Nnoitra Gilga and Tesra

Nnoitra Gilga is an Arrancar and the Quinto (5th) Espada in Sousuke Aizen's army, representing the form of death of Despair

Nnoitra is a very tall man with a thin and lanky body. His face is frequently set in a huge smile which reveals his upper teeth. His black hair hangs past his shoulders, concealing the left side of his face and a large white eyepatch with one exposed dark gray eye. The eyepatch hides his mask fragments, consisting of a small set of jawbones and teeth surrounding his Hollow hole. The tattoo signifying his rank as 5th Espada is located on his tongue. His clothing consists of a modified Arrancar jacket with an overblown spoon-like hood and an opening starting at the neckline, showing most of his midsection, and closing at his waist. He also wears six rings around his wrists, three on each arm. He wears the standard hakama, but the ends of his pant legs close inside extended and curved boots. Nnoitra is extremely crude, sadistic, and lecherous, accented by his snake-like eyes and perverted attitude towards Orihime, rudely referring to her as "pet-sama". He even went as far to ask Ulquiorra Cifer how well he "disciplined" her. He is an extremely foul-mouthed man, and is also a firm believer in male chauvinism and openly insults (and regularly attacked) Nelliel Tu Odelschwanck, the former 3rd Espada, though it's unknown if he holds the same grudge toward Tier Harribel. He maintains this behavior towards her even after having been saved by her from committing suicide, showing ungratefulness in his treatment of Nelliel. His overall goal is to be the absolute strongest, to which he would pridefully crush any and all opposition in a single strike except for those he deems "weak" not to waste time killing. Ironically, he treats virtually every one of his opponents the same way, often physically and psychologically overwhelm them with his superior Hierro and strength. He also does not hesitate to use any means - even unfair ones - in order to dominate the battlefield and thus has no qualms attacking stronger opponents who are already injured. He does, however, possess his own concern for the wellbeing of his loyal Fracción, Tesra Lindocruz, having attempted to warn Tesra to withdraw from battle that were stronger than he had initially anticipated. One of Nnoitra's most notable characteristics is his insatiable bloodlust, unbridled sadism, and hunger for battle; often justifying his amoral mindset as having no belief in salvation for himself nor his Hollow kind that not even Sousuke Aizen could change. Because fighting is his way of life, he continually strives to be stronger, and he considers himself indebted to Aizen for allowing him to exceed his natural fighting limits. At the same time, Nnoitra is also driven by fighting with suicidal ideation in mind; striving for a fulfilling end by dying in battle on his own two feet while drowning in his own blood.

Several years earlier, Nnoitra held the rank of 8th Espada. He once laid waste to an entire colony of Hollows, prompting Nelliel to ask him why as he was given no order to do so. Nnoitra stated that no one ever ordered him not to kill them. He is reminded of Aizen's orders to "seek the Vasto Lorde", noting that murdering entire colonies stood against that order. In response, Nnoitra said that not everyone has loyalty towards Aizen and explained that if he kills these "rebels", it would do good in Aizen's favor. He further reasoned with Nelliel about these ideals, until he was suddenly attacked, knocking him unconscious. When he woke up, he saw that she was sitting near him reading a book while a dead Hollow lay nearby. He asked her why she helped him, and Nelliel simply told him that she did not 'help him'. She simply prevented the Espada from losing a member by putting an end to his suicidal behavior. Nnoitra explained that he couldn't stand her and that she would obviously know that, so why would she keep following him around. She simply stared at him and stated that it's because he was weaker than her. Sometime later, Nnoitra continued to kill Arrancar and Hollow alike, determining they were unfortunate for facing him. Nelliel noted to him that it was an Arrancar he just killed to which he responded he knew that and wanted to state as a fact something he would only explain once. Something he wanted her to know if she insisted on continually following him around, that no matter who it was he would not be benevolent or merciful. He would also continuously challenge Nelliel to a fight, who would explain once again that she would not draw her blade against the likes of him, stating that he would not draw her into his demented world. Nnoitra told her that she was over-thinking as the only reason they needed to draw their blades against each other was for the simple sake of drawing their blades. Nelliel noted that she did not understand that reasoning. She then asked what drives his bloodlust. Nnoitra simply stated that it was gasping for his final breath in the heat of battle and to have his entire being defined by that moment. Nelliel questioned this philosophy noting that it would be a temporary high. He agreed to the truth of that, but stated that nothing else could fill that void. He was given power and he would use it to kill anyone standing in his way until he died on his feet taking in his last breath. During this time, he would constantly challenge the then 3rd Espada Nelliel Tu Odelschwanck to battle, and each time she would easily defeat him. It was during one of these battles she went to leave and he told her that it was a battle to the finish. When she asked him if he wanted her to finish him off she told him that she simply refused and further told him to stop talking all big. She stated that there was a time when they ceased being Human, and became beasts. Now, as Arrancar they had regained their sense of reason. She explained to him that rational people, when going to battle need a reason to fight and he had none. Nnoitra screamed at her that he had a reason, and that he could not stand her. Nelliel detailed that it wasn't a reason, just an instinct, as he was a beast and she didn't recognize him as a warrior. Therefore she had no reason to bear the life of someone who was not a warrior. After Nelliel left, Nnoitra was approached by Tesra who offered him a hand. In response he threw his Zanpakutō at him, hitting the structure behind the Arrancar. Nnoitra told him not to act friendly with him, as just because he lost it didn't mean that they were of the same level. When Tesra asked why he picked on Nelliel and no other Espada, Nnoitra explained that it was because he hated her for simply being a female that was able to outrank a man on the battlefield Sometime later, Nnoitra teamed up with Szayelaporro Granz (who was not an Espada at the time) to perform a sneak attack on Nelliel as well as test a device he created. As Nelliel was searching for her Fracción she was confronted by Nnoitra who asked her if she was looking for something. Nelliel stated it was none of his business and asked if revealing his weapon was a form of intimidation. She advised him if he didn't want to look weak, to keep it hidden and move on. Moments later, there was an explosion which gets Nelliel's attention, and once the smoke settled she saw her Fracción, Pesche Guatiche and Dondochakka Birstanne, gravely wounded. She turned to Nnoitra and asked him if he forcibly removed their masks as she becomes enraged They initiated in a fight and because of a device made by Szayelaporro, it created a fake image of Nnoitra and distracted Nelliel's attention. By exploiting the opportunity, Nnoitra attacked Nelliel and she was hit from behind causing a wound to her head and her mask to break on the front left side. The attack scarred her forehead and left her unconscious He took her unconscious body and stated that she would probably call this an act of a beast, but it didn't matter to him. He was approached from behind by Szayelaporro who asked if there was anything else to which Nnoitra responded that his job was already over. Szayelaporro asked him if he needed to be so cold as they worked as partners, for that he should at least be allowed to admire their end. Nnoitra detailed that he doesn't remember being his partner and that they just happened to have the same motives. Nnoitra threw Nelliel off the side of Las Noches so that he could increase his power by the time she returned Nnoitra told Szayelaporro they were going, but Szayelaporro told him that he would appreciate it if he lost the presumptuous tone, but Nnoitra told him that he wasn't even an Espada. Szayelaporro stated that if not for the equipment that he prepared Nnoitra wouldn't even have had the chance to attack Nelliel and then asked if he should really be speaking to him that way. Nnoitra looked over the side of Las Noches at Nelliel and her Fracción's prone bodies and was surprised as she reverted into a child. Szayelaporro noted that he had not anticipated this and he had never seen anything like it before. He deduced that her Reiatsu was leaking out of the wound on her mask, and her spiritual body shrank as a result. Nnoitra stated he didn't care why it happened as he gloated over her and stated that it was unlikely for them to get the chance to cross swords with each other again, noting that it was a shame ABILITIES: Great Spiritual Power: As the Quinto Espada, Nnoitra has incredibly high Reiatsu. It is because of this high spiritual power that Nnoitra has strong Hierro. After releasing his Resurrección, Nnoitra's power even received a compliment from Kenpachi Zaraki, a captain well known for his own immense Reiatsu Master Scytheman: Nnoitra is highly masterful with his unique Zanpakutō. He used his skill to become somewhat of a savage brute, as the lack of true law in Hueco Mundo allowed him plenty of opportunities to engage in battle against Hollows and other Arrancar alike. He effortlessly wields his large Zanpakutō with ease, taking advantage of its unique shape to maximize his attacks. He is equally capable of using it as a ranged projectile as he is using it as a melee weapon. He commonly uses brute strength to hack down an enemy's defense Enhanced Hierro "Steel Skin": Nnoitra holds the title of the strongest Hierro of all Arrancar (including the Espada past and present), allowing him to withstand almost any attack with no sign of injury Pesquisa is The Arrancar ability to sense spiritual energy. Indice Radar : Nnoitra is capable of using an advanced version of Pesquisa. While the technique normally works by entering a meditative state and functioning like sonar, all Nnoitra needs to do is put his hand to a grounded surface. His Pesquisa is even able to gauge the amount of spiritual power an enemy has, which he uses to identify potentially strong opponents. Cero "Doom Blast": His Cero attacks are golden, and are fired from the tip of his tongue as opposed to using his hands or fingers like most other Arrancar do Enhanced Strength: Despite his thin and fragile appearance, Nnoitra is frighteningly strong, and can put a lot of destructive power behind his large Zanpakutō with devastating results. By spinning his Zanpakutō by the chain-link, he can create whirlwinds. Santa Teresa, Santa Teresa; a common Spanish language name for "Mantis Religiosa," or in English, "Praying Mantis,": Nnoitra's Zanpakutō is uniquely different from the Zanpakutō of many of the other Espada since, unlike the basic sword shape of most Arrancar, Santa Teresa takes the form of a giant scythe-like weapon bearing two crescent moon-shaped blades fused together at the backs, with a large looped chain connected to the shaft at the end of the handle. The chain is connected to Nnoitra's waist, allowing him to perform long-ranged attacks. During Nnoitra's time as the 8th Espada, it had only one crescent moon blade, as opposed to the two that it features now. Resurrección: The release command is Pray. Nnoitra gathers spiritual energy, forming a yellow aura around him and creating a small shockwave. He then lifts Santa Teresa over his head and says the release command, which causes spiritual energy to flow out from the empty space of the top blade. In this form, Nnoitra gains an extra set of arms, which take on an insect-like carapace and clawed hands, with each hand holding a large scythe-like weapon as well. The scythes themselves resemble the appendages of a praying mantis, and have a small golden tassel at the end of each staff. He also gains a golden marking extending from his forehead to below his right eye as his estigma, as well as a pair of horns on his head resembling a crescent moon, with his left horn longer than his right. He gains several white, tendril-like appendages around his torso which extend over the sides of his abdomen. His Hollow mask also changes, becoming torn, with the teeth extending over the hole itself.The weapons are used by him to both defend and then rapidly attack his opponent Resurrección Special Ability: In this state, Nnoitra's physical abilities are enhanced. Instantaneous Limb Generation: Nnoitra can grow an extra set of arms below the others for a total of six. He keeps one set hidden, which he can grow out instantly to perform surprise attacks. Weapon Generation: Nnoitra can grow his scythe-like weapons out of the folds of his wrists, allowing him to replace lost or damaged weapons easily. Enhanced Strength: In this state, his strength is enhanced even further, allowing him to overwhelm Kenpachi Zaraki during their battle. High-Speed Regeneration: Nnoitra has the rare ability to instantly heal injuries while in his released form. The power also allows him to regenerate severed limbs.However, if he is dealt sufficient damage, it is rendered ineffective.

