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Kyugohanin

Character

Kyugohanin is an unlockable fighter from the game Bleach: Dark Souls, a generic nurse serving the Gotei 13's 4th Division. Her name translates as Relief Team Member, shortened to Nurse in the English release, and she leans on medical training rather than any real fighting strength.

Race: Soul
First Appearance (Game): Bleach: Dark Souls
Squad & Affiliations: 4th Division, Gotei 13, Soul Society
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Appearance

Kyugohanin stands at an average height, with dark hair cropped to about her chin. Over the standard Shinigami uniform she wears a pink nurse's outfit that suits her posting in the healing division.

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Abilities

As a member of the 4th Division, she is schooled in medical treatment and healing. Her spiritual power is slight, and she is decidedly weak, short on both defense and combat skill. When forced to fight, she improvises with the tools of her trade, hurling scalpels as projectiles and swinging file folders at her attackers.

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History

Her one story beat comes in Bleach: Dark Souls, where Hollows appear without warning and push into the Treatment Room while she is still inside. A panicked Hanatarō turns to Ichigo for help, and Ichigo rescues the nurse before destroying the Hollows.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Kyugohanin in Bleach?

Kyugohanin is a nurse of the Gotei 13's 4th Division and an unlockable fighter in the video game Bleach: Dark Souls. She is schooled in medical treatment and healing.

What does the name Kyugohanin mean?

Kyugohanin translates as Relief Team Member. The name is shortened to Nurse in the English release.

How strong is Kyugohanin in combat?

Kyugohanin is decidedly weak, with slight spiritual power and little defense or combat skill. Her strength lies in her medical training rather than fighting ability.

What weapons does Kyugohanin use when forced to fight?

When forced to fight, Kyugohanin improvises with the tools of her trade, hurling scalpels as projectiles and swinging file folders at her attackers.

What role does Kyugohanin play in Bleach: Dark Souls?

In Bleach: Dark Souls, Hollows push into the Treatment Room while Kyugohanin is still inside. A panicked Hanataro turns to Ichigo Kurosaki, who rescues her before destroying the Hollows.

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