This chapter is doubly special. Not only it’s the first chapter released in 2010, it’s also the 100th chapter. The first chapter released in 2010 is either chapter 99 which was in Jump SQ February 2010 and it’s released on January or chapter 98 in Jump SQ January 2010 and it’s released on December 2009 so depends on how you look at it chapter 98 or 99 can be the first chapter released in 2010 (thanks for the correction from KazeTsukai). Being first and 100th leads us to believe that something special is happening in this chapter and it seems to meet my expectation or any Claymore fans out there.
Most of us are longing for an all-out fight between the main characters and Awakened beings for as long as I can remember, thus, this chapter could be the pioneer of it. Priscilla vs Clare (+Helen and Denieve). I am sure you guys know what’s Clare sole reason to become a Claymore which was told in earlier chapters. In case you forgot, her sole reason is to kill Priscilla. In order to achieve her goal, she does not hesitate to go fully awaken.
On the other hand, Priscilla does not remember Clare at all and she was following Clare’s scent all this time. When she finally meets with Clare, she does not know who she is due to her memory loss.
After 100 chapters, we all know what kind of person Clare is. In my opinion, she is definitely the type of “action first, think later” like how she almost went full awakened fighting Ricardo in the North or how she was trying to separate from Cynthia and Uma. In this case, her action is not exception. Without thinking about the result, she blindly attacks Priscilla even though she should have already known that Priscilla is that much stronger than she is.
Well…. Clare was easily defeated as Priscilla barely moves nor makes any effort to defend Clare’s attacks.
Clare is in a pinch ? >.> Luckily she still has Helen and Denieve who are desperately trying to rescue her and get Priscilla away from her.
Seeing Priscilla shows an opening, Clare surely does not miss this chance and she starts attacking her again.
Clare’s efforts manage to cut Priscilla’s arm, although, I doubt it gives Clare any meaningful advantage.
Priscilla counters and scraps off Clare’s shoulder and part of her limb. Everything comes with a price, I guess.
I just realized that Clare never told her comrades about Priscilla nor her past about why she became a Claymore warrior. Seeing Priscilla made Clare losing her mind and she ignores Denieve’s warning about Priscilla. Revenge consumes her mind totally. Considering that her sole purpose of living and surviving all those battles is to kill Priscilla.
I needed to read this page twice before I could figure it out who Lucky is. Lucky = Raki. Not sure why it got changed from Raki to Lucky.
Clare intends to go all out since the beginning so she let herself to be awakened just like how she did during War of the North. Back then, she was pretty lucky that she managed to go back to herself, however, this time she may not be able to go back
For a second, it looks like Clare has the upper hand and is slicing left and right but……
Her extended arms are cut into pieces even though Priscilla barely moves at all.
Clare’s plan to go fully awakened has failed due to an unexpected incident.
Thoughts
I was being unreasonable when I was expecting a fight against Priscilla to last as long as possible. So far, every fight against Priscilla ends within matter of seconds. Even though it only lasts for couple seconds, I am quite satisfied seeing a fight between Clare and Priscilla. The author is truly an expert with having a cliffhanger at the end of each chapter and make us, the fans, wanting for more.
Something weird is happening to Clare and it causes her not to be able to fully awakened. As far as I can see, Priscilla does not seem to have done anything to Clare. Could it be Rafaela’s power preventing Clare’s from fully awaken ? That’s the only reasonable explanation that I can think of other than Priscilla tears Clare’s awakened form apart. I thought Clare would have gone fully awakened and gone berserk but she only goes for half awakened and maintains her consciousness.
T.T the next chapter will be out in April. It will be a long wait…… >.>. Chapter 100 is available at onemanga.com.
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About Raki/Lucky: since the name is written in katakana, it can be interpreted both ways. The guy who translated this chapter is a new one and he chose Lucky.
That makes sense since it’s written in katakana so the translation can go both ways (Raki or Lucky). Thanks for the explanation ^^.
I think the April issue comes out in March, so I’m hoping that there will be a chapter next month.
Anyways, for the big century mark chapter, it wasn’t quite as epic as I was hoping for. Clare just got her ass kicked and that was most of the chapter. My guess is that Priscilla is following Teresa’s scent, and Clare probably smells similar since she became Claymore using Teresa’s flesh. Not sure what the implications are if Priscilla regains her memories though.
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Is that how it works ? it must be coming out near the end of March then. We won’t be getting anything until late March >.< I agree that it’s not epic because it needs more than Clare’s getting her ass kicked to be categorized as Epic ^^;;. Nevertheless, the chapter gives more to the readers than usual.
Regaining her memories may calm her down from killing ? at least that’s what I thought because in early chapters, before she became awakened, she mentioned her purpose of being a Claymore and it was something like being a hero/protect people or anything along those lines. I can’t remember clearly but her intention was noble.
For your information, Jump SQ which Claymore is running on is released on every 4th of the month. Which means April issue will be release on 4th of March. ^^
As a hardcore claymore fan, i bought both Jump SQ and tankobons. And of course i will continue to support claymore but what a waste as im not living in Japan thus unable to participate in the lucky draw to win the B2 poster in celebration of the 100th chapter. >_>
And another additional information, chapter 100 aint the first chapter in year 2010. Jan issue which came out on december 4th should be the first which makes chapter 98 the first chapter? Or chapter 99 which came out along with feb issue on 4th jan the first chapter to be release in year 2010?
Oh wow you are truly a hardcore fan since you bought Jump SQ and tankobons. The downside living outside japan is not being able to participate in those lucky draws >.< Thanks for the explanation and correction. I am little bit confused because Chapter 99 was out on or before December 28, 2009 because the scanlation was out that day. Could it be possible that Jump SQ released early ?
Well, im not sure whether jump sq was released eariler but i got mine copy on 4th of jan for chapter 99 o.0
Base on wikipedia, claymore is only on Jump SQ.
Well who cares whether it got released eariler, the eariler the better ^^
But base on Jump SQ’s main site, it also stated that it goes on sale on every 4th of the month though >_>
And for the next month issue, i may want to get it directly from japan since i may be going over for my holiday Xp
Cool, you are going to japan ? how long will you be staying there ? Haven’t had the opportunity to go there ^^;;
Heya Saku, I doubt you remember me but I used to play FFXI with you.. some time ago. I’m not a manga reader by any means; nonetheless, I wanted to thank you for getting me into Claymore (Although I’m not happy about having to wait till April for any further resolution) and I enjoy your blog, Hope to see more soon.
P.S. Raki is sooo f’d.
Holy sh1t, Indus. Long time no see. I still remember you as clear as I remember what I ate for breakfast this morning (I failed at analogy) lol. How’s it going ? you play any mmorpg ? coming back for FFXIV ?
You’re very welcome. I am glad that I managed to get people into Claymore especially when they are not a manga reader.
The April chapter will be released in early march so it’s 1 chapter per month.
Raki is sooo f’d indeed lol.
Thanks for visiting my blog. I hope you will be back for more ^^.
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Things are going well, I play wow with a couple friends and yes I plan on coming back for FFXIV. I’m excited at the prospect of returning to that community as I miss it dearly.. Or maybe I just miss Valinor. I suppose its a bit of both.
I can’t wait to return to FFXIV and hopefully, we can play just like the old times
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