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Seven Deadly Sins 78.5 + 78 

The sidestory focuses on Ban and Elaine, Elaine wondering why humans are so greedy. Ban answers that it’s mainly due to human desires. But Elaine is more concerned about the excess, Ban responding that maybe it wouldn’t be so bad to live like fairies, without so many material concerns.

He then says the fact that humans live such short lives compared to fairies is a big part of why they want something so much. They’re willing to die for anything that proves they made a difference.

Elaine takes away his ale label collection, saying she’ll give it back if he tells her what that thing is for him. But he says he doesn’t have one, catching her and embarrassing her by not realizing that she’s started to develop romantic feelings for him. The extra chapter ends on that.

In the main chapter, Ban waits for a response from the Goddess Clan, but gets nothing, starting to leave. But he hears a voice, turning around to see it’s Hawk, both of them shocked to see each other. They’re about to leave, but Ban tells Hawk to go ahead as he still wants to try to resurrect Elaine.

The voice of a Goddess resonates through the Horn of Cernunnos, saying they cannot normally resurrect someone, since they lost most of their power in the war with the Demon Clan. But a fairy is apparently not as difficult. Ban asks if they plan to take his life but they say he will be given a mission instead, and once he completes it, they will bring Elaine back. Ban agrees as we shift scenes.

Arthur and Hendricksen have some quick banter, while Meliodas and Gilthunder fight with amazing speed. Meliodas even pushes back Gilthunder, who counters with a long range lightning attack. Meliodas knocks it back, but he sees that it’s a delayed attack in multiple bursts, having to counter each one. As he’s using Full counter, Gilthunder appears behind Meliodas and strikes him, appearing in front of him and knocking his sword out of his grasp. Gilthunder then uses an even stronger attack, Iron Hammer of the Thunder Emperor.

It seems like Gilthunder has won, but the scene shifts back to Ban and the Goddess Clan.

The mission they give him is to kill a certain person, someone that affects the balance of all 4 clans: Meliodas. The chapter ends on Meliodas, having reverted to his “demonic” form and stopping Gilthunder’s attack cold and Ban’s shock at having to kill his best friend to revive the one he loves.

Magi 226

We start with a flashback to Sheba realizing that Solomon is David’s son, prostrating before him. She asks why he ran away from his great position as the inheritor of David’s legacy. He starts to explain, but we flashforward to the lower level magicians telling Solomon he must stand as a godlike ruler above all other species, since he is descended from humanity, chosen by Il Ilah as its representative. Other species insist they should be Solomon’s disciples, but that only creates more infighting.

Back in the past, Solomon says there are a few reasons, like he didn’t want to be seen as superior to others, as well as his love for all living things. But primarily, he wanted to make friends. Initially he thought he was superior to everyone, but after hanging out with Ugo and Arba, his first friends, he started to change. Then he met the Origin Dragon and really started to want to make connections.

The others speak to Solomon in the present about the need for a king to make any kind of equality of the species possible. He acknowledges this, concluding that he’ll have to accept some kind of hierarchy and be at the top. He says the others should devote themselves to their shared cause, even if he is treated as superior to them in some way.

Sheba confides in Solomon that she’s confident he is the best candidate to be a king and that the others are worried as well that he had to sacrifice one of his ideals to create the world he hoped for. The others promised they would stop him if he became reckless, though they don’t think that would ever happen.

Later, Solomon and the major leaders of the group (probably numbering in some way divisible into 72, though not quite at that level, since a good number of the 72 staves are used to keep the species protected) go into Ugo’s lab. He starts to explain about the rukh to everyone and how his studies have advanced. He simplifies things into 3 dimensions: the physical, the vector (which relates to the laws of nature and physics) and the spiritual, where the rukh exists and flows.

The others, especially Ithnan, are somewhat skeptical of the usefulness of rukh, Ugo saying it’s a great energy source. But he also says it’s very difficult to use, since it’s out of alignment with what magicians can manipulate, which is, at best the laws of physics themselves, but no further.

He also notes that the rukh is equal in its qualities for every living being, since it exists in everything.  The chapter ends on Solomon having some kind of vision, potentially representing the cycle of the rukh in their world and they continue the research. The next chapter will be the night before the battle with David.