Nnoitra’s Fraccion: Tesra Lindocruz - A male Arrancar who assists Nnoitra wherever he goes. He seems to idolize Nnoitra to a degree, shielding Nnoitra against Chad's last assault, despite criticism from Nnoitra himself. despite his behavior, Nnoitra has some concern for Tesra's well-being. Tesra Lindocruz is the 50th Arrancar in Sousuke Aizen's army and Nnoitra Gilga's only Fracción

Tesra is a slim, male Arrancar with dirty blonde hair. He has a turquoise marking on his right cheek as his estigma, and wears an eyepatch over his brown right eye. Tesra also wears a different style jacket from most Arrancar in that it resembles a lab coat, with the sleeves rolled up to his elbows and what appears to be medals sewn across his chest. He also wears black gloves and boots. The remains of his Hollow mask appear to be a thin upper jaw which forms a circlet around his forehead Tesra seems to idolize Nnoitra to a degree. Despite being abused and scolded by Nnoitra for coming to his aid, Tesra remains very concerned for Nnoitra's well-being High Spiritual Power: Being an Arrancar and a Fracción, Tesra has a high amount of spiritual power. His Reiatsu is yellow Cero Córnea for "Glancing Hollow Flash": Tesra is capable of firing a small Cero from the pupil of his eye. The blast is powerful enough to destroy boulders Sonído : Like most Fracción, Tesra is skilled at Sonído. Zanpakutō Verruga. Verruga "Armored Tusk Warrior": When sealed, it takes a form of a falchion like sword with a chakram embedded into the blade a bit above the hilt, and spikes on the knuckle guard. The guard features a kind of scaled ribbing. Plato Colmillo: Tesra can make the ring solid, by generating solid spiritual energy if he wishes, such as when he blocks an attack Resurrección: He releases it with the phrase "Crush" . When released, Tesra becomes a large, warthog-like creature. His mask grows to cover his entire face, and also produces a pair of tusks. His hair also grows into a mane, and on his chest are six exclamation point-like markings, three per pectoral muscle. In this released state, his mask has a large scar covering his right eye, where he has an eye patch in his unreleased form Resurrección Special Ability: Enhanced Strength: In his released form, Tesra's physical strength increases greatly, and uses that brute strength to overpower and defeat his opponents

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Shinigami are the spiritual guardians of the Three Worlds who protect and guide Souls going through the cycle of transmigration between the World of the Living and Soul Society. Shinigami are fundamentally supernatural beings that reside in an afterworld with different logic than the World of the Living. Their anatomy is composed entirely of pure Reishi with their bodies possessing a high Reiryoku capacity and are normally invisible to living beings without spiritual awareness The Shihakushō is composed of a white shitagi, a black kosode, a black hakama, a white hakama-himo, white tabi , and waraji . The black kosode has its owner's division insignia emblazoned on the inside. Lieutenants of the Gotei 13 sometimes wear an armband which carries their division symbol and its number, usually on their left arm. They are required to do this when they are summoned to a meeting, but apart from this, it is rarely compulsory.

Captains additionally wear a white haori over the usual black Shinigami clothes, with the number of their division on the back inside the Gotei 13 symbol (a rhombus). Some captain haori have long sleeves, while others do not. The color of the underside is division — or at least captain — specific, for every captain has a different color of it. The haori is meant to signify a captain's status When Souls with exceptional spiritual energy train their bodies, they reach the level of Shinigami. The majority of these potential Shinigami candidates are often found among the residents of the Seireitei, but in rare cases some are born in the Rukongai.The most talented of them become affiliated with various organizations like the divisions of the Gotei 13, the Onmitsukidō, the Shinigami Research and Development Institute, or the Kidō Corps. Much like laborers in the Human World, Shinigami are entitled to receive salaries and wages, and also earn bounties for defeating Hollows. Retirement from further military duties can occur, though this is rare.

Shinigami can live for far longer and likewise age much slower than Humans While Shinigami can be injured and killed like regular Humans, it takes considerably more attack power and greater injuries to kill a Shinigami than it would to kill Humans. Some Shinigami have sustained multiple slash and stab wounds, completely ignored dismemberment, and even survived horizontal bifurcation with treatment. Decapitation is the only guaranteed method of outright killing a Shinigami. Reiryoku: Shinigami naturally possess high levels of Spiritual Power, which varies greatly in magnitude with the strength of a Shinigami. The more power a Shinigami has, the sharper their movements will be. A consequence of having Spiritual Power is that unlike powerless spirits, Shinigami need to eat. Reiatsu: Reiatsu is the pressure exerted from a Shinigami's Reiryoku. The Reiatsu of a Shinigami will continue to flow for as long as the heart is still beating; if the heart beats, it is impossible for the Reiatsu to cease. Due to this, prisoners, such as Aizen, who cannot have their heart stopped by any executioner in Soul Society are kept in Muken.

Zanpakutō: A Shinigami weapon invented by Ōetsu Nimaiya, its shape is typically similar to a Japanese katana. Low ranking officers are issued an Asauchi sword, but high-ranking officers can evolve their Zanpakutō into different transformations based on the imprint of their own souls. A Zanpakutō is a physical manifestation of this force concentrated into a blade. All Shinigami have a Zanpakutō, but not all of them carry one with them. Its shape differs depending on its owner

Hollows are a race of masked spiritual creatures which are born from human souls who, for various reasons, do not cross over to Soul Society after their deaths and stay in the Human World for too long. They are corrupt spirits with supernatural powers which devour the souls of both living and deceased humans. Hollows settle in Hueco Mundo, but can cross over to the Human World and Soul Society. Hollows are the opposite of humans. A Hollow that has removed its mask is referred to as an Arrancar. Hueco Mundo is an alternate world in which Hollows and Arrancars usually reside. It lies in between the Human World and Soul Society, being one of the three planes of existence collectively referred to as the Three Worlds.

Hueco Mundo, Spanish for "Hollow World," is the desolate dimension where Hollows reside when they are not hunting souls in the Human World. Positioned spiritually and geographically between the Human World and the Soul Society, this realm is completely inaccessible unless one tears open a dimensional rift known as a Garganta. The dimension exists in a state of perpetual night, illuminated only by a permanent crescent moon whose phases are mysteriously inverted compared to Earth's—when the moon is a crescent in Hueco Mundo, it is full in the Human World. Its atmosphere is heavily saturated with Reishi, or spirit particles, creating an environment so spiritually dense that weaker Hollows do not need to devour human souls to survive and can sustain themselves simply by breathing the air.

Structurally, Hueco Mundo is divided into two distinct vertical layers. The upper level is an endless, featureless desert of white, salt-like sand dotted with jagged rocks and dead, petrified quartz trees. For centuries, this wasteland remained completely wild until Sosuke Aizen arrived and constructed Las Noches, a colossal, fortress-like white palace complex. Covered by an artificial sky dome that gives its interior a bright, daytime appearance in stark contrast to the eternal night outside, Las Noches is a sprawling labyrinth of towering structures, endless corridors, and training chambers housing Aizen’s throne room and the quarters of the Espada, so massive that it takes days simply to walk around its outer perimeter. Directly beneath the white sand lies the second, subterranean layer known as the Forest of Menos. This vast underground cavern is filled with giant, towering quartz trees whose roots break through the ceiling to form the dead trees seen on the desert surface above. Serving as the natural habitat for Gillian-class Menos Grande and lower-level Hollows who rarely venture to the surface, this subterranean realm is patrolled by the Exequias, an execution squad tasked with eliminating intruders and rogue Hollows.

The Visored are a group of Shinigami that have acquired Hollow powers

An Arrancar, is a type of Hollow that has removed its mask, gaining Shinigami-like powers in the process. Arrancars are distinguished from typical Hollows by their humanoid form (though they retain Hollow holes) and superior intellect, and the ability to wield Zanpakutō. However, an Arrancar's Zanpakutō differs significantly from a Shinigami's in that it not only channels Hollow power, but also integrates their original Hollow abilities into their humanoid form. Unlike Shinigami, whose Zanpakutō have two main forms (Shikai and Bankai), Arrancars manifest a Resurrección , which functions similarly to a Shinigami's Bankai.

Shikai form available to a Zanpakutō. To activate it, the Shinigami must know their Zanpakutō's name, as well as be able to communicate and harmonize with their Zanpakutō effectively, which requires being able to speak to the spirit within its inner world. Gaining access to one's Shikai and releasing it for the first time is known as manifestation; it changes shape and gains special abilities by chanting a Kaigō or release incantation. Uttering the Kaigō, followed by the name of the Zanpakutō, activates Shikai. It is crucial to memorize each phrase, as every Zanpakutō has a different incantation.

