The Frightening Banquet, Szayelaporro Theater

 is the one-hundred ninety-first episode of the Bleach anime.

Szayel releases his Zanpakutō, whilst Nnoitra provides a surprising revelation about the true identity of the Arrancar Nel Tu.

Summary
As Dondochakka and Pesche panic over their return to Szayel Aporro's chamber, the Octava Espada explains that he can control his palace just like he controls his own body, altering the hallways to lead wherever he wishes. He reminds Renji and Uryū of what happened when they first entered the room, revealing that there are cameras hidden all over the palace which he used to monitor them as he left their presence. Knowing that they would try to escape, Szayel states that he altered the hall they fled through so that it would lead them back to their starting point.

Calling this the finale of the second act, Szayel releases his Zanpakutō. Renji, Uryū, Pesche and Dondochakka are surprised at his sudden transformation. Szayel Aporro sends a jet of dark liquid flying into the air, forcing them to attempt to dodge it. With only Pesche succeeding in evading the liquid, copies of the other three are created upon contact with the fluid. Feeling left out, Pesche intentionally allows himself to be struck by the liquid so that a copy of him will be created too, which angers Uryū. Szayel Aporro tells them that the copies possess the same abilities, revealing that he has allowed them to fight against themselves to their heart's content.

Meanwhile, in the desert inside Las Noches, Ichigo evades Nnoitra's onslaught. Nnoitra praises his movements, before knocking him to the ground. Orihime pleads with him to stop as Ichigo is still grievously injured, but Nnoitra ignores her pleas, stating that all battles are unfair. Nnoitra criticizes Ichigo's foolhardy thinking, that he could enter the enemy's base without getting a single scratch. He reveals that he watched Ichigo's entire fight with Grimmjow, demanding that he get up. Nel Tu cowers behind fragments of rubble as the fight progresses.

Inside Szayel Aporro's palace, Uryū and Dondochakka become annoyed at Pesche's lack of seriousness. Renji gives out to them, telling them to fight against their opponents, and not each other. Szayel Aporro creates more copies of Dondochakka, mocking the intruders as he does so.

As Ichigo goes on the offensive against Nnoitra, the Arrancar grabs his Zanpakutō and sends him hurtling across the ground. Orihime calls out to him in protest, as Tesra warns her not to contemplate making an escape attempt from his grasp. He notes that he could easily destroy her Shun Shun Rikka, but has not done so as her abilities belong to Aizen. Orihime suddenly remembers Nel and glances around to see if she can spot her. Tesra realises that Orihime is looking for Nel, quickly able to discern her location. He destroys the rubble she was hiding behind, revealing her presence. Nnoitra sends Ichigo flying over Nel, proceeding to walk after him. As he approaches her, Nnoitra recognizes her appearance, mocking the frightened Arrancar. When Nnoitra asks if her broken mask hurts, Ichigo asks how he knows Nel.

Whilst bickering with Uryū, Dondochakka informs him that they must find Nel as soon as possible. He tells the Quincy that he can sense her suppressed fear building up, stating that they cannot allow her to come any closer to the center of Las Noches.

Nnoitra asks Ichigo if he brought her with them to Las Noches. With Ichigo clearly surprised, Nnoitra surmises that he had brought her without knowing her true identity. He reveals that she is Nelliel Tu Odelschwanck, a former Espada, much to Ichigo's surprise.

Shinigami Illustrated Picture Book
At the Ikebana Club, Unohana is pruning some flowers before Isane, Rangiku and Renji. Renji wonders why he is there, but his thoughts are interrupted by Yachiru, who asks Unohana for sweets. Unohana states that she can only have a few. She offers the lieutenant a vase of flowers and Yachiru eats several flowers, shocking Renji. Yachiru thanks her, as Unohana tells her to come back anytime. Renji picks up one of the flowers, now realising that the plants are edible.

Characters in order of appearance

 * 1) Dondochakka Birstanne
 * 2) Pesche Guatiche
 * 3) Uryū Ishida
 * 4) Renji Abarai
 * 5) Szayel Aporro Granz
 * 6) Lumina (flashback)
 * 7) Verona (flashback)
 * 8) Ichigo Kurosaki
 * 9) Nnoitra Gilga
 * 10) Orihime Inoue
 * 11) Tesra Lindocruz
 * 12) Nelliel Tu Odelschwanck

Fights

 * Ichigo Kurosaki & Nelliel Tu Odelschwanck vs. Nnoitra Gilga
 * Renji Abarai & Uryū Ishida vs. Szayel Aporro Granz

Powers and Techniques used
Kidō used:
 * Hadō # 31 (flashback)

Techniques used:
 * (flashback)

Hollow techniques:

Zanpakutō Techniques
 * (flashback)

Zanpakutō released:

Shikai:

Bankai:
 * (flashback)

Resurrección:

Other Powers:
 * (flashback)