Just as Pernida is devoured by Kurotsuchi's new modified bankai, he shoots his way out with a bow, reminding the mad scientist that he is in fact a Quincy, and can use a bow to kill his enemies. He then proceeds to create bows at the ends of each of his fingers, and begins firing on Kurotsuchi, who notes the arrows are actually attached to more nerves, making the arrows deadly if they hit. After severing a pierced arm, and soon realizes that the nerves on the ground can redirect the arrows, too late to evade the arrow coming at him from behind. However, Nemu blocks the attack by sacrificing her own arm, which she quickly severs to avoid being killed. Kurotsuchi then saves her from falling on the nerves and scolds her for her reckless action, using her full name, and telling her to never die unless he orders her to.
