Tenjirō Kirinji

is a member of the Royal Guard, holding the title.

Appearance
Kirinji is a tall man with black hair arranged into an outlandishly large pompadour, or "regent" hairstyle, with tapered sideburns. He is frequently seen chewing upon a small stick. Instead of the standard Shinigami uniform favored by the other Royal Guard, he wears a waist-length white jacket that leaves most of his chest exposed but still bears the Royal Guard emblem on its back, as well as the alternating circle and diamond pattern of a captain's haori along the bottom. His attire is completed by black hakama, a large yellow sash around his waist and a pair of sandals.

Personality
He speaks of the Gotei 13 as if they are no more than children and is at times condescending to many of his fellow Shinigami, including even captains. This patronizing attitude frequently results in him being disciplined by the rest of the Royal Guard, usually through physical force, with a strike to the head.

History
Before joining the Royal Guard, Kirinji was a Shinigami captain in Soul Society. Also, at some time in the past, he taught healing techniques to Retsu Unohana.

The Thousand-Year Blood War arc
After the death of Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto, he returns to Soul Society with the other members of the Royal Guard, where they are met by most of the surviving Gotei 13 captains and Ichigo Kurosaki. Bearing a flag with the Royal Guard's emblem, he greets the assembled Shinigami before going to talk to Unohana. He asks her about the number of deaths that have occurred and wonders if she is using the healing methods he taught her. Oshō tells them to catch up later, as they have things to do, annoying him.

When Captain Suì-Fēng gives out to them about how they did not help in the battle with the Vandenreich, he grabs her and tells her that their job is to protect the Spirit King, not Seireitei and that the Gotei 13 did not live up to its name. Oshō knocks him to the ground and tells him to talk later. When Unohana objects to Senjumaru Shutara bringing the critically injured Byakuya Kuchiki, as well as Renji Abarai and Rukia Kuchiki to the Royal Palace, he tells her that they cannot fully recover with her abilities and that he can. He then tells her that it is not the time for her to focus on healing.

They later proceed to take Ichigo and some of the injured Shinigami with them to the Royal Palace, but before they leave, they are interrupted by Kisuke Urahara. He listens while Ichigo talks with Urahara before they head to the Royal Palace. Once there, Kirinji brings Ichigo and the wounded Shinigami to his domain where he heals them in a hot spring.

Powers & Abilities
Master Healer: Kirinji is an incredibly proficient healer, having taught Retsu Unohana, who is regarded as the greatest healer in Soul Society, many of her techniques. Furthermore, he was adamant that he could heal the grievous injuries of several Shinigami that she herself was unable to cure. His unique healing method involves a peculiar form of hot spring treatment, using two springs housed in his personal quarters.

Shunpo Master: Due to his considerable proficiency, Kirinji was able to maneuver behind Suì-Fēng, who is arguably the greatest Shunpo user in Soul Society, without her noticing despite his large stature, until he actually grabbed her.

Zanpakutō

 * Shikai: Not Yet Revealed


 * Bankai:Not Yet Revealed