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Naruto Chapter 583: Who is this?
Kabuto's story of the past continues. Under the direction of the nun who took him in, Kabuto and the others help heal shinobi during the war to earn money for the orphanage. He heals Orochimaru, who encourages him to become a shinobi because of his medical ninjutsu. Danzo visits the orphanage to talk to the nun, who used to be called Nonou, a former elite intelligence agent. Despite her declaration of no longer being involved in her own life, Danzo and his companions, who include Orochimaru, consult her about the plans of Iwagakure, and tells her to go to a mission to Iwagakure to determine if the intel they received is true. The priest and other nun complain that Nonou is important to the orphanage, but Danzo tells them that she's the only one capable of executing the mission. Danzo tells them that if she refuses, Konoha will no longer pay the orphanage to keep it running. Nonou agrees to perform the mission, as it is revealed that Kabuto is listening outside the window. Danzou also asks that one of the children will be given to him to replace a subordinate and to get the information from Nonou. Kabuto decides to volunteer, despite the protests of Nonou and the other orphans. Kabuto goes through the training and performs his role as a spy, infiltrating many other villages through the years. He is surrounded during one of the missions and he remembers about the others at the orphanage. A shinobi attacks him, who he is able to wound with a counter attack. He realizes that the shinobi is Nonou who is still on the mission and heals her with his medical ninjutsu. But he soon realizes that Nonou, known in that land as Nanigashi, doesn't recognize him anymore. Kabuto escapes and realizes that he also no longer recognize himself as he stares at his reflection in the water. As he question who he is, Orochimaru rises from the water and tells him that he remembers Kabuto.
Bleach Chapter 489: March of the StarCross
Rukia, now the Vice Captain of the 13th division, paces impatiently, as she and the other Vice Captains wait for the Captains to finish their meeting. Kira arrives and expresses his need to discuss the recent events with the other Vice Captains, wanting to relay how he feels that the invasion, hollow disappearance and Rukongai citizen disappearance are all inter-connected. Kira asks if any of the divisions investigated past district 50, to which Yachiru confirms that the 11th division had in fact investigated district 64. Kira asks about the footprints, and is unsurprised to hear that the prints were of bare feet and sandals. He tells the others that the districts beyond district 50 are in poverty, which means that all of the citizens went barefoot and that the sandaled feet must belong to shinigami. Kira asks Nemu if Captain Mayuri is hiding anything, and declares that he will report his assessment to the Captains. Meanwhile, Nel is shocked at the sight of the Tres Bestias's defeat. Kirge expresses surprise at seeing an Arrancar with a shinigami, but tells them that he knows who Ichigo is. Kirge tells him that they received high priority orders to capture Ichigo as a special weapon, which prompts the remaining Iacto Arme soldiers to rush at Ichigo. Before Ichigo can react, he notices that the soldiers move differently, which reminds him of Ishida's Hirenkyaku. Ichigo demands to know if they were members of the Quincy, which Kirge confirms to be true. The enemy king receives the intel report that Ichigo has arrived in Hueco Mundo and is engaged in battle with Kirge. The king gives the command to move the army, now that Ichigo is busy with Kirge. He gives the command to notify Shternritter. He also gives the command to mobilize their attack against Soul Society. Meanwhile, Captain Mayuri reports to Captain Yamamoto that he ordered his division to exterminate 28,000 Rukongai residents to level the soul balance. Captain Yamamoto comments that he shouldn't have acted without orders and that his division's research isn't fast enough, which Mayuri denies and reminds Yamamoto that he warned him after Ishida's participation in the infiltration of Soul Society to rescue Rukia. Mayuri tells Yamamoto that he was the one who invited all of the events that occurred, when Yamamoto failed to kill one man, referring to the Vandenreich leader.
