Peps' Reading List: Weekly Manga Update

Here's this week's manga update from my reading list.

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Naruto  Chapter 592: Third Force
After Itachi returns to death at the end of the Edo Tensei jutsu, Sasuke stares upwards, lost in his thoughts.  He silently asks what is a clan, a village and a shinobi, and is about to formulate another question when the cave ceiling collapses nearly on top of him, revealing Jugo and Suigetsu.  The five Kages are shocked to find out that Madara is unaffected by the end of the Edo Tensei.  Madara, knowing that he will be able to defeat them, decides not to use the Susa'ano Perfect Form.  Madara tells them that he doesn't have to fight them, intending to just capture Naruto.  The Tsuchikage remembers their promise to Naruto that they will defeat Madara and decides to continue fighting, despite the Mizukage's misgivings regarding the difference in power.  Madara regards the Tsuchikage, stating that it is so ugly.  Meanwhile, Naruto and the others continue their fight against Tobi.  Tobi decides to move up his plans, summoning a jar that he makes the monster with the different tailed beasts' powers eat.  Jugo and Suigetsu catch up with Sasuke, who asks them why they looked for him.  Jugo tells him that even if he and Itachi were able to stop the Edo Tensei jutsu, Madara is still alive.  Sasuke is shocked, remembering the memories that Itachi shared with him about his dedication to Konoha.  Suigetsu hands Sasuke a scroll, claiming that they can use it to rule the world.  But Sasuke comes to a different realization, telling them that he needs to go to meet the human who knows everything.  Jugo and Suigetsu are shocked when Sasuke tells them that he needs to meet with Orochimaru.

Bleach  Chapter 499: Rescuer in the Dark
The Reversal Counter Force is tasked to contact as many members of the thirteenth division to tell them that Ichigo is on his way from Hueco Mundo.  Urahara tasks Sado and Inoue to find the disc on Kirge's body, telling them that while Ichigo fights in Soul Society, they will analyze their enemy.  As Ichigo rushes to Soul Society, Akon tells him that the tally of shinigami reiatsu that disappeared has reached 2245, on top of the 56 seated and 1 vice captain.  Akon also tells him about the six Stern Ritter and that they can steal bankai, having already stolen the bankai of four division captains.  Urahara joins their conversation in give Ichigo and Soul Society intel on what he has analyzed from Kirge.  Urahara tells them about the three abilities of the Quincy, starting with the Vollstandig, which increases their power and changes their appearance.  The second is the Blut, which can increase the Quincy's attack or defense power by concentrating the spirit particles.  Urahara tells Ichigo that the Blut's weakness is that the spirit particles can only be directed to either attack or defent, and that Kirge was unable to attack because he needed to defend against Ichigo's attacks.  He tells Ichigo that they can utilize the loophole that appears when the Blut user switches from defense to attack.  The third ability is bankai stealing, which they perform using the disc that Urahara still has to analyze.  He tells Ichigo that the Quincy are unable to steal his bankai, which is probably the reason why the Quincy waited until Ichigo was in Hueco Mundo before launching their attack on Soul Society.  Urahara tells Ichigo that the enemy fear him, making it all the more important that he reach Soul Society.  Urahara promises to follow and reminds Ichigo not to overexert himself.  Ichigo sees the end of the path to Soul Society, but it suddenly closes.  He shouts to ask if Urahara is alright.  It is revealed that Kirge is still alive and has attacked Urahara, Inoue and Sado.  Kirge shouts that he will fulfill the mission that his king gave him, which is to keep Ichigo from reaching Soul Society.  Kirge unleashes an attack that surrounds Ichigo like a cage, telling Ichigo that he is trapped and will have to watch the destruction of Soul Society.

