Grimmjow took the brief let-up created by Saix's attack on Yylfordt as an opportunity. He held his sword one-handed, hilt out, and dragged his nails down the blade, setting off a blue glow along its length.

"Grind, Pantera!" He snarled, shielding his eyes from the swirling sand as his Chakra levels increased and the release transformation began.