U-1146

U-1146 is a main character featured in the manga and anime series Cells at Work!. He is a White Blood Cell, specifically a Neutrophil, who is primarily tasked with fighting off harmful bacteria and viruses from the body. This is reflected in his white-clad appearance and uniform, which is frequently stained with blood from working as a result.

U-1146 made his first ISML appearance in 2019, where he was eliminated in the Sapphire wildcard round.

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"Antigen sighted!"

The neutrophils are the first line of defense for the body. As soon as a foreign product is identified, the neutrophils immediately give chase when it is confirmed that said substance is harmful to the body. Once the enemy has been slain, their job is not done just yet. It is their duty to consume any foreign object unfamiliar to them in order to send said information over to other members of the body so they can identify the antigen, create an antibody, and use it against the enemy should they reappear again.

Life as a neutrophil is not easy. They are on their guard 24/7, ready to strike whenever needed. When other cells do not have the means to protect themselves, they must protect them in order to keep the body safe. Every cell in the body is necessary to to keep their home healthy and happy. Therefore, the neutrophils must do whatever they can to keep each other and their comrades safe as they work together to maintain peace in their world.

While other cells are able to mingle with each other without consequence, the same cannot be said for neutrophils. They know that there may come a time where they have to confront their brethren should they become a liability to the body. When that time comes, they are not allow to show mercy. If not, there is a chance that every other cell would become infected, and their comfortable home will be in jeopardy. They cannot afford that to happen.

And so, they must fight and fight some more, all for the sake of keeping their home and the residents of said place a happy and healthy location.