Byakuya Kuchiki is a recurring character in the anime series, Bleach. He is the 28th head of the Kuchiki Clan, one of the four great noble clans in the Soul Society. He is also the 6th division captain in the Gotei 13 and is known for his silent, cold demeanor. Byakuya’s Zanpakuto is called Senbonzakura, when triggered by his command, the sword breaks into thousands of tiny blade fragments that resemble Sakura petals.