Peps' Reading List: Weekly Manga Update

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

Spoilers ahead!  This post contains detailed summaries.  So if you would prefer to read them yourself, please visit your favorite scanlation sites, or buy the manga to support the mangakas.


Naruto  Chapter 571: Bijuu Mode!!
Naruto releases Kurama and the nine-tailed beasts power surges through him.  Ko is in disbelief at Naruto's decision, but quickly realizes that Kakashi and Gai are in trouble from the Bijuu-Dama that the enemy tailed beasts are about to unleash.  Naruto springs to action and, with speed that causes Kakashi to think that it was the Fourth Hokage Minato, renders the attacks useless with his own attacks that leveled out mountains.  Tobi unleashes the full power of the tailed beasts under his control.  Naruto, looking markedly different with Kurama's full power, calmly faces them and creates a clone to help find the chakra receivers on the tailed beasts.  Kakashi and Gai find themselves within Kurama's chakra.  Kurama warns Naruto that they might not be able to keep up the connection for more than five minutes, since they have yet to perfect it.  Naruto remains confident as they attack the other tailed beasts head on.  Naruto finds all of the chakra receivers, but all the tailed beasts are concentrating their power on a unified attack.  Naruto and Kurama create an attack with the same amount of power to negate the collective attack of the tailed beasts.

One Piece  Chapter 654: "Gam (Shogun)"
The Thousand Sunny rides a rising current towards the New World.  As Nami enjoys her bath, Luffy plans to catch a giant fish for them to eat when they surface.  The fish they catch is eaten by a larger fish, which in turn is eaten by a larger fish, which in turn is killed by Zoro.  As they celebrate catching a large fish (with two other fishes inside it), they realize that they are not moving upwards anymore.  Robin notices that they are nearing the Whitestrom, an underground whirlpool.  Nami realizes they can't navigate farther away from the Whitestrom, because of thefish that was caught.  Before they can cut the line or have Franky use Coup de Burst, the fish is caught in the Whitestrom and their ship is pulled in as well.  As they are sucked in, the ship hits something that propels them out of the Whitestrom.  The Straw Hat Pirates suddenly find their ship in the midst of a group of whales, with one of them bearing familiar scars.  After initially thinking that one of the whales is Laboon, the pirates realize that all of the whales bore the same scars.  Nami commands them to open their sails, in order for the ship to ride with the current created by the whales' passing.  Brook shouts to the whales that if they were the ones who lost a member of their school years ago, they should not worry because Laboon was safe on the other ocean.  Brook starts playing music, which the whales enjoy.  Soon, all of the whales surface, propelling the Thousand Sunny on a red ocean during stormy weather.  Zoro comments that the scenery looks like the entrance to hell, which Luffy shouts to be perfect.

Katekyo Hitman Reborn  Chapter 370: Lesson
Tsuna is shocked by the appearance of Reborn, who is in his curse released form.  Tsuna doesn't recognize him and Reborn greets him by saying the word "Chaos", which turned into "Chaossu" because of his underdeveloped vocal chords in his Arcobaleno state.  Reborn doesn't tell Tsuna who he is and instead challenges Iemitsu, because of the betrayed alliance.  Tsuna is shocked that at the challenge and incorrectly thinks that the man is another battler that Reborn found.  Reborn commands him to keep his eyes and ears tuned, and as the fight commences, he tells Tsuna that there are two things he lacks.  Tsuna, still not recognizing his teacher but feels the lecturing to be familiar, watches as the fight commences.  Iemitsu attacks, but Reborn suddenly appears beside Tsuna and tells him the first lesson.  He tells Tsuna to recognize Iemitsu and not think that he is better than his father, especially since Iemitsu has fought for and survived for his family.  Reborn returns to the fight and easily subdues Iemitsu's movements, all the while telling Tsuna the second lesson, which is to remember what the Dying Will mode is really about.  Reborn defeats Iemitsu easily, but does not destroy his boss watch.  Reborn tells Tsuna that it's his turn and disappears behind a rock, only to reappear in his Arcobaleno form.  Tsuna does not get that he and the man in the suit was the same.  Iemitsu challenges Tsuna, who contends with his feelings for his father, recognizing to himself that his father is stronger than he is.  Tsuna attacks with a feint, which Iemitsu sees and attacks.  Tsuna does not try to avoid the attack, which connects.  It is revealed that Tsuna blocked the attack, telling Iemitsu that he's strong but that he will defeat him.  His Dying Will flame absorbs Iemitsu's, revealing the ability Dying Will Zero Point Breakthrough.

