Stefan Legoretta

"Anxiety, birthed from the concept of stress, the latter of which occurs through a negative situation that is considered impossible to overcome. It bewilders me that such situations are capable of occurring for beings of such power, no? Or is it perhaps that this is what I have overcome. I have transcended beyond the feeble concept of anxiety, I feel no fear nor concern of the events that transpire before me. I overcome them with the power I possess and nothing more. If you shall attempt to bring trouble to my being, you will be vanquished before my sight."

- Stefan Legoretta

Stefan Legoretta (ステファン·レゴレッタ Sutefan Regoretta) is the current Noveno Espada and a member of Tier's Espada. Stefan represents the Aspect of Death Fearlessness, along with specializing in the art of  among his comrades; Stefan is a wholly loyal and unique like all of his comrades and possesses significant levels of power. His current fraccíon are Hendrik and Leanne.

Prior to the orchestration of 's rule over, Stefan was a self-forged Arrancar of considerable power but still lacked the ability to compare with the power of the God-King, and. It was for this reason that Stefan succumbed to his position as a, employed as a messenger by the various Espada for different tasks, he would accumulate power before at the precise moment of time, escape from only a few moments prior to the beginning of the.

Returning mysteriously into the structure known as, Stefan welcomed Tier Harribel and graced his presence with his allegiance. Though he was initially placed at the top of the ranks, he was eventually placed downward after the ascension of other extraordinary Arrancar who made their name known. This made his attitude bitter towards his compatriots, though his exact goals are unknown.

Appearance
Absent of fear, of anxiety, of concern that others would read his emotions; Stefan himself remains impassive in all of his introductions to those around him, disregarding their very meaning when in comparison to his own existence. Perhaps it could be considered arrogance, or just a mere lack of self-conscious, Stefan's face is clean of any emotions, void of them entirely. Such a void gives him a princely, noble air; accentuated by his deathly pale skin, sharp facial structures and confronting black eyes. A head of black hair crowns him, strands fall across his eyes; no cares are given with such obscurity, for it further augments the sense of regality he provides with every appearance. His figure is kept in excellent shape, representing that of a perfectly modelled statue, no flaw nor overexertion in physique, but mere perfection.

Furthermore, this lack of caring extends to the apparel he prefers to adorn in everyday occasions. Breaking out of the conformity associated with the Espada, Stefan tends to adopt an attire of drastic nobility in comparison to the standard Arrancar Uniform. This includes a black blazer with golden lining over a white dress shirt which also has a lavender vest and a white scarf over it. Additionally, he is seen to wear a pair of black pants and a pair of black shoes. It seems that his zanpakuto is kept with him at all times in the form of reishi particles that are present in Hueco Mundo. By collecting these reishi particles unto a focal point, he can create his weapon with ease.

Personality




Powers and Abilities
Though perhaps it may not be in the league of the upper-class, truly it is a fearful force that has allowed him to climb the ranks and perhaps even continue to do so. Constricted and veiled around him tightly, Stefan boasts perhaps one of the strongest Hierro in the entirety of the Espada. Not because he himself condenses his spiritual power, but it in fact is naturally in such a state. Stefan fears nothing; and his spiritual energy reflects this fact wholeheartedly. Without even needing command, Stefan's spiritual energy merely adopts another phase in order to counter any possible threat. Almost mechanical in its function; Stefan's spiritual energy sees not the difference between friend and foe, as it thinks of everything surrounding it as an interference. Yet, Stefan has subdued the violence of his energy, keeping it in a constant state of calm, and with this comes many benefits. Stefan is able to completely manipulate his energy in order for him to overcome any threat; utilizing the pressure aspect to create dread within his enemies whilst his power forms into an amalgamation of several techniques to eliminate their very existence. His spiritual energy is an elegant gold, reflecting the lack of fear he possesses, it only manifests as a slight aura, and nothing more.

Masterful Naginata Specialist:

Unarmed Combat Expertise: Stefan does not need utilize his blade for most battle, for his arms are enough to take upon any assault to himself. Stefan does not move in battle, for he doesn't deem it necessary. After all, Stefan feels no fear, and for one with no fear, why should they need to feel fear of getting hurt? Utilizing simple hand motions, Stefan is capable of destroying through his opponents' attacks, the hierro of his skin only enhances his enormous brute strength. Stefan utilizes a style comprised of very little, if any movement. He blocks with a single palm, moving it at enormous speeds with calm gestures but expert reflexes to hold off any assault before his other hand is utilized. With a single motion, Stefan grabs hold of his opponent, his clutches cannot be escaped from. Binding them through his enormous reiatsu, Stefan only needs a single blow, and the battle ends! Very rarely will his battles need more than one blow to be complete, for Stefan places a decimating level of strength in each of his strikes, without the need to reinforce it with his spiritual energy. When accompanied with his spiritual energy, Stefan's strikes are a monstrosity, breaking through steel as if it were plastic and pulverizing stone in its entirety. When it comes down to this, Stefan is capable of shattering entire bones of his opponent, and because of his tendency to attack at the chest, it is commonly found that the majority of their lungs have been shattered from internal pressure! It is for this reason that Stefan is feared in close combat, and why many attempt to keep their distance from him.

Immense Strength: As a being of no fear; Stefan has abandoned all semblance of mobility within battle. The few steps he does take, are only to traverse the gap between himself and his opponent. As such, he has developed his brute strength to the extent where he can decimate anything with his bare body. There is no reinforcement through spiritual power, nor any inkling of his Hierro. It is nothing but a sheer monstrosity. A unique form of physical power that was developed through countless years of facing those of a stronger fortitude than his own. He constantly keeps his muscles tense and tight, rarely letting them loose. With his muscles tense, he is unable to move at a constant, fluid rate, and thus his strikes are mis-matched and made hard to release a constant and full level of power. However; progression against a stronger opponent causes Stefan to gradually loosen his grip over his body. Eventually, he reaches a level of physical power where even the most minute of movements are packed...


 * Cero Imprudente (無謀な虚閃 (セロ) Spanish for; Reckless Zero Japanese for; Reckless Hollow Flash)


 * Hierro Negrita (太字鋼皮 (イエロ) Spanish for; Bold Iron Japanese for; Bold Steel Skin)



Keen Intellect:
 * Expert Tactician:

Zanpakutō
Corcel Negro (コーセル ネグロ (暗闇の駒) Kurayami no Koma Spanish for; Black Steed, Japanese for; Horse of the Dark)

Behind the Scenes

 * Stefan's appearance is based off Oswald Baskerville from the series.
 * Stefan's Hollow Hole is located in the ; precisely, a few centimeters above the.
 * Stefan's Mask Fragments consist of the scarf that is wrapped around his neck.