New captains in Soul Society!

[Tensa Zangetsu]

Well with 3 of SS's captains leaving *10th is hurt but aint dead so hes still there* who do you think will get promoted from VC or 3rd seat to Captain, (Also keep in mind 11th division 5th member is strong aswell)

If you choose VC gets promoted feel free to share who will take the VC seat

[Sorian]

I think Renji will become a captain. I'm not really sure who else will.

[Katen Kyoukotsu]

I think Renji will become a captain. I'm not really sure who else will.
Thats what I expected too but in the fillers he said he got demoted:eek13: I mean what the hell

[choujiwong]

hmmm...Hisagi Shuhei will become the 9th division captain vowing to be stronger in order to save his real taichou... ...Tousen Kaname... ..

[Entenie]

Thats what I expected too but in the fillers he said he got demoted:eek13: I mean what the hell
What the hell??? He never said he was demoted. Ichigo made an assumption of Renji being demoted, because Ichigo's thaught it was weird for a Vice Captain to look over Karakura town.
In the manga it is clear he's still a vice captain, due to his power limiter, which is only put upon captains and vice captains

[UraharaTenchou]

hmmm...Hisagi Shuhei will become the 9th division captain vowing to be stronger in order to save his real taichou... ...Tousen Kaname... ..
oh yeah, now that you said it..hisagi could be one..
and renji, though he got demoted in the fillers
and ikkaku!

[choujiwong]

Ikkaku did say he didin't want to be a captain in the manga. He's still loyal to the 11th division.

[UraharaTenchou]

oh yeah! true, oops
hmm, hisagi then..lol

[choujiwong]

"sweat drops"...
Hinamori-chan might also become the next 5th division captain and she'll continue to seek the truth behind Aizen's betrayal.

[gigaforce]

how about ichigo become a substitute captain ?? it'll be very cool.. (ichigo in bankai with captain uniform)

[UraharaTenchou]

erm, you didn put spoiler tags...oh dear..chouji

[choujiwong]

Thanks for informing me. I've edit them and put them in spoiler tags.

[Tensa Zangetsu]

i think himamori is too immature and does not have the capablity of achieving bankai to become captain, for me its Renji. The guy with the 47 on his neck wont become a captain whoever suggested him as he got his ass handed to him by a seated member

[choujiwong]

Hinamori will grow more mature after knowing that her taichou is a the betrayer of SS. She'll seek for more truth why his taichou would betray SS. Therefore, she'll choose to become a captain and become stronger.

Hisagi lost all because Yumichika used his shikai which generally drained all Hisagi's reiatsu leaving him exhausted. However, this is the first and only fight that Hisagihas engaged so far. We havent' saw his true powers. So, we can't really say he's weak. He might have chance of becoming the next 8th division captain.

Anyways, this is how i think...:redbiggri

[Tensa Zangetsu]

when you say his you mean hers yea? Also your second point generally leads me still to my conclusion Yumichika is a hell of a lot stronger than people think hes a 5th seat without even using his powerful magic shikai.

[frbbls]

Im saying Renji, Matsumoto and Kira.

just cause theyre cool and look like the best for semi-captain position(Matsu and Kira not having bankai).

[Tensa Zangetsu]

kiras a pussy in my opinion, Matsumoto tanked him.

[frbbls]

Kira's ability would pwn anyone else though xD.

[Behold the Void]

Matsumoto beat Kira because her Zanpakuto releases in such a way as to make his zanpakuto utterly useless.

Also, did you notice that Matsumoto was the only one in the Arrancar fight who has not commented on how she barely won (well, technically Hitsugaya didn't either but the explosion of blood that shot out of him says something)? Not to mention how easily she dispatched the Arrancar after lifting the limit. True, it may have been weaker, but she definitiely seems confident in her ability and have the strength to back such confidence. Renji had to rely upon the surprise of lifting the limit. Matsumoto did not.

[Tensa Zangetsu]

what is arrancar...

[Behold the Void]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hollow_%28Bleach%29

Manga spoilers abound. Just scroll down a bit to find it.

[Tensa Zangetsu]

ooo thankyou quite an interesting plot awaits us anime fans then, good stuff

[Rmage]

I don't think Renji will become captain because he's too impulsive. Besides, I think all the other captains can beat him up, but that's just my opinion. I think Hisagi does have the best chance because he seems to be the most experienced, despite the fact that Yumichika beat him. Besides, I think all the other VC's are too loyal to their Divisions to move up. I wouldn't be surprised if Matsumoto becomes a Captain either.

[Mazral]

I don't think Renji will become captain because he's too impulsive.

Yeah, he is, but I'd consider Kenpachi impulsive too, and he's captain. Plus, Renji knows bankai. I think he's fit to be captain, along with Matsumoto.

[Tensa Zangetsu]

i think to get a real answer we'd have to see more fighting, i have not seen any of them in a proper fight yet other than renji, we always see them about to square off and thats that, for all we know the 8th VC could be hell of a fighter but we dont know yet do we.

[Nood]

Hm.
If a Captain MUST have bankai than in this moment its only Ichigo / Renji.
But they isnt really much of a brain and tactical persons. (Tho Ichigo is 15 years old, Renji is about 150 years old, Renji is still at the same level - when he has atlest +120 years of experience - as Ichigo, thus hes a dumbass)

[Tensa Zangetsu]

how do you know others do not have bankai, we have not seen all of them fight, however unlikly it is, you never know. Also remember there are 3 ways to become captain and in these extream circumstances SS may have to take these other factors into account

[saycheese]

renji & mastu are the only real canidates. rest dont want to be captain or sucks.

[Naeko]

I hope Kira will be captain,too.
/me likes losers...:)

[Behold the Void]

I wouldn't count Hisagi out just yet. He did lose to Yumichika, but Yumichika took him by surprise. He wasn't expecting that attack, and in other circumstances, I don't htink he'd have trouble winning.

Hisagi was, after all, considered something of a genius (not to Hitsugaya's standards, but still) when he was in class, remember the recognition he got from all the younger students when Renji, Hinamori, and Kira were all together? Renji was in the top candidates of his year too, Rukia being under him in their classes.

Hisagi I do not think is incomprehensible.

