The Armored Titan

The Armored Titan, is the 43rd chapter of the Shingeki no Kyojin series. It follows the battle between the Survey Corps and Bertholdt and Reiner.

Summary
Eren punched Reiner in the face, hitting him against the Wall. Mikasa observes this and regrets not having cut their (Reiner and Bertholdt) heads when she had the chance. The Colossal Titan swipes his hand over the wall, causing destruction on the top and forcing the soldiers to jump off it. He manages to capture Ymir in one hand and a soldier in another and flings both of them into his mouth. Squad leader Hanji directs her soldiers in an attempt to bring down the Colossal Titan. All of the squadron members charge all at once and notice that his movements were slow. They direct themselves towards the nape of his neck to slice it off, but he immediately releases a burst of hot steam which throws them off and thwarts their attempt. Armin notes that because of the high pressure wave of steam, their 3D gear will be inoperative. Hanji orders Squads 2,3 and 4 to remain on standby near the Colossal Titan while she, Armin and Squad 1 would take care of the Armored Titan. At a distance, Connie, Historia and some other soldiers feel the heat of the steam and start worrying about their comrades (Ymir, Reiner and Bertholdt).

Meanwhile, Eren has been punched and knocked to the ground by the Armored Titan and he realizes that Reiner had been holding back on him during their hand-to-hand practice fights in their trainee days. He reminisces how he wanted to become strong like him and becomes disgusted with Reiner's face overflowing with justice. Mikasa notes that her blades were useless against him as his whole body was hardened. Eren's attacks also seemed ineffective on him. Reiner heads towards Eren as he picks himself up and tries to attack him. Reiner just punches him in the face, again, this time obliterating half his head. The chapter ends here.