WSR 9-30-13

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Magi 199

We start the new arc with Aladdin on a ship writing a diary to Ugo-kun, recapping events that happened after the battle, meaning this is all technically a flashback up to when the boat arrives wherever it’s going.

Magnostadt is rebuilding and is trying to remain neutral between Reim and Kou. They’re also trying to not be dependent on magic or use the citizen hierarchy system they used before, which means they have a great deal of potential as an ally of Reim, or if they chose, the Seven Seas Alliance.

Titus is now the Magi of Reim and he’s working hard to make things better. There’s apparently a team of magical doctors that are keeping an eye on his body, since it was technically unstable in its original form. And Marga’s there as well, so the doctors could also be helping her condition. This is Sphintus’ family, I think, or is related to him. He’s hanging out with Titus as well and he explains that Titus’ body is not so bad, though it requires a bit of maintenance initially to maintain what I could assume is its consistency. He’s basically like Aladdin now in the respect of his magic supply, near infinite with the Rukh’s assistance.

He also brings up a summit scheduled in two months between Sinbad and Kouen that the Magi are presumably expected to attend. Aladdin plans to tell them about Alma Toran and discuss what to do with the state of the world at the moment.

Until the summit, Aladdin and his friends will live in Sindria kingdom, where the boat was going presumably. They’re welcomed by Sinbad and his generals, commenting on Aladdin’s height and Mor becoming more beautiful, which I don’t notice in the art style. Sinbad’s planning the summit, while Alibaba and Yamraiha were assisting with Magnostadt’s recovery, which is presumably stabilized now.

Olba from the arc of Aum Madara’s cult of children has now gotten much taller, moreso than Alibaba, which is a running joke at this point. Even Toto, a warrior Alibaba met in Reim seems to be taller than him. She’s here with her master, so I’m assuming more training will happen in this arc or preparation of some sort.

A great feast is held, as seems common in Sindria, and we see that Sharrkan was the master of Olba, teaching him sword techniques and also influencing him to be very assertive and dependable to others, like Alibaba, who Olba looks up to. Sharrkan compliments Alibaba, saying he looks stronger and joking about whether he lost his virginity in Reim, saying that like Masrur knows, gladiators are popular and they apparently can bed many women if they are successful in combat. Alibaba doesn’t seem to have had that happen, much to Mor’s relief. Though when he tries to cut them off by saying they might upset Toto, the others connect the dots and Alibaba confesses that he did start a romantic relationship with Toto, which shocks Morgiana as the chapter ends

World Trigger 32

Tachikawa and Kazama are talking to Jin this chapter about his actions, wondering exactly why he did it. If he could’ve just given up Fujin, Kazama inquires, why didn’t he do it yesterday? Jin replies that it didn’t have the prestige it does today, having beaten so many top A rank members by itself. Tachikawa just thinks Jin’s giving up and wants to fight him, which makes him seem much less competent than Kazama as a Border member, since he’s letting this rivalry with Jin cloud any judgment he might’ve had.

Tachikawa does ask why he went so far to allow a Neighbor into Border. Jin says Kido asked him the same thing, saying this seems too good for their side. Jin replies he isn’t trying to affect the balance of power or participate in the conflicts that are coming between the older generations. He just wants to help the younger generation, and keeping the older people out of the fight makes that easier on him. He also says the younger ones will be useful for Kido’s true objective.  He’s stunned, but agrees.

Jin explains that Yuma’s had a hard life and he wants to let him have fun. The others are confused, wondering how Border factors into this. He responds that fighting them was the most fun he’s had, and there are lots of people Yuma can spar with and get stronger, which was what Jin was like back in the day as well. Yuma will rise to the top and he just wants everyone to stop fighting so much. Kazama is still not sure why Jin would go this far, giving up what was his teacher’s memento to him. But Jin says Mogami wouldn’t mind, because he wanted there to be relative peace between the agents. Also, Jin reminds them that since he doesn’t have a Black Trigger anymore, he’s no longer S rank and thus he’ll be participating in the rank wars in a few weeks. He’s aiming to take Tachikawa’s spot.

Returning to Border, Jin finds that Yuma and Osamu’s training is going well and he encourages them saying they should be ready for the “tournament” coming up soon. He then rests and thinks that things will be okay, since the future is moving forward. He is an older generation, so it makes sense. Though I wonder if he’ll make some sacrifice eventually to help Yuma.

Yuma is starting to get better at Border Triggers, utilizing a Scorpion, like Jin. Osamu says he wants to be a Gunner, Kyousuke telling him that’s risky if you don’t have a lot of Trion, since that’s the source of the bullets. Chika is doing well also and is moving to the next stage of her training

We then have a mild time skip to the starting day of Border enlistment, which is probably also close or the same as the rank wars for all levels. The chapter ends as Osamu’s team arrives.