[Rmage]

I think Yumichika would've surprised a lot of people with his abilities, considering no one in his squad even knows his true capabilities. Also, just because Renji has Bankai, doesn't mean he's fit to be a Captain. Yes, Zaraki is impulsive too, but he's got the power to back that up.

[Kazuya]

I dont`t think kira will become a captain he is psychologic instabil or something like that ^^. Rukia should become a captain at least!

[Planeswalker]

Captains need Bankai to fill the positions sooo...I spose Renji and Ikkaku are candidates. Knowing them they wouldent do it though. They will probably be people we havent met yet.

[sparkle_freeze]

Renji would be a good candidate though my idea of a taichou would be a level-headed person.. but can't be helped also.. seems to me SS is short-handed..

[Cailous]

I'm thinking...*manga spoilers*

SS will bring back Urahara, Yoruichi and Isshin to fill the 3 spots.

[Hotaru]

The point is... They are all good idea... I ll not discuss spoiler stuff here, altho i ve jst been exposed to it... Renji is not exp enough, in my opinion, others jst simply suck.... Matsu has the ability and the courage to, since she picked a fight on Gin! The other one? How about Yachiru? She's already Head of Female Shinigami Society! (I think)

[Rmage]

Who says that? I don't think Yachiru will want to be Captain because her loyalty to Zaraki is too great. Also, I don't think Kira's mentally unstable, I just think he's very misguided. I mean, as a VC, you try to believe that every thing your Captain does is right. After all, look at Hinamori's undying loyalty to Aizen. It made her do some crazy things.

[Tensa Zangetsu]

erm when do we see Ikkaku do bankai!?!?!

[Shinji]

Hisagi is my # 1 pick. I don't think Renji will become a captain and niether will Ikakku.

[thatbabo]

i think himamori is too immature and does not have the capablity of achieving bankai to become captain, for me its Renji. The guy with the 47 on his neck wont become a captain whoever suggested him as he got his ass handed to him by a seated member

kiras a pussy in my opinion, Matsumoto tanked him.

Tensa wins...(btw it's a 69 on his cheek :))

renji & mastu are the only real canidates.

'Cheese wins...Renji and Rangiku are the only real candidates but I don't think either one will be a Captain (Renji's "obsession" with Byakuya will keep him in the sixth division and Rangiku's sheer and utter laziness will keep her from even wanting the job of a Captain)

Captains need Bankai to fill the positions sooo...I spose Renji and Ikkaku are candidates. Knowing them they wouldent do it though. They will probably be people we havent met yet.

Seriously dude, you need to learn how to use the spoilers...there are tons of anime only people on the general board and you just ruined it for all those who've read the thread. Good. Job.

I'm thinking...*manga spoilers*

SS will bring back Urahara, Yoruichi and Isshin to fill the 3 spots.

As cool as that sounds, I don't think it'll happen...but we can always hope!

I don't think any of the VC's will become captain...it's too easy and too obvious...Kubo will be creative and do something no one (or at least, only a few) expects...possibly...

Now that the revelation of a king and royal family have been made, maybe members of the royal family become the new Captains...

[Tensa Zangetsu]

yay i win lol :D im assuming planes was on about the manga then

[Naeko]

I dont`t think kira will become a captain he is psychologic instabil or something like that ^^. Rukia should become a captain at least!


Yes,he is...but if u see the others:Ken-chan is a psycho,Mayuri is a monster,Aizen is a...a... an Aizen,Ukitake-sama is sick,Hitsugaya is a kid...:)

[Kyouka Suigetsu]

Heaven's Moon, it would be in your best interest to put some spoiler tags in your previous posts. It's ok if you forgot or don't know how, but now that you've been alerted to it there's no excuses for leavnig them up there. You could get potentially warned or banned because of them. I'm just giving you a heads up.

On another subject, Hisagi could become a captain if he achieved bankai. We already know he's skilled since the guy was offered a seated position before graduating. Also, he stomped on Yumichika without even having to release, so it's not his fault he got caught by surprise with a cheap shikai ability. I'm sure if he had brought out his first release beforehand, then Yumichika wouldn't have been conscious and wouldn't have released his.

[Cailous]

As cool as that sounds, I don't think it'll happen...but we can always hope!
I don't think any of the VC's will become captain...it's too easy and too obvious...Kubo will be creative and do something no one (or at least, only a few) expects...possibly...

Yeh, but the situation is dire. At it's current level, SS cannot take Aizen on, and it just so happens Yourichi, Urahara and Isshin are still around, and from what we've seen, they are easily stronger than most of the remaining Captains. Maybe SS and they will make up and make common cause to destroy Aizen, before they ALL get killed. Besides, it is better than making a few weak-ass VC's captains. As you said, it will probably be the last thing anyone expects. And judging from the posts in this topic, not too many thought about those 3 being the 3 selected to take the 3 seats left. Or maybe I'm just dreaming, but one thing is for sure, no matter what, they will be battling Aizen, Captains or not.

[WizKid77]

I'm thinking...*manga spoilers*

SS will bring back Urahara, Yoruichi and Isshin to fill the 3 spots.

Well that takes away from the fun of this thread. That's an intresting thing they're going to pull. It makes sense though, I suppose.
what will happen to Urahara's shop then?

[Cailous]

what will happen to Urahara's shop then?

The shop might be run by the remaining three? I dunno.

[Tensa Zangetsu]

erm in not called heavens moon and its not a spoiler cos im guessing whats going to happen not what will happen...also the shop *not that its that important* will be run by a manager :P *guess*

[SmallKid57]

urahara, yoruichi, renji, ichigo, or IKKAKU!

[Rmage]

Kyouka Suigetsu brought up a good point that Hiasgi was totally beating Yumichika without even relesaing his Shikai. And, like I've said before, no one knows about Yumichika's Shikai's true ability, so he could probably even beat Ikkaku and other shinigami at a higher seat than him. I'm basically defending my position that Hisagi is worthy of becoming captain.

[teamninja60]

Yumichika's shikai is pretty cheap and even more troublesome since no one knows what it can do. it'd be pretty reasonable for Hisagi to be taken by surprise by Yumichika's shikai since it is kidou using one, a strange thing coming from a 11th division member.

[Behold the Void]

I think they've set Hisagi up to be a captain rather well. Tousen, his captain, is gone now, he's been established as a rather skilled character, he definitely could do it.

