  as it is the only senior officer position open at the time of his return.


 * Ascended Extra
 * Iaijutsu Practitioner: Naomi says she learned it from him so obviously he’s this too.
 * Old Soldier: Considering the hell he's probably been through and isn't the least bit overwhelmed by everything or exemplifying the traits of a Shell-Shocked Veteran he definitely qualifies here. Of course he seems a lot softer of an individual than the usual portrayal of this trope.
 * Zen Survivor

Kaname Tosen
The Captain of Squad 9. . Tosen, even while on Aizen's side, can tell that Lelouch has a strong sense of Justice.


 * : Lelouch convinces him to turn to
 * : In the aftermath of the Battle of Karakura Town arcs.
 * : His role
 * : to the phantoms.

Shuhei Hisagi
The Covert Pervert Vice-captain of Squad 9. Shuhei was also one of Lelouch's students while at the academy, but only during his final year.



Gin Ichimaru
Though originally a "friend" of Lelouch's Gin is still the Magnificent Bastard Wild Card everyone knows him to be. Even


 * Black Comedy Rape: Invoked in the omake chapter 74.03 (the omake for ch 82)
 * Curb Stomp Battle:
 * Evil Counterpart: To Lelouch. Though he’s not quite as intelligent  and considering Gin’s other actions it definitely qualifies him for this.
 * : In chapter 61 he says that.
 * It’s possible they don’t know that he
 * Out-Gambitted: He comes up with a cunning plan during the, and it is a very good one at that. Unfortunately   were one step ahead of that.
 * Silly Rabbit, Idealism Is for Kids: Gin flat out says the key phrase “I grew up” to
 * It’s possible they don’t know that he
 * Out-Gambitted: He comes up with a cunning plan during the, and it is a very good one at that. Unfortunately   were one step ahead of that.
 * Silly Rabbit, Idealism Is for Kids: Gin flat out says the key phrase “I grew up” to
 * Silly Rabbit, Idealism Is for Kids: Gin flat out says the key phrase “I grew up” to

Rangiku Matsumoto
Rangiku is the first character Lelouch comes across during the series. She has known Lelouch the longest period. (He's lived longer in the Soul Society than when he was alive). Currently the Vice-Captain of Squad 10, though she still prefers to drink than do her work, Rangiku proves herself as a dedicated supporter of her allies and especially her captain.


 * Going Commando: Pulls this once as a means of seducing Lelouch.
 * I Can't Believe a Guy Like You Would Notice Me: Inverted. She’s been trying to get Lelouch’s attention for the longest time now, but he never seems to accept her advances. Can you really blame him?
 * She's All Grown Up: Lelouch’s reaction to seeing her in chapter 15 after not having seen her in nearly twenty years
 * Stripperific: She wears the bare minimum in chapter 61 to seduce Lelouch.
 * She's All Grown Up: Lelouch’s reaction to seeing her in chapter 15 after not having seen her in nearly twenty years
 * Stripperific: She wears the bare minimum in chapter 61 to seduce Lelouch.
 * Stripperific: She wears the bare minimum in chapter 61 to seduce Lelouch.

Kukaku Shiba
Kaien's irate younger sister. She is hostile towards Lelouch at first, but has come to be one of his biggest supporters in recent years (in-universe of course). After Isshin's banishment. .


 * Berserk Button: Has three. Never say no to her, never treat her like she's easy, and you never tell her to shut up.
 * Car Fu: She drives a 1960 Cadillac Convertible right into the walls of  so that she and the others can break inside.
 * Combat Pragmatist
 * Double Standard Abuse (Female on Male): Beats the shit out of Ichigo/Kaien whenver they question her/piss her off.
 * Drives Like Crazy
 * Hair-Trigger Temper
 * Having a Blast
 * I Was Beaten by a Girl: Largely averted. If Kukaku beats your ass down, complaining will only result in a further dose of pain.
 * Mythology Gag: Lelouch isn’t the first person Kukaku realizes Cannot Hold His Liquor
 * Nice Job Breaking It, Hero: While trying to  Kukaku has a slip of the tongue and reveals that Kaien is trying to do the same thing.
 * Power Fist: Obtains one when.
 * Sir Swearsalot: And how!
 * Wave Motion Gun: A power of.
 * Willfully Weak: Despite the fact that she could quite easily reach 3rd seat in Eleventh Division. Kukaku is perfectly complacent in Tenth Division under.

Kenpachi Kiganjo
The captain of Squad 11 before Zaraki's time.


 * Brilliant but Lazy: Not brilliant enough.
 * What Do You Mean It's Not Heinous?: Let Zaraki talk smack and do as he pleased in his squad, but when Yachiru peed on the statue of the first Kenpachi he went nuts.

