Claymore Episode 9 - The Slashers I
The flashback is over, and we are now brought back again to the current stage of the story. In this episode we discover a few things which make the story interesting. So if you still haven’t seen this episode, then refrain from reading any further, unless you want to be spoiled.
The episode begins with young Clare (from the past), walking down a street holding Teresa’s head, after the man from the organization, to ask him to make her a Claymore, and to blend her body with Teresa’s. When we return to the present, we find Clare joining a team of 3 to battle against an Awakened.
Under the leadership of Miria, ranked as the 6th strongest Claymore in the organization, and two others, Helen (#22 in the rank), Deneve (#15). But what’s really surprising is that Clare’s rank is #47, meaning that, supposedly, she is the weakest Claymore of all. Even though her body has parts of the former #1, Teresa.
After leaving their rendezvous point, they move towards their location and choose a place to camp. Miria then decides to test Clare’s skills, by challenging her to a spar. Obviously, Clare is quickly defeated, and even mocked by her two other partners. But Miria, the leader, still things that there is an undiscovered strength in Clare, that she hasn’t even discovered yet.
When the group moves out, and approaches the location, they are met by a young man, who then turns into the Awakened one, and the whole party is surprised by the fact that a man can reach that state.
Even though the story isn’t very cryptic, it’s very enjoyable to watch, and although it’s an action show, somehow there are some elements that make it unique. In some ways, it reminds me of Berserk, but on the other hand, this story feels more realistic than that. And I remind you readers that I’m talking about a story with women that carry huge claymores and slay demons.
Next week, will continue this small arc, with the second part of the Slashers, and hopefully we’ll be able to witness a bit more of Clare’s potential.
