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| birthday = July 7<ref name="Charbook">''Bleach'' Official Character Book Souls, page 139</ref>
 
| birthday = July 7<ref name="Charbook">''Bleach'' Official Character Book Souls, page 139</ref>
 
| gender = Female
 
| gender = Female
| height = 164 cm (5'4½")<ref name="bootleg">''Bleach'' Official Bootleg KaraBuri+</ref>
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| height = 164 cm (5'4½")<ref name="bootleg">''Bleach'' Official Bootleg KaraBuri+, page 100</ref>
 
| weight = 48 kg (106 lbs)<ref name="bootleg"/>
 
| weight = 48 kg (106 lbs)<ref name="bootleg"/>
   
 
| affiliation = [[Gotei 13]], [[Soul Society]]
 
| affiliation = [[Gotei 13]], [[Soul Society]]
 
| profession = [[Shinigami]]
 
| profession = [[Shinigami]]
| position = Co-Lieutenant of the 1st Division, Vice-President of the [[Shinigami Women's Association]]
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| position = Co-Lieutenant of the 1st Division <br> Vice-President of the [[Shinigami Women's Association|S.W.A.]]
 
| previous position = Lieutenant of the 8th Division
 
| previous position = Lieutenant of the 8th Division
 
| division = [[Image:1.jpeg]][[1st Division]]
 
| division = [[Image:1.jpeg]][[1st Division]]
 
| previous division = [[Image:8.jpeg]][[8th Division]]
 
| previous division = [[Image:8.jpeg]][[8th Division]]
 
| partner = [[Shunsui Kyōraku]] <br> [[Genshirō Okikiba]]
 
| partner = [[Shunsui Kyōraku]] <br> [[Genshirō Okikiba]]
| base of operations = 1st Division HQ, [[Seireitei]], [[Soul Society]]
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| base of operations = [[Seireitei]], [[Soul Society]]
   
 
| education = [[Shin'ō Academy]]
 
| education = [[Shin'ō Academy]]
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==Appearance==
 
==Appearance==
Nanao is a slim and youthful girl with long black hair normally kept pinned back, with flat bangs that hang to the right side of her face. Nanao also wears a standard Shinigami outfit. She has slightly light blue eyes that have a deep tint of violet and wears glasses with a slight oval shape to them.<ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 100, pages 5-6</ref> As a child, she had rounder glasses with chin-length hair that framed both sides of her face.
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Nanao is a slim and youthful girl with long black hair normally kept pinned back, with flat bangs that hang to the right side of her face. Nanao also wears a standard Shinigami outfit. She has slightly light blue eyes that have a deep tint of violet and wears glasses with a slight oval shape to them.<ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 100, pages 5-6</ref> As a child, she had rounder glasses with chin-length hair that framed both sides of her face. <ref name="-100p4-6">''Bleach'' manga; Chapter -100, pages 4-6</ref>
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Seventeen months after [[Sōsuke Aizen|Aizen]]'s defeat, Nanao has her bangs tucked behind her right ear.<ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 551, page 3</ref>
   
 
==Personality==
 
==Personality==
 
She is a very serious and pragmatic person who often puts up with her captain's silly antics, but like all lieutenants, she is extremely respectful of her captain and follows his instructions without hesitation. She is almost always carrying a heavy book. Nanao is often accosted by her captain, whose teasing takes various forms. Nanao's usual reaction is to scold him or hit him with something, usually a fan. When she is particularly annoyed she takes off her glasses, though her face has never been seen while doing so. Apparently this act is quite frightening, as most people who see it are reduced to gibbering wrecks just by witnessing it.<ref>''Bleach'' anime; Episode 169, Shinigami Illustrated Picture Book</ref> Even the sadistic, cold-hearted [[12th Division]] captain, [[Mayuri Kurotsuchi]] fell victim to this intimidating spectacle.
 
She is a very serious and pragmatic person who often puts up with her captain's silly antics, but like all lieutenants, she is extremely respectful of her captain and follows his instructions without hesitation. She is almost always carrying a heavy book. Nanao is often accosted by her captain, whose teasing takes various forms. Nanao's usual reaction is to scold him or hit him with something, usually a fan. When she is particularly annoyed she takes off her glasses, though her face has never been seen while doing so. Apparently this act is quite frightening, as most people who see it are reduced to gibbering wrecks just by witnessing it.<ref>''Bleach'' anime; Episode 169, Shinigami Illustrated Picture Book</ref> Even the sadistic, cold-hearted [[12th Division]] captain, [[Mayuri Kurotsuchi]] fell victim to this intimidating spectacle.
   
In her free time, she likes to go shopping, but even more to read, and often visits the library. She is on good terms with fellow reader [[Momo Hinamori]]; she even brought her books during her hospitalization. Nanao also has an article serialization in ''Seireitei Communication'', titled "Please be Moderate", which is very popular, especially among the male readers. Nanao is known to be an excellent calculator, a skill very handy, given that she has to do even most of her captain's paperwork. Her favorite food is sweet bean jelly, and she does not like powdered green tea, a trait which is interestingly shared with her captain.<ref>Bleach Official Bootleg</ref>
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In her free time, she likes to go shopping, but even more to read, and often visits the library. She is on good terms with fellow reader [[Momo Hinamori]]; she even brought her books during her hospitalization. Nanao also has an article serialization in ''Seireitei Communication'', titled "Please be Moderate", which is very popular, especially among the male readers. Nanao is known to be an excellent calculator, a skill very handy, given that she has to do even most of her captain's paperwork. Her favorite food is sweet bean jelly, and she does not like powdered green tea, a trait which is interestingly shared with her captain.<ref>Bleach Official Bootleg, page 100</ref>
   
 
Nanao is the Vice-President of the [[Shinigami Women's Association]], but is usually the one who attempts to maintain and control the meetings due to the juvenile actions and behaviors of President [[Yachiru Kusajishi]]. Yet while she attempts to be the main moderator, Yachiru usually has higher say on everything from budget decisions to activities done by the club making any of Nanao's comments or advice worthless. She is also frequently at odds with [[Shinigami Men's Association]] leader [[Tetsuzaemon Iba]], of whom she usually forces her superiority and control regarding the influence and power she and the Women's Association have over his association.
 
