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Naruto Chapter 577: Sword of Hatred
Madara scoffs the idea that Tsunade is strong just because she inherited Hashirama's will. Tsunade releases the Byakugou, with patterns spreading from her forehead throughout her entire body. Tsunade attacks, prompting all the other four Kages to attack simultaneously with her. Even after a series of powerful attacks by the Kage, Madara continues to scoff at their weakness, telling them that all that was passed down to them could be hatred. Meanwhile, Choza tells the Edo Tensei controlled Dan about what's happening at Konoha and how Tsunade has already become a Hokage. Tsunade manages to directly hit Madara, giving Gaara a chance to seal him. Their victory is shortlived as a branch shoots out of the ground, impaling Tsunade, revealing that the one they sealed was actually a wooden clone made with Hashirama's wood technique. Dan tells Choza that the Kages will not be enough to stop Madara and that they should instead focus on defeating whoever was controlling the Edo Tensei. Meanwhile, Itachi tries to shake off Sasuke from following him. Itachi finally arrives at Kabuto's location. Kabuto tells Itachi that even if he dies, the Edo Tensei will endure and that only Kabuto can actually stop it. Itachi comments that things are much worse than they thought, as Sasuke stands behind him.
Bleach Chapter 484: The Buckbeard
The strange figures declare that Soul Society will be destroyed by the Vandenreich in five days. Yamamoto cuts down the sword that impaled Sasakibe to set him down on the floor. As the figures move to attack him, Yamomoto shouts wait and unleashes his fire element attack, prompting the strange figures to escape. Sasakibe tells Yamamoto that the figures can also use Bankai. Ivan suffers the effects of Getsuga Tenshou, shouting his disbelief that Ichigo's Bankai did not vanish. Ichigo's interest is piqued and intended to bring Ivan with him, but a shadow protects Ivan and he disappears. Ichigo tries to find out how Ivan disappeared, noting that he didn't use the garganta usually used by Arrancars. Meanwhile, in a structure elsewhere, the strange figures that attacked Captain Yamamoto's men arrives, with their leader removing his mask and coat, revealing a man with strange markings. Ivan arrives at the same time, and he and the previously masked man show hostility towards each other. A voice tells them to stop and the previously masked man's arm is suddenly cut off. The voice is revealed to belong to a man sitting on a throne, telling them to stop fighting in front of him and commanding them to give their reports.
One Piece Chapter 659: About My Torso
The Marine G5, led by Smoker and Tashigi, don masks to protect them from the poisonous gas and they clear a path to a river that leads inside the island. On the burning side of the island, Luffy, Zoro, Robin and Usopp try to find a way to cross the lake to the freezing side. Using some of his seeds, Usopp create a banana boat with leaf paddles. As they sail away, the weird centaurs hurl rocks at them and calls out to its boss on the other side of the lake. Strange shadows wait for them on the other side, with the voices noting that Zoro must be the samurai that cut down their friends. On the former research institution of Dr. Vegapunk on the freezing side of the island, Nami and Chopper lead the kids. Sanji and Franky continue to fight the soldiers at the facility, removing their masks so that they can't deploy their poison gas in the room. They are surprised that the faces behind the masks feature animal looking heads. Meanwhile, the severed head is gasping, saying that it's his torso that made him react that way. In front of the research institute, Brook fights a torso with no head and legs wielding a sword. He's so freaked out by the spectacle and high level of fighting ability that he runs away from it. The master of the strange inhabitants of the island commands his men to hide their ships and themselves. It enters its smoky form in a flask. Smoker and his men disembark at the island, where there's no poison gas. They enter the facility, where they are met by one of the Shichibukai, Private Trafalgar Law, asking why they were at his vacation home.
Katekyo Hitman Reborn! Chapter 376: A New Force
Basil witness the aftermath of Vindice easy victory over Team Skull, led by the bandaged baby with the clear pacifier. As Skull tries to understand what is happening, the members of Vindice put on the battle watches of the Shimon family and the bandaged baby takes his representative watch from him easily. The name on the battle watch changes from Skull to Bermuda. Basil, unable to mask his surprise catches the attention of the Vindice that carries the bandaged baby. Tsunomichi reports to Checker Face regarding the appearance of Vindice, but Checker Face is unsurprised and decides to let things take their course. Tsuna and the others overhear Basil's report to Iemitsu, but before they can further discuss what happened, Checker Face's voice announces the results of the 2nd battle day, including the defeat of Team Fon and Team Yuni. Checker Face also shows them the new participating team made up of the Vindice and led by the bandaged Arcobaleno with the clear pacifier, Bermuda von Vichtenstein. Checker Face tells them that Bermuda was once the strongest Arcobaleno who suffers from the same curse as Reborn and the others. Bermuda himself declares that the Vindice will be the 8th team to join the Representative Battle of the Rainbow.
