Throwback #5 - Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez

Ah, I remember this guy. Not only was he one of my favorite Espadas, he was, in my opinion, one of Ichigo's fated rivals (the others being Kenpachi, Byakuya, & Uryuu). This beast's presence when entering Karakura town was just phenomenal. He did considerable damage to Ichigo and even his spiritual pressure was enough to scare both Ichigo & Rukia. He represents the aspect of Destruction and it clearly shows as he is merciless in taking down his opponents, getting what he wants by force, and not complying all the time with his master's orders (which of course resulted in consequences).

He didn't even give a second thought to his subordinates who died in battle - that's how cold and hardcore he is. He is the 6th Espada and for that reason, this guys kicks major ass. He not only f'ed up Ichigo, he humiliated him. Even in his Bankai form, Ichigo couldn't do much damage to this monster. Rukia said his spiritual energy is worlds apart from the Arrancar that Rukia killed and when the title "6" is tattooed on Grimmjow, then it means you don't underestimate him. Grimmjow impaled Rukia as if it were nothing and made Ichigo into his punching bag. He clearly outmatches and outclasses Ichigo in every aspect since Ichigo refuses to let his inner hollow take over him. Later, however, that changes as Ichigo & Grimmjow are evenly matched in their second and third encounters.


Grimmjow's Resurreccion is called Pantera (translates into Panther King). His form is not only badass in design and power, but he has a lot of abilities that prove to be catastrophic. He uses Gran Rey Cero which does considerable damage and is considered banned from usage in Hueco Mundo. In Ichigo's first fight, he lost and was sparred, much to Ichigo's humiliation and disappointment. In his second fight, Ichigo did more damage to Grimmjow (while Grimmjow had a handicap). In the third & final fight, both were pretty matches, but just as Grimmjow was about to continue his ramapage, the 5th Espada, Nnoitra, struck him down with his huge-ass blade. So that brings up the question - is Grimmjow dead? The answer is No. He is hinted to be alive alongside a few other Arrancar and could be an asset agains the incoming war against the Vandenreich. Grimmjow's past is explored more upon meeting his subordinates, who were at the time Grimmjow's enemies/food. Being fiercely loyal Grimmjow upon witnessing his strength and tenacity, Grimmjow was allowed to live and served as their leader until they turned into Vasto Lorde. Grimmjow, to this day, still serves as one of the many rivals of Ichigo as well as many Bleach fans adoring him for his power, design, and overall badassery.

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