Fifth Company

The Fifth Division (五番隊, gobantai), also known as Squad 5, is one of the Gotei 13. The 5th division is headed by Captain Athena Kusanagi.

Organazation
The 5th Division follows the traditional organization of a Gotei 13 Division. The Division is currently run by the highest Person their Athena Kusanagi.

Special Duties
No special duties have been noted for the 5th Division. The members of this division are all highly skilled, having been trained by a captain who excels at everything, including battle readiness.

Barracks
Like all the other barracks, the 5th Division Barracks house the offices and living quarters of the Shinigami of the 5th. While a captain, Athena Kusanagi's room in the barrack was on the second floor.In contrast, K's room, Is on the first floor and, notably, contained a turn-table

Notable Members

 * Athena Kusanagi : Current Head of the 5th Division and it's the only Female Captain to ever serve in the 5 Division.
 * K Orochi : Current Lieutenant of the 5th Division.

Former
Miu Sarutobi - She was the 5th seat of squad 5 and was capable of doing great tasks while in the 5th division. Most of her tasks were filing papers and she was capable of keeping the men in line while the captain and vice captain were away.

Recruitment
The fifth division has been raised to have a gentle atmosphere, where every member gets along well with one another. The division is also said to excel at nurturing soldiers of immense talent.

Recruitment Fair Brochure
The following question and answer, plus illustration, was printed in the special issue of the Seireitei Communication that came out straight after the Hueco Mundo Attack of Soul Society.

Athena Kusanagi

1. What kind of individuals are you seeking?

Enthusiastic people, who seek their feelings and will never give up!

2. How would you describe the atmosphere around your division?

Hardworking, Kind, Love, Peace, and Activity.

3. What do you require of new recruits?

People who wouldn't betray anyone...

4. Some words for the Shinigami recruits.

Let's protect the 5th Division together!

K Orochi

1. What kind of individuals are you seeking?

People who are loyal and workaholics.

2. How would you describe the atmosphere around your division?

Pretty Intense

3. What do you require of new recruits?

People who like what the 5th Division brings.

4. Some words for the Shinigami recruits.

Only Female's come to us.

Shinigami Women's Association Aptitude Test
According to the Shinigami Women's Association aptitude test, those who are intellectual, claiming that Shinigami who want to be both wise and skilled in the martial arts can do so by training under the captain, Athena Kusanagi, who is both