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Naruto Chapter 558: Kabuto's Trump Card
Kabuto surveys the damage done to his relatively small force of shinobi and hopes that they will have time to regenerate. Muu emerges from under a pile of debris, revealing that he had split himself before being defeated. Using a different kind of cloning technique, he is able to act freely despite the fact that his other half is sealed in the sand. Naruto arrives to ask Gaara about his battle, which has ended successfully for the Shinobi army, allowing Gaara to finally seal the former Mizukage completely using his jutsu. Temari arrives and instructs the remaining members of the army. They discuss the whereabouts of Naruto's real body, which has just reunited with Killer Bee, confirming that his other clones are heading to different battlefields. Naruto arrives to help Team 10 determine if there are Zetsus among them. The resurrected Dan notices that Naruto bears a striking resemblance to Tsunade's brother, Nawaki. Shikamaru tells him who Naruto is, and Dan feels relieved at having met someone that Tsunade trusts. Naruto and his clones work at rooting out the Zetsus at the different battlefields, saving Sakura and Hinata. Meanwhile, Muu prepares his jutsu.
Bleach Chapter 467: Luck Men
Yukio watches in shock as his own creations attack him, as Hitsugaya steps in to save him. Yukio laughs at the idea that Hitsugaya pitied him, but the latter wanted to be sure that they could still get out of the chat rooms, offering Yukio to trade. He freezes Yukio except for his head and arm, giving the Xcution member five minutes to disable the chat room in exchange for his life. The fight between Ikkaku and Shishigawara continue, with Shishigawara destroying Ikkaku's weapon, Hozukimaru, with his strange power. Ikkaku decides to fight using his fists, despite still not knowing what Shishigawara's power is. Shishigawa wonders how Ikkaku fights, even when he was getting his bones fractured from the punches. Then he realizes that his power, "Jackpot Knuckle", is starting to lose its probability in hitting with force, because of his continued use of the ability. He deals Ikkaku another blow, but receives a head butt in return. He falls to the ground, with Ikkaku stating that he is the luckiest bastard in Gotei 13.
One Piece Chapter 641: "What Are You?"
Luffy, Shirahoshi and the Princes watch in horror as Noah falls toward fishman island. Prince Fukaboshi remembers his father's words, about how Noah was in danger of never revealing its secrets forever if it crashes. It is revealed that centuries ago, it was promised to a great man that the ark will lie in wait until the destined day and must not be destroyed. Hody challenges Luffy, who declares that he will destroy Noah to pieces before it crashes. Shirahoshi calls out to Van der Decken in the hope that he's just unconscious, and is saved by Manboshi from an attack by Hody. Luffy attacks Hody, but is at a disadvantage under water. He tries to make for the ark which is covered by a bubble and the air inside it, but Hody disrupts his plan by letting the air out and Luffy's bubble is caught by Shirahoshi. Fukaboshi engages Hody in battle, confronting him on what caused his hatred for humans. Luffy receives a call on a den den mushi, revealing that he and Fukaboshi had devised a plan before chasing after the ark, shooting air towards the ark to create an air bubble. Hody catches up to Luffy and Shirahoshi, and they receive a call from Fukaboshi telling them that he knows Hody's true form.
Katekyo Hitman Reborn! Chapter 356: The Rules of the Battle Representatives
Tsunomichi arrives to introduce himself as the planner for the "Representative Battle of the Rainbow" and the man in the iron hat's messenger. He tells them the rules that he has written all over his hands. All teams of Arcobalenos and their respective representatives are given a box containing eight watches, which will be assigned to the Arcobaleno, the boss representative and the six battlers. Tsunomichi reveals that the team whose watches are destroyed will lose, revealing Tsuna's worst fears that the battle will consist of fighting. The watches will announce the battles and time duration for each one. The format will be battle royale, wherein teams could fight against each other or conspire to take out one target. Tsunomichi tells them that he arrived four days early to give the teams time to form alliances. Reborn and Marmon consider an alliance, but Xanxus refuses. Tsunomichi leaves to inform the other Arcobaleno and their representatives the rules for the battle.