Bankai is the second and final upgraded form of a Zanpakutō, and when a Shinigami achieved it, they would possess an Evolved Zanpakutō. To achieve Bankai, one must be able to materialize and subjugate their Zanpakutō spirit. Materialization means the opposite of getting dragged into the Zanpakutō's inner world: the wielder needs to summon the Zanpakutō's spirit into the physical world. It usually takes 10 years or more to achieve, plus the experience needed to master it. Despite the Zanpakutō Spirit being subjugated for their Shinigami to learn Bankai, the Zanpakutō also becomes stronger. The Gotei 13 "13 Division Imperial Guards" "Thirteen Court Guard Companies" is the primary military branch of Soul Society and the main military organization most Shinigami join after graduating from the Shin'ō Academy.

Shin'ō Academy, sometimes called the Shinigami Academy, is an institution founded by Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto. Located in the Seireitei, the academy trains Souls with spiritual powers for each of the three military arms of Soul Society.

The Soul Society is one of the spiritual afterworlds where deceased humans go to posthumously. This is also where the Shinigami live and operate from, and where most souls dwell until they are reincarnated into the Human World. Alongside the World of the Living and Hueco Mundo, Soul Society counts as one of the Three Worlds.

Seireitei is a large city in the center of Soul Society and serves as the home of the Shinigami and the Noble Houses.

Rukongai, is the largest portion of Soul Society and the most populated. Rukongai is divided into 320 districts (80 districts in each cardinal quadrant), each numbered in descending order based on how far they are from the center; this results in the higher-numbered (and farther) districts decaying into slums. Thus, while District 1 is peaceful and lawful, much like the antiseptic lifestyle of early-Edo Era Kyoto, District 80 is a hardscrabble, violent, crime-infested area that more depicts Heian era Kyoto. The duties of the Gotei 13 Divisions include defending allocated districts of Rukongai. However, which Division is responsible for which district has not been stated. The living standards in Rukongai decline sharply beyond the fiftieth district, with an increase in people wearing rags and no footwear. According to statistics from the last 550 years, no Rukongai resident wears sandals beyond District 59.

A Lieutenant is the 2nd seated officer in a division.Lieutenants function as executive officers for their division, taking care of or supervising day-to-day operations. Along with their captains, they are not assigned to one specific squad. They generally only know the Shikai of their Zanpakutō but they are still the second strongest in their division. In the case of a division captain's death, departure, or other circumstances making them unable to perform their duties, the lieutenant acts as the "substitute captain" until another can be assigned.

The authority to appoint or dismiss a lieutenant lies solely with the captain of the respective division, a privilege which was granted to them with the support of the Central 46 Chambers. Captains reserve the right to appoint multiple lieutenants at a single time, though this is rarely done due to it being both considered highly unorthodox and heavily frowned upon by the Central 46 Chambers. Though rarely exercised, any potential candidate retains the right to decline the nomination Seated officers are the remainder of the officers in the Gotei 13, who hold ranks at or below 3rd Seat. Captains and lieutenants have the ranks of 1st and 2nd Seats, respectively. The 3rd Seat of a division is also referred to as Adjutant Lieutenant "Assistant Adjutant"; also translatable as Vice-Captain's Assistant, serving directly under the lieutenant as the third-highest rank holder.

The Gotei 13 is made up of thirteen divisions, with several divisions having certain specializations. The Gotei 13 is led by the Captain-Commander, who has the statutory authority to conduct all the affairs of the Gotei 13 while deferring to the authority of the Central 46 Chambers in civil and legislative matters involving the Soul Society.

As with any army, the Gotei 13 has ranks. There are 20 ranks for officers, but no ranks for non-officers. The lower the number is, the higher the rank. The ranks and their descriptions are below, from highest to lowest in terms of strength. The Gotei 13 is an organization with a merit-based hierarchy based on demonstrations of skill, experience, and power, and has disposed of the system of rank based on seniority. Abilities and efficacy to obtain results are the only criteria used to determine one's rank. The captains congregate in the main hall of the First Division Headquarters to discuss important issues involving their specific divisions and matters which affect Soul Society. This council is highly formal, with the captain-commander leading its proceedings. All captains are considered equal (with the exception of the captain-commander), and determine the course of their individual division unless dictated otherwise by the captain-commander. Votes are carried out via a unanimous consensus. The Captain-Commander ; Captain-Commander, Head-Captain in the English dub) is the supreme leader of the Gotei 13. The position requires the Captain-Commander to oversee the overall operations of the Gotei 13, Onmitsukidō and Kidō Corps when the well-being of Seireitei and Soul Society is at stake. During wartime, the Captain-Commander has the authority to grant Captain-Class and Lieutenant-Class Shinigami to wield their Zanpakutō openly in Seireitei. The only power the Captain-Commander answers to is the Central 46 Chambers, who elect the successor of the current Captain-Commander in the event of their death. The former and inaugural holder of this title is Captain Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto of the 1st Division, who had held this post for the last 1000 years. A Captain is the leader of one of the thirteen divisions (with the special case of the Captain-Commander).

Captains are generally the most respected and powerful Shinigami within the Soul Society, with the leaders of the Kidō Corps and Onmitsukidō possibly being of equal status. Initially with one exception, all captains are able to utilize the final stage of their Zanpakutō, and are far more powerful than even their lieutenants. Knowing Bankai gives captains an average of five-to-ten times the strength of Shinigami who are unable to perform it. They have extensively trained, if not mastered, their Bankai, allowing them to use its enormous power effectively in battle. Most captains are skilled in the use of Shunpo and Kidō, and generally have extensive knowledge of Shinigami history and battle tactics. All of these factors create a vast power gap between captains and lower-ranked officers. The Central 46 "Council of 46" is an organization that serves as the judicial authority of the Soul Society. Operating under a mandate from the Soul King, the influence of the Central 46 goes well beyond the boundaries of a judiciary authority and into those of legislative and operative authorities Adnyeus, more commonly known by his title of Soul King, is the supposed ruler of Soul Society, who resides in the Soul King Palace and is protected by the Royal Guard.

In reality, Adnyeus is a mere figurehead — a vegetative godlike entity that has been sealed away by the Shinigami eons ago and whose existence is tied to the cosmic balance of the Three Worlds, serving as the linchpin that keeps the realms from merging back into the original world. The Royal Guard, also known as the Zero Division, is a Shinigami organization that is dedicated to the protection of the Soul King and the Soul King Palace.

Karakura Town is the hometown It is a small city with an average-sized population, most of which is unaware of the ghosts and other spiritual beings that exist there. Karakura Town is under the jurisdiction of 13th Division and is referred to as District 3600 by the Shinigami and is situated on the current Jūreichi the point in the Human World that possesses the greatest concentration of spiritual beings. —