Nanao is the Vice-President of the [[Shinigami Women's Association]], but is usually the one who attempts to maintain and control the meetings due to the juvenile actions and behaviors of President [[Yachiru Kusajishi]]. Yet while she attempts to be the main moderator, Yachiru usually has higher say on everything from budget decisions to activities done by the club making any of Nanao's comments or advice worthless. She is also frequently at odds with [[Shinigami Men's Association]] leader [[Tetsuzaemon Iba]], of whom she usually forces her superiority and control regarding the influence and power she and the Women's Association have over his association.
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==History==
 
==History==
 
[[Image:Nanao-chan.png|thumb|190px|left|Nanao 100 years ago]]
 
[[Image:Nanao-chan.png|thumb|190px|left|Nanao 100 years ago]]
Nanao was notable for being in the [[8th Division]] when she was a little girl, and enjoyed being read to by former Lieutenant [[Lisa Yadōmaru]], something they did regularly each month around the time of the first. Eventually, between the period of time when Lisa was forced to hide alongside the other transformed [[Visored]] and the present day, she worked her way up from being Shunsui's subordinate to his lieutenant.<ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter -100, pages 4-6</ref>
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Nanao was notable for being in the [[8th Division]] when she was a little girl, and enjoyed being read to by former Lieutenant [[Lisa Yadōmaru]], something they did regularly each month around the time of the first. Eventually, between the period of time when Lisa was forced to hide alongside the other transformed [[Visored]] and the present day, she worked her way up from being Shunsui's subordinate to his lieutenant. <ref name="-100p4-6"/>
 
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During the fight between Kyōraku and Chad she stays out of the picture, and then receives a message from the [[Onmitsukidō]], informing her of the murder of [[Sōsuke Aizen]]. She runs to Kyōraku to tell him, and then as they turn to leave, she notices that Chad, who has been cut by Kyōraku, is not dead. She asks permission to deliver the finishing blow, but Kyōraku says no and instead tells her to take him to the [[Fourth Division]].<ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 108, pages 1-7</ref>
 
During the fight between Kyōraku and Chad she stays out of the picture, and then receives a message from the [[Onmitsukidō]], informing her of the murder of [[Sōsuke Aizen]]. She runs to Kyōraku to tell him, and then as they turn to leave, she notices that Chad, who has been cut by Kyōraku, is not dead. She asks permission to deliver the finishing blow, but Kyōraku says no and instead tells her to take him to the [[Fourth Division]].<ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 108, pages 1-7</ref>
   
[[Image:e055%20-%2029.jpg|thumb|right|190px|Nanao being suffocated by [[Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto]]'s Spiritual Pressure.]]
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[[Image:Nanao finishing blow.jpg|thumb|left|190px|Nanao preparing to deliver a finishing blow to [[Yasutora Sado|Sado]].]]
 
Much later, during the day of [[Rukia Kuchiki]]'s execution, she finds Kyōraku at his usual spot sleeping up on a roof. She puts up once again with his teasing as she tries to hurry him to the Sōkyoku Stand. As he asks her what he should do, she tells him that no matter what she thinks or advises, he would still do what he wanted to. “Don’t worry,” she also said, “I will follow you at a safe distance... so that I will not get dragged into anything.”<ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 138, pages 12-14</ref>
 
Much later, during the day of [[Rukia Kuchiki]]'s execution, she finds Kyōraku at his usual spot sleeping up on a roof. She puts up once again with his teasing as she tries to hurry him to the Sōkyoku Stand. As he asks her what he should do, she tells him that no matter what she thinks or advises, he would still do what he wanted to. “Don’t worry,” she also said, “I will follow you at a safe distance... so that I will not get dragged into anything.”<ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 138, pages 12-14</ref>
   
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[[Image:e055%20-%2029.jpg|thumb|right|190px|Nanao being suffocated by [[Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto|Yamamoto]]'s Spiritual Pressure.]]
After the failed execution, Nanao follows Kyōraku and [[Jūshirō Ukitake]] to the place where they could battle Yamamoto without getting anyone else implicated. She then describes the spiritual pressure that is Yamamoto's, but while trying to take out her Zanpakutō, she is caught in Yamamoto’s stare and is suffocated by his spiritual pressure. Kyōraku breaks the eye contact to save her, and transports her to a safer spot through the use of Shunpo. She then realizes that it is not only difficult to win against Yamamoto even with two captains on their side, but it is near impossible.<ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 154, pages 17-18</ref><ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 155, pages 3-7</ref>
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After the failed execution, Nanao follows Kyōraku and [[Jūshirō Ukitake]] to the place where they could battle Yamamoto without getting anyone else implicated. She then describes the spiritual pressure that is Yamamoto's, but while trying to take out her Zanpakutō, she is caught in Yamamoto's stare and is suffocated by his spiritual pressure. Kyōraku breaks the eye contact to save her, and transports her to a safer spot through the use of Shunpo. She then realizes that it is not only difficult to win against Yamamoto even with two captains on their side, but it is near impossible.<ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 154, pages 17-18</ref> <ref name="c155p3-7">''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 155, pages 3-7</ref>
   
