Chapter 232 turns both duels. Luppi unfolds his eight-armed Trepadora to overwhelm Hitsugaya, while Ichigo pins Grimmjow between three Getsuga Tensho blasts, only for his Hollow mask to shatter at the decisive moment and hand the edge back to the Espada.
Summary
Determined not to let Luppi transform the way Shawlong once did, Hitsugaya charges with his Bankai ready, but Luppi releases Trepadora anyway, and a heavy tentacle lances out of the steam to knock the captain back. When Hitsugaya asks if that is all, Luppi reveals seven more limbs sprouting from his back and hammers the captain with all eight at once, jeering that the four-against-one has become four-against-eight.
Key Events
Meanwhile Grimmjow drags himself out of the point-blank Getsuga Tensho bloodied and reeling, unable to believe Ichigo grew this strong in a single month. Ichigo gives him no answer, only another blast, then flashes behind him to catch him between a second and third Getsuga Tensho. Grimmjow falls, retaliates with a palm-fired Cero, and reappears by Sonido to strike, but Ichigo locks blades with him and declares the fight finished.
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Notes
The moment turns on Ichigo's mask, which cracks and slips free at the worst instant, its eleven seconds spent. Grimmjow's panic flips to a savage grin as he seizes the opening and hurls Ichigo away with a slash, swinging the duel back in his favor. This chapter was adapted into episode 139.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in Bleach chapter 232, The Mascaron Drive 2?
In chapter 232, The Mascaron Drive 2, both Karakura duels turn: Luppi releases his eight-armed Trepadora against Hitsugaya, while Ichigo traps Grimmjow between three Getsuga Tensho blasts only for his Hollow mask to shatter and hand the advantage back to the Espada.
What is Luppi's released form in chapter 232?
In chapter 232, Luppi releases Trepadora, sprouting a total of eight tentacle-like limbs from his back that he uses to hammer Hitsugaya all at once, jeering that the four-against-one has become four-against-eight.
Why does Ichigo lose the upper hand against Grimmjow in this chapter?
In chapter 232, Ichigo loses the edge when his Hollow mask cracks and slips free at the decisive moment, its eleven seconds spent, letting Grimmjow seize the opening and hurl him away with a slash.
How does Ichigo trap Grimmjow in chapter 232?
In chapter 232, Ichigo fires a point-blank Getsuga Tensho, then flashes behind Grimmjow to catch him between a second and third Getsuga Tensho before locking blades and declaring the fight finished.
Which Bleach episode adapts chapter 232?
Chapter 232, The Mascaron Drive 2, was adapted into episode 139 of the anime, titled Ichigo vs. Grimmjow, 11 second battle!
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