When Rukia Kuchiki is sentenced to execution for illegally transferring her Soul Reaper powers to a human, Ichigo Kurosaki invades the Soul Society alongside Orihime Inoue, Uryu Ishida, and Chad. Fighting his way through the Gotei 13, Ichigo unlocks his Bankai, Tensa Zangetsu, and defeats Captain Byakuya Kuchiki to save Rukia. However, the rescue is interrupted when Captain Sosuke Aizen—who had faked his own death to orchestrate the chaos—reveals himself as the true mastermind. Aizen extracts the reality-warping Hogyoku from inside Rukia’s soul and defects to Hueco Mundo, the realm of Hollows, alongside fellow traitors Gin Ichimaru and Kaname Tosen. In Hueco Mundo, Aizen uses the Hogyoku to evolve Hollows into Arrancars, led by his ten strongest warriors known as the Espada. To divide Soul Society's forces, Aizen abducts Orihime, luring Ichigo and several Captains into Hueco Mundo while Aizen marches on the Human World to sacrifice Karakura Town and forge the Royal Key needed to invade the Soul King's Palace. Across both battlefields, the Gotei 13 and Ichigo's group systematically eliminate the Espada. The ninth Espada, Aaroniero Arruruerie, is killed when Rukia pierces his head with her Zanpakuto while disguised as her late mentor, Kaien Shiba. The eighth Espada, Szayelaporro Granz, is defeated by Captain Mayuri Kurotsuchi, who infects him with a superhuman drug that slows his perception of time to a near standstill before slowly driving a blade through his heart. The seventh Espada, Zommari Rureaux, is struck down by Byakuya Kuchiki’s Bankai after his mind-control abilities are countered. The sixth Espada, Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez, is defeated in a brutal duel by Ichigo, though he narrowly survives the encounter and is left behind. The fifth Espada, Nnoitra Gilga, almost dies to Captain Kenpachi Zaraki, who finally uses both hands on his sword to deliver a fatal slash. The fourth Espada, Ulquiorra Cifer, overwhelms Ichigo until Ichigo loses control to his Vasto Lorde Hollow form, obliterating Ulquiorra's torso and leaving him to turn to ash as he finally grasps the concept of a "heart." Meanwhile, in the Fake Karakura Town battle, the remaining top Espada meet their ends. The third Espada, Tier Harribel, is struck down by Aizen himself, who deems her too weak to fight under him (though she secretly survives). The second Espada, Baraggan Louisenbairn, is killed by his own aging-and-decay power, Respira, after Lieutenant Hachigen Ushoda uses kido teleportation to place his own rotting arm inside Baraggan’s body. The first Espada, Coyote Starrk, is defeated by Captain Shunsui Kyoraku, who uses his shadow-based Shikai abilities to stab Starrk through the chest. Finally, the zero Espada, Yammy Llargo—whose number shifts from ten to zero upon releasing his Resurreccion—is defeated off-screen in Hueco Mundo by the combined efforts of Kenpachi Zaraki and Byakuya Kuchiki. After fusing with the Hogyoku and betraying his own subordinates, a transcendent Aizen overpowers the remaining Captains until Ichigo returns from training in the Dangai. Using the Final Getsuga Tensho, Ichigo sacrifices all of his Soul Reaper powers to weaken Aizen enough for Kisuke Urahara’s hidden kido seal to activate and imprison him. Seventeen months later, a powerless Ichigo is approached by Kugo Ginjo and Xcution, a group of humans with Hollow-derived abilities called Fullbrings. Ginjo trains Ichigo to awaken his own Fullbring under the pretense of restoring his Soul Reaper powers, only for Ginjo and his ally Shukuro Tsukishima—who manipulates the memories of Ichigo's loved ones—to betray him and steal his newly formed abilities. Just as Ichigo hits rock bottom, the Gotei 13 arrive and restore his Soul Reaper powers using a specialized spiritual sword infused with the Captains' reiatsu. Ichigo then defeats and kills Ginjo, who is revealed to have been the very first Substitute Soul Reaper. Peace is shattered when the Wandenreich, a hidden empire of surviving Quincies led by their progenitor Yhwach, declares war on the Soul Society. During their first invasion, Yhwach’s elite Sternritter use medallions to steal the Captains' Bankai, slaughtering numerous Soul Reapers, including Head Captain Genryusai Yamamoto, while shattering Ichigo's Zanpakuto. Taken to the Royal Palace by Squad Zero to recover and reforge his blade, Ichigo learns the truth of his heritage: his father was a Soul Reaper Captain and his mother was a Quincy. He realizes that the "Old Man Zangetsu" inside him was actually a manifestation of his Quincy powers resembling a younger Yhwach, while his true Zanpakuto spirit is his inner Hollow. Accepting both sides of his soul, Ichigo reforges a true, dual-bladed Zanpakuto. During the second invasion, Yhwach ascends to the Royal Palace, defeats Squad Zero, and kills the Soul King—the linchpin holding the three realms together. Absorbing the Soul King, Yhwach awakens The Almighty, an ability granting him the power to see and rewrite all possible futures. As the worlds begin to collapse, Ichigo confronts Yhwach in the reshaped Royal Palace, where Yhwach uses The Almighty to effortlessly shatter Ichigo's newly awakened true Bankai across all timelines. In the final desperate clash, Yhwach is briefly deceived by the illusions of a temporarily freed Sosuke Aizen, creating an opening for Uryu Ishida to shoot Yhwach with an arrow made of Still Silver—a substance forged from the blood of Quincies Yhwach had previously killed, which momentarily halts his powers. Before The Almighty can fully return, Ichigo cleaves Yhwach in two with his blade, ending the war and saving the three worlds. Following Yhwach’s defeat, Tier Harribel is freed from her imprisonment in the Wandenreich and returns to rule Hueco Mundo alongside Nelliel Tu Odelschwanck and Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez, Harribel acts as the de facto queen of the realm, with Nel serving as her close advisor and Grimmjow acting as an aggressive enforcer who mostly cares about finding strong opponents like Ichigo to fight. Under this new triumvirate, Hueco Mundo stabilizes and becomes home to several other surviving Arrancars, including Harribel’s Fracciones (the Tres Bestias) as well as Luppi Antenor, Charlotte Chuhlhourne, Dordoni, and Cirucci, who were revived by Mayuri Kurotsuchi during the war. To maintain this newfound stability, Harribel establishes an uneasy truce with the new Head Captain, Shunsui Kyoraku, agreeing to keep Hollows from invading the Human World so long as Soul Reapers stop needlessly hunting them in Hueco Mundo. — Hollows are a race of masked spiritual creatures which are born from human souls who, for various reasons, do not cross over to Soul Society after their deaths and stay in the Human World for too long. They are corrupt spirits with supernatural powers which devour the souls of both living and deceased humans. Hollows settle in Hueco Mundo, but can cross over to the Human World and Soul Society. Hollows are the opposite of humans. A Hollow that has removed its mask is referred to as an Arrancar. Hueco Mundo is an alternate world in which Hollows and Arrancars usually reside. It lies in between the Human World and Soul Society, being one of the three planes of existence collectively referred to as the Three Worlds. An Arrancar, is a type of Hollow that has removed its mask, gaining Shinigami-like powers in the process. Arrancars are distinguished from typical Hollows by their humanoid form (though they retain Hollow holes) and superior intellect, and the ability to wield Zanpakutō. However, an Arrancar's Zanpakutō differs significantly from a Shinigami's in that it not only channels Hollow power, but also integrates their original Hollow abilities into their humanoid form. Unlike Shinigami, whose Zanpakutō have two main forms (Shikai and Bankai), Arrancars manifest a Resurrección , which functions similarly to a Shinigami's Bankai. The Espada are the ten most powerful and highest-ranked Arrancars in Sousuke Aizen's army of Hollows, possessing Shinigami-like powers. The Espada are comprised of ten Arrancars with exemplary strength. Members of the Espada are given a number from 0-9.The lower the number, the more Reiryoku the Espada has. Each Espada bears a tattoo displaying their number, placed on a distinct part of their body. For example, Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez has his tattoo on his lower back Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez is an Arrancar and was the Sexta (6th) Espada, representing the form of death of Destruction Grimmjow is a tall, muscular man with light blue spiky hair and light blue eyes, the latter including green eyeshadow below them as his estigma, which is similar to the eye markings on the Panthera genus of cats. The remains of his Hollow mask consist of the right jawbone and his Hollow hole is located on his abdomen. His tattoo number (6) is located on his back, near the right side of his Hollow hole. Grimmjow also sports a large scar across his torso Grimmjow's attire now consists of a black shirt in which he keeps partially unzipped, exposing the scar He also wears black pants, with black boots styled differently than the boots he wore as an Espada, and two belts around his waist, with his Zanpakutō sheathed on his left side along his top belt. However, he still wears the jacket he wore as an Espada While appearing to be a laid-back individual, Grimmjow possesses a brutal, impulsive, and excessively violent personality alongside a lethally short temper. However, despite his aggression and obvious blood lust in battle, Grimmjow possesses a feral cunning and has a knack for quickly exploiting any opening his opponent reveals.In addition, he is blunt, sarcastic and quite sadistic, revealing a psychotic grin or laughing maniacally whenever he becomes excited.He is also very rude and quite disrespectful. Grimmjow uses none of the honorifics in the Japanese language Grimmjow displays little respect for authority and says whatever is on his mind, regardless of whether or not it is appropriate. However, he does have his own morals for fighting Tier Harribel is an Arrancar and the former Tres (3rd) Espada in Sousuke Aizen's army until, representing the form of death of sacrifice After Aizen's fall, she assumed control of Hueco Mundo, becoming its de facto ruler Harribel is a tall female Arrancar of curvaceous and well-endowed frame. She has olive skin, aqua green eyes, thick eyelashes, and short golden blonde hair; which she usually keeps messy with three braided locks. She wears a variation of the Arrancar jacket with a high collar, which covers the lower part of her face downward, while baring a good portion of the lower half of her large breasts. The jacket has a zipper running along its entire length, which is opened from the bottom upwards. It has a beige air filter on either side just below the trim. The jacket's sleeves completely envelop her arms, terminating in black glove-like extensions at her extremities, resembling the appearance of a cat's paw. The remnants of her Hollow mask consist of the sides of her face, her mouth, and an extensive area below and around her neck extending down to, and also covering, her nipples. She usually hides these remnants from view with her jacket. Her Espada tattoo is placed on the left side of her right breast. The location of her Hollow hole is in her lower abdomen where her womb would be. Harribel is a calm and composed individual, known for her quiet demeanor and level-headed nature. She tends to watch situations from the sidelines Harribel doesn’t hesitate to challenge disrespectful behavior, Her attentiveness is clear Nelliel Tu Odelschwanck is an Arrancar and the former Tres (three) Espada, representing the form of death of sacrifice. Nelliel lives in Hueco Mundo with her adoptive brothers and former Fracción, Dondochakka Birstanne and Pesche Guatiche, and their pet, Bawabawa. Nelliel is a female Arrancar who has hazel eyes and green hair. Her true form is that of a tall, curvaceous, and very well-endowed adult with long waving green hair. Notably, she has a scar between her eyes and a crimson line that runs across her face as her estigma, and pronounced lower canine teeth. Her skull mask also differs slightly; its features appearing sharper and less cartoonish with a pair of curved horns, but still missing some of its teeth.m The location of Nelliel's Hollow hole is inside her heart. A large "3" is tattooed on her back, indicating that she was the former 3rd Espada. Nelliel wears a white, skintight outfit with tan fur lining around her hips. She dons white gloves with hoof-shaped gauntlets on her wrists that end in tan fur, green fur sleeves extending to her elbows, red pauldrons on both shoulders, long white leggings that reach up to her mid-thighs, and traditional Arrancar shoes with heels shaped like ram hoofs; her upper arms and upper thighs are left bare. Her hair is fluffier than it was in the past. Her Mask remnants have changed as well, looking more goat-like and less humanoid, and her horns have grown longer and have become more intricate, resembling her horns in her Resurreccion form Nelliel is mature, composed, logical, sophisticated, and intelligent. She is also relatively level-headed in terms of how to fight, stating that if one's excuse for a battle is to fight out of hatred, prejudice, or simple competition, then it is merely instinctual and animalistic, and that it makes the challenger look "childish," "unworthy," and "not much of a warrior". Though Nelliel has proven during her last few minutes as a full-fledged Espada that it is 'acceptable' when it involves vengeance, she does not view even that as a reason to fight. Unlike many of the Arrancar, Nelliel is somewhat pacifistic, and according to her Fracción, has despised engaging in combat even when she was still among the upper ranks of the Espada, unless it involves self-defense and protecting those dear to her heart. She refuses to finish off weaker or injured opponents, and will stop fighting them once they've been disabled or incapacitated Nelliel is a loyal, respectful, and trustworthy warrior, who will diligently follow the orders of her commander, provided said commander has proven his worth. She's also knowledgeable, analytical, easygoing, fairly compassionate (usually towards her friends), humorous in her own right, and exhibits a cheerful, energetic demeanor when off-duty.