Also, I was reading through the manga again on Bleach Exile, and I noticed that when Hisagi, Iba, Komamura and Tousen all confronted Zaraki, one of them commented that it was four captain-level people.

I don't know if that's a mistranslation or not, but if that's correct then that implies that Hisagi and Iba are BOTH at the captain level.

To further reinforce Iba's position, He was able to go toe-to-toe with Ikkaku, who has bankai. True, they weren't going beyond their first release (actually, did Iba release his zanpakuto at all? I'm not sure), but the fact that they were fighting evenly implies an even reiatsu. Iba could very well be captain material as well.

Edit:OK, so he does release it when he's fighting Ikkaku. So they look to be about even.

Furthermore, on the case of Renji, When he's talking to Ikkaku in some of the more recent chapters, he's trying to get Ikkaku to become a captain, which Ikkaku refuses. From the tone he was taking, I got the feeling that he'd already been talked to, and very well may have accepted the position as captain. He doesn't HAVE to be Byakuya's subordinate to try to catch up with him. And as a captain I think he'd do a reasonably good job. He can be somewhat hot-headed and silly, but he's not stupid by any stretch of the imagination, and he is generally pretty decent analytically.

[Tensa Zangetsu]

in reference to your spoilers does it say why *YOU KNOW WHO* refuses to become a captain

[Behold the Void]

Ikkaku refuses to become a Captain because he only wants to serve under Zaraki Kenpachi. As I recall, he lost to Zaraki but lived and has thus devoted his life to his service. I'll be able to tell you with much more certainty and direct quotes within the next few days, I'm still rereading.

[sherenetms]

Hmmm.........one thing for sure, Kira seems pretty unstable, even before his captain was revealed a traitor........

[Tensa Zangetsu]

cos his captain always was a weird sort of character and was always assumed to be a traitor

[Nood]

yeah but Kira would probably follow Gins commands even if he has the looklike of devil.

[Rmage]

Well, after he found out that Gin helped Aizen to hurt Hinamori, I don't think he's going to be loyal to him any more. In the end, he did apologize to Matsumoto, so I think he's changed.

[Pazuzumaki]

Kira is just a weak personality, and is easily manipulated. I see the weight his zanpakuto forces on his enemy as a reflection of the weight on his heart that he doesn't even begin to know how to ease. He really needs to hang out with matsumoto more so that he can 'lighten up', because as her zanpakuto shows, she can't be hindered even by the weight of a broken heart. Go Matsumoto! heavenly cleavage for captain!

Renji is a terrible leader, and you all know he's too hot-headed and stubborn to make a worthy candidate. The pretty boy would have jumped on the position of universally adored captain if he was at that level, and you all know it. Iba would be cool cuz everyone loves a yakuza boss, and I think he may very well apply when he gets to that level because of his desire to work up his rank. The...ahem...manga spoiler person probably will when he feels he's on equal terms with a certain somebody.

[Random Havoc]

Zarchi is quite hot headed on his own, well hot headed ain't the right word. But he would sacrifice whatever for a good fight. Renji would be just as good/bad as Zarachi in terms of leadership.

[Behold the Void]

Actually I honestly think Renji would make a MUCH better Captain than either Zaraki or Mayuri. Zaraki 'cause he's a crazy bastard and Mayuri 'cause he's a psychotic bastard.

[Planeswalker]

Actually I honestly think Renji would make a MUCH better Captain than either Zaraki or Mayuri. Zaraki 'cause he's a crazy bastard and Mayuri 'cause he's a psychotic bastard.

Agreed. Renji would make a great captain because he cares about people. Zaraki is ok but Mayuri is just an egotistical SOB

[Behold the Void]

You also get a hint of the fact that some people look up to Renji, which further increases his candidacy. If he is seen in such a light he must obviously be doing something right. That, plus some of the spoilers I mentioned earlier, make me think he's probably going to be a Captain soon.

[Pazuzumaki]

Huh, Renji just doesn't seem to have the charisma of a good leader to me, but if you all think he could do it, then I could be mistaken. He just doesn't seem to fill any niche, whereas Mayuri and Zaraki fill their respective areas perfectly.

[Planeswalker]

Mayuri's area? explain. Ill bet the whole division hates him

[Behold the Void]

Mayuri is the president of the research, and he's really good at what he does. Pure, utter evil and completely ammoral, but he does his job as he's supposed to.

As far as Zaraki is concerned, I think he's a bit less so. He just wants to fight, the feeling I get from him is that he passes any work on to whatever subordinates care to get it done (I imagine Ikkaku and Yumichika get shafted with a lot of work), and just kind of does his own thing. Who's going to tell him he should do more, really? To Zaraki, the position of captain seems to be about power. I don't think he honestly cares about much else,

Renji was in the top tier of his year in the shinigami academy, he seems to be well-liked and well-respected from what little we see in the manga (Hinamori is too, as a note. You see some lower-level shinigami who idolize the Vice-Captains in the manga, although I don't recall it being in the anime). Power-wise, I'd be willing to wager he's around as strong as Hitsugaya, and he can take things seriously when he needs to. By the looks of things he was attending his duties fairly well before the Rukia incident. Byakuya wouldn't have put up with him otherwise.

[Random Havoc]

Well I only thought he could be Captain because he's like top 3 colest people. And coolest should be ON TOP!

Anyone want to battle my extremely feasable and self explanatory arguments? :P

[Nood]

Well, after he found out that Gin helped Aizen to hurt Hinamori, I don't think he's going to be loyal to him any more. In the end, he did apologize to Matsumoto, so I think he's changed.
Yeah.
"Hey Kira, i will now bring Hinamori into room 46 (totally secured, i shouldnt be able to go in there) , and give her a big cake"
He followed commands even when he knew that they already massacred (Or atleast he knew that somehow Gin can go into room 46, when he cant go there)
room 46.

[Undying]

Kira didn't want Hinamori to me hurt, he said so himself.

[Tensa Zangetsu]

Mayuri is preisdent of research and 12th division captain there different titles. Its like soi fong is commander of corps and 2nd division captain there different jobs thats why yourichi *cant spell it* was comander of corps but never 2nd division captain.

