User blog comment:Heathharris09/The higher up espadas and theie 2nd release??/@comment-1432572-20091016161927

Saying Segunda Etapa makes Ulquiorra the strongest Espada is just silly. If Marechiyo Omaeda was given a Bankai, would he be the strongest Shinigami? Well, basically that's what most people are saying about Ulquiorra. His attacks wouldn't even reach Barragan due to his Respira, he couldn't touch Starrk because of his speed, the only one I see him being a match for is Harribel. She shouldn't be counted out either. She survived Hitsuguya's strongest attack and emerged without a scratch. Then she fought a Captain + 2 Vizards, and was equal to them, only dying when attacked by Aizen. In conclusion, Ulquiorra's release does make him strong, but stronger than Starrk or Barragan, no, stronger than Harribel, maybe.