Gotei 13

"Dying to exterminate great evil. Know that this is the spirit of the Gotei 13."

- Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto

The Gotei 13 (護廷十三隊, Goteijūsantai; 13 Division Imperial Guards, 13 Court Guard Squads in the English dub, 13 Court Guard Companies in the English manga) is the primary military branch of Soul Society and the main military organization most Shinigami join after leaving the academy.