Kenpachi Zaraki
The captain of Squad 11. Wiped out his predecessor with a single swing.


 * Awesome but Impractical: Kenpachi’s Zanpakuto lets him . His Zanpakuto is standardly weaker than Kenpachi. Without his eyepatch, Kenpachi.
 * Badass Boast: “I’m Zaraki Kenpachi and I never quit”
 * Kenpachi repeats said boast after
 * Foe Yay: With Nelliel
 * Heartbroken Badass: If it is indeed true that he and  were more than friends. He qualifies for this
 * Memetic Badass: The omake of ch 82 turns him into this
 * Punch-Punch-Punch Uh-Oh:
 * OOC Is Serious Business: Ichigo takes note of the fact that Kenpachi.
 * Take Up My Sword: Outright defied in.
 * OOC Is Serious Business: Ichigo takes note of the fact that Kenpachi.
 * Take Up My Sword: Outright defied in.

Yachiru Kusajishi
The child looking Vice-captain of Squad 11. She calls Lelouch by his in-universe nickname Lulu. Her Zanpakuto is called Okotte Kemono


 * : In more of a literal sense as  and it leaves Yachiru heartbroken
 * : How she fights with Shikai
 * Red Baron: Pink Terror

Ikkaku Madarame
The Hot-Blooded battle hungry 3rd seat of Squad 11. .


 * A Man Is Not a Virgin: Ikkaku states that he is not a virgin after Shisato calls him out on it.
 * The Rival: To Shisato
 * The Rival: To Shisato

Yumichika Ayasegawa
The effeminate and self acclaimed beautiful 5th seat of Squad 11.


 * And This Is For: His SHIHAKUSHO!
 * Berserk Button: The same as in canon, apparently.
 * Camp Straight: No, really.
 * Disproportionate Retribution: See above.
 * Does This Remind You of Anything?. Yumichika points out how hard slimy stains are to get out of black clothing.
 * Jerk with a Heart of Gold:
 * Mistaken for Gay: assures Shisatos he's straight.

Maki Ichinose
An 8th seat of the Eleventh division and a loyalist to Zaraki's predecessor.


 * Ascended Extra:

Mayuri Kurotsuchi
The twisted successor over the Department of Research and Development to Kisuke Urahara.



Nemu Kurotsuchi
Mayuri's "daughter" and surrogate sibling of Lelouch as he is the one who teaches her how to live in Mayuri's place for the captain is far too busy with other things to waste his time with such menial activities. She is one of Lelouch's biggest moral supporters. . . Her Shikai is Tekubi-kiri Tamashi


 * Improbable Weapon User: Her shikai gives her two gigantic wristblades.
 * Naked on Arrival
 * Not Blood Siblings: with Lelouch.
 * Undying Loyalty: towards Lelouch.

Jushiro Ukitake
The fatherly white haired captain of Squad 13. .


 * Arch Enemy: To Ginjo
 * Limit Break: His Bankai.
 * Secret Test of Character: Gives one to Ginjo as part of the man’s backstory.

Kaien Shiba
The  Vice-Captain of Squad 13. .


 * Ascended Extra
 * Blood Knight: He seems like this when  releases his true power, but Word of God says that it's actually his pride that makes him so elated, since he hates it when his opponents hold back.
 * Berserk Button: Do not defile Miyako's honor or memory in front of him. You'll regret it.
 * Due to this,  has sort of become a living Berserk Button for him
 * Handicapped Badass: Temporarily. While  Kaien loses the use of one of his arms and since Nejibana is a two-handed Zanpakuto and he still manages to hold his own, he qualifies for this trope
 * Honor Before Reason
 * : Has taken up this mentality towards ..
 * Noodle Incident: Kukaku knows one about him and a chocolate fountain
 * Not So Stoic: Kaien flips out during his first and third battles with Mia for defiling his memories of Miyako.
 * Reverse Shrapnel:.
 * Took a Level in Badass: In chapter 64 Kaien.
 * World of Cardboard Speech: Delivers one to Mia saying that.
 * Reverse Shrapnel:.
 * Took a Level in Badass: In chapter 64 Kaien.
 * World of Cardboard Speech: Delivers one to Mia saying that.

Miyako Shiba
Kaien's  wife.


 * Blow You Away: Her Zanapkuto's power
 * : As Mia.
 * Simple Staff: Her Zanpakuto's form

Sentaro Kotsubaki
The Hot-Blooded co-3rd seat of Squad 13.



Kiyone Kotetsu
The energetic co-3rd seat of Squad 13 and also the younger sister of Isane. Her Zanpakuto is called Usaginoashi


 * Kick Chick: Her Zanpakuto gives her greaves.