Board Thread:General Discussion/@comment-11398218-20150723092714/@comment-8986886-20150723185257

Xilinoc wrote: I fail to understand why Yhwach would beat Kenpachi, then instruct Royd to hold him by the throat and monologue.

I believe he's talking about events in the following chapter (506), when Yama is attacked by Äs Nodt, NaNaNa and Bazz-B. Royd then switches with Yhwach, while Yama is distracted by the incoming Sternritter. Thus, Royd didn't defeat Kenpachi, at least that's how I interpret Haruoni's reasoning.