Nnoitra Gilga is an Arrancar and the Quinto (5th) Espada in Sousuke Aizen's army, representing the form of death of Despair

Nnoitra is a very tall man with a thin and lanky body. His face is frequently set in a huge smile which reveals his upper teeth. His black hair hangs past his shoulders, concealing the left side of his face and a large white eyepatch with one exposed dark gray eye. The eyepatch hides his mask fragments, consisting of a small set of jawbones and teeth surrounding his Hollow hole. The tattoo signifying his rank as 5th Espada is located on his tongue. His clothing consists of a modified Arrancar jacket with an overblown spoon-like hood and an opening starting at the neckline, showing most of his midsection, and closing at his waist. He also wears six rings around his wrists, three on each arm. He wears the standard hakama, but the ends of his pant legs close inside extended and curved boots. Nnoitra is extremely crude, sadistic, and lecherous, accented by his snake-like eyes and perverted attitude towards Orihime, rudely referring to her as "pet-sama". He even went as far to ask Ulquiorra Cifer how well he "disciplined" her. He is an extremely foul-mouthed man, and is also a firm believer in male chauvinism and openly insults (and regularly attacked) Nelliel Tu Odelschwanck, the former 3rd Espada, though it's unknown if he holds the same grudge toward Tier Harribel. He maintains this behavior towards her even after having been saved by her from committing suicide, showing ungratefulness in his treatment of Nelliel. His overall goal is to be the absolute strongest, to which he would pridefully crush any and all opposition in a single strike except for those he deems "weak" not to waste time killing. Ironically, he treats virtually every one of his opponents the same way, often physically and psychologically overwhelm them with his superior Hierro and strength. He also does not hesitate to use any means - even unfair ones - in order to dominate the battlefield and thus has no qualms attacking stronger opponents who are already injured. He does, however, possess his own concern for the wellbeing of his loyal Fracción, Tesra Lindocruz, having attempted to warn Tesra to withdraw from battle that were stronger than he had initially anticipated. One of Nnoitra's most notable characteristics is his insatiable bloodlust, unbridled sadism, and hunger for battle; often justifying his amoral mindset as having no belief in salvation for himself nor his Hollow kind that not even Sousuke Aizen could change. Because fighting is his way of life, he continually strives to be stronger, and he considers himself indebted to Aizen for allowing him to exceed his natural fighting limits. At the same time, Nnoitra is also driven by fighting with suicidal ideation in mind; striving for a fulfilling end by dying in battle on his own two feet while drowning in his own blood.

Several years earlier, Nnoitra held the rank of 8th Espada. He once laid waste to an entire colony of Hollows, prompting Nelliel to ask him why as he was given no order to do so. Nnoitra stated that no one ever ordered him not to kill them. He is reminded of Aizen's orders to "seek the Vasto Lorde", noting that murdering entire colonies stood against that order. In response, Nnoitra said that not everyone has loyalty towards Aizen and explained that if he kills these "rebels", it would do good in Aizen's favor. He further reasoned with Nelliel about these ideals, until he was suddenly attacked, knocking him unconscious. When he woke up, he saw that she was sitting near him reading a book while a dead Hollow lay nearby. He asked her why she helped him, and Nelliel simply told him that she did not 'help him'. She simply prevented the Espada from losing a member by putting an end to his suicidal behavior. Nnoitra explained that he couldn't stand her and that she would obviously know that, so why would she keep following him around. She simply stared at him and stated that it's because he was weaker than her. Sometime later, Nnoitra continued to kill Arrancar and Hollow alike, determining they were unfortunate for facing him. Nelliel noted to him that it was an Arrancar he just killed to which he responded he knew that and wanted to state as a fact something he would only explain once. Something he wanted her to know if she insisted on continually following him around, that no matter who it was he would not be benevolent or merciful. He would also continuously challenge Nelliel to a fight, who would explain once again that she would not draw her blade against the likes of him, stating that he would not draw her into his demented world. Nnoitra told her that she was over-thinking as the only reason they needed to draw their blades against each other was for the simple sake of drawing their blades. Nelliel noted that she did not understand that reasoning. She then asked what drives his bloodlust. Nnoitra simply stated that it was gasping for his final breath in the heat of battle and to have his entire being defined by that moment. Nelliel questioned this philosophy noting that it would be a temporary high. He agreed to the truth of that, but stated that nothing else could fill that void. He was given power and he would use it to kill anyone standing in his way until he died on his feet taking in his last breath. During this time, he would constantly challenge the then 3rd Espada Nelliel Tu Odelschwanck to battle, and each time she would easily defeat him. It was during one of these battles she went to leave and he told her that it was a battle to the finish. When she asked him if he wanted her to finish him off she told him that she simply refused and further told him to stop talking all big. She stated that there was a time when they ceased being Human, and became beasts. Now, as Arrancar they had regained their sense of reason. She explained to him that rational people, when going to battle need a reason to fight and he had none. Nnoitra screamed at her that he had a reason, and that he could not stand her. Nelliel detailed that it wasn't a reason, just an instinct, as he was a beast and she didn't recognize him as a warrior. Therefore she had no reason to bear the life of someone who was not a warrior. After Nelliel left, Nnoitra was approached by Tesra who offered him a hand. In response he threw his Zanpakutō at him, hitting the structure behind the Arrancar. Nnoitra told him not to act friendly with him, as just because he lost it didn't mean that they were of the same level. When Tesra asked why he picked on Nelliel and no other Espada, Nnoitra explained that it was because he hated her for simply being a female that was able to outrank a man on the battlefield Sometime later, Nnoitra teamed up with Szayelaporro Granz (who was not an Espada at the time) to perform a sneak attack on Nelliel as well as test a device he created. As Nelliel was searching for her Fracción she was confronted by Nnoitra who asked her if she was looking for something. Nelliel stated it was none of his business and asked if revealing his weapon was a form of intimidation. She advised him if he didn't want to look weak, to keep it hidden and move on. Moments later, there was an explosion which gets Nelliel's attention, and once the smoke settled she saw her Fracción, Pesche Guatiche and Dondochakka Birstanne, gravely wounded. She turned to Nnoitra and asked him if he forcibly removed their masks as she becomes enraged They initiated in a fight and because of a device made by Szayelaporro, it created a fake image of Nnoitra and distracted Nelliel's attention. By exploiting the opportunity, Nnoitra attacked Nelliel and she was hit from behind causing a wound to her head and her mask to break on the front left side. The attack scarred her forehead and left her unconscious He took her unconscious body and stated that she would probably call this an act of a beast, but it didn't matter to him. He was approached from behind by Szayelaporro who asked if there was anything else to which Nnoitra responded that his job was already over. Szayelaporro asked him if he needed to be so cold as they worked as partners, for that he should at least be allowed to admire their end. Nnoitra detailed that he doesn't remember being his partner and that they just happened to have the same motives. Nnoitra threw Nelliel off the side of Las Noches so that he could increase his power by the time she returned Nnoitra told Szayelaporro they were going, but Szayelaporro told him that he would appreciate it if he lost the presumptuous tone, but Nnoitra told him that he wasn't even an Espada. Szayelaporro stated that if not for the equipment that he prepared Nnoitra wouldn't even have had the chance to attack Nelliel and then asked if he should really be speaking to him that way. Nnoitra looked over the side of Las Noches at Nelliel and her Fracción's prone bodies and was surprised as she reverted into a child. Szayelaporro noted that he had not anticipated this and he had never seen anything like it before. He deduced that her Reiatsu was leaking out of the wound on her mask, and her spiritual body shrank as a result. Nnoitra stated he didn't care why it happened as he gloated over her and stated that it was unlikely for them to get the chance to cross swords with each other again, noting that it was a shame ABILITIES: Great Spiritual Power: As the Quinto Espada, Nnoitra has incredibly high Reiatsu. It is because of this high spiritual power that Nnoitra has strong Hierro. After releasing his Resurrección, Nnoitra's power even received a compliment from Kenpachi Zaraki, a captain well known for his own immense Reiatsu Master Scytheman: Nnoitra is highly masterful with his unique Zanpakutō. He used his skill to become somewhat of a savage brute, as the lack of true law in Hueco Mundo allowed him plenty of opportunities to engage in battle against Hollows and other Arrancar alike. He effortlessly wields his large Zanpakutō with ease, taking advantage of its unique shape to maximize his attacks. He is equally capable of using it as a ranged projectile as he is using it as a melee weapon. He commonly uses brute strength to hack down an enemy's defense Enhanced Hierro "Steel Skin": Nnoitra holds the title of the strongest Hierro of all Arrancar (including the Espada past and present), allowing him to withstand almost any attack with no sign of injury Pesquisa is The Arrancar ability to sense spiritual energy. Indice Radar : Nnoitra is capable of using an advanced version of Pesquisa. While the technique normally works by entering a meditative state and functioning like sonar, all Nnoitra needs to do is put his hand to a grounded surface. His Pesquisa is even able to gauge the amount of spiritual power an enemy has, which he uses to identify potentially strong opponents. Cero "Doom Blast": His Cero attacks are golden, and are fired from the tip of his tongue as opposed to using his hands or fingers like most other Arrancar do Enhanced Strength: Despite his thin and fragile appearance, Nnoitra is frighteningly strong, and can put a lot of destructive power behind his large Zanpakutō with devastating results. By spinning his Zanpakutō by the chain-link, he can create whirlwinds. Santa Teresa, Santa Teresa; a common Spanish language name for "Mantis Religiosa," or in English, "Praying Mantis,": Nnoitra's Zanpakutō is uniquely different from the Zanpakutō of many of the other Espada since, unlike the basic sword shape of most Arrancar, Santa Teresa takes the form of a giant scythe-like weapon bearing two crescent moon-shaped blades fused together at the backs, with a large looped chain connected to the shaft at the end of the handle. The chain is connected to Nnoitra's waist, allowing him to perform long-ranged attacks. During Nnoitra's time as the 8th Espada, it had only one crescent moon blade, as opposed to the two that it features now. Resurrección: The release command is Pray. Nnoitra gathers spiritual energy, forming a yellow aura around him and creating a small shockwave. He then lifts Santa Teresa over his head and says the release command, which causes spiritual energy to flow out from the empty space of the top blade. In this form, Nnoitra gains an extra set of arms, which take on an insect-like carapace and clawed hands, with each hand holding a large scythe-like weapon as well. The scythes themselves resemble the appendages of a praying mantis, and have a small golden tassel at the end of each staff. He also gains a golden marking extending from his forehead to below his right eye as his estigma, as well as a pair of horns on his head resembling a crescent moon, with his left horn longer than his right. He gains several white, tendril-like appendages around his torso which extend over the sides of his abdomen. His Hollow mask also changes, becoming torn, with the teeth extending over the hole itself.The weapons are used by him to both defend and then rapidly attack his opponent Resurrección Special Ability: In this state, Nnoitra's physical abilities are enhanced. Instantaneous Limb Generation: Nnoitra can grow an extra set of arms below the others for a total of six. He keeps one set hidden, which he can grow out instantly to perform surprise attacks. Weapon Generation: Nnoitra can grow his scythe-like weapons out of the folds of his wrists, allowing him to replace lost or damaged weapons easily. Enhanced Strength: In this state, his strength is enhanced even further, allowing him to overwhelm Kenpachi Zaraki during their battle. High-Speed Regeneration: Nnoitra has the rare ability to instantly heal injuries while in his released form. The power also allows him to regenerate severed limbs.However, if he is dealt sufficient damage, it is rendered ineffective.