 
===Bount arc (anime only)===
 
===Bount arc (anime only)===
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<small>''Note: Events occurring in this arc are only in the anime and do not constitute canon material''.</small>
 
<small>''Note: Events occurring in this arc are only in the anime and do not constitute canon material''.</small>
 
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After [[Muramasa (Zanpakutō spirit)|Muramasa]]'s defeat, Nanao reports to Kyōraku and Ukitake about the [[Tōjū]]. Knowing that only Captain Kurotsuchi can figure out a way to solve this problem, Shunsui sends Nanao with a box of sweets to bribe the scientist to help them. Kurotsuchi initially refuses to help, but Nemu accepts the sweets and apologizes for her captain's lack of interest.<ref>''Bleach'' anime; Episode 257</ref> Later on, after several items go missing in the Fourth Division compound, she assists in the investigation of the underground sewers. During the journey, she, along with [[Hanatarō Yamada]], [[Ikkaku Madarame]], and his Zanpakutō, [[Hōzukimaru (Zanpakutō spirit)|Hōzukimaru]], run into a powerful squid-like Tōjū and are washed away by the overflowing sewer water caused when Hanatarō triggered a booby trap. Soon after, she meets Hanatarō's Zanpakutō, [[Hisagomaru (Zanpakutō spirit)|Hisagomaru]]. Suddenly, the squid-like Tōjū reappears and attacks the group. After the Tōjū's defeat, Nanao and her search party return above ground, where she is congratulated by her captain.<ref name="e259">''Bleach'' anime; Episode 259</ref>
[[Image:Nanao Ise places a blossom leave in Katen Kyōkotsu (spirit)'s hair.png|190px|left|thumb|Nanao with Katen Kyōkotsu.]]
 
After [[Muramasa (Zanpakutō spirit)|Muramasa]]'s defeat, Nanao reports to Kyōraku and Ukitake about the [[Tōjū]]. Knowing that only Captain Kurotsuchi can figure out a way to solve this problem, Shunsui sends Nanao with a box of sweets to bribe the scientist to help them. Kurotsuchi initially refuses to help, but Nemu accepts the sweets and apologizes for her captain's lack of interest.<ref>''Bleach'' anime; Episode 257</ref> Later on, after several items go missing in the Fourth Division compound, she assists in the investigation of the underground sewers. During the journey, she, along with [[Hanatarō Yamada]], [[Ikkaku Madarame]], and his Zanpakutō, [[Hōzukimaru (Zanpakutō spirit)|Hōzukimaru]], run into a powerful squid-like Tōjū and are washed away by the overflowing sewer water caused when Hanatarō triggered a booby trap. Soon after, she meets Hanatarō's Zanpakutō, [[Hisagomaru (Zanpakutō spirit)|Hisagomaru]]. Suddenly, the squid-like Tōjū reappears and attacks the group. After the Tōjū's defeat, Nanao and her search party return above ground, where she is congratulated by her captain.<ref>''Bleach'' anime; Episode 259</ref>
 
   
 
[[Image:264Nanao puts.png|190px|left|thumb|Nanao with Katen Kyōkotsu.]]
Later, she is sent by her captain on a mission to defeat another Tōjū along with the much quieter half of [[Katen Kyōkotsu (Zanpakutō spirit)|Katen Kyōkotsu]]. She initially finds the girl disturbing to be around, due to her aggressiveness and the way she tortures the Tōjū they were sent to kill. As a result, Nanao uses a Kidō spell on Katen Kyōkotsu while the spirit is battling the Tōjū, but her interference allows the Tōjū to escape. She enlists the help of [[Rangiku Matsumoto]] in order to try and get the girl to come out of her shell, but both women fail drastically. Afterwards, she notices that the spirit likes flowers, and thus places one in her hair as a gift. Suddenly, both are ambushed by the Tōjū from before. Before the Tōjū can move in to make the kill, however, they are saved by Captain [[Shunsui Kyōraku]]'s timely arrival. Later, at a party, Katen Kyōkotsu puts a flower in Nanao's hair, signifying that they are friends. <ref>''Bleach'' anime; Episode 264</ref>
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Later, she is sent by her captain on a mission to defeat another Tōjū along with the much quieter half of [[Katen Kyōkotsu (Zanpakutō spirit)|Katen Kyōkotsu]]. She initially finds the girl disturbing to be around, due to her aggressiveness and the way she tortures the Tōjū they were sent to kill. As a result, Nanao uses a Kidō spell on Katen Kyōkotsu while the spirit is battling the Tōjū, but her interference allows the Tōjū to escape. She enlists the help of [[Rangiku Matsumoto]] in order to try and get the girl to come out of her shell, but both women fail drastically. Afterwards, she notices that the spirit likes flowers, and thus places one in her hair as a gift. Suddenly, both are ambushed by the Tōjū from before. Before the Tōjū can move in to make the kill, however, they are saved by Captain [[Shunsui Kyōraku]]'s timely arrival. Later, at a party, Katen Kyōkotsu puts a flower in Nanao's hair, signifying that they are friends. <ref name="e264">''Bleach'' anime; Episode 264</ref>
 
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===Gotei 13 Invading Army arc (anime only)===
 
===Gotei 13 Invading Army arc (anime only)===
 
<small>''Note: Events occurring in this arc are only in the anime and do not constitute canon material''.</small>
 