One Piece Chapter 664: Master Caesar Clown
The Smoker and Tashigi discuss the events with the Marines, who are distracted by the effects of the personality switch of their leaders. Tashigi, in Smoker's body, tells everyone about the reports of missing children in that area of the sea, where child deaths are also rampant. She tells them that the kidnappings were usually written off as accidents or other mishaps by the G5 Marines. With the appearance of the children on the island, Smoker notes that Tashigi is implying that the culprit behind the kidnappings is on Punk Hazard and that somebody from the G5 is making false reports to cover the kidnappings. Since his body and heart is pinned down to the island, Smoker can't leave. So he commands some of the Marines to steal the enemy ship to report their situation to the Marine HQ, while he plans how to steal back his body and heart. Caesar Clown finishes his call on the den den mushi and tells his soldiers that they received the confirmation to kill the Straw Hat Pirates, which will be attributed as an accident in another ocean by Joker. Caesar tells them to capture as many specimens as they can, even if they have to kill them with poison gas. Mone tells them about the collective 800 million beli bounty on the group, and reminds her companions that they might stronger after their two year hiatus. The centaurs arrive, reporting that the Straw Hat Pirates stole their coats and kidnapped their leader Boss Brownbeard. Caesar prepares to give the centaurs a serum that he claims can heal and warm them. Meanwhile, Usopp places markings on the switched members to avoid confusion, while Luffy converses with Brownbeard. Brownbeard tells Luffy that he hates Luffy's generation of pirates, who wreaked havoc after Whitebeard's death. He also tells them about the history of Punk Hazard, which used to be an island with lush greenery that was destroyed by a failed experiment by Vegapunk. The government left behind the prisoners they experimented on, who took refuge in one of the last few upright facilities. Unfortunately, some of the prisoners are paralyzed from the waist down because of the nerve gas. They all lost hope until Caesar arrived and helped them regain mobility, until Law came and used his ability to connect their bodies to animal legs. Brownbeard tells them that the Straw Hat Pirates will be used by Caesar as specimens to help save the world. Meanwhile, one of Brownbeard's men is suffering from the effects of Caesar's drug and is subsequently destroyed by Caesar. It is revealed that the experiment that destroyed Punk Hazard was actually Caesar's.
Katekyo Hitman Reborn! Chapter 382: The Power of the Vindice
The flames die down to reveal three disfigured humans, with each one wearing a pacifier on their necks. As the rest express their shock at the physical appearance of the Vindice, Verde focuses on the stone pacifiers hanging down their necks. One of the Vindice praises the allied teams of Reborn and Verde for being able to rip off their clothing. Reborn asks if they're not human and where they got their pacifiers, which look like an Arcobaleno's pacifier. The Vindice replies that they can't answer without Bermuda's permission. Verde asks if Bermuda is in collusion with Checker-face, but one of the Vindice adamantly denies that Bermedu would ever agree to such an alliance, adding that Bermuda is the only one worthy of becoming an Arcobaleno. The Vindice resume their attack. Yamamoto makes his move but is thrown back despite executing a powerful move. Gokudera, Ken and Chikusa are caught in chains by the other two Vindice. The others realize that the Vindice are stronger this time around. Tsuna plans to lure the Vindice to Mukuro, who will finish them off. Mukuro asks about Flan, who still won't wake up. Mukuro unleashes Genjuu Gagaia again, but the monster birds are easily disposed of by the Vindice. Verde laments that if Flan can combine his powers with Mukuro, the Genjuu Gagaia would be stronger. With the members of the allied Teams Reborn and Verde incapacitated or overwhelmed, it would seem that their defeat is inevitable. Suddenly, someone offers to add to Mukuro's illusion. Mukuro tells everyone that she will fight, too. Everyone is shocked, with some expressing concern about her physical condition. Reborn tells them that Chrome is his representative.
