Bleach: Nelliel’s Adult Form, Explained

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Bleach: Nelliel's Adult Form, Explained

Key Takeaways

  • Nelliel Tu Odelschwanck, the powerful Arrancar, returns in Bleach Thousand-Year Blood War with two modes.
  • Originally the Tres Espada, Nelliel’s adult form is incredibly strong, facing challenges from male counterparts.
  • By switching between child and adult forms, Nelliel gains full power to fight alongside Ichigo and allies.
NameNelliel Tu Odelschwanck
Manga DebutChapter 245, “THE WAY WITHOUT ENEMIES”
Anime DebutEpisode 145 “The Espada Gather! Aizen’s Royal Assembly”

As a dedicated fan of Bleach and a connoisseur of its richly developed characters, I must say that the return of Nelliel Tu Odelschwanck in the Thousand-Year Blood War arc is nothing short of exhilarating!

In the epic series “Bleach Thousand-Year Blood War,” it’s revealed that Nel Tu, a significant ally of Ichigo from Hueco Mundo, makes a comeback. Previously, as a child Arrancar, she had visited the Living World to seek Ichigo’s aid for Queen Harribel and her homeland in the initial storyline. In this third part, Nel returns, but now she has transformed into her far more potent adult form. This powerful version of Nel was only shown twice during the Arrancar Arc and had never reappeared as an ally to Ichigo or the Soul Society before this point.

Currently sporting a unique bracelet crafted by Kisuke Urahara, Nel now has the ability to switch between her vulnerable child form and her potent adult form at will. Here are some insights into Nel’s two distinct modes in Bleach Thousand-Year Blood War.

Nelliel Tu Odelschwank, Tres Espada

An Incredibly Powerful Arrancar

Initially, Nelliel held the position of the third strongest warrior in Sousuke Aizen’s Arrancar force, known as the Tres Espada. In her original form, she appeared as an adult woman with long flowing green hair, a distinctive pink mark on her face, and a ram-shaped Hollow mask. She stood out as the most powerful female combatant within Hueco Mundo, which greatly irritated her comrade Nnoitra Gilga. This man, who had a complex about his own power and was deeply misogynistic, found it hard to swallow the fact that a woman surpassed him in strength by such a wide margin.

Each time Nnoitra tried to prove himself superior by fighting Nelliel, he found himself easily bested and mercifully spared. Despite his desire to eliminate those weaker than him, he wished for a warrior’s death in the event of defeat – to fall battling and not hit the ground alive. However, Nelliel’s overwhelming strength and compassionate nature, which led her to spare him, plunged Nnoitra into an uncontrollable, jealous despair.

In summary, Nnoitra sought the aid of Arrancar scientist Szayel Aporro Granz, and together they concocted a plan to dispossess Nelliel of her powers and rank. They first removed the masks of Nelliel’s subordinates, Pesche and Dondochakka. Subsequently, they betrayed Nelliel, shattering her mask, causing a significant portion of her spiritual power to drain away through the resulting crack. This left Nelliel in a state of amnesia, reverting her to a child-like form. This was achieved with Szayel’s scientific expertise.

Child Nel Tu and Her Adult Form

A Fallen and Noble Espada

Following this incident, Pesche and Dondochakka vowed to safeguard their weakened master at all costs. Consequently, they roamed Hueco Mundo undisturbed. That is, until they encountered a Shinigami named Ichigo Kurosaki. Nel accompanied Ichigo in his fights within Las Noches, forming a strong bond with the boy. After Ichigo clashed with Sexta Espada (6th), Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez, he was brutally assaulted by Nnoitra Gilga, who had ascended to Quinta Espada (5th).

One who possesses reason should require a reason to fight.

As Nnoitra and his group, the Fracción, tormented Ichigo, Nel’s anxiety deepened as she gradually recalled memories of Nnoitra. Just when it seemed like Ichigo was meeting his end, Nel instinctively triggered her adult form. For a brief moment, she reclaimed the strength she once possessed as an Espada and easily vanquished Tesla and Nnoitra. She even went so far as to unleash her Resurrección: Gamuza. However, her transformation abruptly ceased, returning her to her younger form before she could deliver the final blow.

During the Thousand-Year Blood War storyline, Kisuke Urahara and Orihime, Chad, Grimmjow, Riruka, and Yukio joined her in Hueco Mundo. While there, Kisuke created a unique device that enables Nelliel to switch between her two forms freely. This newfound ability has allowed her to join forces with Ichigo and his companions in battle. By assuming her adult form, Nelliel can unleash the full potential of her powers. Now, Ichigo is fortunate to have two former Espada who have significantly increased their power since their last encounter, fighting alongside him against Soul King Yhwach.

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2024-11-19 01:04