The fused beast Ayon proves overwhelming, tearing into Matsumoto and battering Hinamori aside in moments. As both lieutenants fall, Kira and Hisagi arrive at the last instant to catch them and chain the monster in place.
Summary
Matsumoto and Hinamori look on in horror as the combined limbs of Harribel's Fracción take shape into a Hollow-like creature. Apacci names it Ayon and calls the thing their pet, then it lunges at Matsumoto and tears a huge piece from her side before she can react. Only afterward does Apacci mention she forgot to warn them how strong it is, as Hinamori cries out for the falling Matsumoto.
Key Events
Lilynette hurls herself at Ukitake, who parries with ease and shrugs off blow after blow before she resorts to a Cero. He scatters the blast bare-handed, dismisses it as clumsier than a Gillian's, and again tells her to go home, unwilling to keep fighting her. As Matsumoto plummets, Hinamori snatches her by the sleeve and binds the pair together inside a Kidō net, promising to patch her up in a moment, but Ayon reappears. Reaching for her weapon, Hinamori instead takes a crushing punch to the stomach that flings her back, until Kira catches her mid-fall with the same net spell. Chains from Hisagi's released Zanpakutō then coil around Ayon's neck, and he tells Hinamori that he and Kira will handle the beast.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in Bleach chapter 336, El Verdugo?
In chapter 336, the fused beast Ayon proves overwhelming, tearing a huge piece from Matsumoto's side and battering Hinamori aside, until Kira and Hisagi arrive at the last instant to catch the falling lieutenants and chain the monster in place.
Who names the beast Ayon in chapter 336?
In chapter 336, Apacci names the combined creature Ayon and calls it their pet, mentioning only afterward that she forgot to warn the Shinigami how strong it is.
How do Kira and Hisagi stop Ayon in El Verdugo?
In chapter 336, Kira catches the falling Hinamori with a Kido net spell, and chains from Hisagi's released Zanpakuto coil around Ayon's neck as he tells Hinamori that he and Kira will handle the beast.
How does Ukitake handle Lilynette's Cero in chapter 336?
In chapter 336, Ukitake parries Lilynette's blows with ease and scatters her Cero bare-handed, dismissing it as clumsier than a Gillian's and again telling her to go home.
Which volume and episode does chapter 336 belong to?
Chapter 336 is the title chapter of volume 39, EL VERDUGO, and its events were adapted into episode 225 of the anime.
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