World Trigger 61

Rambanein compliments them for doing so much damage to him, Viza having told him Earth/Meeden had improved over the years. The other Black Trigger user (besides Enedora) opens up portals behind Yosuke to attack him, but he dodges. Rambanein is called back, seemingly not killed, but his job, whatever it was, is complete, according to the lone female Neighbor. As they retreat, Midorikawa is confused that the gate itself was a Trigger.

The group splits up, the A rank agents going to support the C rank trainees escaping, the B rank agents going to defend the areas still under attack.

We see Jin react, telling Yuma that the future has changed slightly. Since a person who was trying to affect the future towards the bad side is removed, things are improved towards Border’s side, if only a bit. The major turning point will be getting Osamu and Chika to the base, so everyone else has to keep their attackers at bay.

Back with Konami and Viza’s fight, he notes that Rambanein’s defeat shows that Meeden’s soldiers aren’t to be taken lightly. Konami thinks Viza’s been taking it easy, but he insists he’s serious. A Trion soldier bursts out behind him, moving towards the city. It seems that Viza was just distracting her so they could continue to assault the more populated areas with the Rabits.

Karasuma notices something as he and Osamu are moving towards the base, Reiji and Konami confirming it’s Kyosuke’s house. He tells Konami to fight the Trion soldiers, even though Konami knows that’s just trying to draw her away from the battle. But Reiji tells her they have to keep them occupied as long as possible, since the major victory isn’t defeating them, but protecting the citizens. Reiji is left to take on Viza and Hyuse, wondering if he can handle them both.

The chapter ends as Enendora is revealed to have infiltrated into Border’s main base through the exhaust vents in his Black Trigger form, posing a huge threat to everyone there.

Naruto 678

We see that all the world is under the Infinite Tsukyomi’s power, every major shinobi village assaulted by the Divine Tree’s roots and people cocooned.

Sakura and Kakashi ask Sasuke about what’s going on, but he tells them to leave it to him. Naruto chides him, saying they should work together. Kakashi says Sasuke should probably take over, since he’s the only one who can communicate what’s happening outside. Naruto still disagrees, Sasuke explaining that they’re probably the few that are unaffected by Madara’s Mugen Tsukuyomi (Infinite Tsukuyomi)

We see various people’s dreams, Hinata with Naruto on a date, Kiba declaring a national holiday and Shino finding a new species of bug. Ino Shika Cho also have visions, Ino the target of Sai and Sasuke’s affections, Shikamaru not wanting to get married (with Temari next to him, suggesting they may be a couple) and Chouji finding a woman who loves to cook for him. Lee imagines he’s defeated Neji and Naruto, Sakura confessing her love to him. Tenten dreams Gai and Lee have decided to not look so weird in their hairstyles. Mai, the Mizukage, has married someone. Tsunade dreams she’s married Dan and her brother Nawaki is alive, Jiraiya trying to corrupt him with his erotic novels. Gaara has a vision of his family happy together and Naruto his friend.

Naruto asks when they can leave, Sasuke explaining that the moonlight propagates the genjutsu and they have to wait until it subsides. It does so, Susanoo opening up as Black Zetsu realizes the genjutsu had a limited frame to affect people. Sasuke thinks they can negate it with his Rinnegan, but Black Zetsu plans to stop them.

Madara appears as well, his four Limbo shadows still a threat. He says that now things are much better, Naruto retorting that it’s all based on an illusion, a lie. Madara responds that Naruto shouldn’t try to interfere with people’s happiness.

But suddenly, Madara is attacked from behind by Black Zetsu, revealing that the will embedded in him is not Madara’s, but Kaguya’s, who somehow was already in Madara, even though he lost Ashura’s chakra.

The chapter ends on Madara seemingly being taken over by Kaguya.

One Piece 749

We return where we left off, Pica’s hand and even arm broken apart by King Prodence’s punch and Chinjao’s headbutt.

Luffy’s group starts to break through the grunts, some of the coliseum participants unleashing their signature moves, like Ideo, Orlumbus and Cavendish. Pica readies another attack, Zoro telling them to pull back, since they still don’t understand how his powers work. It creates another huge shockwave.

The others don’t know where Luffy went to, suddenly seeing him climbing Pica’s arm with Ushi, Abdullah and Jeet in tow, as well as Zoro. Luffy didn’t realize this, telling them to get off.

Pica regenerates his lost arm, moving to attack. But Luffy leaps off Ushi and uses Gum Gum Grizzly Magnum to smash Pica’s head to pieces. Zoro tells Luffy that they’re just on a statue and the real body appears right nearby, ready to take them on directly. The stone man summons a giant katana, Ushi unable to dodge. Luffy jumps over it just in time, though, with Ushi held above him.