One Piece  Chapter 673: Vergo & Joker
Somewhere on an island, the parents of the missing children ask the Marines to look for them one more time.  The Marine G-5 06 Squad Commodore Yarisugi turns down their request harshly, telling that the Vice Admiral Vergo has declared that the children died in an accident and threatens to kill those who continue to make any more demands about finding them.  When the marines leave, the citizens of the island wonder if Vergo really does know about the kidnapping incidents, remembering how the vice admiral saved their island years ago.  The parents of the missing children continue to believe that they are still alive.  Meanwhile, Nami in Sanji's body and Usopp are contending with the children who have woken up because of their withdrawal symptoms and can no longer be sedated.  The children escape from their binding and start to go berserk, asking for candy.  Caesar arrives at the cave behind Usopp and Nami, telling the children that he is taking them home and will give them the candy that they want.  Meanwhile, Zoro, Sanji in Nami's body, Brook and Kinemon are being chased by the slime monster Smiley.  Smiley transforms itself then releases a blob of slime towards the group.  As they run away, they surmise that Smiley can remove parts of itself, with the parts also capable of attacking or destroying.  They realize that the parts of Smiley on the other side of the lake are launching itself on their side.  With their close proximity to the lab, they realize they can't cut the slime monster like before lest the explosion affect the lab before they can rescue Kinemon's son Momonosuke.  Sanji and Brook decide to go with Zoro and Kinemon in search of Momonosuke.  Meanwhile, the Marine G-5 01 squad members try to enter the lab to get back Smoker and Tashigi, while Smiley grows larger nearby.  Vergo discusses Caesar's plans with Mone, stating that he wants to see the destruction wrought outside if Caesar is conducting an experiment with Smiley.  Luffy and the others are imprisoned nearby, and Smoker in Tashigi's body asks Vergo what he is doing when Marine G-5s might die outside.  Vergo comments that the collection of people in the cage make quite a sight, referring to Luffy, Robin, Franky, Trafalgar Law, Smoker and Tashigi, who are all tied up.  Tashigi in Smoker's body suddenly asks Smoker about her feeling, prompting her commanding officer to tell her that she is struck by a premonition.  Smoker surmises that the kidnapping of the children were covered up as a shipwreck accident by Vergo.  Trafalgar tells them that Vergo was actually a pirate and joined the Marines, where he climbed up the ranks, under the underworld broker Joker's orders.  Vergo tells them that he had to take precautions when Smoker took over a G-5 squad, commenting that he shouldn't feel so pressured now that Smoker has been captured.  He tells them of his plans to kill Smoker and Tashigi to keep his secret, covering the incident up with an accident report as well.  Luffy asks Trafalgar who Joker is.  Trafalgar shares that he used to work for Joker, which is why he knows Vergo.  Trafalgar tells them that Joker is just the name used in the world of underworld brokering, but that he is really the shichibukai Donquixote Doflamingo.

Katekyo Hitman Reborn!  Chapter 392: Before the Showdown
The Sawada household is filled to capacity for the meeting, with Tsuna leading the meeting by recounting the recent events with them.  Bianchi tells Kyoko and Haru that they should go outside.  When it is mentioned that Reborn is not there, Bianchi informs the two that Tsuna asked for the meeting to be kept secret from Reborn and the other Arcobaleno.  Tsuna tells the others about how they can try to save the Arcobaleno by inserting the correct flame attributes once Checker-Face extracts them from the pacifiers.  Tsuna reiterates that in order for the plan to work, they need to ensure that they defeat Bermuda and the Vindice in the representative battle, since Bermuda is hell bent on destroying the Arcobaleno system, which in turn will kill the Arcobaleno in the process.  Tsuna asks that they all forget their conflict and work together to save the Arcobaleno.  Mukuro concedes the importance of their meeting's topic.  Squalo asks if Tsuna is thinking of using the strongest warriors.  Tsuna agrees, telling them that the ones he gathered to meet are the ones he already fought with before and know that he can rely on, referring to Xanxus, Enma, Mukuro and Byakuran.  Byakuran comments that he and Tsuna together can defeat the Vindice, but Tsuna tells him that the Vindice are too strong, pointing out that he couldn't see a battle strength limit to Jager during their brief encounter.  The information shocks everyone.  When asked if they have any hope of winning, Tsuna concedes that he doesn't know, sharing that Reborn doesn't want him to fight because there is actually no hope of winning.  The others consider his words, with some smiling.  Enma points out that Tsuna's face doesn't really reflect the potential defeat that he is talking about, which the others agree with.  Xanxus asks for his plans, and Tsuna tells them that they should be on the offensive this time.  Meanwhile, Tsunomichi tells Checker Face that he has been unable to eavesdrop on the participants, since they have been taking off their battle watches.  Tsunomichi expresses concern about letting Bermuda do as he pleases, especially when it's obvious that he holds a grudge against Checker Face, but the mastermind comments that Bermuda's "Flames of Night" is a wonderful discovery.  Checker Face predicts that the final battle will be between the "Flames of Night" and "Flames of the Sky".  He also notes that it is also for the best if the strong can protect the pacifiers.  Bermuda holds his own meeting with the Vindice, further talking about their plans for revenge.  Bermuda tells them that they no longer have to be the enforcers of Mafia law and commands the Vindice to remove their usual garb to show their true selves.