<small>''Note: Events occurring in this arc are only in the anime and do not constitute canon material''.</small>
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Later, Nanao appears with other members of the Gotei 13 in the Human World as they escape the Dangai and fend off [[Kagerōza Inaba]].<ref>''Bleach'' anime; Episode 319</ref> After fending off Inaba and forcing him to retreat, Nanao joins other members of the Gotei 13 as they hold a meeting in Ichigo's room.<ref>''Bleach'' anime; Episode 320</ref> A few days later, the Shinigami gather in Ichigo's room once again. Nanao reports that [[Retsu Unohana]] has escaped Seireitei, has informed her that the Reigai are very powerful without their limiters and that Captain-Commander Yamamoto's wounds will take time to heal. As they discuss what to do with Nozomi, who wishes to help fight Inaba, Nanao insists that without knowing what her powers are, they cannot put her at risk as Inaba is targeting her.<ref>''Bleach'' anime; Episode 331</ref> While in the Human World, she assists Captain Unohana in treating the wounded.<ref>''Bleach'' anime; Episode 335</ref>
 
Later, Nanao appears with other members of the Gotei 13 in the Human World as they escape the Dangai and fend off [[Kagerōza Inaba]].<ref>''Bleach'' anime; Episode 319</ref> After fending off Inaba and forcing him to retreat, Nanao joins other members of the Gotei 13 as they hold a meeting in Ichigo's room.<ref>''Bleach'' anime; Episode 320</ref> A few days later, the Shinigami gather in Ichigo's room once again. Nanao reports that [[Retsu Unohana]] has escaped Seireitei, has informed her that the Reigai are very powerful without their limiters and that Captain-Commander Yamamoto's wounds will take time to heal. As they discuss what to do with Nozomi, who wishes to help fight Inaba, Nanao insists that without knowing what her powers are, they cannot put her at risk as Inaba is targeting her.<ref>''Bleach'' anime; Episode 331</ref> While in the Human World, she assists Captain Unohana in treating the wounded.<ref>''Bleach'' anime; Episode 335</ref>
 
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===The Thousand-Year Blood War arc===
 
===The Thousand-Year Blood War arc===
 
While the captains are in a meeting, the lieutenants gather and discuss the situation with the [[Wandenreich]] and recent disappearances of Hollows and Rukongai residents. She listens as Izuru deduces that Shinigami were likely involved in the disappearance of the Rukongai denizens.<ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 489, pages 2-3</ref> When the Wandenreich attack Seireitei, Nanao notices the assault and rushes outside.<ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 494, page 3</ref>
 
While the captains are in a meeting, the lieutenants gather and discuss the situation with the [[Wandenreich]] and recent disappearances of Hollows and Rukongai residents. She listens as Izuru deduces that Shinigami were likely involved in the disappearance of the Rukongai denizens.<ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 489, pages 2-3</ref> When the Wandenreich attack Seireitei, Nanao notices the assault and rushes outside.<ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 494, page 3</ref>
   
[[Image:C547 SeireiteiDesolation.png|thumb|right|190px|Nanao standing by Shunsui as the Wandenreich invade.]]
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[[Image:C547 SeireiteiDesolation.png|thumb|right|190px|Nanao stands by Shunsui as the Wandenreich invade.]]
Nanao visits Shunsui after the Wandenreich assault and complains that he does not answer her when she knocks on the door. Shunsui states that this may be the last time they meet and apologizes. Shunsui later becomes Captain-Commander and appoints her as his co-lieutenant of the [[1st Division]] along with [[Genshirō Okikiba]] when he moves to that Division.<ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 520, pages 1-4 & 13</ref> She is also present with Shunsui when the Wandenreich invade Soul Society for the second time.<ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 547, page 6</ref> Nanao stands close by her captain as he is confronted by [[Jugram Haschwalth]], who is prevented from approaching or attack due to a specialized [[Kidō]] barrier, '''[[Hakūdan Keppeki]]'''. She explains the ability of the barrier, to which Haschwalth acknowledges who she is and her skill in Kidō. He then asks her whether the other captains are capable of this Kidō spell, to which she admits they are not. Haschwalth states that it is unfortunate because if they had been they would have been able to die fighting instead of being executed. She and her captain are then startled by an explosion not far from where they are.<ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 551, page 3-7</ref>
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Nanao visits Shunsui after the Wandenreich assault and complains that he does not answer her when she knocks on the door. Shunsui states that this may be the last time they meet and apologizes. Shunsui later becomes Captain-Commander and appoints her as his co-lieutenant of the [[1st Division]] along with [[Genshirō Okikiba]] when he moves to that Division.<ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 520, pages 1-4 & 13</ref> She is also present with Shunsui when the Wandenreich invade Soul Society for the second time.<ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 547, page 6</ref>
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[[Image:551Hakuden Keppeki.png|thumb|left|190px|Nanao stops Haschwalth with a barrier.]]
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Nanao stands close by her captain as he is confronted by [[Jugram Haschwalth]], who is prevented from approaching or attack due to a specialized [[Kidō]] barrier, '''[[Hakūdan Keppeki]]'''. She explains the ability of the barrier, to which Haschwalth acknowledges who she is and her skill in Kidō. He then asks her whether the other captains are capable of this Kidō spell, to which she admits they are not. Haschwalth states that it is unfortunate because if they had been they would have been able to die fighting instead of being executed. She and her captain are then startled by an explosion not far from where they are.<ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 551, pages 3-7</ref>
   
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[[Image:559Shunsui moves.png|thumb|right|190px|Shunsui moves in front of Nanao to protect her from Haschwalth's attack.]]
She and her captain then listen to [[Kisuke Urahara]]'s message regarding Bankai recovery.<ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 552, page 14</ref>
 
