Here's this week's manga update from my reading list. Sekirei has a chapter courtesy of the Young Gangan Big Issue Special. While it has nothing to do with the storyline, it's still nice to read something new from the series.
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Naruto Chapter 553: Arrival at the Main Battleground
Naruto arrives in time to save the Tsuchikage Onoki from the attack by the former Kage Muu. With the three of them working together, they were able to successfully seal Muu. After the fight, Gaara confronts Naruto on why he was endangering himself. As they travel to the other parts of the battlefield, Naruto tells Gaara and Onoki the reason why he's there and when Gaara expresses his concern about using the Kyuubi's power, he tells them about his resolve to live until he becomes the Hokage. Naruto goes to the battlefield to their right, bidding Gaara and Onoki to go to the one on the left. At the battle with the third Raikage, Dodai from the land of lightning tells Temari and the others about the former Raikage's power. They learn that the former Raikage died after surviving three nights and days against 10,000 shinobi to help his comrades escape. Upon learning that they need wind power to defeat the resurrected Raikage, Temari tells Dodai that she's a wind element user, and that she was the only one on the battlefield with the power. Naruto arrives to tell them that he was also a wind element user and will defeat the former Raikage. Meanwhile, a Zetsu is attacked underground by Sasuke, who now possesses the perfect Mangekyou sharingan.
Bleach Chapter 462: Why Me Sad
Ichigo is shocked to learn that Ginjo was the first substitute shinigami, and found out that the substitute shinigami law was created because of Ginjo's betrayal. Ginjo tells Ichigo that if it weren't for the powers stolen from him, then Ginjo would have died. Inoue struggles with the confusion she felt at seeing Ichigo cry. While still affected by Tsukishima's Book of the End, she is unable to keep herself from crying. She and Sado encounter Rukia, Renji and Toushiro, and were confused why it seemed that they were there to fight Ginjo, instead of stopping Ichigo. Tsukishima appears behind them, and asks them if they doubt their memories of him. He tries planting new memories by making him the one who raised Inoue and gave Sado his pendant. Ginjo tells him to stop adding details, revealing that Tsukishima had destroyed others with his power by adding too many details. Uruhara and Isshin arrive in time to knock them unconscious, before they could suffer lasting damage. Kutsuzawa Giriko, Dokugamine Riruka, Yukio and Jackie Tristan arrive, revealing that they were in on Ginjo's plan, and that they were planning to share the stolen power. Riruka, affected by his feelings for Ichigo, claims not to want any of Ichigo's power. But Ginjo slashes all four of them, transferring Ichigo's power to them.
One Piece Chapter 637: An Ancient Ark
Hody survives Luffy's attack because of the steroids that he took. Even so, Hody's attempts to retaliate and defend were useless against Luffy. As the onlookers realize the strength of world famous pirates, the plaza where the battle is ongoing, suddenly became dark because of the ark "Noah" that was on its way to Princess Shirahoshi. The ark threatens to burst the bubble over the plaza, which can blow away the nearby neighborhoods with the high water pressure. One of Captain Van der Decken's subordinates, Wadatsumi, falls out of the ship and unwittingly reveals that it was Van der Decken's actions that caused Noah to fly straight to the plaza. Hody is enraged at Van der Decken's actions, which were not part of their plan. Van der Decken reveals that he intends to sacrifice all of fishmen island and his own comrade just to kill Shirahoshi. Shirahoshi swims to a different location, intending to divert the ark and sacrificing her life to save the people of Ragyuu Kingdom. As the citizens and the Straw Hat Pirates watch in horror when Van der Decken threw a knife at Shirahoshi and the Noah's change in direction, Hody takes action as he is spurred by his anger at Van der Decken's betrayal. Luffy also takes action as he is propelled towards the ship by Sanji.
Katekyo Hitman Reborn! Chapter 351: A Favor
Reborn wakes up from his nightmare, with Tsuna, Bianchi and Fuuta looking worried that he woke up later than usual. Reborn asks Tsuna for a favor, but Tsuna, scared by Reborn's weird look, ran away. As he runs away, Reborn thinks to himself that an Arcobaleno should be on his way to meet with Tsuna's father, Iemitsu. At the CEDEF headquarters, Iemitsu and Lal Mirch discuss potential assassination attempts against Iemitsu. Oregano and Basil arrive to tell him that a client has arrives, who turns out to be the Arcobaleno Colonelo. Marmon returns to the Varia headquarters to ask Xanxus a favor. Marmon is surprised to find out that Xanxus knows that the favor relates to the Rainbow. At the Kokuyo gang hideout, another Arcobaleno asks Mukuro a favor. The same happens to Shimon family head Enma. Fon wonders who he can ask the favor from. Tsuna wonders what favor Reborn wanted from him, when he is met by the Cavallone family led by Dino, who Reborn also asked a favor from. Reborn tells Tsuna that he wants he and Dino to fight for him.
Hunter X Hunter Chapter 314: Persuasion
Meryem arrives at the meeting place, but Palm and Ikarugo were nowhere to be seen, since the latter two's plan was to delay the king to limit his possibilities. Meryem uses his En, which he masters with every use. Upon entering the house where he knew Palm waited for him, he asks for the terms of Komugi's release. Meryem tells Palm that the victor of the war for human's existence was theirs, and that he only wanted one thing... to see Komugi. With his En, he realized what Palm knew and waited for, and said that despite knowing that, he just wanted to spend the rest of his remaining time with Komugi. Palm leaves her hiding place, and, struggling with his words, refused to believe him. He continues to try to convince her, and Palm, suffering greatly from his words and their real meaning, decide to ascertain things for herself. She silently apologizes to Killua for not being able to keep her promise. Meanwhile, Pufu lays dying among the hypnotized citizenry. Meryem opens a crate and stares at Komugi. He wakes her up, and tells her they will play a game.
Fairy Tail Chapter 248: Daybreak at Tenrou Island
The debris settles after the explosion, revealing Natsu's punch successfully landing on Hades. Hades is shocked that the dark magic didn't work and Natsu continues to beat him down. Happy and Charle successfully destroy the ship's source of power, which turned out to be Hades' source of magic. Wendy seems to sense something, and the rest realize that Tenrou Island has returned to normal. Ultear revels in the feeling of being reborn anew after restoring the tree of Tenrou Island, as Meredy looks on in hatred. The Fairy Tail guild members regain their powers. Hades refuses to give up and strike a counter blow on Natsu. But before he could do anything else, Laxus strikes him down and bids the rest to strike. Natsu, Lucy, Erza, Gray and Wendy strike him with a series of individual attacks. Hades is defeated as day breaks on Tenrou Island.
The World God Only Knows Chapter 155: Silhouette Romance
Katsuragi deals with the double conquest of Ayumi and Chihiro. He struggles with trying to hide Ayumi, who was growing restless and jealous of Chihiro's presence in his house. Katsuragi and Ayumi both realize that Chihiro was there to see him, instead of just dropping something off for Elsie. He prioritizes listening to Chihiro's playing, at the cost of Ayumi's love points dropping and suffering from constant elbowing every time she felt jealous. After Chihiro leaves his room, Katsuragi finds Ayumi unconscious from fainting under the blanket. When she wakes up, Katsuragi asks him why she's always angry. As Ayumi tries to get confirmation that he and Chihiro didn't have anything between them, Chihiro knocks on the door and confesses to Katsuragi.
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Happy Reading!!Labels: Bleach, Fairy Tail, Hunter X Hunter, Manga, Naruto, One Piece, Reborn, TWGOK