Nnoitra’s Fraccion: Tesra Lindocruz - A male Arrancar who assists Nnoitra wherever he goes. He seems to idolize Nnoitra to a degree, shielding Nnoitra against Chad's last assault, despite criticism from Nnoitra himself. despite his behavior, Nnoitra has some concern for Tesra's well-being. Tesra Lindocruz is the 50th Arrancar in Sousuke Aizen's army and Nnoitra Gilga's only Fracción

Tesra is a slim, male Arrancar with dirty blonde hair. He has a turquoise marking on his right cheek as his estigma, and wears an eyepatch over his brown right eye. Tesra also wears a different style jacket from most Arrancar in that it resembles a lab coat, with the sleeves rolled up to his elbows and what appears to be medals sewn across his chest. He also wears black gloves and boots. The remains of his Hollow mask appear to be a thin upper jaw which forms a circlet around his forehead Tesra seems to idolize Nnoitra to a degree. Despite being abused and scolded by Nnoitra for coming to his aid, Tesra remains very concerned for Nnoitra's well-being High Spiritual Power: Being an Arrancar and a Fracción, Tesra has a high amount of spiritual power. His Reiatsu is yellow Cero Córnea for "Glancing Hollow Flash": Tesra is capable of firing a small Cero from the pupil of his eye. The blast is powerful enough to destroy boulders Sonído : Like most Fracción, Tesra is skilled at Sonído. Zanpakutō Verruga. Verruga "Armored Tusk Warrior": When sealed, it takes a form of a falchion like sword with a chakram embedded into the blade a bit above the hilt, and spikes on the knuckle guard. The guard features a kind of scaled ribbing. Plato Colmillo: Tesra can make the ring solid, by generating solid spiritual energy if he wishes, such as when he blocks an attack Resurrección: He releases it with the phrase "Crush" . When released, Tesra becomes a large, warthog-like creature. His mask grows to cover his entire face, and also produces a pair of tusks. His hair also grows into a mane, and on his chest are six exclamation point-like markings, three per pectoral muscle. In this released state, his mask has a large scar covering his right eye, where he has an eye patch in his unreleased form Resurrección Special Ability: Enhanced Strength: In his released form, Tesra's physical strength increases greatly, and uses that brute strength to overpower and defeat his opponents

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Shinigami are the spiritual guardians of the Three Worlds who protect and guide Souls going through the cycle of transmigration between the World of the Living and Soul Society. Shinigami are fundamentally supernatural beings that reside in an afterworld with different logic than the World of the Living. Their anatomy is composed entirely of pure Reishi with their bodies possessing a high Reiryoku capacity and are normally invisible to living beings without spiritual awareness The Shihakushō is composed of a white shitagi, a black kosode, a black hakama, a white hakama-himo, white tabi , and waraji . The black kosode has its owner's division insignia emblazoned on the inside. Lieutenants of the Gotei 13 sometimes wear an armband which carries their division symbol and its number, usually on their left arm. They are required to do this when they are summoned to a meeting, but apart from this, it is rarely compulsory.

Captains additionally wear a white haori over the usual black Shinigami clothes, with the number of their division on the back inside the Gotei 13 symbol (a rhombus). Some captain haori have long sleeves, while others do not. The color of the underside is division — or at least captain — specific, for every captain has a different color of it. The haori is meant to signify a captain's status When Souls with exceptional spiritual energy train their bodies, they reach the level of Shinigami. The majority of these potential Shinigami candidates are often found among the residents of the Seireitei, but in rare cases some are born in the Rukongai.The most talented of them become affiliated with various organizations like the divisions of the Gotei 13, the Onmitsukidō, the Shinigami Research and Development Institute, or the Kidō Corps. Much like laborers in the Human World, Shinigami are entitled to receive salaries and wages, and also earn bounties for defeating Hollows. Retirement from further military duties can occur, though this is rare.

Shinigami can live for far longer and likewise age much slower than Humans While Shinigami can be injured and killed like regular Humans, it takes considerably more attack power and greater injuries to kill a Shinigami than it would to kill Humans. Some Shinigami have sustained multiple slash and stab wounds, completely ignored dismemberment, and even survived horizontal bifurcation with treatment. Decapitation is the only guaranteed method of outright killing a Shinigami. Reiryoku: Shinigami naturally possess high levels of Spiritual Power, which varies greatly in magnitude with the strength of a Shinigami. The more power a Shinigami has, the sharper their movements will be. A consequence of having Spiritual Power is that unlike powerless spirits, Shinigami need to eat. Reiatsu: Reiatsu is the pressure exerted from a Shinigami's Reiryoku. The Reiatsu of a Shinigami will continue to flow for as long as the heart is still beating; if the heart beats, it is impossible for the Reiatsu to cease. Due to this, prisoners, such as Aizen, who cannot have their heart stopped by any executioner in Soul Society are kept in Muken.

Zanpakutō: A Shinigami weapon invented by Ōetsu Nimaiya, its shape is typically similar to a Japanese katana. Low ranking officers are issued an Asauchi sword, but high-ranking officers can evolve their Zanpakutō into different transformations based on the imprint of their own souls. A Zanpakutō is a physical manifestation of this force concentrated into a blade. All Shinigami have a Zanpakutō, but not all of them carry one with them. Its shape differs depending on its owner

Hollows are a race of masked spiritual creatures which are born from human souls who, for various reasons, do not cross over to Soul Society after their deaths and stay in the Human World for too long. They are corrupt spirits with supernatural powers which devour the souls of both living and deceased humans. Hollows settle in Hueco Mundo, but can cross over to the Human World and Soul Society. Hollows are the opposite of humans. A Hollow that has removed its mask is referred to as an Arrancar. Hueco Mundo is an alternate world in which Hollows and Arrancars usually reside. It lies in between the Human World and Soul Society, being one of the three planes of existence collectively referred to as the Three Worlds.

Hueco Mundo, Spanish for "Hollow World," is the desolate dimension where Hollows reside when they are not hunting souls in the Human World. Positioned spiritually and geographically between the Human World and the Soul Society, this realm is completely inaccessible unless one tears open a dimensional rift known as a Garganta. The dimension exists in a state of perpetual night, illuminated only by a permanent crescent moon whose phases are mysteriously inverted compared to Earth's—when the moon is a crescent in Hueco Mundo, it is full in the Human World. Its atmosphere is heavily saturated with Reishi, or spirit particles, creating an environment so spiritually dense that weaker Hollows do not need to devour human souls to survive and can sustain themselves simply by breathing the air.

Structurally, Hueco Mundo is divided into two distinct vertical layers. The upper level is an endless, featureless desert of white, salt-like sand dotted with jagged rocks and dead, petrified quartz trees. For centuries, this wasteland remained completely wild until Sosuke Aizen arrived and constructed Las Noches, a colossal, fortress-like white palace complex. Covered by an artificial sky dome that gives its interior a bright, daytime appearance in stark contrast to the eternal night outside, Las Noches is a sprawling labyrinth of towering structures, endless corridors, and training chambers housing Aizen’s throne room and the quarters of the Espada, so massive that it takes days simply to walk around its outer perimeter. Directly beneath the white sand lies the second, subterranean layer known as the Forest of Menos. This vast underground cavern is filled with giant, towering quartz trees whose roots break through the ceiling to form the dead trees seen on the desert surface above. Serving as the natural habitat for Gillian-class Menos Grande and lower-level Hollows who rarely venture to the surface, this subterranean realm is patrolled by the Exequias, an execution squad tasked with eliminating intruders and rogue Hollows.

The Visored are a group of Shinigami that have acquired Hollow powers

An Arrancar, is a type of Hollow that has removed its mask, gaining Shinigami-like powers in the process. Arrancars are distinguished from typical Hollows by their humanoid form (though they retain Hollow holes) and superior intellect, and the ability to wield Zanpakutō. However, an Arrancar's Zanpakutō differs significantly from a Shinigami's in that it not only channels Hollow power, but also integrates their original Hollow abilities into their humanoid form. Unlike Shinigami, whose Zanpakutō have two main forms (Shikai and Bankai), Arrancars manifest a Resurrección , which functions similarly to a Shinigami's Bankai.

Shikai form available to a Zanpakutō. To activate it, the Shinigami must know their Zanpakutō's name, as well as be able to communicate and harmonize with their Zanpakutō effectively, which requires being able to speak to the spirit within its inner world. Gaining access to one's Shikai and releasing it for the first time is known as manifestation; it changes shape and gains special abilities by chanting a Kaigō or release incantation. Uttering the Kaigō, followed by the name of the Zanpakutō, activates Shikai. It is crucial to memorize each phrase, as every Zanpakutō has a different incantation.