Bleach 551

Haschwalth notices something as the chapter begins. It’s a barrier and he can’t get through. Nanao explains it’s a temporary shield that prevents anyone with Quincy powers from getting through. Haschwalth notes her and she says they must know that she’s one of the best in kidou of 8th Division, so it’s natural she could create something like this. She says it’s due to their residual reiatsu being left after they attacked before. Haschwalth then asks if the other captains can use this kidou, which she says they cannot. He responds that she should’ve continued after completing the kidou, creating a pattern for the other captains so they could use it against the Stern Ritter.

Toushirou managed to survive and is running from Bazz B, who attacks one of his ice blasts in retreat, but something happens. It’s a mist and to disperse it, Bazz B uses Burning Stomp. Toushirou then appears, Bazz B wondering why he didn’t hide himself. Toushirou responds that he didn’t have a plan, but he did manage to set up a trap. It’s revealed to be some sort of sealing technique, possibly blending his Shikai and some form of Bakudou. But Bazz B easily breaks out of it, shocking Toushirou, since it was apparently fairly strong. He then uses Burner Finger 2, seemingly piercing a giant hole in Toushirou.

Cang Du then appears saying that Bazz B should leave him be, since they agreed that the Stern Ritter who stole the bankai should finish off those captains whom they defeated. He moves to make the finishing blow

The chapter ends with Division 12 noting that Toushirou and Soifon’s reiatsu are seemingly gone, Mayuri saying he can manage to fight without a Bankai. Urahara then contacts him saying he knows a way to get back their stolen bankai. The obvious speculation is destroying the medal and/or defeating the Stern Ritter who stole it. We’ll see next time: I hope Mayuri gets another moment like when he fought Espada Octava a while back. Not to mention we need to see what Komamura and Byakuya’s new fighting styles are.

Naruto 649

The five Kage talk about the dream of the first Hokage, unity between the 5 villages and shinobi overall. They move to help the alliance, inspiring the lower level shinobi to steel themselves for battle.

Naruto and Sasuke attack Obito, but he manages to block their attacks, his shield slightly damaged. He taunts them in his own way and Naruto prepares another attack

Sakura’s trying to heal Shikamaru and suddenly Shikamaru is slowly healed by Naruto’s chakra. Sakura says Naruto should worry about his own battle, but Ino says she can sense through her Mind Body Transmission technique that he’s doing it subconsciously.

Shikamaru is amazed at Naruto, beating himself up over not being able to help Naruto, and possibly because he panicked at a critical moment. But Sakura also says she’ll help him. He continues to flashback, noting how Naruto is inspiring to everyone around him. He compares Naruto to Hashirama, saying Naruto doesn’t have a brother to support him like Tobirama, so he says he’ll become his right hand man when he becomes Hokage. The others chime in, Shino even noting that Naruto could have as many as 3 advisors in the official rules that apparently exist.

Tsunade comes in, fully healing Shikamaru and praising Sakura for doing her best. She then talks to Hashirama. He apologizes for having to bring his grandchild’s generation into his problems, but she says his spirit and will have carried on, the will of fire Hiruzen and Asuma mentioned. The group resolves to cut down the God Tree while Naruto and Sasuke are fighting Obito.

The other Kages move out, Raikage remembering that even if Naruto and Hashirama both bow so low to others, that is a sort of power alongside his own strength.

Meanwhile, Kakashi is healing himself from his fight with Obito. Hashirama concludes the chapter by noting how hard Naruto had it, but that he still persevered and is now uniting everyone, encouraging everyone to fight with him and the others.

One Piece 723

Sanji and Zoro decide that Sanji will go to the Sunny, Sanji giving Kinemon a Den Den Mushi that has the map to the Toy Factory. Their plan is to check where everyone is after meeting up with Luffy, calling the Sunny to check on Sanji, etc

Kinemon and Zoro try to figure out how to get in, but they can’t seem to decide, since Zoro wants to cut a way in, but Kinemon doesn’t want to draw attention. Bartolomeo goes into fanboy mode again after seeing Zoro.

Back at Dressrosa palace, another of Doflamingo’s subordinates, Gladius, is frustrated that Violet betrayed them. He says he was a bit suspicious from the start, since with her Devil Fruit, she should’ve seen the Sunny coming.

Sanji and Violet are running towards Green Bit, Sanji being told by Violet that they should change their meeting point with the others, since there’s a bunch of Marines at the harbor. Violet explains that with her ability, she basically has a bird’s eye view of everything within the entire kingdom of Dressrosa and a bit outside of it as well. She sees the Sunny struck by lightning, shocked. Sanji thinks about what it could be

Turns out it was Nami and the others fighting Jora. She’s pretty much defeated after Brook tricked her, so they’re deciding what to do with her. They’re curious about why Law told them to retrieve Caesar and Jora spills the bean, explaining that Doflamingo was tricking them the whole time, never having stepped down as a Shichibukai, etc.

