Black Clover manga is currently in the Spade Kingdom arc, and it looks like Tabtata’s cards for a big showdown are set, and all his pawns are where he wants them to be.
In the previous chapter, Black Clover 258, we saw Asta talking to the anti-magic devil for the allegedly the first time and asking him for his power.
Why did I use the word allegedly? Well, you don’t just go diving into your sub-conscience and talk to devils – it is likely that Asta had an interaction with the AMD during his 6-month training.
I have some speculations, and expected plots, including the raw scans and spoilers for the next one (chapter 259) that you guys would definitely want to know!
1. Chapter 259 Raw Scans, Leaks
The English translated Raw scans for Chapter 259 of the Black Clover manga have came out recently.
The rough translation of the raw scans goes like this:
It seems like the Spade King has been defeated at last! Asta is not able to stay in the true devil form which gives Dante an opening to take his swords – Yami puts a MIGHTY blow on Dante’s arm and passes his Katana to Asta.
(Oh my God! Yes! Asta used Yami’s katana for the first time and it was a moment worth savoring!)
Asta then uses a combo spell using Yami’s darkness-cloaked katana and his own anti-magic. He not only manages to cut Dante but removes his connection to the devil temporarily. The chapter ends with a defeated Dante as his own power and that of Lucifero’s run out of gas.
2. Chapter 259 Speculations/Predictions
The ending of chapter 257 left us with goosebumps for sure – Asta and Yami standing alongside ready to fight.
Now, there are a few events that would most definitely happen in the chapter 258. Let’s begin the discussion then starting from the event with the maximum possibility.
I. Yami and Asta vs. Dante
Chapter 258 put the discussion of who’s strangest between Yami and Dante to rest.
While Yami is stronger in strength and endurance compared to Dante x Lucifer – it’s unlikely that he can keep up with Devil’s unending mana in cahoots with Dante’s disgusting body magic.
One thing that is certain is that the next chapter is going to be one of the best Black Clover chapters. Why? Because, there are so many similarities between Yami and Asta that seeing them fight together is a dream come true. Some of those similarities are:
- Both Yami and Asta use katana and sword respectively.
- Both Yami and Asta are arcane stages and are the only Magic Knights whose magic can affect otherworldly beings.
- Yami is physically strongest in Black Clover followed by Asta – both of them believe in muscle power.
- Yami and Asta are the only known users who have beast-like instincts with the use of Ki.
II. Asta & the Anti-Magic Devil
In the page 258 of the Black Clover, Asta confronts his devil for the first time and demands his true powers. Yes, Asta finally and quite literally embraces his inner demon with nothing but one wish –
“To become a man strong enough, who could come through for Captain Yami.”
This was one of the best semi-emotional moments of the Black Clover manga and anime, and Tabata sensei illustrated it with perfection!
One thing to note from this is the change in the relationship dynamics of the Anti-magic devil and Asta. Up until now, Asta has never truly acknowledged that a devil resides withing him. Now, their relationship seems to be moving forward in a Naruto x Kurama sort-of dynamic.
However, that is not where the story ends. The real question is ‘How is Asta talking to the AMD in such a cool manner?’ This points towards the possibility of a conversation/interaction during the six-month timeskip.
III. Noelle & Heart Kingdom
The entirety of Black Clover fandom definitely wants to see what will happen in the Heart Kingdom. Will the most prosperous and secluded kingdom be destroyed and that too by the hands of a devil host?
Well, that does seem pretty unlikely in a Tabata-universe. This means there might be a way for Noelle, Luck, Mimosa, Gaja and the other mages in the Heart Kingdom to stop Vanica’s magic, ‘The Exploding Life,’ from blowing up.
Even though it’s pretty obvious, how they are going to pull it off will be definitely worth reading.
IV. Vice-Captain of Black Bulls
In the beginning of Black Clover manga, Yami and the others did tell Asta that there are more Black Bulls members that are either on missions or somewhere else.
That ‘secret silhoutte‘ has been speculated to be none other than the vice-captain of the Black Bulls magic knight squad.
This theory has only gotten more realistic since the appearance of a mysterious Black Bulls spy with Shadow magic in the Spade Kingdom.
If that ain’t the vice-captain of Kuro no Bogyu I don’t know what’s true anymore!
If you have some other theories, feel free to comment down below. I’d love to discuss more potential plot points with fellow Black Clover fandom!
3. Chapter 259 Release Date
Chapter 259 of the Black Clover manga will be released on Sunday, August 2, 9:30 am PDT. The title for the upcoming chapter has not yet been released.
In the next chapter, we will see Asta fighting on a whole new level now that he has acquired the ‘true power’ of the devil from the anti-magic devil. It will be interesting to see how Tabata draws chapter 259.
4. Is Black Clover On a Break This Week?
Black Clover manga is published under Shonen Jump magazine, which is a weekly magazine that comes out every Sunday.
Black Clover manga was on a break last week due to a holiday at Shueisha’s office and will resume this week. Therefore, chapter 259 will be delayed a week and be released on August 2 instead of July 29, 2020.
5. Where to Read Black Clover
6. Chapter 258 Recap
Black Clover chapter 248, titled “A Captain’s Duty,” starts with gigantified Dante asking Yami and Asta to ‘entertain him’ even further.
Well, Yami and Asta are not the ones to stay tight, either. The captain-student swordsman duo dashes towards Dante in order to beat him down.
They are both so fast, and their synchronized attacks seem to be working as we see Dante’s huge limbs getting cut one after the other. Meanwhile, Dante begins to counterattack, trying to stop or at least disrupt their rhythm.
Yami realizes that Asta’s anti-magic is the key to defeating Dante, while Asta realizes that the only reason he managed to even touch Dante was because of his captain Yami.
Upon realizing that he is holding Yami back, Asta dives into his sub-conscience and talks to the anti-magic devil. He straight up requests/demands the former’s true powers.
Asta exclaims that he wants to be the kind of man who could come through for Captian Yami. The devil agrees and shares his true power with Asta.
The final panel of the chapter shows Asta in true devil form ready to attack Dante and awaiting for the orders from captain Yami Sukehiro.
7. About Black Clover
Black Clover is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Yūki Tabata. It has been serialized in Shueisha’s Weekly Shōnen Jump magazine since February 16, 2015.
The story centers around Asta, a young boy seemingly born without any magic power, something that is unknown in the world he lives in. With his fellow mages from the Black Bulls, Asta plans to become the next Wizard King.
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