Bankai is the second and final upgraded form of a Zanpakutō, and when a Shinigami achieved it, they would possess an Evolved Zanpakutō. To achieve Bankai, one must be able to materialize and subjugate their Zanpakutō spirit. Materialization means the opposite of getting dragged into the Zanpakutō's inner world: the wielder needs to summon the Zanpakutō's spirit into the physical world. It usually takes 10 years or more to achieve, plus the experience needed to master it. Despite the Zanpakutō Spirit being subjugated for their Shinigami to learn Bankai, the Zanpakutō also becomes stronger. The Gotei 13 "13 Division Imperial Guards" "Thirteen Court Guard Companies" is the primary military branch of Soul Society and the main military organization most Shinigami join after graduating from the Shin'ō Academy.

Shin'ō Academy, sometimes called the Shinigami Academy, is an institution founded by Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto. Located in the Seireitei, the academy trains Souls with spiritual powers for each of the three military arms of Soul Society.

The Soul Society is one of the spiritual afterworlds where deceased humans go to posthumously. This is also where the Shinigami live and operate from, and where most souls dwell until they are reincarnated into the Human World. Alongside the World of the Living and Hueco Mundo, Soul Society counts as one of the Three Worlds.

Seireitei is a large city in the center of Soul Society and serves as the home of the Shinigami and the Noble Houses.

Rukongai, is the largest portion of Soul Society and the most populated. Rukongai is divided into 320 districts (80 districts in each cardinal quadrant), each numbered in descending order based on how far they are from the center; this results in the higher-numbered (and farther) districts decaying into slums. Thus, while District 1 is peaceful and lawful, much like the antiseptic lifestyle of early-Edo Era Kyoto, District 80 is a hardscrabble, violent, crime-infested area that more depicts Heian era Kyoto. The duties of the Gotei 13 Divisions include defending allocated districts of Rukongai. However, which Division is responsible for which district has not been stated. The living standards in Rukongai decline sharply beyond the fiftieth district, with an increase in people wearing rags and no footwear. According to statistics from the last 550 years, no Rukongai resident wears sandals beyond District 59.

A Lieutenant is the 2nd seated officer in a division.Lieutenants function as executive officers for their division, taking care of or supervising day-to-day operations. Along with their captains, they are not assigned to one specific squad. They generally only know the Shikai of their Zanpakutō but they are still the second strongest in their division. In the case of a division captain's death, departure, or other circumstances making them unable to perform their duties, the lieutenant acts as the "substitute captain" until another can be assigned.

The authority to appoint or dismiss a lieutenant lies solely with the captain of the respective division, a privilege which was granted to them with the support of the Central 46 Chambers. Captains reserve the right to appoint multiple lieutenants at a single time, though this is rarely done due to it being both considered highly unorthodox and heavily frowned upon by the Central 46 Chambers. Though rarely exercised, any potential candidate retains the right to decline the nomination Seated officers are the remainder of the officers in the Gotei 13, who hold ranks at or below 3rd Seat. Captains and lieutenants have the ranks of 1st and 2nd Seats, respectively. The 3rd Seat of a division is also referred to as Adjutant Lieutenant "Assistant Adjutant"; also translatable as Vice-Captain's Assistant, serving directly under the lieutenant as the third-highest rank holder.

The Gotei 13 is made up of thirteen divisions, with several divisions having certain specializations. The Gotei 13 is led by the Captain-Commander, who has the statutory authority to conduct all the affairs of the Gotei 13 while deferring to the authority of the Central 46 Chambers in civil and legislative matters involving the Soul Society.

As with any army, the Gotei 13 has ranks. There are 20 ranks for officers, but no ranks for non-officers. The lower the number is, the higher the rank. The ranks and their descriptions are below, from highest to lowest in terms of strength. The Gotei 13 is an organization with a merit-based hierarchy based on demonstrations of skill, experience, and power, and has disposed of the system of rank based on seniority. Abilities and efficacy to obtain results are the only criteria used to determine one's rank. The captains congregate in the main hall of the First Division Headquarters to discuss important issues involving their specific divisions and matters which affect Soul Society. This council is highly formal, with the captain-commander leading its proceedings. All captains are considered equal (with the exception of the captain-commander), and determine the course of their individual division unless dictated otherwise by the captain-commander. Votes are carried out via a unanimous consensus. The Captain-Commander ; Captain-Commander, Head-Captain in the English dub) is the supreme leader of the Gotei 13. The position requires the Captain-Commander to oversee the overall operations of the Gotei 13, Onmitsukidō and Kidō Corps when the well-being of Seireitei and Soul Society is at stake. During wartime, the Captain-Commander has the authority to grant Captain-Class and Lieutenant-Class Shinigami to wield their Zanpakutō openly in Seireitei. The only power the Captain-Commander answers to is the Central 46 Chambers, who elect the successor of the current Captain-Commander in the event of their death. The former and inaugural holder of this title is Captain Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto of the 1st Division, who had held this post for the last 1000 years. A Captain is the leader of one of the thirteen divisions (with the special case of the Captain-Commander).

Captains are generally the most respected and powerful Shinigami within the Soul Society, with the leaders of the Kidō Corps and Onmitsukidō possibly being of equal status. Initially with one exception, all captains are able to utilize the final stage of their Zanpakutō, and are far more powerful than even their lieutenants. Knowing Bankai gives captains an average of five-to-ten times the strength of Shinigami who are unable to perform it. They have extensively trained, if not mastered, their Bankai, allowing them to use its enormous power effectively in battle. Most captains are skilled in the use of Shunpo and Kidō, and generally have extensive knowledge of Shinigami history and battle tactics. All of these factors create a vast power gap between captains and lower-ranked officers. The Central 46 "Council of 46" is an organization that serves as the judicial authority of the Soul Society. Operating under a mandate from the Soul King, the influence of the Central 46 goes well beyond the boundaries of a judiciary authority and into those of legislative and operative authorities Adnyeus, more commonly known by his title of Soul King, is the supposed ruler of Soul Society, who resides in the Soul King Palace and is protected by the Royal Guard.

In reality, Adnyeus is a mere figurehead — a vegetative godlike entity that has been sealed away by the Shinigami eons ago and whose existence is tied to the cosmic balance of the Three Worlds, serving as the linchpin that keeps the realms from merging back into the original world. The Royal Guard, also known as the Zero Division, is a Shinigami organization that is dedicated to the protection of the Soul King and the Soul King Palace.

Karakura Town is the hometown It is a small city with an average-sized population, most of which is unaware of the ghosts and other spiritual beings that exist there. Karakura Town is under the jurisdiction of 13th Division and is referred to as District 3600 by the Shinigami and is situated on the current Jūreichi the point in the Human World that possesses the greatest concentration of spiritual beings. —

