04
Mar 2011

Bleach 439 - Keen Marker

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Chapter 439 begins with the unnamed man that was kidnapped by Riruka demanding that he be compensated for all the problems she caused.  He tries to get Ichigo to take his side, as he believes that he too was kidnapped, however this doesn't last long as Riruka tells him that she isn't going to pay him.  She continues by giving him a phone and telling him that if he knows whats good for him then when she calls he'll answer and be ther within minutes.  Ichigo then is told to leave, and the consequences of fullbringing and not fully being able to fullbring.  Ginjou explains that fullbringing causes tremendous strain on the body and if not used to it will cause his body to collapse.  He finishes by telling him that he has waited a year, he can wait a few more days.  The chapter then shifts to Orihime and the guy who was about to attack her, as he is seen struck with fear with the appearence of his boss/mentor, who introduces himself as Tsukishima Shuukurou.  The underling then demands that he leave and let him finish what he started and turns to Orihime.  Once he turns around, the mentor states again restates that he just said not to do anything and leave it to him.  He then closes his book and pulls out his bookmark, stating that now he has lost his page number and asks if he will take responsibilty for this as he fullbrings his book mark into a sword.  Orihime seeing this is very confused, as this is the first time she has seen fullbringing, and he explains that it is his fullbringing "the book of end".  He then states that he wont hurt her yet, and will just finish off his uderling who doesn't listen to orders.  Orihime then steps in front stating that she cannot let him kill anyone.  The chapter ends with Chad and Ichigo passing Chad's house as Chad goes to get the bread that Orihime leaves.  He then feels something and states that Orihime's reiatsu feels strange and that something must be happening to her.

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25
Feb 2011

Naruto 529 - Golden Bonds

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Chapter 529 begins with Naruto realizing that something is wrong while he is training, as one of the brothers takes the form of the 6 tailed fox.  This turn of events turns the tide of the battle as Madara's force begins to get the upper hand.  The info is then relayed to HQ where the Kages start to think of a plan to counter this turn.  The raikage then tells them how they originally sealed the 8-tails, by using the fifth treasure, the amber purifying pot.  When Darui hears this he is releaved as he  explains that it is much better at sealing, as one just has to make the target respond to be sealed.  The Raikage then introduces his secretary who has the power to instantly teleport objects, who sends teh pot to Darui.  The problem now was how to make him respond, to which Shikaku states he has a plan.  The pot then arrives to Darui while Shikaku starts communicating with Ino, Choji and Shikamaru, telling them to get ready.  Darui moves to capture the other brother, only to realize the power of the 6-tail cloak as he moves a extreme speeds.  As he goes into attack Darui, Kitsuchi come in with reinforcements.  Shikaku then gives an inspiration speech to Ino, Choji, and Shikamaru telling them to not be afraid and to trust each other.  The fight begins, with a rain of kunai and shuriken, followed by Choji's meat tank attack.  He is easily thrown off, however to be connect to Shikamaru's shadow technique.  He again easily breaks this only to be caught by by Ino's mind transfer technique.  She then forces him to answer Darui and escapes as he is sealed into the pot.  Darui then ends the chapter by stating that even if you have a single gold piece if enough silver and copper pieces come together they are more vaulabe than gold, and apologized for chipping their gold plating.

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25
Feb 2011

Bleach 348 - Knuckle Down

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Chapter 348 begins with Ichigo succeding in defeating the bear.  He then demands that Riruka get him out of the box, Riruka then confirms that its save, and comically sneezing on Ichigo and the bear pulling them out of the box.  Ichigo quickly complains about being sneezed on, when he notices the reiastu receed back into the badge and hears a voice coming from the badge.  Shocked he tries to focus on what it said to only lose it but while realizing that the voice was Rukia's.  The chapter then shifts back to Orihime and random guy as he again states that he is going to kill her. It then flashes back to the guy being assiagned his target, which also shows that this guy has had problems fighting women in the past.  He then moves to attack her, only to be again stopped by Orihime's beauty.  After much internal conflict he states he's going to kill her like he killed Ishida.  This instanly makes Orihime serious as she asks him about the attack on Ishida.  As the guy is about to brag about it, the man who actual attacked Ishida.  The chapter ends with the man stating that he was the one to attack Ishida, and the new guy surpised by his appearence.

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25
Feb 2011

One Piece 616 - Anniversary of Revenge

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The chapter begins with one of the patrols anouncing that some dangerous individuals have entered fishman island, however they seem like they just wish to shop.  This however notifies everyone that there is potentially a problem when the palace does not respond.  It is shown to be Van Decken and Jones and crew riding in preparing their attack.  The chapter then shifts to Robin who is on a bus thinking about how fishman island might be a key to the "blank century".  While back at the palace, the crew and the palace guards continue to argue about who is at fault for the missing princess and human invasion, when Jones nd Decken enter.  Neptune then shifts his blame to Decken stating that it must have been him who stole the princess.  Decken now confused, states that he has yet to take the princess, and notes the half dead humans limping around.  He then takes a piece or coal and throws it at the princess, which takes off in a different direction from the tower.  Decken then jumps on the coral and flies off to the princess.  Franky is then seen at the sea forest, stating that the forest was extemely beautiful, while also verifing that the Sunny was made from the "treasure tree" Adam.  This is then confirmed by the crafter, Den, brother of Tom, who also tells Fanky that he will re-coat the ship so they can set off again.  Franky pleased notes Jinbe sitting off in the distance, and ask who he is and why his is there.  th chapter then shifts back to the castle where Decken is shown flying off to hte princess.