[SmallKid57]

i thought yoruichi was 2nd division captain in her days at the gotei 13... but i still think ichigo, renji and ikkaku

[Behold the Void]

I really don't think Ichigo will be captain. He wouldn't have been given the emblem by Ukitake and sent on his merry way if they wanted to use him, plus he's still human with his own life and all that. He wouldn't have time to commit his all to being a captain.

[Random Havoc]

He can't use deamon magic as well

[Behold the Void]

Although it would not at all surprise me if Zaraki can't use kidou either.

[WizKid77]

Yeah, Ichigo would never be a captain. Renji on the other hand is a good candidate for the job. Everyone really likes him and he was head of his class pretty much at one point.

[Rmage]

Whoever said Renji is equal to Histugaya in power must be mistaken. Hitsugaya is better than Renji at kidou, as we all know Renji's not the best at it. Hitsugaya's smarter than Renji. He's faster than Renji. He's better at using his Shikai and Bankai. So yeah...Renji's not euqal to Histugaya.

[Tanya]

Ichigo will become captain when he dies =] and I think Renji seems a bit too reckless to become a captain.

[Random Havoc]

I still don't think so. The main character become the most important role in this situation would kill the series. It would be like his power is at an end and there's nothing left for us in terms of suspense...

[Planeswalker]

Ichigo will become captain when he dies =] and I think Renji seems a bit too reckless to become a captain.

0_o or maybe neither of them will. Hopefully neither of them will...

Ichigo as a captain? Ummm NO, he isnt the leader type

[Abarai Renji]

who is 10th division captain, hitsguya?

[Random Havoc]

That's right sir :)

[Tanya]

0_o or maybe neither of them will. Hopefully neither of them will...

Ichigo as a captain? Ummm NO, he isnt the leader type
Yes, but he is kickass. And as we all know, the majority of captains in SS are kickass. Plus, Kenpachi isn't really of a leader either, but he's still a captain.

[Rmage]

Ichigo won't be a Captain because he's not gonna die any time soon. Even if he does die and lives in Soul Society, if he became a Captain,e he would probably never or rarely go back to the real world, so we wouldn't see a bunch of characters any more. Renji's just not Captain material. I think he has a little more maturing to do.

[Boko]

The little girl with pink hair! (cant remmember her name buhuhu) she would be such a cool captain

[Rmage]

You're talking about Yachiru, but she won't be Captain becuase she's too loyal to Zaraki.

[Hansu]

I guess the captain stuff abotu yachiru was just a joke!
Like the candy stuff with ukitake and hitsugaya...

can't imagine her as a captain.

the vice captains I can imagine as captains at most are:
Matsumoto, , and probably Ise Nanao...

[Rmage]

As capabale as Nanao seems (she does take care of most of the work for her Division) I also think she's too loyal to Kyouraku. Also, if she left to become a Captain, what would Kyouraku do without her?

[Hotaru]

Kyouraku willl drink to death... then Nanao will be the division that will be research and admin orientated (hence the book)... and the devision will be no good at fighting at alll... There are no real strog candidate apart from Renji is still have too little exp... Ichigo is not a leader, as previously stated... So, I think SS is pretty stuffed coz finding 3 power Taichos is hard... How abt transfer from SMC?

[Rmage]

Well, I don't think finding new Captains is their top priority right now, if anything, Genryuusai will come up with something smart/wise.

[SmallKid57]

i think renji is a bit too reckless to be captain... but he could. ichigo would be a sweet captain, kinda like kaien as a vc. but yea... ichigo as a captain would kinda idk screw up the series... maybe when he dies.

[Tensa Zangetsu]

all this stuff about being loyal to there captains is all assumptions of course the VC will be loyal to the Captain its part of there job, and over the long time they spend together its bound to happen but we cant assume that would stop people becoming captain. To be honest i think we hit a loop in the writings of bleach because outside the original 13 captains theres nobody else with captain attributes and past VC with the exception of a couple 3rd seaters hardly anybody with VC attributes!

[Katen Kyoukotsu]

Also to add to what Tensa said. If you take aside the power promblem VC wont refuse to become captian. They can still be loyal to their captain even if there not in his division anymore. Prime example Aizen and Gin. Both captains yet Gin was extremely loyal to Aizen. i can see that happenening on a less sinister lvl.

[Rmage]

Well, Aizen chose Gin as his VC, all ready knowing that he would need Gin for his furture plans. He was counting on Gin and even Tousen to become Captains so that he could move his plans along more easily. So, they're realtionship to Aizen is much more different than the ones the other VCs have with their Captains.

[choking]

i vote for renji. ^ ^

[T_Ichigo]

it's not that easy as you guys think, the VC must be recommended by at least 3 captains .. and more demands ..

[Katen Kyoukotsu]

Well, Aizen chose Gin as his VC, all ready knowing that he would need Gin for his furture plans. He was counting on Gin and even Tousen to become Captains so that he could move his plans along more easily. So, they're realtionship to Aizen is much more different than the ones the other VCs have with their Captains.
Not really the only real diffrence is that Gin an Aizen were in it for an evil purpose. I can definatly see a VC becoming a captain and although they control their division themselves still being fiercly loyal to their first captains. Think Komamaru and the old dude(whos name i can never remember). Its just that it wouldnt be for an evil purpose.

[Rmage]

Komamura was never Genryuusai's VC, at least not to my knowledge.

[Kodoku]

I think Iba and Hisagi will be captains. Hisagi will take the place of his catain and is a mini hitsugaya (being a smartass at school and all). Iba fought Ikkaku, and looking close on the anime, Iba was doing better, because Ikkaku has his bleeding stopper thing all over him.

The other choice is harder. Matsumoto is too lazy. Somehow I just don't see Renji doing it. Ikkaku could maybe, but he wouldn't leave the 11th, not after making fun of Iba for doing just that. The other VC's just don't have that whoop ass factor. Except maybe the first division guy, I havn't seen enough of him to get an opinion. However, thinking of how pawned he got by Ichigo, I doubt he's at Bankai level.

Therefore I'm guessing Iba and Hisagi will become captains, and the last spot will be left open for now.

Maybe they could get a pair of VC's to fill it like a pair of 3rd seats replace VC rank in 13th.

[Rmage]

I don't think the pair of 3rd seats in 13th Division replaced the VC, as we can see by their constant competition against each other. Being 3rd seats, however, the responsibility just automatically falls to them.