Hunter X Hunter Chapter 319: Ballot
The Zodiac assemble to adhere to the last wishes of Netero, who they were all extremely loyal to. The members of the Zodiac who have arrived are composed of Mizaistom (ox), Piyon (rabbit), Geru (snake), Ginta (goat), Kurukku (rooster), Saiyu (ape), Ging (boar), Botobai (dragon), Kanzai (tiger), Cheadle (dog) and Saccho (horse). The last to arrive is Pariston (mouse), who is also the vice-chairman for the Hunter Association. Even if he is late, Pariston presides over the meeting and declares his intention to become chairman of the association, which angers the other members of the Zodiac. Despite the lack of support, Pariston is confident that he will win. Then Ging announces that he will also run for the position of chairman. Pariston asks Ging about Gon, and asks if Pariston should visit Gon, then thinks twice with the possibility that Gon might die, to which Ging tells him will not happen. Cheadle suggests for a way for them to decide the set rules and guidelines for the election process. They ask Mr. Beans to draw from a ballot of suggestions made by each member of the group. He draws Ging's suggestions, which states that every hunter has to be both a voter and a candidate.
Fairy Tail Chapter 253: Let's Join Hands
Makarov fights Acnologia, as the Fairy Tail guild members escape to their ship in tears. Despite not knowing the intentions of the dragon, Makarov resolves not to let the creature of destruction pass to get to his little brats. But Acnologia proves to be too powerful and attacks Makarov savagely. Makarov smiles, thinking that he has not regrets, but is surprised as a figure races past him to climb on the dragon. Natsu holds on the dragon, telling it to give Makarov back to them. The rest of the Fairy Tail guild members return to attack Acnologia simultaneously with their individual powers. Laxus tells Makarov that his guild will never leave him behind. As the guild members continue their barrage of attacks, a female figure watches them and seems to pray. Gildarts thinks to himself that Acnologia wasn't using the strength it used the last time they fought and thought that it was just playing with the members. The dragon flies up to the sky to attack it with its breath. The members of Fairy Tail holds hands to focus their energies on Fried to create a defensive spell. Acnologia releases a devastating blow, as Zeref, the council members, Ultear and Meredy watch at the apparent destruction of Tenrou Island. Zeref silently says goodbye to Natsu and the Grimoire Heart ship sail away. Tenrou Island and Acnologia disappeared, and no survivors were found even after half a year of searching the surrounding waters. Seven years later, a boy bearing the mark of Fairy Tail watches the sea.
History's Strongest Disciple Kenichi Chapter 447: Fight for Miu
Sakaki and Hongo fight Jenazad to rescue Miu, even with their exhausted bodies after their intense fight. But Jenazad is still able to escape with Miu, but not without feeling the effects of Sakaki and Hongo's attacks. The elder arrive with Kenichi to check on Sakaki and found out about Miu's fate. Hongo leave to retrieve Miu and told them to tell Kenichi that he will return her. Kenichi wakes up in Ryozanpaku, much to the relief of his masters. After looking for Miu, he is told about her kidnapping at Jenazad's hands. Meanwhile, Jenazad has Miu bound on a plane.
The World God Only Knows Chapter 160: Dropout
The goddesses are saddened that Apollo did not return despite their efforts. Katsuragi wonders about Apollo's words and what will happen in three days. He instructs the goddesses to return to their hosts' homes. At Tenri's home, Diana realizes the reason why she didn't have wings. Meanwhile, Haqua suffers at the hands of the Public Safety Department during her interrogation. She questions the nature of the new hell and finds out that she has been fired from the Runaway Spirit Squad with the Chief's signature. The members of the Public Safety Department talk amongst themselves, revealing that they are members of Vintage and prepare to remove Haqua's memory. The one holding the memory erasing device uses it on one of the members instead, frees Haqua, and they both take down the remaining two members. The chief appears, revealing one of the figures is her celestial robe and instructs Haqua to return to the human world.
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