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She and her captain then listen to [[Kisuke Urahara]]'s message regarding Bankai recovery.<ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 552, page 14</ref> Later, when Haschwalth draws his sword and states it is his role to tip the balance in favor of the Wandenreich, Shunsui moves in front of Nanao as the wall behind them is destroyed. Revealing he had gradually absorbed the [[Reishi]] on his side of the barrier, Haschwalth notes it took him a considerable amount of time to do so and says it is a splendid technique. Asking Haschwalth if she should feel honored, Nanao makes a motion with her hand, causing a wall of hexagons to appear as she reveals she created a new wall while Haschwalth was absorbing Reishi. When Haschwalth notes this wall appears to have been made with a different technique, Nanao confirms this and explains how the wall is comprised of smaller hexagonal plates joined together before asking Haschwalth if it appears to be weaker because it is not a single wall. Haschwalth confirms this before noting the appearance of it being weak is too obvious to be true. As the Sternritter prepares to attack, he receives an order to leave, surprising Nanao.<ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 559, pages 2-6</ref>
 
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==Powers & Abilities==
 
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[[Image:559Hexagons appear.png|thumb|right|190px|Nanao develops a new barrier to stop Haschwalth.]]
'''[[Kidō|Kidō Expert]]''': Nanao is at least skilled enough to perform mid-level spells without incantation.<ref>''Bleach'' anime; Episode 259</ref> Nanao claims she was appointed to her position as lieutenant solely due to her ability in Kidō. She is skilled enough to easily create intricate and advanced spells like '''[[Hakūdan Keppeki]]''' within a small amount of time when given the right information.<ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 551, page 4-5</ref>
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'''[[Kidō|Kidō Expert]]''': Nanao is skilled enough to perform low- and mid-level spells without incantation.<ref name="e259"/><ref name="e264"/> Nanao claims she was appointed to her position as lieutenant solely due to her ability in Kidō. She is skilled enough to easily create intricate and advanced spells like '''[[Hakūdan Keppeki]]''' within a small amount of time when given the right information.<ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 551, pages 4-5</ref> She was also skilled enough to quickly create a new seemingly more powerful hexagonal barrier to stop Haschwalth, despite stating it looks weaker, to which he complemented her even more as he would have to resort to a more violent method to escape from it. <ref>''Bleach'' manga; Chapter 559, pages 3-7</ref>
   
'''[[Hohō|Shunpo Expert]]''': Nanao is proficient enough in Shunpo to keep up with most lieutenant-level Shinigami.
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'''[[Hohō|Shunpo Practitioner]]''': Nanao is proficient enough in Shunpo to keep up with most lieutenant-level Shinigami.
   
 
'''[[Reiryoku#Spiritual Power Levels|High Spiritual Power]]''': Being a lieutenant of the Gotei 13, Nanao boasts a high spiritual energy.
 
'''[[Reiryoku#Spiritual Power Levels|High Spiritual Power]]''': Being a lieutenant of the Gotei 13, Nanao boasts a high spiritual energy.
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===Zanpakutō===
 
===Zanpakutō===
 
[[Image:Nanaosword.png|thumb|right|190px|Nanao's Zanpakutō (hidden in her sleeve)]]
 
[[Image:Nanaosword.png|thumb|right|190px|Nanao's Zanpakutō (hidden in her sleeve)]]
Nanao's [[Zanpakutō]] takes the form of what appears to be either a ''[[wikipedia:Wakizashi|wakizashi]]'' or ''[[Wikipedia:Tantō|tantō]]'', with a rectangular [[wikipedia:Tsuba|''tsuba'']] decorated with diamond shapes on its corners and question-mark shapes on its broad sides.<ref>''Bleach'' artbook; All Color but the Black</ref> She keeps it concealed within her sleeve. This is shown just before Shunsui Kyōraku and [[Jūshirō Ukitake]]'s fight with [[Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto]], when she reaches in her sleeve only to be overwhelmed by Yamamoto's [[Reiatsu]].
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Nanao's [[Zanpakutō]] takes the form of what appears to be either a ''[[wikipedia:Wakizashi|wakizashi]]'' or ''[[Wikipedia:Tantō|tantō]]'', with a rectangular [[wikipedia:Tsuba|''tsuba'']] decorated with diamond shapes on its corners and question-mark shapes on its broad sides.<ref>''Bleach'' artbook; All Color but the Black</ref> She keeps it concealed within her sleeve. This is shown just before Shunsui Kyōraku and [[Jūshirō Ukitake]]'s fight with [[Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto]], when she reaches in her sleeve only to be overwhelmed by Yamamoto's [[Reiatsu]]. <ref name="c155p3-7" />
   
 
*'''[[Zanpakutō#Shikai|Shikai]]''': Not Yet Revealed
 
*'''[[Zanpakutō#Shikai|Shikai]]''': Not Yet Revealed
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==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
*Nanao writes a serialized article in the [[Seireitei Communication]] called {{translation|''Please Don't Get Carried Away''|大概にしてください|Taigai ni Shi te Kudasai}} which is one of the top three most popular columns and is very popular among the male readers. The column resounds with readers' problems and complaints.<ref>''Bleach'' Bootleg; Page 100</ref>
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*Nanao writes a serialized article in the [[Seireitei Communication]] called {{translation|''Please Don't Get Carried Away''|大概にしてください|Taigai ni Shi te Kudasai}} which is one of the top three most popular columns and is very popular among the male readers. The column resounds with readers' problems and complaints.<ref>''Bleach'' Bootleg; page 100</ref>
   
 
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Revision as of 02:48, 21 March 2014

Overview

"The desk-work expert who takes care of the division's administrative matters on behalf of her captain, who hardly performs any normal tasks." - Tite Kubo[1]

Nanao Ise (伊勢 七緒, Ise Nanao) is the co-lieutenant of the First Division of the Gotei 13, under Captain Shunsui Kyōraku, and Vice-President of the Shinigami Women's Association.

