Black Clover Chapter 260 Release Date, Discussion, Read Online

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 259, we saw Asta truly owning the anti-magic devil’s power for allegedly the first time and defeating Dante for good.

Why did I use the word allegedly? You don’t just go diving into your sub-conscience and talk to devils – Asta likely had an interaction with the AMD during his 6-month training. Back to the current timeline, it’s hard to accept that the Spade Kingdom arc’s primary antagonist has already been defeated. What do you think will happen in chapter 260?

I have some speculations and expected plots, including the raw scans and spoilers for the next one (chapter 260) that you guys would definitely want to know!

1. Chapter 260 Raw Scans, Leaks

Raw scans for Chapter 260 of the Black Clover manga have been leaked with a HOT cover page!

The chapter starts with a defeated Dante lying on the ground with Asta, who is about to collapse due to energy loss, standing right in front of him as he is about to collapse himself.

Just when it looked like the disaster has been averted, Zeno appears out of nowhere with a beaten-down and captured William Vangeance. Yami is surprised to see Zeno’s appearance and William’s physical state. Taking advantage of the surprise, Zeno impales Yami with his Bone magic.

As Zeno begins his attack to capture Yami everyone including Vanessa and Finral prevents that from happening. Asta demands more power from the devil but the devil tells him that he’s weak. Yami Sukehiro has finally been captured with his katana now in Asta’s possession. The chapter ends with saying,

With the master now gone, all that remains is a rusty katana.

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Dante | Source: Black Clover Wiki-Fandom

2. Chapter 259 Speculations/Predictions

The ending of chapter 259 left us with goosebumps for sure – Asta and Yami have finally defeated Dante and that too with Asta KO-ing him with Yami’s katana.

Now, there are a few events that would most definitely happen in chapter 260. Let’s begin the discussion then starting from the event with the maximum possibility.

I. Did Dante really lose?

If you are confused about this title, just know that I am the one writing about it. The last couple of chapters in the Black Clover manga were literally a roller-coaster ride.

So far, we have only seen Asta x Yami duo only once and it was again Patri, and back then, Asta was super-weak as he didn’t even know the basics of ki. Now that he has come so far with his training, he’s not ‘following orders’ but fighting shoulder-to-shoulder with his captain and supporting him.

This is what made this chapter so enjoyable. On the one hand, we didn’t want Yami and Asta to lose in battle when they are already surpassing their limits. On the other hand, if Dante loses so early in the arc, won’t he lose his credibility as the biggest and the bad-est?

Well, it looks like Tabata has made his decision – the victors are Yami and Asta as Dante has officially been defeated as of chapter 259. What’s even more interesting is how Tabata will direct the upcoming chapters to make sure the antagonists don’t lose their gravity?

One possible excuse might be that “Dante was not at his 100% devil power.” Although, we all know Tabata is better than that. How do you think things will pan out? Let’s talk in the comments.

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Asta

II. Asta & the Anti-Magic Devil

In 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 indeed acknowledged that a devil resides within 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 to the possibility of a conversation/interaction during the six-month time skip.

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?

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Noelle’s Valkyrie Dress

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 definitely be worth reading.

IV. Vice-Captain of Black Bulls

At the beginning of Black Clover manga, Yami and the others told Asta that more Black Bulls members are either on missions or elsewhere.

That ‘secret silhouette‘ has been speculated to be none other than the Black Bulls magic knight squad’s vice-captain.

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 260 Release Date

Chapter 260 of the Black Clover manga will be released on Monday, August 10, at 9:30 am PDT. The title for the upcoming chapter has not yet been released.

In the next chapter, we will see the aftermath of the Yami x Asta vs. Dante battle. Now that the Spade King has been defeated as of chapter 259, it will be interesting to see how Tabata keeps the authority and dignity of the primary antagonist of this arc.

Licht Vs Asta & Yami Full Fight English Sub
Licht vs Asta & Yami

4. Is Black Clover On a Break This Week?

Black Clover manga is published under Shonen Jump magazine, a weekly magazine that comes out every Sunday.

Black Clover manga will not be on a break this week and will release on time. Therefore, chapter 260 will be released on August 9, 2020.

5. Where to Read Black Clover

6. Chapter 259 Recap

Black Clover chapter 259, titled “Raging Bull Unison,” begins with Asta receiving the anti-magic powers, which temporarily transforms his right arm for 50 seconds due to Asta’s current physical limits.

Regardless, Asta and Yami are working in perfect unison and overwhelming the Spade King, Dante, which leaves Finral in awe. By the end of the chapter, Asta has used all of his swords with just 3 seconds left.

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Yami and Dante | Source: Black Clover Wiki-Fandom

Then, it happens! Yami tosses his katana to Asta, and with one second left, Asta attacks with anti-magic-coated katana getting a clean hit. Yami x Asta duo has finally defeated Dante of Spade!

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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