Fairy Tail Chapter 280: Kagura vs. Yukino
The Fairy Tail guild members congratulate Mirajane on her victory, as Jellal, still under the guise of Mystogan, wonder about potential strange events. The final battle of the 2nd day of the Dai-Matou Enbu is announced, revealing that the pairing is between Mermaid Heel's Kagura Mikazuchi and Sabertooth's Yukino Agria. The signal to begin the match is struck, with Kagura and Yukio discussing whether they too should make a wager. Kagura comments that a wager would be frivolous, prompting Yukino to reply that they should fight seriously and wager with their lives, which shocks many of the spectators. Yukino begins, revealing that she is also a stellar spirit mage, which surprises many, including Lucy and Arcadia. She summons Pisces and Libra one after another, with Libra causing Kagura's body heavier and Pisces doling out the attack, but Kagura is able to escape. Yukino asks if Kagura will force her to open the 13th door, which Lucy shares is a long rumored 13th key that is hidden from the 12 zodiacs. As Kagura moves to attack Yukino, Yukino opens the gate to the snake charmer. Opiuchus is called out, which Kagura meets with the blade of resentment, Archenemy. Kagura slices Opiuchus without drawing her sword and tells Yukino that she made a cheap wager. Telling Yukino that sometimes mermaids can devour tigers, she strikes at Yukino, defeating her and claiming the victory for Mermaid Heel. Gray asks if Yukino was weak or if Kagura was strong, and Erza answers that it's the latter. Kagura reminds Yukino that she owns her life, to which Yukino accedes to. Arcadia rejoices inwardly at the appearance of a second stellar spirit mage. The second day of Dai-Matou Enbu draws to a close, with Sabertooth receiving no points and Mystogan feeling that something is strange. The fated day is only five days away.
History's Strongest Disciple Kenichi Chapter 471: Master and Disciple
Hongo is caught in Jenazad's attack, but Hongo is able to counter with the Seiken Tsuki that caused Jenazad's attack to miss. The move reminds Jenazad of Sho, who was sent to him previously as the sole disciple who will learn all of the moves of the One Shadow, Nine Fist. Jenazad pitted him against his then disciple Radis Tidat Jihan. Sho used the same move to avoid the Silat techniques employed by Jihan, prompting Jenazad to agree to teach him Silat. Sho later recounted the event to Hongo, telling his master that his lesson about defeating a complicated move with a simple one is effective. Sakaki tells his disciple that Kenichi also learned the move involving Sansen body usage technique himself. The move involves the practitioner to constrict his body to make it like steel that can bounce off any attack, as well as causing previously lax muscles to seem to explode with power. Jenazad commends Hongo's escape from his attack, but also comments about the news that Sho is dead, which angers Hongo. Jenazad thinks to himself that by showing his emotions, Hongo's time is up, and is already planning to fight Sakaki next. Hongo attacks, and much to Jenazad's glee miss. However, their fingers suddenly meet, blocking Jenazad's own attack and causing Sakaki to smile. Hongo utters the word die and strikes at Jenazad's face with his other fist using Jinetsuken Nejiri Nukite. The strike breaks Jenazad's mask. Sakaki comments that anger can't ruin Hongo's form, but instead causes him to become calm and cold-hearted.
The World God Only Knows Chapter 186: ff
Katsuragi and Chihiro arrive at the seaside park, looking for Ayumi. Katsuragi sees Ayumi waiting on the docked ship, wearing the wedding dress. Haqua and Lune continue to fight, while Tenri and Diana continue to wait. Inside the rock out at sea, a Vintage member makes an announcement to call out the goddesses, threatening to interrogate all of the girls if they don't reveal themselves. With an invisible Chihiro watching them, Katsuragi and Ayumi meet. Chihiro remembers her conversation with Ayumi, when she told her friend about Katsuragi's motives and her advice for Ayumi to do something about her feelings for Katsuragi. Katsuragi declares that he gives up and is tired of drawing out the conquest. He tells Ayumi that he will tell her everything on the condition that he can only answer one question. He tells Ayumi that if the condition is unacceptable, then he will never go near Ayumi again. Meanwhile, Tenri reveals something about Katsuragi that surprises Diana. Ayumi asks if Katsuragi loves her, and he answers that he doesn't. Ayumi asks if he was just toying with her, but he tells her that he can only answer the first question. Ayumi tells him that he wouldn't have chased her that far if he didn't need her, and tells him that she will help him if possible. Katsuragi refuses, telling her that he doesn't need help, angering Ayumi who tells him that nobody would like such a person. Katsuragi tells her that he did not take such actions to be liked, telling her that all of his actions are intended to reach the ending without reassurances, assistance or handing over the responsibility to someone else. He tells her that his actions are those that show the love of a gamer. Katsuragi tells Ayumi that he adores her. He asks her to take his hand, declaring that he will show her the ending.
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