Tenma Kuchiki (朽木天魔 Kuchiki Tenma, lit: Decayed Tree, Heavenly Demon) is the current Captain of the Sixth Division in the Gotei 13, and the temporary head of the Kuchiki Clan. Because of the inability to find a suitable heir, Tenma is the only option available, despite being an illegitimate child, he was the only one with the ability to occupy the position. A stoic, and dismissive Captain who fulfills his duties splendidly, he wishes to prove himself as an ideal Kuchiki. His lieutenant is Kūgi.