Barragon

Barragon is a fictional character from the Japanese manga and anime series Bleach. He is the second Espada in Sōsuke Aizen's army, representing the aspect of aging or senescence.

Barragon Luisenbarn was the self-proclaimed "God of Hueco Mundo" before Aizen arrived. He ruled Las Noches with an iron fist. He possesses immense spiritual power (reiatsu) and unique abilities related to time and decay.

Abilities and Powers:

• Respira: Barragon's signature ability. Respira creates a cloud of decay around him, which ages and rots anything it touches, including living beings, matter, and even energy. This ability is nearly unstoppable and can age opponents into dust within moments.
• Arrogante (Resurrection): Barragon's release form. Upon releasing his Zanpakuto, Arrogante, he transforms into a skeletal form wearing a crown and wielding a large axe. This form enhances his Respira and grants him new abilities.
• Gran Rey Cero: Like other Espada, Barragon can fire a Gran Rey Cero, a powerful Cero that is stronger than a normal Cero and is imbued with his own reiatsu.
• Hierro: Like all Espada, Barragon possesses a hardened outer skin called Hierro, which provides significant defense against attacks.
• Sonido: Barragon is proficient in Sonido, the Hollow equivalent of Shunpo (Flash Step), allowing him to move at incredibly high speeds.
• Time Manipulation (indirect): While not direct time manipulation, his Respira effectively accelerates the aging process of anything it comes into contact with, giving the illusion of controlling time relative to the affected objects or beings.

Personality:

Barragon is arrogant, proud, and believes himself to be superior to everyone else, a remnant of his time as the ruler of Hueco Mundo. He looks down upon his opponents and is easily angered when his power is challenged. He desires to reclaim his throne and resents Aizen for usurping his position.