Fairy Tail  Chapter 290: Night of Intersecting Feelings
The third day of the Dai-Matou Enbu ends, with Raven Tail disqualified and both Fairy Tail teams slowly moving up the ranks.  Doranbolt confronts Jellal under the guise of Mystogan.  Jellal tries to avoid Doranbolt, but the guild official is insistent, knowing that Mystogan doesn't really exist in their world and ends up accidentally removing his face covering.  Lahar, who witnesses their altercation, recognizes Jellal.  Suddenly, Yajima arrives, calling Jellal but using Mystogan's name, telling Lahar and Doranbolt that Mystogan wouldn't reveal his face previously because he looks like Jellal, telling them about their world's connection to Edolas.  Kagura and the rest of Mermaid Heel pass by, and she recognizes Jellal, prompting a very physical reaction from her.  Millianna then sees Jellal, as well, but before she can do anything, Kagura gets up, saying that she has settled down.  As Kagura ponders about how Jellal has kept himself hidden, Millianna's thoughts are on how Erza might have known about Jellal, since he's been hiding among the Fairy Tail members.  Jellal is able to walk away from the confrontation, quietly thanking Yajima, who in turn tells him to leave before causing Makarov further trouble.  Lahar tells Doranbolt that she believes Mystogan is really Jellal, and while she wonders why Yajima stuck out his neck for him, she tells Doranbolt that she won't Jellal escape.  Because of the confrontation, Jellal lost track of his target, thinking who it can be since the magic is powerful, but is actually unlike the magic possessed by Zeref.  Meanwhile, Laxus asks Makarov about the Lumen Histoire and tells him that Ivan had called it Fairy Tail's darkness.  Mavis arrives to answer Laxus's question, telling him that it's not darkness, but instead is Fairy Tail's "light".  Laxus, upon being told that only guild masters can find out about its true nature, tells them he won't pry about Lumen Histoire anymore.  They wonder how Ivan could have gotten information regarding the Lumen Histoire and they surmise that it must have been Purehito, which prompts Mavis to state that it's her fault for choosing her successor incorrectly.  She starts crying, causing Makarov and Laxus to be extremely uncomfortable.  The other members of the guild are celebrating a good third day at the Dai-Matou Enbu, with Erza recovering quickly because of Porylusca and Wendy.  Mirajane and Lysanna lament that their brother, on the other hand, is still far from recovering.  Elfman wakes up and is surprised to find Ever sleeping at his bedside, making Elfman comment that Ever is a woman.  Natsu and the others are up to their usual hijinks at the bar.  At the Sabertooth lodging, Lector finds Sting awake.  Sting tells him that he feels that he and Natsu will be fighting against each other on the fourth day of the festival, telling Lector that he has waited for that moment for seven years.  As Kagura, Millianna and Jellal are left to their thoughts that night, Arcadia receives a report from Yukina.

