Yoruichi Shihouin

Yoruichi Shihouin is an attractive dark-skinned woman who can transform into a black cat. Intelligent and witty, she possesses deep knowledge of Soul Society, having been the former leader of the special forces. Despite her noble birth, she behaves differently from other nobles, instructing Soifon to refer to her without honorifics. Yoruichi tends to avoid battles but will intervene if necessary. She was responsible for training Chad and Orihime before their entrance into Soul Society.