Captain Yamamoto was the one who founded the Gotei 13 many centuries ago — for 1,000 years, he was the Gotei 13's leader and #1 strongest Captain on the list of the strongest Captains in Bleach.

Division 2: Captain Soi-Fon; Lieutenant Marechiyo Omaeda Marechiyo Omaeda is a spoiled and arrogant noble whose family has a history with Squad 2 and the Onmitsukido (Stealth Force).

When Byakuya was a young boy, he was trained by the then captain of Squad 2, Yoruichi Shihouin, in the arts of Shunpo or Flash Step. Giving Byakuya the blinding speeds he's now known for.