[Lovekiller93]

There is a chance that Matsumoto could become a captain.. I mean yeh, she's lazy and stuff, but so is Shunsui.

Other than that.. I go for Hisagi ^-^

[Rmage]

Good point about Matsumoto. Also, despite her apparent laziness, she can act responsible and prove her worth when she needs to (i.e. protecting Hinamori against Gin's attack, fighting and beating Kira, following Hitsugaya's orders promptly and w/o question).

[Lovekiller93]

I agree with Rmage ~
She's responsible and can be serious when needed.. She's not always lazy and air headed

[Marke]

Wasent Yachiru introduced as Captain in the end of a episode about the Females in Soul Society?

im pritty sure they called out "ok captain" and Yachiru jumped up and waved.

My ultimate hopes will that Yoruichi retakes the place as Captain in Soul Society.. but u never know



any thoughts?

[Munky]

I hear that Renji wanted Ikakku to be a captain, but Ikakky disagreed due to his loyalty to 11th squad and his thirst to defeat Kenpachi. I really hope that Renji will be appointed as a captain, many shinigamis like him.

[ultimate]

I hear that Renji wanted Ikakku to be a captain, but Ikakky disagreed due to his loyalty to 11th squad and his thirst to defeat Kenpachi. I really hope that Renji will be appointed as a captain, many shinigamis like him.

yeh thats true about renji wanting ikkaku to be captain but due to his loyalty to the 11th division and zaraki, not his thirst to defeat zaraki, he doesnt want to

renji has the ability to become captain but i dont think he is experienced enough with his bankai, he just recently learnt bankai in the anime and doesnt seem that experienced with it in the manga though renji as captain would be cool

Edit: i learnt how to make spoiler buttons :D

[Lovekiller93]

Imagine Renji doing paperwork.. Haha.. He'll probably end up like Kyouraku

[blazedsouls]

aw man this is kinda spoiling things for me i havent seen episode 62- the new ones... im gonna go watch it so itll be all cool.

[_senbonzakura_]

Renji becoming a captain sound great, but i am wondering in wich division....

[Tensa Zangetsu]

well i think 3rd or 5th as he has strong relationship with kira and hinomori already

[lordoftheleech]

i dont think any VC can be promoted.for one,NONE of them have Bankai.except Renji.and Kira wouldn't be promoted.not after helping Gin.

the spots would probably be unfilled until someone gets Bankai...other than Renji,Ichigo and Ikkaku.maybe they'll ask urahara to come back=D...

i can dream,cant i???

[Naeko]

Wouldn't it be funny if Ayasegawa Yumichika(and I wrote it!) would become a captain?:)

[_senbonzakura_]

well i think 3rd or 5th as he has strong relationship with kira and hinomori already
- i totaly agree...maybe 5th is the best for him...

[Hotaru]

Wouldn't it be funny if Ayasegawa Yumichika(and I wrote it!) would become a captain?:)

Yes... And he can create an energy based Division and open their own Beauty Palour wen they are off duty!!!!

[captain_soifon]

Renji becoming a captain sound great, but i am wondering in wich division....
do be a captain you need to be recommend by 6 other captains, beat a captain and i forgot the last criteria, i doubt any VCs now are capable of being a captain, they all dont seem experienced enough

[Rmage]

Well, we haven't really seen like half of them fight, so we don't really know what capabilities they have. For all we know, many of them could be like Renji and have been training to achieve Bankai. Maybe some of the already have and are just keeping it to themselves.

[Lovekiller93]

They can learn bankai [if they don't have it yet] after being promoted to captain using the technique Ichigo used

[captain_soifon]

oh yea, is bankai a requirement?

[Hitsugaya_Toushiro]

I think Renji, Hisagi and Matsumoto. But matsu probably wants to stay as hitsy's VC.

[Rmage]

Bankai is a requirement for becoming Captain, which obviously means they can't be a Captain before learning Bankai, unless your name is Zaraki Kenpachi.

[Lovekiller93]

Matsumoto'z also pretty attached to Hitsugaya.. something about "strong bond"

[Sakura]

i think that all of the divisions that lost their captains will have their VC be temporary in charge... kinda like how 13th division's 3rd seats are co-helpers to ukitake without being VC. i guess if they don't have someone qualified, they just have temp people to run the day to day things. =P but that's what i think

[Cheryl]

i think that all of the divisions that lost their captains will have their VC be temporary in charge... kinda like how 13th division's 3rd seats are co-helpers to ukitake without being VC. i guess if they don't have someone qualified, they just have temp people to run the day to day things. =P but that's what i think

Probably...but there's still this possibility of Renji being promoted since he has already attained bankai.

[Rmage]

Learning Bankai doesn't give Renji that big of an advantage. Sure it helps, but I really don't think he's Captain material. Especially since he acts a lot like Ichigo, who, although can make a good leader some times, isn't Captian material either.

[SmallKid57]

i think renji is too idk cocky, stubborn... "hard headed" to be a captain...

[captain_soifon]

well, if bankai is a requirment then not many can become captains, heck only renji(only vc to be seen with bankai) could be a cpatain; even then i ndont think his fit enough to be a cap

[Lovekiller93]

Renji does have some good points, but overall i don't think he's suitable to be captain

[Kenta]

i think attaining bankai is not enough to be a captain, you've to master it first so another 10 years for renji. although with the limited qualified people for those positions, you can't just insert anyone who's just close enough to be in it. they have to be competent, that's go for battle skills, leadership and maturity. renji will reach there but not at this point.

also SS is in a disarray, i'm sure ranking is not that important right now. they can think about appointing new people when things start to get back normal, but won't happen until aizen's defeated.

[Rmage]

I agree with Kenta. There's so much more they have to deal with right now.

[Tensa Zangetsu]

i think renji is too idk cocky, stubborn... "hard headed" to be a captain...

Sounds like you just described the 12th division captain to me

[frbbls]

or zakari for that matter xD

[Rmage]

Mayuri is neither cocky nor stubborn, he's just saddistic. Zaraki, is cocky and stubborn, but he's proven himself, so he's "allowed" to be like that.

[Undying]

Well, having Bankai is not enough, but we virtually know nothing about the rest of the procedure. Besides there are more people out there with Bankai who can quilify to be Captains. Ikkaku, for instance. He acts a lot like Ichigo as well, but was still asked to be Captain. Therfore we can deduce that exellent battle skills are far more important to a Captain than comprehending situations.