Appearance

Nanao is a slim and youthful girl with long black hair normally kept pinned back, with flat bangs that hang to the right side of her face. Nanao also wears a standard Shinigami outfit. She has slightly light blue eyes that have a deep tint of violet and wears glasses with a slight oval shape to them.[3] As a child, she had rounder glasses with chin-length hair that framed both sides of her face. [4]

Seventeen months after Aizen's defeat, Nanao has her bangs tucked behind her right ear.[5]

Personality

She is a very serious and pragmatic person who often puts up with her captain's silly antics, but like all lieutenants, she is extremely respectful of her captain and follows his instructions without hesitation. She is almost always carrying a heavy book. Nanao is often accosted by her captain, whose teasing takes various forms. Nanao's usual reaction is to scold him or hit him with something, usually a fan. When she is particularly annoyed she takes off her glasses, though her face has never been seen while doing so. Apparently this act is quite frightening, as most people who see it are reduced to gibbering wrecks just by witnessing it.[6] Even the sadistic, cold-hearted 12th Division captain, Mayuri Kurotsuchi fell victim to this intimidating spectacle.

In her free time, she likes to go shopping, but even more to read, and often visits the library. She is on good terms with fellow reader Momo Hinamori; she even brought her books during her hospitalization. Nanao also has an article serialization in Seireitei Communication, titled "Please be Moderate", which is very popular, especially among the male readers. Nanao is known to be an excellent calculator, a skill very handy, given that she has to do even most of her captain's paperwork. Her favorite food is sweet bean jelly, and she does not like powdered green tea, a trait which is interestingly shared with her captain.[7]

Nanao is the Vice-President of the Shinigami Women's Association, but is usually the one who attempts to maintain and control the meetings due to the juvenile actions and behaviors of President Yachiru Kusajishi. Yet while she attempts to be the main moderator, Yachiru usually has higher say on everything from budget decisions to activities done by the club making any of Nanao's comments or advice worthless. She is also frequently at odds with Shinigami Men's Association leader Tetsuzaemon Iba, of whom she usually forces her superiority and control regarding the influence and power she and the Women's Association have over his association.

History

Nanao-chan

Nanao 100 years ago

Nanao was notable for being in the 8th Division when she was a little girl, and enjoyed being read to by former Lieutenant Lisa Yadōmaru, something they did regularly each month around the time of the first. Eventually, between the period of time when Lisa was forced to hide alongside the other transformed Visored and the present day, she worked her way up from being Shunsui's subordinate to his lieutenant. [4]

Plot

Soul Society arc

When Yasutora Sado makes his way to the Eighth Division’s offices, Nanao is talking to Shunsui Kyōraku, who was teasing her, calling her “Nanao-chan!” which she hates.[8] She later spreads flower petals so that Kyōraku can make his grand entrance in front of Sado. But when he starts teasing her and she gets mad at him and dumps the rest on his head.[9]

During the fight between Kyōraku and Chad she stays out of the picture, and then receives a message from the Onmitsukidō, informing her of the murder of Sōsuke Aizen. She runs to Kyōraku to tell him, and then as they turn to leave, she notices that Chad, who has been cut by Kyōraku, is not dead. She asks permission to deliver the finishing blow, but Kyōraku says no and instead tells her to take him to the Fourth Division.[10]

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Nanao preparing to deliver a finishing blow to Sado.

Much later, during the day of Rukia Kuchiki's execution, she finds Kyōraku at his usual spot sleeping up on a roof. She puts up once again with his teasing as she tries to hurry him to the Sōkyoku Stand. As he asks her what he should do, she tells him that no matter what she thinks or advises, he would still do what he wanted to. “Don’t worry,” she also said, “I will follow you at a safe distance... so that I will not get dragged into anything.”[11]

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Nanao being suffocated by Yamamoto's Spiritual Pressure.

After the failed execution, Nanao follows Kyōraku and Jūshirō Ukitake to the place where they could battle Yamamoto without getting anyone else implicated. She then describes the spiritual pressure that is Yamamoto's, but while trying to take out her Zanpakutō, she is caught in Yamamoto's stare and is suffocated by his spiritual pressure. Kyōraku breaks the eye contact to save her, and transports her to a safer spot through the use of Shunpo. She then realizes that it is not only difficult to win against Yamamoto even with two captains on their side, but it is near impossible.[12] [13]

Bount arc (anime only)

Note: Events occurring in this arc are only in the anime and do not constitute canon material.

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She is sent on the behalf of Captains Ukitake and Hitsugaya to request the presence of a sleeping Captain Kyōraku in the archives.[14] She is one of the several Gotei 13 captains and lieutenants to gather in a single room, to have a meeting held by Captain Ukitake.[15] She, her captain, and Captain Ukitake watch over the reconstruction of part of the Seireitei.[16] She informs Yamamoto that Ukitake and Shunsui have found documents from Ran'Tao and that it contains information about the Jōkaishō. She is then ordered by Yamamoto to tell Ukitake to continue searching through the documents.[17] She is with her captain and Captain Ukitake when Captain Hitsugaya informs them of the situation and Hitsugaya states that they should be getting new orders from Yamamoto soon. [18]

Arrancar arc

In a flashback of Captain-Commander Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto's, Nanao appears beside her captain to help Captain Jūshirō Ukitake, Sentarō Kotsubaki, and Kiyone Kotetsu search for clues to Sōsuke Aizen's master plan. She points out there is some data that is unrelated to the Hōgyoku. They then stumble upon information that Aizen is trying to make a copy of the Ōken using Karakura Town.[19]

The New Captain Shūsuke Amagai arc (anime only)

Note: Events occurring in this arc are only in the anime and do not constitute canon material.