Back at Green Bit, Doflamingo continues with his revelation, saying he was indeed a Celestial Dragon, but now he’s moved on. He’s not intending to linger here though, needing to finish off the Straw Hats. Fujitora notes that he heard thunder, Doflamingo not sure. Caesar asks for his heart back, Law saying that he didn’t actually say it was Caesar’s heart. Turns out it was just a regular Marine’s, Law activating his Devil Fruit and escaping with Caesar. Doflamingo and Fujitora both give chase

The Sunny arrives at Green Bit, but they can’t see Law with all the fog. The ship is attacked by Fighting Fish.

Meanwhile, Law is trying to draw Doflamingo away from the ship so he can toss Caesar over and then fight Doflamingo. But Violet and Sanji come from Dressrosa and Doflamingo figures out the plan, moving to attack the Sunny. The chapter ends as Sanji attacks Doflamingo to defend the Sunny, Doflamingo saying Sanji is pretty strong.

Toriko 252

Acacia and his disciples head out to capture more ingredients. Midora gets away from the group and causes them to get chased by an angry beast, since he stole its egg. Later, Midora is hurt by what is presumed to be a Devil Orochi. Acacia explains that while it’s not one of the Eight Kings, the strongest beasts in Gourmet World, a mature Devil Orochi is comparable in strength. Acacia holds out a hand and this further changes Midora’s perspective, realizing that he doesn’t have to be alone, that he has a family now.

Back at the house, Acacia uses Cure Water to heal Midora’s wound. He explains that the water activates the Gourmet Cells’ healing ability. He further explains that with a compatible ingredient it can heal a gaping wound, like when Mansam had a hole in his throat and then drank some booze. It’s then revealed that while normal damage can be healed, damage directly to the Gourmet Cells is permanent.

Midora brings up his scars and Acacia notes that people can be born with Gourmet Cells through time, since they’ve existed since ancient times. Those Gourmet Cells that emerge through scars are apparently tougher, so this means Midora’s Gourmet Cells are especially durable. Acacia says they should try to find everyone’s compatible ingredients soon. They start to eat and even as they fight, Midora is appreciative of his new family. Training with Acacia and the others makes him experience things he hadn’t before, like Jirou is afraid of heights and Ichiryuu is a lightweight when it comes to alcohol. Everything that happened was a new memory he treasured, such as Jirou pairing up with Setsuno and Frohze’s motherly goodnight kiss.

But the one thing that he still felt was a problem comes up when he and Frohze hand out rations to the people suffering from the war. One guy is ungrateful and Midora is furious, Frohze stopping him before he hurts the guy. It’s said that this is Midora’s one vice that lingers in him, which I would assume is a sense of hatred towards those who don’t appreciate their food. He even says this, but Frohze says he’s far more pure than others, since he sees the value of hard work for food. Frohze worked hard on the bentou box that the guy threw away and Midora’s tears showed his innocence. He weeps at the kindness that Frohze shows him

We then skip through history, Ichiryuu defeating the Four Beast and Jirou sealing it as best he could in Gourmet World with Knocking. Acacia compliments them, saying he was just going around gathering ingredients. The others are amazed, wondering what they could be, Acacia explaining they’re for his Full Course, which the others know very little about.

He explains that when the Gourmet Eclipse happens, there may be a cease fire in the war, but acquiring ingredients will be that much more difficult, so they have to gather as much as they can now. Frohze is asked whether she’s worked on her Food Immersion, meaning Acacia probably expects her to require much more food by comparison, being a chef.

The others feel a sudden powerful aura, Frohze noting it’s Pair. They talk as if it’s a thinking entity, so it’s potentially different than the Full Course ingredient. Acacia tells them not to interfere, that these are Blue Nitro, which no one can defeat. 6 of them are seen as the chapter ends. Apparently they have something to do with finding God, which will appear during the Gourmet Eclipse

Fairy Tail 354

Natsu has made friends with the giants in this chapter. They’re a little surprised that such small people saved them and after the group asks them what happened, they say they don’t remember anything after they took up their weapons to fight. The fact that this started because the guy made a mistake seems odd to the others, but Gray brings up with Doriarte said, about opening the gates of hell.

The group thinks it has to be Tartaros, the last Dark Guild in the trio of the major powers so far. Succubus Eye was a subordinate guild sent. But the question remains of why they froze the village in the first place or even targeted it.

Flare is hiding from the giants and the others bring her existence to light, the giants asking her how the outside world was. She said it was both scary and exciting and they say that’s expected. They’re happy that she’s alive and remind her that this is her home. They welcome her back and Flare cries tears of joy, expressing the same sentiment; that she’s returned. The group parties all night and we shift settings

We see Minerva, shocked at the destroyed state of Succubus Eye’s HQ. She finds something mildly human shaped, a flat doll of sorts. Someone appears behind her explaining that her magic enhances people, but those that are too weak become like that doll. Minerva thinks they did this because they were defeated, but Kyouka, another member of Tartaros’ Kyuukimon, like Silver, says they were simply gathering soldiers and she was testing their limits with her magic.

The chapter ends as Minerva is threatened by Kyouka, presumably using her magic on her as well.