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Hirviendo

Character

Hirviendo is a defensive technique that Tier Harribel wields while released in her Resurrección, Tiburón. By superheating any water that drifts near her blade, ice included, she turns the surrounding ocean itself into a churning shield.

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Overview

Hirviendo is a technique available to Tier Harribel once she enters her Resurrección, Tiburón. Its Spanish name points to boiling, and it lets her weaponize the water that defines her released form.

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Mechanics

Extending her sword outward, Harribel brings any nearby water to a violent boil, ice included, and sends the scalding current sweeping around herself. The effect lets her repel incoming liquid-based attacks by turning them to steam.

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Notable Users

The technique is exclusive to Tier Harribel, who calls on it during her released state.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hirviendo in Bleach?

Hirviendo is a defensive technique used by Tier Harribel while released in her Resurreccion, Tiburon, letting her weaponize the water that defines her released form.

How does Hirviendo work?

When Tier Harribel extends her sword, Hirviendo brings any nearby water, ice included, to a violent boil and sends the scalding current sweeping around her, letting her repel incoming liquid based attacks by turning them to steam.

What does the name Hirviendo mean?

Hirviendo is Spanish for boiling, and its Japanese name, translated as Boiling Ocean Stream, reflects how Tier Harribel superheats water into a defensive shield.

Who uses Hirviendo?

Hirviendo is exclusive to Tier Harribel, who calls on it only while in her released Resurreccion form.

What kind of technique is Hirviendo?

Hirviendo is classified as a Resurreccion technique, meaning it is only available to Tier Harribel after she releases her Zanpakuto, Tiburon.

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