Can't turn back, I'm yours now
Ain't letting go, we made a vow
Sun will rise, dark will fall
Feet don't fail me now.
The Gotei 13 is the military arm of the Soul Society, the executors and defenders of the monolithic Shinigami code. This code is the foundation of the military regime that controls the entire Soul Society.
It is divided into thirteen companies, each commanded by its most powerful or capable Shinigami, who hold the rank of Captain. These Captains are also the rulers of vast territories assigned to them by the Central 46 Council. Essentially, each Captain of the thirteen companies is a feudal lord and within their lands, they are the ones who enforce the laws without opposition.
Each company has unique characteristics and duties. They have almost total freedom of action in their respective administrations. They must all report to the 1st Company, the embodiment of the Gotei 13's central command.
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