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18
Feb 2011

Naruto 528 - More Than "Dull"

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Chapter 528 shows the continuation of the fight between Darui and the cloud brothers.  Darui has just has his soul recorded in the gourd and realizes that if he is silent for too long he can just be sealed away.  The brothers then tell him that words are just tools like weapons and are the key to trickery.  Darui then flashes back to a time with him and the Raikage, as he is apologizing for not being able to protect him (the Raikage lost his left arm).  However the Raikage staes that is is fine, as he still has his two right hands, his actual one and Darui.  Darui then repeats this to the brothers, but htey just shrug it off stating and prepare the gourd.  Darui is then sucked into the gourd, but on his way he apologizes to everyone for his failures.  The brothers, with Darui out of the way, decide to join the battlefield, however at teh last second Darui appears behind one of them and is able to make his attack.  He forces one of them to hit the rope, while also getting the sword and gourd.  The brothers in shock realize that while being sucked in his word changed to sorry, and he was set free.  Darui then uses his sword and lasers technique to distract one while cutting and recording the other brother's soul.  he then tells them that worlds acn be used for more then just lies, and are tools for telling when someone is telling the truth.  The sealed brother asks for help only to sealed as Darui shows that his word was his brother's name.  Darui starts to feel hte pain of the weapons as they continue to eat away at his chakra.  All of a sudden a giant tail strikes, Darui confused truns to see the other brother transformed into the 6-tailed fox form.  The other on the battlefield take note as the fight between Dauri and the 6 tails begins.

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18
Feb 2011

Bleach 437 - Swastika Break

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Bleach begins with Ichigo finally using his fullbrining to the surprise of Chad, Riruka, and Ichigo himself.  Ginjou however is not surprised as he states that every battle had been carved into his soul and that after every battle when he touched that badge he carved that memory into the badge.  He continues to state that this is the advantage for people who have fought before, as even if they lose their powers, the badge will always remember.  The bear then attacks, Ichigo dodges into the air and throws the badge at the bear, only to have it disappear and lightly hit the bear in the face.  Ichigo then realizes that he must be holding it for it to remain active, as he retrieves it and looks for another opportunity.  He then tries to slash at the bear, again to realize that it doesn't work that way and then tries to use it like and actual flange.  This time he is succesful and as he begins his attack, he feels a sense of familiarity.  Ginjou notes how he is impressed at the swift change in fighting style and wonders if this is due to experience or insticnt.  Ichigo then is shown attacking hte bear head on, with Riruka yelling at hims asshe feels that he isn't prepared.  However he proves her wrong by sending a ball of reiastu into the bear, defeating it as Chad and Riruka look on in surprise.  The chapter ends with Orihime being extremely worried about both Ichigo and Chad as she is seen dropping by Chad's house to check on him.  She is suddenly surprised by a sutdent from another school, as he asks if she is indeed Inoue and if she would mind dying.

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18
Feb 2011

One Piece 615 - The Mato-Mato Curse

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Chapter 615 of One Piece begins with Luffy bursting out of the tower and bringing the princess to see the world, leaving those behind extremely confused.  As the adviosr realizes that the princess is missing and ordering Brook to help find her, one of the pirates attacks.  Brook easily fends off the sluggish attack as the other pirates demand to know where to connecting switch is, pleading with their lives.  Th echapter then switches to Sanji who had just finished defending himself from some guards, when a cry for a doctor is heard off in the distance.  Sanji and Chomper run over to find a heavily wounded Hachi.  Hachi tells Sanji to gather the crew and leave as the "new fishman" pirates where coming to attack the island.  The chapter then flashes back to a meeting between Hodi and Van Decken's crews a few hours earlier where they reveal thier alliance and plans for taking over Fishman Island.  As Van Decken is about to show off his ability to them, Hachi interrupts and objects to the formation of the alliance and the plan to take over.  Van Decken then goes over an taps him on the shoulder and states that if he has a problem solve it with violence.  He then throws a knife hitting Hachi in the back where he was tapped.  Van Decken then explains his ablility as he takes a handful of  arrows.  He states that he can remember only 2 targets at once, but he will be able to hit them from anywhere.  He then continues to tell Hachi to try it for himself and that there are many ways to avoid it as he throws the arrows in to the air, as Hachi takes off.  Hodi then goes to to tell the human pirates that they are going to be thrown into the castle by Van Decken and are to connect the bridge and that who ever succeeds will be free.  The chapter shifts back to the castle where Neptune and the rest of the people are informed of what is happened, as the crew decides to deal with the problem.  Outside Luffy asks the princess what she actually wants to see, as she reveals that she wishes to see a grave.  The chapter ends, showing this grave (revaled to be the grave of Queen Otohime) with Jinbe waiting there.