[Rmage]

Hahaha...I'm so tempted to take a look at that spoiler.

[captain_soifon]

Dont its not worth it

[Rmage]

heh...don't worry, I think my will was gonna be strong enough anyway.

[Lovekiller93]

Lol.. going off track of the topic..

[Marke]

Im thinking of Matsumoto as Captain to be honest.

[SmallKid57]

hmm the vices should just take over momentarily.... except maybe renji (but i dont think he'd be a good captain) and hmmm idk...

[Rmage]

He can't anyway because his Captain is still there.

[Lovekiller93]

He can't anyway because his Captain is still there.
If you're replying to what little SmallKid said, Renji can swap divisions and be a captain of another

[Rmage]

Well, i thought Smallkid meant that the VCs of the current Divisions that are missing Captains should just take over, which means Renji cannot do it.

[Kabane]

I think they are going to stick by the rules with this one. Having bankai + recommendations is the only way to get captainship.

[monkeh]

when you say his you mean hers yea? Also your second point generally leads me still to my conclusion Yumichika is a hell of a lot stronger than people think hes a 5th seat without even using his powerful magic shikai.

Exactly.

Most of the guys in the 11th division are much stronger then people in other divisions, they just don't show their true power, and stick around because of their loyalty to kenpachi.

[Marke]

Ikakku could become captain if he wanted to, but he wants to stay with Kenpachi

[gradeschoolninja]

I'm sure Renji would do a good job--considering how irresponsible Zaraki can be, and how insane Mayuri is, I don't see why not. But then again, if Ikkaku had Bankai all this time and we didn't even know until recently, who knows which other Shinigami are viable replacements?

Sandal Hat:

This is the correct use of the spoiler tag. 1st warning

[Marke]

dude seriusly.... use spoiler tags!!!

this aint manga forum only its general talk alot pepole here dont read the manga.

thats a major spoil from manga. spoil edit plz. me i dont mind ive read the manga but teh anime watchers will be upset.

[SmallKid57]

Ikkaku would make a cool captain... and so would ichigo/isshin... but i doubt ichigo/isshin being captains. and ikkaku wants to stay with kenpachi... so.... yea...

[frbbls]

Hanatarou for captain!

God he would kick ass.

[Rmage]

OMG!!! Ikkaku had that? WHY? I don't even like him...lol.

[melcarmen]

i don't think alot of the vice captains would be good captains.
the only ones that have a sturdy head on their shoulders with capable powers would be either Matsumoto or Nanao-chan.
But that's of course IF they fulfill the requirements of Bankai etc...

[BlueBleach]

I get the feeling that Kurosaki Isshin was once a captain,cause we don't know who was Captain of the 5th division b4 Aizen(Yourichi was probly 2nd divi cap and Urahara was 12th)and that white cloth tied 2 his arm looks like part of a captains cloak.I rate that they r not gonna choose caps 4 a while but i think that Renji isn't good nuff yet and Ikkaku won't so probly VCs r gonna run things

[Marke]

Ichigo 4 Captain ^^

[Naeko]

Kira Izuru for captain!!!...or I ask for Yama-ji making Ayasegawa Yumichika a captain:)

[ILoveYouSoiFong]

Substitutes?

I choose, perhaps, Abarai Renji. First reason, he had attained Bankai. Second reason, he's well-determined and, I think, had a good sense of leadership. Third reason, he's kind amongst those who he thinks forms parts of his subordinates.
Though there were limiting factors. One is, Kuchiki Byakuya and Abarai Renji will not be comfortable to each other--which may lead to unsound coordination among different squads. Another is, he's not [yet] turned upon as a leader in action.

Though there were others who may befits his' whenever he's absent. Like Madarame Ikkaku who had just attained bankai. Or, otherwise, Ichigo.

[Marke]

i dont know about renji...

he did go against SS as long as fighting his own Captain.
Im not sure they will alow him to become captain. not now anyways.

[SmallKid57]

i dont like the idea of renji being captain... he's not that good with his bankai yet... he's strong but not captain lvl... so yea... but then again no one else is fit for the job... but he's so cocky and stuff.... lol i dont think he'd be the best leader.

[ethereal]

Kusajishi Yachiru "cotton candy" can be a captain for me. it will be so nice in the gotei 13 if she will be appointed. hmm...who do u think will be the best vice captain for her? lol... i think it will be ikakku. hahah... bald and shiny head. ;D

[ILoveYouSoiFong]

I only did come up of making Abarai Renji as a Captain because there will be no substitute for the absences of Tousen, Aizen, and Gin.
Abarai Renji, Madarame Ikkaku, and Kurosaki Ichigo is, perhaps, a likely candidate because they have all attained Bankai--which is a preliminary to become a captain.

It could also be possible for Yoruichi and Kisuke to re-attain their Captainship after-all.

[Darkwun]

Hisagi for taicho

[cheesydud]

i think the bald dude (forgot his name)
will be promoted because
He achieved bankai and ss needs captains to fill in the open spaces

[Cassie]

As much as I would love to see a new captain or two, I just dont see it happening. The talent just isn't there, Renji and Ikkaku dont want to leave their own squads. The rest, they all have their own problems that prevents them from being a captain.

[Vlad]

Renji and Ikkaku will probably become the Captains. They might take somebody from academy.

[Ichigo_the_demon_slayer]

i think /cihigo will get inserted into a captain division with renji being his vc or Ichi will refuse the position b/c he was fighting against all the rules ss made to begin with so he could save rukia.=)

[MasterX25]

renji since he is one of the only vice captain who has mastered bankai

[grimm_fans]

i am a new captain ( lol)
jks...

i think ikkaku or renji will go since they have bankai

[Lovekiller93]

I reckon Hisagi Shuuhei would be a good captain. Seeing how he's one of those mature and responsible one. Unlike Shunsui. Not as uptight as Byakuya, either. If Matsumoto became captain... It would be chaos. Kira would be good... Responsible too... Ise Nanao maybe? She's uptight, but she aint too uptight

[neroahs]

I think Hisagi is the only one deserving of captain. He is very mature, although we don't know his full capabilities yet.

