Grimmjow Jaegerjaques

Origin

Grimmjow Jaegerjaques is one of the ten Espada; ranked number six. At first he appears to be quite laid back, but in reality he's actually violent and loves the thrill of battle. He's sarcastic, blunt, and very impulsive. His impulsive-ness has caused him to get into trouble with Tousen. Grimmjow is often considered equal in terms of strength with the main protaganist, Kurosaki Ichigo. Grimmjow made his first appearance in Bleach, Volume 23 Chapter 198.

Before Grimmjow joined Aizen and the Espada, he was a panther-like adjuchas-class Menos.

He romaned Hueco Mundo by himself for a while until he met Shawlong Qufang, Edorad Leones, Nakim, Di Roy, and Yylfordt Granz. The other menos he met bowed to Grimmjow, and called him his leader. They all strive to become stronger menos, and wished to evolve to the next stage. But, after traveling together, Shawlong Qufang and the rest of the menos explained to Grimmjow that they could not evolve any further. Thus, Shawlong asked Grimmjow for him to eat a piece of them so that he could get stronger for them and for himself. Grimmjow found them to be pathetic, but he still consumed them. Later on, when Aizen turns them all into Arrancar, they became Grimmjow's Fraccion.

Creation

Grimmjow has light blue hair, and bright blue eyes. At the corner of his eyes are blue-green markings (like Ikkaku Madarame's), similar to a Panther's eyes.

His Hollow hole is at the center of his abdomen. And the left over pieces of his Hollow mask resemble a Panther's jaw, which is on the right side of his face. Grimmjow wears a white Hakama, and a black sash. He leaves his ragged jacket open (its interlining black), and his collar turned up. His sleeves are rolled up, and lastly he wears a pair of shiny black shoes. Finally, his rank number (6) is located on the right side of his hollow hole on his back.

Major Story Arcs

The Arrancar Arc

Grimmjow and Ichigo first meet in this arc, when Grimmjow and his Fraccion head out on an unauthorized mission to kill anyone with even the slightest spiritual pressure. Grimmjow set this mission up because he felt that Ulquiorra Schiffer did the wrong thing when he did not kill Ichigo on the spot. For, Grimmjow felt that Ichigo would become a threat to Aizen's plan in the future. But, in the end Grimmjow's entire Fraccion was killed off. Despite that Grimmjow almost killed Ichigo - Tousen interfered in the two's battle and brought Grimmjow back to Hueco Mundo. Tousen insisted that Grimmjow be punished, but Aizen refused. Instead, Tousen sliced Grimmjow's arm off and incinerated it. This demoted Grimmjow from the Espada. And Luppi (another Arrancar) was his replacement.

Afterwards, Aizen organized a new mission in order to kidnap Inoue Orihime. He personally allowed Grimmjow to join the mission. After successfully bringing Orihime to Hueco Mundo - Aizen orders Orihime to demonstrate her healing abilities on Grimmjow's arm. All the while Luppi insisted that it is impossible for her to regenerate Grimmjow's arm. But, after regenerating Grimmjow's arm; Grimmjow asked Inoue to heal the scar which covered up the "6" on his back. And immediately after removing the scar, Grimmjow annihilates Luppi with a powerful Cero attack.

Ichigo and his friends (Renji, Rukia, Ishida, and Chad) enter Hueco Mundo to save Orihime. After the tough battles Ichigo and his friend's endured, Grimmjow kidnapped Orihime from Ulquiorra's lair. He commanded Orihime to fully heal Ichigo in order for the two to have a battle on equal footing. But, after the battle Grimmjow was pretty much defeated by Ichigo. Despite, his protests - claiming that he can still fight and win against Ichigo. Suddenly. Nnoitra Jiruga the 5th ranked Espada jumped into Ichigo's and Grimmjow's argument/battle; striking down Grimmjow. And when Nnoitra went in for the kill he almost successfully killed Grimmjow, but Ichigo stepped in and blocked Nnoitra's attack. This was the last time Grimmjow was scene in the Bleach anime.

Abilities/ Powers

Grimmjow used the basic "Ceros" that every Arrancar uses. But he also has one special Cero that is a blue color - that only members of the Espada know how to use. He also wields a Zanpakutou just like all of the other Arrancars - which holds all of their "true forms". His released form of his Zanpakutou resembles a jaguar and his hair grows to a long length. His abilities in his released form is that his speed is enhanced, he can shoot out very destructiive blades out of his elbows, and can shout a sonic scream.

• Master at hand-to-hand combat : An expert in the use of hand-to-hand combat, Grimmjow almost kills Ichigo with his fists when the two first meet. And is able to ward off Ulquiorra who is two ranks higher than Grimmjow.
• Enhanced Spiritual Power : Incredible Spiritual Power
• Hierro : Ability to grab/block opponent's block/attack to deflect their attack without recieving any damage.
• Sonido : Able to move very quickly. Grimmjow was able to keep up with Ichigo who was in his Bankai state.
• Cero : An ability that most Arrancars have. Grimmjow collects an enormous amount of energy within his palm or fist, and fires it towards his opponent.
• Gran Rey Cero : In order to use this ability, Grimmjow must cut the palm of his hand with his Zanpakuto. This cero is far more powerful compared to a "regular" cero. Grimmjow releases an intense blast of blue energy from his palm/fist.

Released Zanpakuto State: Grimmjow's release command for his Zanpakuto is, "Grind Pantera", while clawing his finger tips over his blade. Pantera means "Panther" in Spanish. Whereas, in Japanese it means, "Panther King". When in his released form, Grimmjow appears to be wearing a very fitted segmented suit of white armor. His body becomes limber, and feline-like. His hands and feet resemble black cat-like paws. He gains sharp fangs, and claws. His light blue hair grows long, and becomes quite flowy He uses his slender white tail as a whip. Surrounding his forehead is a crown, which replaces his jaw-mask. The blue markings at the ends of his eyes extends and reaches up to the tips of his now, cat-like ears.

• Enhanced Hierro : Read above about Hierro.
• Enhanced Agility/Speed : Becomes far more agile, and much more quicker compared to his un-released state.
• Enhanced Power/Strength : Enough to throw Kurosaki Ichigo through several large skyscrapper-like buildings.
• Darts : Grimmjow can fire explosive darts from his elbows.
• Desgarrón : Grimmjow's most powerful attack, he creates long energy-like whips from his claws.
• Shockwaves : With a single roar, Grimmjow can create immense shockwaves.