Chapter 341 opens the fortieth volume with two of Aizen's cast-off servants creeping toward Orihime. As Ichigo and Ulquiorra trade increasingly readable strikes, Ichigo lands the first cut on the Espada, and Orihime's shield turns aside a killing blow meant for his back.
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Summary
Loly Aivirrne and Menoly Mallia climb the stairs inside a pillar, Menoly having second thoughts while Loly insists this is their chance to be rid of Orihime for good. Higher up, Ichigo and Ulquiorra keep clashing. Reasoning that the duel is much like facing the Espada's bare hand with a longer reach, Ichigo watches closely, seizes Ulquiorra's sword arm, and rakes a cut across his chest that leaves only a shallow mark. He notes that Ulquiorra's movements have become easier to read, guessing that one of them has drifted closer to the other's nature.
Key Events
Stung by the remark, Ulquiorra allows that being able to track him at last must feel satisfying, then flickers overhead and cuts down at Ichigo's skull. Ichigo dodges, but the Espada instantly reappears behind him and aims a heavy slash at his back. The strike never lands: Orihime's shield springs up and stops it. As the barrier shatters, both fighters break off, and Ulquiorra glances back at a resolute Orihime.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in Bleach chapter 341, The Envy?
The Envy opens the fortieth volume as Ichigo and Ulquiorra keep clashing while two of Aizen's cast-off servants creep toward Orihime. Ichigo lands the first cut on the Espada, and Orihime's shield turns aside a killing blow aimed at his back.
How does Ichigo land his first cut on Ulquiorra in chapter 341?
Reasoning that the duel is much like facing the Espada's bare hand with a longer reach, Ichigo watches closely, seizes Ulquiorra's sword arm, and rakes a cut across his chest, though it leaves only a shallow mark. He notes that Ulquiorra's movements have become easier to read.
What are Loly and Menoly doing during The Envy?
In The Envy, Loly Aivirrne and Menoly Mallia climb the stairs inside a pillar toward Orihime, with Menoly having second thoughts while Loly insists this is their chance to be rid of Orihime for good.
How does Orihime protect Ichigo in chapter 341?
When Ulquiorra reappears behind Ichigo and aims a heavy slash at his back, Orihime's shield springs up and stops it. As the barrier shatters, both fighters break off, and Ulquiorra glances back at a resolute Orihime.
Which volume and anime episodes cover The Envy?
The Envy belongs to the fortieth volume of Bleach, THE LUST, and was adapted in Episode 267 and Episode 268.
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