[Winter-war]

yeah, the only likely candidate right now would be hisagi but he would have to obtain bankai first. the rest of them are still quite shaken up from their captains betrayl. well hisagi is still feeling kinda down about tousen but he does know that he has to move on and stuff.

[Byakuya Teichou]

I also think Hisagi but maybe Kira should become captain also, dont ask me why.

Renji looks like the most capable to become captain having achieved Bankai .

[hitsugaya131]

i chose the same people as byakuya teichou

i think hisagi or renji...they're both talented and renji also has the bankai
and kira...she seemed pretty good, but she was kinda losing her balance on the ground when hitsu and gin's sprit energy was flowing out (i think ep 46..forget the chap...)

[Mavvy]

Hisagi and Renji are the best choices for next captains. They are VCs so they are more knowledgable than most others. Renji has obtained Bankai but that doesnt mean he can wipe the floor with anyone but its a good scare factor. Not sure about Hisagi's abilities but we havent seen anybody else from the 9th Division even reconizable to becoming VC. Kira wouldn't make a good Captain to take over 3rd Division. Although he has studied and trained with Hinamori and Renji, I dont think he has what it takes to become 3rd Division Captain.

[Grimmjow]

I think Renji,Hisagi,and Ikkaku will become captain.Renji because he has achieved bankai level and I think he is good enough,Hisagi cause well hes the the strongest now in 9th now thta tousen leftso he should be promoted.And Ikkaku should be a captain hopefull he will let go of Kenpachi he has achieved bankai level and never gives up it seems.

[Winter-war]

ikkaku a captain no way, because he already said that he didn't want to become on anyway. renji want become a captain until he can finally prove to himself that he can defeat byakuya. hisagi well he is the most likely but i doubt he wants that much responsibility right now. as for hinamori and kira they are also unfi to run a division as a captain and i think they really wouldnt want to be one right now either.

[Karides]

I did say, Isshin will go back, and they will invite back urahara as well. Renji could fill in the last one, either him or Ichigo

[Winter-war]

isshin cant leave his kids behind...he is a father first.

[wr80]

I think Kira will get promoted to captain of 3rd squad but not sure who will become VC cause 3rd squad doesn't show alot of people.

[Grimmjow]

ikkaku a captain no way, because he already said that he didn't want to become on anyway. renji want become a captain until he can finally prove to himself that he can defeat byakuya. hisagi well he is the most likely but i doubt he wants that much responsibility right now. as for hinamori and kira they are also unfi to run a division as a captain and i think they really wouldnt want to be one right now either.


if you read my post i said IF IKKAUKU was willing to let go of kenpachi he could be a captain

[Naeko]

Hisagi'll be a captain coz he deserves it,but Renji...I don't think he's like a captain,maybe he doesn't want to be a captain.

Kira:he's still a VC which means he wasn't removed,which means he may be a captain as well.

[Vampircia]

I did say, Isshin will go back, and they will invite back urahara as well. Renji could fill in the last one, either him or Ichigo
I think both Isshin and Urahara would refuse. Isshin has a family as someone said before, and Urahara seems to like his life on Earth so I think he would rather stay and run his bussines rather than return to Soul Society.

[hitsugaya131]

IF soul society would invite urahara, i think he would say no as well...he seems to enjoy the shop and just overwatching stuff and he seems to enjoy the company of ururu, tessai, and the other kid...damn forgot his name

i think renji might as well, but just cuz he has bankai doesn't mean he's definately goin to be one...matsumoto has a bankai too.

[Ryuujin Massatsu]

IF soul society would invite urahara, i think he would say no as well...he seems to enjoy the shop and just overwatching stuff and he seems to enjoy the company of ururu, tessai, and the other kid...damn forgot his name
i think renji might as well, but just cuz he has bankai doesn't mean he's definately goin to be one...matsumoto has a bankai too.


Where have you seen Matsumoto using bankai?

[hitsugaya131]

sry bout that thinking faster than writing...

...she's working on it, but complains about her zanputo being moody, lazy, selfish, and dumb....
i think she'll have one too...

[nikuwadoko]

Izuru should become a captain! Hisagi should become a captain! And Hiamori too! All of them are really cool characters, despite the fact that they may not be actually "eligible" to be of captain-status.

[kaede822]

Renji and Ikkaku can become captains since they reached Bankai level already...

[ssjgogetta]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hollow_%28Bleach%29

Manga spoilers abound. Just scroll down a bit to find it.
cant wait 2 read about/watch the anime about this lot

[Nicole]

I'm thinking that they'll try to bring the three back or something.

But for candidates... I think Renji, Ikkaku, Matsumoto, or Hisagi would be the best candidates. I doubt Ikkaku's going to move out of his division, though.

I'm basing this on character, though.

Aside from the fact that we've seen Ikkaku's bankai and Renji's, the others might have Bankai or something, too.

I'd say just move Hisagi, Kira, and Hinamori up, but I doubt Hinamori is well enough to do something like that... and Kira doesn't seem to have the "captain-esque" attitude.

[Exodus]

Well, I think it is like the President's system where if a Captain dies/relieve his command, the vice-captain takes over the captain's place.

[gdo01]

In the manga, Matsumoto has been trying to better know her zanpakutou presumably in order to achieve bankai. This means she is relatively close to achieving it and will probably hit the materialization stage soon. Kubo probably added that part in the manga in order to hint that Yumichika and Matsumoto are close to bankai. If they both did they could qualify as captains but I don't think Yumichika would take the job since it might cause Ikkaku to think he's a "sell-out" and Yumichika doesn't like to be not liked by his peers. Other than them, I think Iba since he has been hinted to be Ikkaku's senpai (Ikkaku refered to him as san) while Hisagi is older and was more experience than Renji. Both could have bankai or close to it.

[Winter-war]

i still think the only one suited to be a captain is hisagi right now because he seems more responsible than all the others right now

[yumisan]

i think for the candidates to be a captain will be either hisagi,matsumoto and renji.ikaku can be one too.since there are all strong enough.

[Gambit166]

Honestly, there shouldn't even be 13 divisions, with a captain for each. They should just condense them. IMO, none of the VCs are strong/experienced enough to be captains anyway, even if they achieved Ban Kai. Renji is the closest but he's still too inexperienced and can't control his Ban Kai well.