Hunter X Hunter Chapter 339: Silence
Ging tells Gon that he still needs to obtain the four things needed to go outside of their world, which are permission, route, qualification and negotiation. Ging tells Gon that he has yet to obtain any of the four, but also tells him that he is just enjoying the journey and that Gon must enjoy his, too. They spend the rest of their time on the treetop talking and laughing. On Whale island, Mito receives a letter from Gon. Morau and Knov make some negotiations to buy an expensive alcoholic drink, which they us to toast Chairman Netero in his old office. Gon and several others silhoutted against the light watch as birds take flight into the sky. Knuckle, Shoot, Palm, Meleoron and Ikarugo watch the same scene from computer screens at a hospital. Killua with Aluka, and Leorio, also watch from other locations. Meanwhile, Kurapika sits in a dark room, ignoring his phone. Canary and Amane visit a grave, when they are surprised at the arrival of Gotoh, who they thought was dead and who the grave they were visiting belonged to. It is revealed that it was because of Killua and Aluka that made it possible. Meanwhile, in East Goruto, the hands of Meryem and Komugi are seen entwined, beside a pair of Gun-gi pieces.
Fairy Tail Chapter 274: Bad Omen
Jellal, pretending to be Mystogan of Fairy Tail, faces off against Lamia Scale's Jura. Erza, as well as Ultear and Meredy who are watching from another location, are worried that Jellal might expose himself. Jellal immediately makes his move at the signal to start the match, but Jura is also quick with his own attacks, showing everyone why he is considered among the 10 wizard saints. Jellal is quick to avoid the attacks and unleashes his own, revealing that he is able to replicate Mystogan's magic. The two attack and counter attack with powerful magic that overwhelms the spectators. It is revealed that Jura was able to recognize Jellal, as Jellal silently vows to win for Fairy Tail's sake. Jellal uses the True Heavenly Body Magic Star Destruction, which could potentially unmask his true identity. Ultear and Meredy use their power to make Jellal feel what Meredy is feeling, causing him to taste spicy food, feel ticklish and a bunch of other sensations, causing him to fall to the ground and lose the match, much to everyone's shock. The first day ends with Fairy Tail team B only gaining one point and Fairy Tail team A with none. Charle wakes up suddenly from her sleep after dreaming of a bad omen.
History's Strongest Disciple Kenichi Chapter 466: The Gauntlet Mementos
After defeating the enemy, Miu returns the tenkou to Kenichi. Kenichi is distracted by Miu's state of undress, causing her training under Jenazad to kick in with a kick. She is able to stop herself and makes herself unconscious so she doesn't feel the need to hurt Kenichi. Hartini leads Kenichi, with Miu in his arms, to an exit since the palace is burning down. A masked warrior blocks their path, but Menang attacks him to help Kenichi. More masked warriors block their paths, increasing Kenichi's despair since he no longer has any more strength to fight. Menang and Hartini try to create an opening for Kenichi and Miu. As Hartini is about to be hit, Kenichi moves to block the attack with his tenkou, deciding to fight. Menang suffers a blow from one of the warriors, but the second blow is stopped by John. The warriors move to attack him, but John stops them with his fingers and swings them around. Burning beams fall on John and he rises, shedding the disguise to reveal a muscular man. He introduces himself as the previous owner of Kenichi's tenkou.
The World God Only Knows Chapter 180: Dirty Works
Katsuragi waits for Ayumi at the river, as Haqua explain to Chihiro why Ayumi has to fall in love with Katsuragi. Ayumi arrives, with Katsuragi pretending not to notice her and throwing rocks in the river. Katsuragi brings out her underwear and creates a situation for them to struggle. Ayumi nearly falls in the water but Katsuragi catches her. Chihiro watches as Ayumi and Katsuragi seem to have an awkward exchange. Haqua receives word from Nora that the Vintage have arrived at Ayumi's house and are moving to their location. Katsuragi makes his move, but Haqua relays Nora's message, causing him to decide to change locations. Haqua and Chihiro follow them to the park, as Vintage members arrive at the river. Haqua tells Katsuragi to distract Ayumi as she deals with the Vintage members. Katsuragi decide to move to another location, but they take a break at a convenience store, where Lune was shopping for junk food.
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Happy Reading!!Labels: Bleach, Fairy Tail, HSDK, Hunter X Hunter, Manga, Naruto, One Piece, Reborn, TWGOK