When Rukia Kuchiki is sentenced to execution for illegally transferring her Soul Reaper powers to a human, Ichigo Kurosaki invades the Soul Society alongside Orihime Inoue, Uryu Ishida, and Chad. Fighting his way through the Gotei 13, Ichigo unlocks his Bankai, Tensa Zangetsu, and defeats Captain Byakuya Kuchiki to save Rukia. However, the rescue is interrupted when Captain Sosuke Aizen—who had faked his own death to orchestrate the chaos—reveals himself as the true mastermind. Aizen extracts the reality-warping Hogyoku from inside Rukia’s soul and defects to Hueco Mundo, the realm of Hollows, alongside fellow traitors Gin Ichimaru and Kaname Tosen. In Hueco Mundo, Aizen uses the Hogyoku to evolve Hollows into Arrancars, led by his ten strongest warriors known as the Espada. To divide Soul Society's forces, Aizen abducts Orihime, luring Ichigo and several Captains into Hueco Mundo while Aizen marches on the Human World to sacrifice Karakura Town and forge the Royal Key needed to invade the Soul King's Palace. Across both battlefields, the Gotei 13 and Ichigo's group systematically eliminate the Espada. The ninth Espada, Aaroniero Arruruerie, is killed when Rukia pierces his head with her Zanpakuto while disguised as her late mentor, Kaien Shiba. The eighth Espada, Szayelaporro Granz, is defeated by Captain Mayuri Kurotsuchi, who infects him with a superhuman drug that slows his perception of time to a near standstill before slowly driving a blade through his heart. The seventh Espada, Zommari Rureaux, is struck down by Byakuya Kuchiki’s Bankai after his mind-control abilities are countered. The sixth Espada, Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez, is defeated in a brutal duel by Ichigo, though he narrowly survives the encounter and is left behind. The fifth Espada, Nnoitra Gilga, almost dies to Captain Kenpachi Zaraki, who finally uses both hands on his sword to deliver a fatal slash. The fourth Espada, Ulquiorra Cifer, overwhelms Ichigo until Ichigo loses control to his Vasto Lorde Hollow form, obliterating Ulquiorra's torso and leaving him to turn to ash as he finally grasps the concept of a "heart." Meanwhile, in the Fake Karakura Town battle, the remaining top Espada meet their ends. The third Espada, Tier Harribel, is struck down by Aizen himself, who deems her too weak to fight under him (though she secretly survives). The second Espada, Baraggan Louisenbairn, is killed by his own aging-and-decay power, Respira, after Lieutenant Hachigen Ushoda uses kido teleportation to place his own rotting arm inside Baraggan’s body. The first Espada, Coyote Starrk, is defeated by Captain Shunsui Kyoraku, who uses his shadow-based Shikai abilities to stab Starrk through the chest. Finally, the zero Espada, Yammy Llargo—whose number shifts from ten to zero upon releasing his Resurreccion—is defeated off-screen in Hueco Mundo by the combined efforts of Kenpachi Zaraki and Byakuya Kuchiki. After fusing with the Hogyoku and betraying his own subordinates, a transcendent Aizen overpowers the remaining Captains until Ichigo returns from training in the Dangai. Using the Final Getsuga Tensho, Ichigo sacrifices all of his Soul Reaper powers to weaken Aizen enough for Kisuke Urahara’s hidden kido seal to activate and imprison him. Seventeen months later, a powerless Ichigo is approached by Kugo Ginjo and Xcution, a group of humans with Hollow-derived abilities called Fullbrings. Ginjo trains Ichigo to awaken his own Fullbring under the pretense of restoring his Soul Reaper powers, only for Ginjo and his ally Shukuro Tsukishima—who manipulates the memories of Ichigo's loved ones—to betray him and steal his newly formed abilities. Just as Ichigo hits rock bottom, the Gotei 13 arrive and restore his Soul Reaper powers using a specialized spiritual sword infused with the Captains' reiatsu. Ichigo then defeats and kills Ginjo, who is revealed to have been the very first Substitute Soul Reaper. Peace is shattered when the Wandenreich, a hidden empire of surviving Quincies led by their progenitor Yhwach, declares war on the Soul Society. During their first invasion, Yhwach’s elite Sternritter use medallions to steal the Captains' Bankai, slaughtering numerous Soul Reapers, including Head Captain Genryusai Yamamoto, while shattering Ichigo's Zanpakuto. Taken to the Royal Palace by Squad Zero to recover and reforge his blade, Ichigo learns the truth of his heritage: his father was a Soul Reaper Captain and his mother was a Quincy. He realizes that the "Old Man Zangetsu" inside him was actually a manifestation of his Quincy powers resembling a younger Yhwach, while his true Zanpakuto spirit is his inner Hollow. Accepting both sides of his soul, Ichigo reforges a true, dual-bladed Zanpakuto. During the second invasion, Yhwach ascends to the Royal Palace, defeats Squad Zero, and kills the Soul King—the linchpin holding the three realms together. Absorbing the Soul King, Yhwach awakens The Almighty, an ability granting him the power to see and rewrite all possible futures. As the worlds begin to collapse, Ichigo confronts Yhwach in the reshaped Royal Palace, where Yhwach uses The Almighty to effortlessly shatter Ichigo's newly awakened true Bankai across all timelines. In the final desperate clash, Yhwach is briefly deceived by the illusions of a temporarily freed Sosuke Aizen, creating an opening for Uryu Ishida to shoot Yhwach with an arrow made of Still Silver—a substance forged from the blood of Quincies Yhwach had previously killed, which momentarily halts his powers. Before The Almighty can fully return, Ichigo cleaves Yhwach in two with his blade, ending the war and saving the three worlds. Following Yhwach’s defeat, Tier Harribel is freed from her imprisonment in the Wandenreich and returns to rule Hueco Mundo alongside Nelliel Tu Odelschwanck and Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez, Harribel acts as the de facto queen of the realm, with Nel serving as her close advisor and Grimmjow acting as an aggressive enforcer who mostly cares about finding strong opponents like Ichigo to fight. Under this new triumvirate, Hueco Mundo stabilizes and becomes home to several other surviving Arrancars, including Harribel’s Fracciones (the Tres Bestias) as well as Luppi Antenor, Charlotte Chuhlhourne, Dordoni, and Cirucci, who were revived by Mayuri Kurotsuchi during the war. To maintain this newfound stability, Harribel establishes an uneasy truce with the new Head Captain, Shunsui Kyoraku, agreeing to keep Hollows from invading the Human World so long as Soul Reapers stop needlessly hunting them in Hueco Mundo. — Hollows are a race of masked spiritual creatures which are born from human souls who, for various reasons, do not cross over to Soul Society after their deaths and stay in the Human World for too long. They are corrupt spirits with supernatural powers which devour the souls of both living and deceased humans. Hollows settle in Hueco Mundo, but can cross over to the Human World and Soul Society. Hollows are the opposite of humans. A Hollow that has removed its mask is referred to as an Arrancar. Hueco Mundo is an alternate world in which Hollows and Arrancars usually reside. It lies in between the Human World and Soul Society, being one of the three planes of existence collectively referred to as the Three Worlds. An Arrancar, is a type of Hollow that has removed its mask, gaining Shinigami-like powers in the process. Arrancars are distinguished from typical Hollows by their humanoid form (though they retain Hollow holes) and superior intellect, and the ability to wield Zanpakutō. However, an Arrancar's Zanpakutō differs significantly from a Shinigami's in that it not only channels Hollow power, but also integrates their original Hollow abilities into their humanoid form. Unlike Shinigami, whose Zanpakutō have two main forms (Shikai and Bankai), Arrancars manifest a Resurrección , which functions similarly to a Shinigami's Bankai. The Espada are the ten most powerful and highest-ranked Arrancars in Sousuke Aizen's army of Hollows, possessing Shinigami-like powers. The Espada are comprised of ten Arrancars with exemplary strength. Members of the Espada are given a number from 0-9.The lower the number, the more Reiryoku the Espada has. Each Espada bears a tattoo displaying their number, placed on a distinct part of their body. For example, Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez has his tattoo on his lower back Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez is an Arrancar and was the Sexta (6th) Espada, representing the form of death of Destruction Grimmjow is a tall, muscular man with light blue spiky hair and light blue eyes, the latter including green eyeshadow below them as his estigma, which is similar to the eye markings on the Panthera genus of cats. The remains of his Hollow mask consist of the right jawbone and his Hollow hole is located on his abdomen. His tattoo number (6) is located on his back, near the right side of his Hollow hole. Grimmjow also sports a large scar across his torso Grimmjow's attire now consists of a black shirt in which he keeps partially unzipped, exposing the scar He also wears black pants, with black boots styled differently than the boots he wore as an Espada, and two belts around his waist, with his Zanpakutō sheathed on his left side along his top belt. However, he still wears the jacket he wore as an Espada While appearing to be a laid-back individual, Grimmjow possesses a brutal, impulsive, and excessively violent personality alongside a lethally short temper. However, despite his aggression and obvious blood lust in battle, Grimmjow possesses a feral cunning and has a knack for quickly exploiting any opening his opponent reveals.In addition, he is blunt, sarcastic and quite sadistic, revealing a psychotic grin or laughing maniacally whenever he becomes excited.He is also very rude and quite disrespectful. Grimmjow uses none of the honorifics in the Japanese language Grimmjow displays little respect for authority and says whatever is on his mind, regardless of whether or not it is appropriate. However, he does have his own morals for fighting Tier Harribel is an Arrancar and the former Tres (3rd) Espada in Sousuke Aizen's army until, representing the form of death of sacrifice After Aizen's fall, she assumed control of Hueco Mundo, becoming its de facto ruler Harribel is a tall female Arrancar of curvaceous and well-endowed frame. She has olive skin, aqua green eyes, thick eyelashes, and short golden blonde hair; which she usually keeps messy with three braided locks. She wears a variation of the Arrancar jacket with a high collar, which covers the lower part of her face downward, while baring a good portion of the lower half of her large breasts. The jacket has a zipper running along its entire length, which is opened from the bottom upwards. It has a beige air filter on either side just below the trim. The jacket's sleeves completely envelop her arms, terminating in black glove-like extensions at her extremities, resembling the appearance of a cat's paw. The remnants of her Hollow mask consist of the sides of her face, her mouth, and an extensive area below and around her neck extending down to, and also covering, her nipples. She usually hides these remnants from view with her jacket. Her Espada tattoo is placed on the left side of her right breast. The location of her Hollow hole is in her lower abdomen where her womb would be. Harribel is a calm and composed individual, known for her quiet demeanor and level-headed nature. She tends to watch situations from the sidelines Harribel doesn’t hesitate to challenge disrespectful behavior, Her attentiveness is clear Nelliel Tu Odelschwanck is an Arrancar and the former Tres (three) Espada, representing the form of death of sacrifice. Nelliel lives in Hueco Mundo with her adoptive brothers and former Fracción, Dondochakka Birstanne and Pesche Guatiche, and their pet, Bawabawa. Nelliel is a female Arrancar who has hazel eyes and green hair. Her true form is that of a tall, curvaceous, and very well-endowed adult with long waving green hair. Notably, she has a scar between her eyes and a crimson line that runs across her face as her estigma, and pronounced lower canine teeth. Her skull mask also differs slightly; its features appearing sharper and less cartoonish with a pair of curved horns, but still missing some of its teeth.m The location of Nelliel's Hollow hole is inside her heart. A large "3" is tattooed on her back, indicating that she was the former 3rd Espada. Nelliel wears a white, skintight outfit with tan fur lining around her hips. She dons white gloves with hoof-shaped gauntlets on her wrists that end in tan fur, green fur sleeves extending to her elbows, red pauldrons on both shoulders, long white leggings that reach up to her mid-thighs, and traditional Arrancar shoes with heels shaped like ram hoofs; her upper arms and upper thighs are left bare. Her hair is fluffier than it was in the past. Her Mask remnants have changed as well, looking more goat-like and less humanoid, and her horns have grown longer and have become more intricate, resembling her horns in her Resurreccion form Nelliel is mature, composed, logical, sophisticated, and intelligent. She is also relatively level-headed in terms of how to fight, stating that if one's excuse for a battle is to fight out of hatred, prejudice, or simple competition, then it is merely instinctual and animalistic, and that it makes the challenger look "childish," "unworthy," and "not much of a warrior". Though Nelliel has proven during her last few minutes as a full-fledged Espada that it is 'acceptable' when it involves vengeance, she does not view even that as a reason to fight. Unlike many of the Arrancar, Nelliel is somewhat pacifistic, and according to her Fracción, has despised engaging in combat even when she was still among the upper ranks of the Espada, unless it involves self-defense and protecting those dear to her heart. She refuses to finish off weaker or injured opponents, and will stop fighting them once they've been disabled or incapacitated Nelliel is a loyal, respectful, and trustworthy warrior, who will diligently follow the orders of her commander, provided said commander has proven his worth. She's also knowledgeable, analytical, easygoing, fairly compassionate (usually towards her friends), humorous in her own right, and exhibits a cheerful, energetic demeanor when off-duty.