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Bleach 519
Recap: Ichigo takes a bromanctic dip in the hot springs with the yakuza-looking member of the 0 Squad, Byakuya, Renji and Rukia, with the latter three being unconscious and regaining their reiatsu through the healing powers of the hot spring of vagueness. The hot spring is apparently the inspiration for the one in Urahara and Yoruichi's secret grotto. The Spirit King apparently lives in the Monarch's floating cocoon-lair (Venture Brothers). Oh, and apparently the Spirit King is Lord Xenu...where the hell did that come from?
Commentary: Healing hot springs again? Also, the Spirit King is Lord Xenu...where the hell did that come from? No, really. I seriously want to know what the hell is going on here. When did Scientology become a part of Japanese lore? This is a pretty awesome chapter, only because of how ridiculous it was.
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Naruto 612
Recap: Now that the entire Allied nation army has arrived, Naruto and Obito square off with a battle of words, but it's really a ploy on the part of Naruto and Shikaku to buy some time to formulate a coordinated attack plan. The stall was successful and they launch a grand attack of several jutsus being used at once to incapacitate the Jyuubi: blinding it, Obito and Madara, with lightning, then using earth, sand, water and fire to capture and encase the Jyuubi in cement. The Allied nation army, seemingly led by Naruto, then launches an attack on a lax Madara and Obito, with the Jyuubi beginning to transform a bit.
Commentary: I really enjoyed the feint that Naruto and Shikaku pull at the beginning, kinda simple but effective. The mass-jutsu use could have been pulled off better, but I suppose it's okay for now. Other than that, the dialogue between Obito, Madara and Naruto is getting kinda stilted. Not a bad chapter, but could have been better.
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One Piece 691
Recap: After Law cuts the entire mountain laboratory apart, the amorphous blob of gas starts leaking in, threatening the Marines and Luffy's crew. Law takes the liberty of slicing up Vergo little by little and putting each part of him up on a nearby railing. He then tells Smoker that they have to get off the island before it explodes. Meanwhile, Caesar decides to step up his game after the loss of his SAD chemical, he tells his henchmen to open up the vents to allow the blob of gas into the room. They hesitate, but end up doing so anyway and allowing Caesar to power up. However, Caesar turns on his henchmen that are in the room, only for Luffy to prepare a super move that looks like a Gomu Gomu no Bazooka enhanced by Haki.
Commentary: This is probably my favorite manga for the week. It has lots of action and interesting stuff happening in it. The part where Law punishes Vergo for his betrayal is extremely cool and probably will be remembered for days to come.
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