Unless some of the VCs somehow get superpowerful really, really fast, they don't DESERVE to become captains... yet.

[buituyenjr]

rukia might be captain? or maybe urahara returns?

[hellrockz]

Renji and Ikkaku can become captains since they reached Bankai level already...
since when ikkaku got a bankai...he can split his 'spear' to a tri-section staff doesnt mean he got a bankai



eg.
kisuke urahara:awake,benihme!
ichigo:ZANGESTU!!!! I might not be able to hold back...sry!
urahara:gasp! call out,benihme!
BLAST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
urahara:if i havent called out my bloodmist sheild it would have taken an arm..

(from urahara's training)

tats still his shinkai

[Winter-war]

since when ikkaku got a bankai...he can split his 'spear' to a tri-section staff doesnt mean he got a bankai
eg.
kisuke urahara:awake,benihme!
ichigo:ZANGESTU!!!! I might not be able to hold back...sry!
urahara:gasp! call out,benihme!
BLAST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
urahara:if i havent called out my bloodmist sheild it would have taken an arm..
(from urahara's training)
tats still his shinkai

oh dude you really cant comment on that because u havent read the manga.

[AznPoi]

You guys are all missing the big picture.

It isn't about who will become the new "captains", it's all about who will become the new "vice-captains."

[gdo01]

You guys are all missing the big picture.

It isn't about who will become the new "captains", it's all about who will become the new "vice-captains."

Well no vice-captain has left their post to be captain or died other than Kaien so right now there is no reason to ask who will become the new vice-captains.

[*Hollow*Ichigo]

i think tousen will come baq so theres 2 more open captains =D

[AznPoi]

Well no vice-captain has left their post to be captain or died other than Kaien so right now there is no reason to ask who will become the new vice-captains.

We all have a rough idea of who will move up to Captains that are currently Vice-Captains. However, who will take those VC's spot.

Hanatorou for VC would WTF pwn everything.

[wr80]

Probably has been posted but Ikkaku was offered captain spot in manga because he can achieve bankai and he turned it down saying that he will die under Kenpachi's division or something like that

[AznPoi]

Probably has been posted but Ikkaku was offered captain spot in manga because he can achieve bankai and he turned it down saying that he will die under Kenpachi's division or something like that

It was posted on the very first page of the thread >.>

[wr80]

<.< Well I said probably been posted >.> Anyways the point of the story is I should probably read a page or 2 of the thread before posting -.-

[MissChapina]

i think tousen will come baq so theres 2 more open captains =D
I agree that Tousen will return to the Soul Society & with the 2 remaining spots I believe that Renji will become Captain & the 2nd seat will stay opened for now
EDIT: It would look really funny if Yachiru was a Captain lol

[Achilles]

I think Renji who got bankai gonna be a captain. Also we don't know Yachiru's abilities. She's small but I think she's strong and fast. (remember when she jumped on to Ichigo's shoulder and Ichigo didn't notice it) I think she can be a captain too

[MissChapina]

Yea i know but it would look funni because she would be wearing the big white robe & no one would know her full abilities :P

EDIT: Remember what happened when the messager tried to tell Yachiru the message for Captains & Vcs, She somewhat showed her powers
(The pink burst she gave out when she got angry)

[Achilles]

yeah , true

[natto]

Renji probably for sure.. but does he want to remove himself from Byakuya's div?? And Hinamori = def not qualified.

Ikkaku was offered the position, but they're all so devoted to Ken-chan.. akldsas *A* He's pretty powerful though, 'cause he can achieve Bankai already =,=... 3rd seat, woah.
^ it's already posted, I know. Xd; *expressing views*

yachiru probably won't.. she wouldn't leave kenpachi. :'D

Hisagi has a good chance, even with pertaining to Yumi's technique of defeating him, I'm pretty sure ANYONE who hasn't seen Yumi's technique would be affected by it. o__o; It's like people saying Tousen is weak because Kenpachi defeated his bankai, but it's just the circumstances that Ken isn't scared of total voids. XD

Kira doesn't seem very captain-ish at all, probably because he was a puppy after Gin. XD; Beaten down and freakin' loyal, he probably doesn't have enough leadership skills to become a captain.. Then again, he may have toughened and returned to his former self before becoming fukutaichou to Gin. >: ...I want to see him in a captain's robe though TuuuuT;;;;; asjldas ♥ *fangirly*

I have no clue how much of this should be spoiler'd. >__<

[HollowZangetsu]

I just posted this thread not knowing it existed and it got closed. So I'm reviving this one which the last post was 8/28/06. I'm saying sorry to the Bleach moderators. So tell me who you think is going to be the new captains of soul society. People opinions might have changed now that it's been about 3 weeks.

[Miyata]

I think Renji will probably get promoted. Since he's achieved Bankai. And maybe Hisagi will get Tousen's spot but I'm not really too sure about that, since we haven't seen too much of him, in battle, so you cant really make a decent judgement. We can only really say who we want to become captain. That's it.

[Ollson]

None of the vice captains will take the position of captain, atleast not yet, they're not strong enough.
Renji will probably become one eventually though.
Those of you that say that Ikkaku was offered a captain seat.
May i ask where you got that information from?
The only people that even know that he has a bankai is; Renji, Yumichika, Keigo and Eduardo.
And last time i checked, none of them have the authority to offer anyone a captain seat.
Renji simply stated that because Ikkaku had achieved bankai, he should become a captain, he never offered him a captain seat.

[CurlyQ1989]

I would say Renji, Hisagi, and . . . hmm. . . YACHIRU!! Haha how awesome would that be if she were a captain!?

[DieGuardian]

i'm 100% shure that Ichinose Maki will be a captain
...
not

[Seilin]

None of the vice captains will take the position of captain, atleast not yet, they're not strong enough.
Renji will probably become one eventually though.
Those of you that say that Ikkaku was offered a captain seat.
May i ask where you got that information from?
The only people that even know that he has a bankai is; Renji, Yumichika, Keigo and Eduardo.
And last time i checked, none of them have the authority to offer anyone a captain seat.
Renji simply stated that because Ikkaku had achieved bankai, he should become a captain, he never offered him a captain seat.
I think they said it wrong. Renji was trying to persuade Ikkaku to try and become a captain. He wasn't offered to be one. This is in manga though.