Kenzo Tenma had the kind of presence that immediately put people at ease. At Eisler Memorial Hospital, he was respected not only for his skill as a neurosurgeon, but for how calm and gentle he remained under pressure. He spoke softly, listened carefully, and treated every patient with equal sincerity regardless of status or wealth.

Physically, Tenma was tall and lean with neat dark hair and tired, observant eyes that always seemed softer than most doctors’. Long shifts often left him looking sl