eishima shinobu

Eishima Shinobu was the 4th seat of the 9th Division in the Gotei 13, serving under Captain Muguruma Kensei. Appearance: Eishima is a long-haired Shinigami who bears a strong resemblance to Jūshirō Ukitake but with dark red hair. His bangs curve more to the side compared to Ukitake's slightly curved bangs, and they do not hang over his right eye like Ukitake's do. He dresses in the standard Shinigami uniform and wears a white jacket over it, which has a high collar reaching up to his neck. Personality: Unlike the cheerful Captain Ukitake, Eishima appears calm, quiet, and serious. Along with other members of the group, he tries to keep his captain's anger under control by restraining him when necessary. For instance, he would restrain Muguruma Kensei when his lieutenant irritated him. Unlike his former captain, Eishima did not seem as annoyed by the 9th Division's lieutenant's antics. History: Turn Back the Pendulum arc: Eishima was first introduced when Muguruma Kensei and other high-ranking seated officers of the 9th Division were sent to investigate the disappearance of Rukongai residents. He and the other 9th Division members saved a young Hisagi Shuuhei and his friends from a Hollow. When Kensei told Hisagi to smile, Eishima told his captain that it was too much to expect from him. After the battle, they learned from Kuna Mashiro (who was absent during the fight) that there were missing Shinigami as well after she discovered 10 empty shihakushō near the Hollow attack site. Kensei connected the number of empty shihakushō with the number of members in a vanguard that was sent to investigate earlier. Realizing the seriousness of the situation, Kensei gave various orders to his men. Eishima was ordered to contact Central 46 to alert them of the first Shinigami victims in the case. Later that night, Todō returned from the 12th Division while Eishima and Tōsen Kaname stood guard outside. Todō offered to take over guard duty from Tōsen so he could have a break, but Tōsen refused, insisting that all three of them stand guard. Eishima informed Todō that they were alternating guard duty in short periods as Kasaki Heizō and Kensei were resting inside and instructed Todō to keep watch at another spot. While Lieutenant Kuna, Kensei, and 3rd Seat Kasaki were resting, they heard Eishima's voice as he was attacked. Kensei and Kasaki rushed outside to find a bloody Eishima and Tōsen lying on the ground. Powers & Abilities: Swordsmanship Specialist: As a 4th seat officer of the Gotei 13, he possesses skills in using swords during combat and knowledge of swordsmanship. Zanpakutō: His Zanpakutō had a dark blue hilt and a circular bronze guard. Shikai: Not Revealed Bankai: Not Achieved