During the journey, Levi informs Historia that she must become the following the battle to legitimize the military coup and provide a stable leader for the people. Historia agrees on the condition that she be allowed to choose her own path in the coming battle, officially severing her ties to her father's legacy. Key Takeaways & Analysis
The episode opens with the aftermath of Rod Reiss ingesting the Titan serum. He transforms into a gargantuan, deformed "Abnormal" Titan that is . Due to its massive, disproportionate weight and weak limbs, the Titan cannot stand; instead, it crawls along the ground, dragging its face and chest, which causes them to erode. The sheer heat emanating from its body makes it nearly unapproachable. Eren’s New Ability: Titan Hardening Shingeki no Kyojin Season 3 Episode 8
The Scouts rendezvous with Commander Erwin Smith outside the ruins. They realize Rod's Titan is moving toward in Wall Sina, drawn by the high density of humans. Despite the danger, Erwin decides not to evacuate the citizens , planning instead to use them as bait to lure the Titan into range for a specialized attack. Historia’s Ascension During the journey, Levi informs Historia that she
: Historia suggests that Eren’s father, Grisha Yeager, may have been trying to save humanity by taking the Founding Titan from the pacifistic Reiss family. He transforms into a gargantuan, deformed "Abnormal" Titan