In this chapter the Hollow Acidwire, once Orihime's late brother Sora, storms her apartment and gravely wounds Tatsuki, while Rukia explains the grim origins of Hollows and Ichigo races across the rooftops to intervene before it is too late.
Summary
Rukia tells a disbelieving Ichigo that every Hollow was once human yet must still be destroyed, warning that Orihime will die unless they hurry. At Orihime's apartment, Tatsuki ribs her about missing a chance with Ichigo moments before Acidwire's hand bursts through Orihime's back, dropping her with a blank stare. Carrying Rukia across the rooftops, Ichigo learns that Hollows consume the souls of those they loved to fill their own emptiness, which is why Acidwire hunts his sister. Wounded and torn from her body, Orihime finds herself a spirit trailing a chain of fate; unseen by Tatsuki, she throws herself at Acidwire to shield her friend. When the Hollow, hurt that she does not recognize him, moves to strike, Ichigo arrives and vows that Acidwire will have to get past him first.
Key Events
Rukia explains that Hollows feed on the souls of people they once loved. Acidwire impales Orihime and wounds Tatsuki. Orihime awakens as a spirit bound by a chain of fate. She defends the unconscious Tatsuki. Ichigo arrives to confront Acidwire.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in chapter 4 of Bleach, WHY DO YOU EAT IT?
The Hollow Acidwire, once Orihime's late brother Sora, storms her apartment and gravely wounds Tatsuki, while Rukia explains the grim origins of Hollows. Ichigo races across the rooftops to intervene and arrives just as the Hollow moves to strike, vowing that Acidwire will have to get past him first.
Why do Hollows attack their own loved ones in Bleach?
Ichigo learns from Rukia that Hollows consume the souls of those they loved to fill their own emptiness. This is why Acidwire hunts his sister Orihime.
Were Hollows once human in Bleach?
Yes, Rukia tells a disbelieving Ichigo that every Hollow was once human yet must still be destroyed. She warns that Orihime will die unless they hurry to stop Acidwire.
What is the chain of fate in Bleach?
When Orihime is wounded and torn from her body, she finds herself a spirit trailing a chain of fate. This chapter introduces the chain of fate concept as Orihime, now a spirit unseen by Tatsuki, throws herself at Acidwire to shield her friend.
What was Acidwire before becoming a Hollow?
Acidwire was once Sora Inoue, Orihime's late older brother. Turned into a Hollow, he hunts his sister because Hollows feed on the souls of those they once loved.
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