The Espada (Ten Sword) are the top-ranked Arrancar in
Sōsuke Aizenize's army of Hollow-Shinigami hybrids, are the most powerful Hollows under
Aizen's command, and are the main rivals of the Gotei 13.
History
The creation of the Espada has long been one of
Aizen's most
important preoccupations. While it is not specified when the Espada were
first brought together as a group, the original Espada were already in
existence sometime before
Aizen's defection from the Soul Society and acquisition of the Hōgyoku. Since then, the composition of the Espada has changed, both in membership and position.
At some point in the past Nnoitra Jiruga was the 8th Espada with Nelliel as the 3rd Espada and Szayel Aporro Granz was not a member at all. During this time
Aizen frequently sent the Espada out to search for the Vasto Lorde-class Menos.
Before his death, Aaroniero Arruruerie
was the sole member of the current Espada who was also part of the
first-generation Espada. He was also the only Arrancar from
Gillian-class Menos stock to attain a position among the Espada.
The Member of Current Espada are :
Zanpakuto : Los Lobos
Status : (Deceased) Killed by Shunsui Kyoraku
Zanpakuto : Arrogante
Status : (Deceased) Killed by Hachigen Ushoda
Zanpakuto : Tiburón
Status : (Deceased) Killed by
Sōsuke Aizen
Zanpakuto : Murciélago
Status : (Deceased) Succumbed to wounds inflicted by Hollow Ichigo
Zanpakuto : Santa Teresa
Status : (Deceased) Killed by Kenpachi Zaraki
- 6th. Grimmjow JaegerjaqueZ
Zanpakuto : Pantera
Status : (Defeated ) but not killed, by Ichigo Kurosaki. Was then further wounded by Nnoitra Jiruga. Fate currently unknown
Zanpakuto : Brujería
Status : (Deceased) Killed by Byakuya Kuchiki
Zanpakuto : Fornicarás
Status : (Deceased) Killed by Mayuri Kurotsuchi
- 9th. Aaroniero Arruruerie
Zanpakuto : Glotonería Status : (Deceased) Killed by Rukia Kuchiki
Zanpakuto : Ira
Status : Currently fighting Byakuya Kuchiki and Kenpachi Zaraki