Pica starts to attack again, Zoro taking him on while Luffy. Abdullah and Jeet ride Ushi further ahead to the Palace.

The others realize Pica’s statue has stopped moving, so they take the opportunity to move further. Law tells Luffy that he’s realized the plan he suggested was wrong, so he’s going to try to settle the score with Doflamingo as well. 13 years ago, Doflamingo murdered Corazon, the top executive of the Donquixote family and Doflamingo’s younger brother. The chapter ends on this revelation. One Piece will be on hiatus for the next two weeks. 

Toriko 279 

We focus on Joa’s tracing a path to Dining Planet, a mysterious place that we don’t know anything about in Gourmet World. Joa speaks about how one cannot truly appreciate health unless you are sick, the dual nature of our existence allowing us to realize how little we truly have and enabling us to value it that much more in the grand scheme of the world. Acacia was also such a person and Food Luck is what led him to his ingredients

A Nitro appears behind Joa, saying they’re the second person to reach Dining Planet, Joa saying their mother was the first, meaning Joa isn’t a zombie Frohze, but something else. The Food Luck led Joa here and she says it will become greater with Acacia’s Full Course. She says she cannot allow anyone else to get it.

Joa decides to send out members of Neo, saying the 7 Gourmet Nobles, the Blue Nitro, don’t have to exert themselves. The Ark spoken of before in relation to finding Acacia’s Full Course is complete, so they’re that much closer.

The members of Neo receive the contact from Joa, excited to get closer to Acacia’s Full Course. Yuda is amazed at Joa creating the path, but Umeda explains it was always there and only she could see it.

Meanwhile, Komatsu’s group manages to get out of Gold Labyrinth. Mappy is amazed, concluding Komatsu could just see the path, not unlike Joa with the path to Dining Planet.

The group found a lot of treasure chests in Gold Labyrinth, likely holding ingredients. But before they can start to open them, a giant drop hits Octomelon in the head. But it’s nothing threatening, the group deciding to get a bath and have a meal.

They see another type of rain, Amedama, which looks like hitodama from Japanese folklore. A mysterious eyeball soul appears and the chapter ends as we see the entrance to Hex Food World.

Bleach 582

Ichigo and Kenpachi have some banter, Kenpachi telling Ichigo to worry about himself before asking if he can stand.

Candice attacks Ichigo from behind, but he quickly dodges and grabs her arm, throwing her into a building. The other three surround him, Liltotto almost getting him, only grabbing his cape. Ichigo knocks all three of them away with a single strike each, almost mimicking how easily he beat 3 Vice Captains when he first achieved Bankai.

The three are surprised, though Liltotto reminds Giselle and Meninas that Ichigo is the “leader” of the special war powers, the two shocked at this realization of who’s before them.

Candice bursts from the tower, frustrated that Ichigo got her disheveled.    She hits a heart shaped area on her uniform, summoning a small bow, firing an arrow at Ichigo, combining her Schrift power with it to make it stronger.

She thinks she’s defeated him, but Liltotto is realistic. Ichigo is unscathed, only his robe destroyed by the attack. The others summon their bows as well and they start their attacks as Ichigo pulls out his dual Zanpakutou.

The scene shifts to Juhabach, who tells Uryuu and Jugram, both next to him, that something is about to start: Askin also reacts, suggesting he’s aware of it as the chapter ends.

Fairy Tail 386 

Lucy collapses after casting Urano Metria, but the other Nine Demon Gates comment that Jackal’s magic power is gone, meaning Lucy’s still alive.

The Spirit King is having some difficulty against Marde, trying to use all the power the other spirits can give him. He unleashes Galaxia Blade, utilizing the power of all 88 constellations. Marde wonders if he’ll disregard Lucy becoming collateral damage, but the Spirit King seems to have a plan in mind.

Erza is freed by the light from the Galaxia Blade, the others following suit. The Spirit King leaves, saying he’ll entrust the battle to Fairy Tail, Marde turning to stone as Alegria is dispelled.

Torafusa attacks Lucy, Gajille stopping the attack. Keith attacks, Juvia blocking it. Then Silver attacks her, but Gray holds him back. Tempesta attacks with flame (unexpectedly), but Natsu absorbs it, the chapter ending on the main fighters squaring off, ready to return the favor Lucy gave them.