Several years before the series begins, Nnoitra was embittered that Nel, a woman and the 3rd Espada, would be considered stronger than him, he would attack Nel only to be beaten and repelled constantly.
Several years before the series begins, Nnoitra was embittered that Nel would be considered stronger than him, he would attack Nel only. This was to be beaten and repelled constantly. Nel is a woman. Nel is the 3rd Espada.