Warrior

 

 

Warrior, is the 42nd chapter of Shingeki no Kyojin. It was released in the 13th of February 2013. The chapter is based on the mystery of the Armored and Collosal Titan.

 

Summary

 

 

While Ymir is still recovering from her previous battle, Historiais pleading to Hange to understand the truth behind Ymir’s actions, despite the recent revelation that she was a Titan Shifter all along. Hange accedes to Historia’s plea, and also addresses her as “Historia” from there on, having learned of her true name and her background.

 

 

Meanwhile, Eren, Armin, Reiner, and Bertolt are having a discussion related to their recent skirmish. When Eren makes mention of them having passed their village, Bertolt exclaims to Reiner that it’s time to return to their home village. But just before this peculiar declaration can continue, Hannes regroups with Hange and the rest atop the wall, to deliver the report that “There is no breach.” This leaves them startled, as Hannes continues by stating that both Trost District and Klorva Districthad no wall-abnormalities, as well as the fact that he hasn’t encountered a single Titan during the expedition. In the end, Hange decides that the operation to plug the wall should be called off, and she and the others will position for standby in Trost District.

 

 

As Eren, Mikasa and Armin stand perplexed over these bizarre events, Reiner calls to Eren, needing to talk to him. As Hange’s team leaves, Reiner readily tells Eren that he and Bertolt destroyed the wall five years ago, that he is the Armored Titan, and that Bertolt is the Colossal Titan. Eren is quick to reject this, and Bertolt is distressed about Reiner’s sudden act; after revealing the details of their original mission, Reiner then claims that if Eren comes with them, they won’t touch the walls ever again. Eren is argumentative towards this sudden circumstance at first, but eventually……