Hunter X Hunter  Chapter 333: Rumbles
Pariston makes his speech and reminds everyone that, while he himself would like to save Gon, they should consider the election to be a separate matter.  He announces that he believes Mizaistom should be Chairman, which stuns everyone in the hall.  As he states his reasoning for the choice, Cheadle silently assesses how Pariston may seem to be subverting the votes Leorio should get to little effect and wonders what will happen during the rest of the debate.  With Pariston aggressively pushing for Mizaistom, Cheadle and Mizaistom silently agree to find a way to push Pariston out of the elections.  The next election process takes place.  Meanwhile, at the hospital, It asks for Gon's hand.  Killua reaches for it and is shocked that Gon's flesh is falling of his bones.  Once again, Killua asks It to heal Gon.  It grants Killua's wish and everyone in the vicinity, as well as members of the Zoldyck family, feels the immense power It released.  Illumi laughs, reveling in the power and declares that he will have It any cost.  The latest votes are tallied, with Leorio taking the top spot.  Since he was unable to get more than 50% of the votes, they move on to the next phase of elections, with the top two, Leorio and Pariston, contending for the position of Chairman.  Everyone in the hall feel It's power, as well.  Pariston has a thoughtful look on his face.  Before the next election process takes place, Pariston asks Leorio, once again, what he plans to do when he becomes the Chairman.

Fairy Tail  Chapter 268: Elite B Team
The second team is revealed to be Fairy Tail Team B, composed of Mirajane, Laxus, Gajeel, Juvia and Jellal, pretending to be Mistogan.  Natsu asks the question that the crowd and other competitors are thinking, demanding to know how there could be a second team.  The announcers reveal that there were revisions to the Dai-Matou Enbu's rules, which state that every guild can have two teams participate in the festival, which explains the large number of teams that participated in Sky Labyrinth.  Natsu declares that even if they are from the same guild, he will consider Team B as opponents.  Mavis notices that Jellal is not a guild member, but approves when she is given the assurance that he is strong.  The number one team, Sabertooth, is announced.  The lineup of events, which includes a battle component everyday, and the point systems are discussed.  The first game, Hidden, is about to start and each team chooses a player to participate.  Yeager for Quattro Cerberus, Beth for Mermaid Heel, Narpudding for Raven Tail, Eve for Blue Pegasus, Rufus for Sabertooth, Leon for Lamia Scale, Gray for Fairy Tail Team A and Juvia for Fairy Tail Team B.

History's Strongest Disciple Kenichi  Chapter 462: Pride and Faith
Kenichi challenges Pengulu Sankan, exhibiting such a fierce aura that shocks their spectators.  Kenichi is able to avoid Pengulu Sankan's first strike, but quickly realizes that he is vulnerable without his tekou.  Miu, who still hasn't regained all of her memories, kick Kenichi, who is undaunted and continues to fight.  Miu finds his determination familiar and suddenly sees an image of Kenichi falling in her mind.  Hartini's father, Menang, who was affected by Kenichi's dedication, throws Kenichi's tenkou in the battle area for him to use.  Kenichi puts on the tenkou in time to block Pengulu Sankan's attack.  Jenazad confronts Menang, who apologizes for his action and states that he felt that Kenichi was at a disadvantage, so he evened the odds to honor Silat.  Sakaki, Hongo, Lona, Batouan and Sham arrive at the location, with Sakaki and Hongo wreaking havoc as an invincible team.  Jenazad decides to join the fight, silently willing Miu to cut off her attachment to life like he did. 

The World God Only Knows  Chapter 175: RIOT
Rimyuel confronts a dark figure about their plans.  Katsuragi finds Ayumi, who is already talking to Chihiro about quitting their band and confessing that she didn't root for Chihiro.  Before Ayumi can say anything further, Katsuragi shows himself and asks Chihiro what she wants to talk about, which surprises the latter and punches him.  Katsuragi, desperate to end the conversation between the two girls, tell them that he has something to say to the two of them.  But before he can say a word, the tag on his wrist goes off, indicating that one of the goddesses is in danger.  Katsuragi, Ayumi and Chihiro are surrounded by Vintage and are imprisoned.  The Vintage member reports their capture, and Lune confirms that she and other teams have caught other goddesses as well.  She gives the order to kill them.  Katsuragi despairs that he is too late as darkness envelopes the three of them.  But before they can be transported by Vintage, Haqua releases them from their prison. 

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