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Shortly after Shūsuke Amagai is appointed the new 3rd Division captain, Nanao informs Kyōraku that the 3rd Division is holding a party for their new captain. When Kyōraku tells her that sake usually tastes better in mid-day, she responds "I wouldn't know".[20] During the Menos invasion, she claims that it is strongly reminiscent of a trick.[21] Later on, she interrupts her captain and Captain Ukitake and reports that fights between different divisions are breaking out across the Seireitei.[22]

Beast Swords arc (anime only)

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After Muramasa's defeat, Nanao reports to Kyōraku and Ukitake about the Tōjū. Knowing that only Captain Kurotsuchi can figure out a way to solve this problem, Shunsui sends Nanao with a box of sweets to bribe the scientist to help them. Kurotsuchi initially refuses to help, but Nemu accepts the sweets and apologizes for her captain's lack of interest.[23] Later on, after several items go missing in the Fourth Division compound, she assists in the investigation of the underground sewers. During the journey, she, along with Hanatarō Yamada, Ikkaku Madarame, and his Zanpakutō, Hōzukimaru, run into a powerful squid-like Tōjū and are washed away by the overflowing sewer water caused when Hanatarō triggered a booby trap. Soon after, she meets Hanatarō's Zanpakutō, Hisagomaru. Suddenly, the squid-like Tōjū reappears and attacks the group. After the Tōjū's defeat, Nanao and her search party return above ground, where she is congratulated by her captain.[24]

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Nanao with Katen Kyōkotsu.

Later, she is sent by her captain on a mission to defeat another Tōjū along with the much quieter half of Katen Kyōkotsu. She initially finds the girl disturbing to be around, due to her aggressiveness and the way she tortures the Tōjū they were sent to kill. As a result, Nanao uses a Kidō spell on Katen Kyōkotsu while the spirit is battling the Tōjū, but her interference allows the Tōjū to escape. She enlists the help of Rangiku Matsumoto in order to try and get the girl to come out of her shell, but both women fail drastically. Afterwards, she notices that the spirit likes flowers, and thus places one in her hair as a gift. Suddenly, both are ambushed by the Tōjū from before. Before the Tōjū can move in to make the kill, however, they are saved by Captain Shunsui Kyōraku's timely arrival. Later, at a party, Katen Kyōkotsu puts a flower in Nanao's hair, signifying that they are friends. [25]

Gotei 13 Invading Army arc (anime only)

Note: Events occurring in this arc are only in the anime and do not constitute canon material.

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A Hell Butterfly vanishes behind Nanao.

In the Human World, Rangiku and Nanao complete their share of the cleansing of the area around Karakura Town. They had been setting up barriers for the past month. Rangiku suggests that they celebrate, prompting Nanao to note that Rangiku has seemed somewhat depressed recently. Rangiku receives an order to return to Soul Society. Nanao opens a Senkaimon and the pair enter the Dangai, noting that while it is the designated path, it is creepy. As Rangiku notices something odd, their Hell Butterflies turn into energy. The following day, Nanao and Rangiku arrive in Seireitei and are brought before Captain Yamamoto. When questioned, they insist that only three hours have passed since Hitsugaya ordered them to return.[26]

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Nanao updates the others on the situation.

Later, Nanao appears with other members of the Gotei 13 in the Human World as they escape the Dangai and fend off Kagerōza Inaba.[27] After fending off Inaba and forcing him to retreat, Nanao joins other members of the Gotei 13 as they hold a meeting in Ichigo's room.[28] A few days later, the Shinigami gather in Ichigo's room once again. Nanao reports that Retsu Unohana has escaped Seireitei, has informed her that the Reigai are very powerful without their limiters and that Captain-Commander Yamamoto's wounds will take time to heal. As they discuss what to do with Nozomi, who wishes to help fight Inaba, Nanao insists that without knowing what her powers are, they cannot put her at risk as Inaba is targeting her.[29] While in the Human World, she assists Captain Unohana in treating the wounded.[30]

The Thousand-Year Blood War arc

While the captains are in a meeting, the lieutenants gather and discuss the situation with the Wandenreich and recent disappearances of Hollows and Rukongai residents. She listens as Izuru deduces that Shinigami were likely involved in the disappearance of the Rukongai denizens.[31] When the Wandenreich attack Seireitei, Nanao notices the assault and rushes outside.[32]

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Nanao stands by Shunsui as the Wandenreich invade.

Nanao visits Shunsui after the Wandenreich assault and complains that he does not answer her when she knocks on the door. Shunsui states that this may be the last time they meet and apologizes. Shunsui later becomes Captain-Commander and appoints her as his co-lieutenant of the 1st Division along with Genshirō Okikiba when he moves to that Division.[33] She is also present with Shunsui when the Wandenreich invade Soul Society for the second time.[34]

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Nanao stops Haschwalth with a barrier.

Nanao stands close by her captain as he is confronted by Jugram Haschwalth, who is prevented from approaching or attack due to a specialized Kidō barrier, Hakūdan Keppeki. She explains the ability of the barrier, to which Haschwalth acknowledges who she is and her skill in Kidō. He then asks her whether the other captains are capable of this Kidō spell, to which she admits they are not. Haschwalth states that it is unfortunate because if they had been they would have been able to die fighting instead of being executed. She and her captain are then startled by an explosion not far from where they are.[35]

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Shunsui moves in front of Nanao to protect her from Haschwalth's attack.