History's Strongest Disciple Kenichi  Chapter 480: Distance Between Two
Kenichi is back at Ryozanpaku, where he continues his training and showing that he is sharper with his martial arts skills.  Despite getting kicked accidentally by Apachai, Kenichi immediately gets back up to his feet.  He thinks about the battles that he witnessed, determined to be more prepared than ever.  Kenichi acknowledges the dangers of the martial arts world, but knows that he can survive because his teachers are the masters of Ryozanpaku.  He tells himself that he will not run away anymore, but when Apacchai discovered Akisame's new torture device, he tries to run away only to be captured easily.  They stop their training when Miu calls them to eat, prompting Kenichi to think about the treatment Miu underwent in order to recover from the brainwashing by Jenazad.  Kenichi notes that there are no more traces of the brainwashing, although Miu sometimes recall wanting to slice Kenichi.  Miu tells Kenichi that she faintly remembers the scene when Kenichi received the memento left behind by Miu's mother for her.  Kenichi keeps quiet, remembering Elder Furinji's request, while Miu convinces herself that her dreams and reality were probably mixed up because of the brainwashing.  Kenichi wonders why the elder doesn't want Miu to know about her father, realizing that there are still secrets that keep him and Miu apart.  Kenichi and Miu arrive at school where they meet up with the members of the Shinpaku Alliance.  Nijima tells them that Yomi has become active, with Rachel and Chikage being pulled out of classes to attend meetings.  Kenichi asks if it has anything to do with the events at Tidat.  Nijima agrees, further stating that the judgement day is near.  Nijima tells them that Ogata has been trying to eliminate the Shinpaku Alliance using three warriors, including Rimi.  Kenichi and Miu return to Ryozanpaku, where Miu asks Kenichi to spar with him, since she's been feeling rusty since the events at Tidat and that she thinks her balance is off because of the brainwashing.  Kenichi thinks that he might have a chance at defeating Miu, but the notion is quickly disabused and he is easily defeated by Miu's much improved movements.  The Elder Furinji and Kensei witness the sparring session, with Kensei commenting that Jenazad's training sped up the awakening of Miu's power.  The Elder Furinji tells him that he had purposefully slowed down Miu's training, but that it would seem that she has to cross that path sooner than expected.

The World God Only Knows  Chapter 193: Key
Katsuragi tells Elsie that weird things occur every time he tries to enter the school, prompting Elsie to comment that he might be tired and Katsuragi admits that he sometimes hallucinates after playing games too much.  Suddenly, Ayumi arrives and calls Katsuragi darling, giving him a bento she made herself.  When Katsuragi asks why, Ayumi tells him that it's because she's his wife, which their classmates all hear.  Yui disrupts the commotion by arriving, declaring that she also made Katsuragi a bento.  Tsukiyo lands on top of Katsuragi, telling him that they will have tea together on the rooftop.  Shiori researches for recipes in the library.  A blimp with Kanon promoting a product flies overhead.  Elsie comments that the situation is like one of Katsuragi's games, while Katsuragi is hugged from all sides.  Unbeknownst to them, the school features the same hazy look whenever Katsuragi tried to enter the school previously.  Nora and Haqua further discuss the Chief Skull's sudden death, with Nora pointing out that they might have already planned of getting rid of the chief from the beginning.  Nora tells Haqua that there are still leftovers, after Vintage and chief are destroyed, and when the Runaway Spirit Squad and the weiss are removed.  Nora tells her that there is only one thing left to go after, with Haqua realizing that the goddesses are being targeted once again.  While she thinks about it, Nora suddenly gets up to leave and tells Haqua that she didn't actually go there to talk to Haqua.  After asking where Katsuragi is, Nora tells Haqua that she needs to give him the memento that Chief Skull left for him.  Katsuragi is woken up by his mother, but is surprised to find her looking like a pixelized video game character.  He talks to his mother during breakfast and walks with his beloved Yotsuba to school.  Suddenly, Katsuragi is woken up by Kodama, prompting Katsuragi to realize that he's back in the 3d world and becomes hysterical.  Elsie asks him if he's alright and he is surprised to find her in a boy's uniform.  Elsie tells him that they are attending an all boys school.  Katsuragi once again realizes that another weird event happened when he tried to enter the school, and tries to leave the grounds.  But Elsie tells him that they have to hunt runaway spirits filling the gap in the hearts of the male students and that Katsuragi must fill the gap with love.  Nora and Haqua arrive outside of Maijima High and stare in surprise at the large miasma surrounding it.  Nora shows Haqua the content of the package from Chief Skull and tells her that the orb is supposed to be the key to saving the world.  They hear Katsuragi's voice asking to be returned to the game world. 

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