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10
Feb 2011

Naruto 527 - Secret Word

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The fight between the twins and Darui is about to begin when Samui and Atsui jump in to help him.  The twins prepare their attack and summon thier weapons, being 4 of the 5 ultimate ninja treasures.  The Rope of Clarity" which pulls out the soul, the "Seven Star Sword" which cuts free and curses the soul, the "Crimson Gourd" which traps and seal the soul, and finallt the "Banana Fan" which can create any of the 5 elements.  Atsui, being the hot head jumps into battle, forcing the other two to follow.  The chapter then shifts to the Raikage, who starts to explain the backgroud of the twin brothers.  He notes that they were notorious criminals when they were alive and had attempted a coup when the leaf and cloud had first made their alliance.  He then also notes that they survived being eaten by the nine tailed fox, thus infusing them with its chakra, which in turn allows them to wield the 4 legendary weapons.  The chapter returns to the fight where Samui and Atsui both are hit by the rope, forcing their souls out.  The twins then switch opponets as the other cuts the soul and seals them, while the other folds off Darui.  After their souls were cut 2 words appear on the sword, Hot and Cold, which Samui explains that if they speak that word then they will be sucked in and sealed inside the gourd.  The twins however waste no time and attack using the fan's fire technique, causing Atsui to say his key word of hot, and getting sealed.  They then use this opportunity to grab Samui and attack Darui, using Samui as a ways to stop him from attacking.  Darui however strikes back cutting off the arm of one and using his strom-element laser circus technique, where he shoots very fast and controlled lasers and hits the twin holding Samui.  However the other twin manages to hit Darui with the rope and also sealing Samui.  This causes Darui a lot of shock as she hadn't said anything, but at that thought was passing his soul is cut from him and sealed into the gourd.  the chapter then ends with the word Dull appearing on the blade.

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09
Feb 2011

Bleach 436 - The Time Discipline

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Chapter 436 begins with Riruka's running over to the box and commenting on how gross the bear looks now, while complaining to Giriko.  Chad interrupts stating that they muct get Ichigo out immediately, but Giriko states that it is impossible.  He then continue and states that his fullbringing ability is the cause, as he has put a timer on the bear and the box.  He continues to explain that once he has put a timer on something, if the requirements aren't fulfiled then the subject is incinerated by the flames of time.  He then tells Chad that the box has a time of 30 minutes on it, where neither Ichigo nor the bear can exit, or else both of them and the box will be incinerated.  Chad then asks him to deactivate the timer, only to be let down, as Giriko states that once applied not even the user can deactivate it.  Ichigo is then shown running from the attacking bear, once grabbing a button and hitting it in the eye, giving him time to run and find safety for a minute.  Just as he thinks about how to use fullbringing and activate his pendant Chad tells him that pride is the key.  He elaborates on when he first used his power and how it was due to his pride.  He continues by telling Ichigo to remember a time he was proud to be a shinigami.  Ichigo then starts to have flashbacks of all the times he has been proud to be a shinigami, unable to pick a single one.  However at that second he is able to activae his fullbringing and his badge transforms in to a 4-bladed sword in the shape of the hilt of his bankai.

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09
Feb 2011

One Piece 614 - What's Done is Done

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The chapter opens with the after math of the fight between the castle guards and the straw hat crew.  It shows the straw hat easily the victor with King Neptune himself a captive.  As the crew tries to figure out how to escape, the 3 princes return only to engage in a hostage debate.  They agree to the crew's terms of recoating the ship, telling them how to navigate out, and to gather the rest of the missing crew.  However before they leave, they relay Jinbe's message for Luffy, being 1) don't fight Hodi and 2) I'll be waiting in the Sea Forest.  The chapter then quickly cuts to Sanji, who is now able to walk, as he states that he must go to the palace to see the mermaid princess even if it kills him.  The chapter then shifts to Luffy and the princess who begin to discuss leaving the tower and where to go.  After my prying Luffy manages to get teh princess to admit to wanting to go to the Sea Forest, but is still unwilling to actually leave.  All of a sudden there is a volley of loud thuds heard and Luffy speculates that it is more things being thrown at the princess.  The rest of the palace also hears the thuds and ask the pirates to go protect the princess.  While the rest of the crew doesn't take to the orders being given by the hostages, Brook darts off in the direction of the tower.  Luffy and the princess are then seen brainstorming on ways to get her out of the palace realatively unnoticed.  Brook and the head guard arrive to find that human pirates were what were thrown at the princess, and they begin to fear for the princess' safety.  Just then Luffy appears on top of Megalo, who is "hiding" the princess inside of him, as they set off to the Sea Forest.

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