She and her captain then listen to Kisuke Urahara's message regarding Bankai recovery.[36] Later, when Haschwalth draws his sword and states it is his role to tip the balance in favor of the Wandenreich, Shunsui moves in front of Nanao as the wall behind them is destroyed. Revealing he had gradually absorbed the Reishi on his side of the barrier, Haschwalth notes it took him a considerable amount of time to do so and says it is a splendid technique. Asking Haschwalth if she should feel honored, Nanao makes a motion with her hand, causing a wall of hexagons to appear as she reveals she created a new wall while Haschwalth was absorbing Reishi. When Haschwalth notes this wall appears to have been made with a different technique, Nanao confirms this and explains how the wall is comprised of smaller hexagonal plates joined together before asking Haschwalth if it appears to be weaker because it is not a single wall. Haschwalth confirms this before noting the appearance of it being weak is too obvious to be true. As the Sternritter prepares to attack, he receives an order to leave, surprising Nanao.[37]

Powers & Abilities

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Nanao develops a new barrier to stop Haschwalth.

Kidō Expert: Nanao is skilled enough to perform low- and mid-level spells without incantation.[24][25] Nanao claims she was appointed to her position as lieutenant solely due to her ability in Kidō. She is skilled enough to easily create intricate and advanced spells like Hakūdan Keppeki within a small amount of time when given the right information.[38] She was also skilled enough to quickly create a new seemingly more powerful hexagonal barrier to stop Haschwalth, despite stating it looks weaker, to which he complemented her even more as he would have to resort to a more violent method to escape from it. [39]

Shunpo Practitioner: Nanao is proficient enough in Shunpo to keep up with most lieutenant-level Shinigami.

High Spiritual Power: Being a lieutenant of the Gotei 13, Nanao boasts a high spiritual energy.

Zanpakutō

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Nanao's Zanpakutō (hidden in her sleeve)

Nanao's Zanpakutō takes the form of what appears to be either a wakizashi or tantō, with a rectangular tsuba decorated with diamond shapes on its corners and question-mark shapes on its broad sides.[40] She keeps it concealed within her sleeve. This is shown just before Shunsui Kyōraku and Jūshirō Ukitake's fight with Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto, when she reaches in her sleeve only to be overwhelmed by Yamamoto's Reiatsu. [13]


Appearance In Other Media

Nanao appears as a playable character in the Bleach: Heat the Soul series from the 3rd to the 7th, where she carries her book with her in battle and can attack with a Reiatsu-enhanced palm at close range, similar to what she tried to use to finish off Sado.

Trivia

  • Nanao writes a serialized article in the Seireitei Communication called Please Don't Get Carried Away (大概にしてください, Taigai ni Shi te Kudasai) which is one of the top three most popular columns and is very popular among the male readers. The column resounds with readers' problems and complaints.[41]

Quotes

  • (To Shunsui Kyōraku) "What is wrong with you, Captain Kyōraku. That Ryoka is still alive. Shall I finish him off?"[42]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Bleach Official Character Book Souls, page 139
  2. 2.0 2.1 Bleach Official Bootleg KaraBuri+, page 100
  3. Bleach manga; Chapter 100, pages 5-6
  4. 4.0 4.1 Bleach manga; Chapter -100, pages 4-6
  5. Bleach manga; Chapter 551, page 3
  6. Bleach anime; Episode 169, Shinigami Illustrated Picture Book
  7. Bleach Official Bootleg, page 100
  8. Bleach manga; Chapter 102, pages 13-16
  9. Bleach manga; Chapter 106, page 2
  10. Bleach manga; Chapter 108, pages 1-7
  11. Bleach manga; Chapter 138, pages 12-14
  12. Bleach manga; Chapter 154, pages 17-18
  13. 13.0 13.1 Bleach manga; Chapter 155, pages 3-7
  14. Bleach anime; Episode 69
  15. Bleach anime; Episode 75
  16. Bleach anime; Episode 97
  17. Bleach anime; Episode 105
  18. Bleach anime; Episode 107
  19. Bleach anime; Episode 125
  20. Bleach anime; Episode 168
  21. Bleach anime; Episode 179
  22. Bleach anime; Episode 183
  23. Bleach anime; Episode 257
  24. 24.0 24.1 Bleach anime; Episode 259
  25. 25.0 25.1 Bleach anime; Episode 264
  26. Bleach anime; Episode 317
  27. Bleach anime; Episode 319
  28. Bleach anime; Episode 320
  29. Bleach anime; Episode 331
  30. Bleach anime; Episode 335
  31. Bleach manga; Chapter 489, pages 2-3
  32. Bleach manga; Chapter 494, page 3
  33. Bleach manga; Chapter 520, pages 1-4 & 13
  34. Bleach manga; Chapter 547, page 6
  35. Bleach manga; Chapter 551, pages 3-7
  36. Bleach manga; Chapter 552, page 14
  37. Bleach manga; Chapter 559, pages 2-6
  38. Bleach manga; Chapter 551, pages 4-5
  39. Bleach manga; Chapter 559, pages 3-7
  40. Bleach artbook; All Color but the Black
  41. Bleach Bootleg; page 100
  42. Bleach manga; Chapter 108, page 9

Titles

Preceded by
Chōjirō Sasakibe
Lieutenant of the 1st Division
2003
Succeeded by
Incumbent
Preceded by
Eventually Lisa Yadōmaru
Lieutenant of the 8th Division
? - 2003
Succeeded by
Incumbent


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