~Entering the Unknown~

Bleach #247:

Ichigo faced off Muramasa who challenged him to use more of his power to fight him. As the battle between the Shinigami and Zanpakutou drew on, the Shinigami realised the true intention of Muramasa and rushed to where Ichigo and Muramusa were.

Making use of Ichigo’s ultimate attack, Muramusa fused his power with it and broke Shinigami chief commander’s barrier and seized the commander’s Zanpakutou. He told others that he had been making use of other shinigami’s Zanpakutou because the commander’s barrier had forbidded him to get the fire Zanpakutou’s ability. As he killed two of the enraged Zanpakutou with the flames, he vanished.

Fairy Tail #07:

Gray rushed off to tell Erza of Ergor’s real intention and Erza knew the only person who could dispel the windshield was Kage. As they left, one of the dark Guild member commanded another member to kill Kage. Meanwhile, Natsu was fighting Kage when Erza punched Kage to the wall but the evil Guild member arrived and injured Kage seriously through his chest. Natsu sent his fire blast at the guild member. As the Fairy Tail members tried in vain to revive Kage,

Happy passed Virgo key to Lucy and suggested her to use Virgo’s digging skill to get all of them out of the place. Virgo’s body had slimmed when Lucy summoned for her and Lucy allowed her to call her Princess. When they got out of the place, Natsu and Happy flew to fight Ergor while others together with the injured and confused Kage hurried to them via car. Natsu fell down the bridge in the midst of the battle, as he recalled a lesson with Maroh, he changed properties of his fire and saved himself from falling. He had a rematch with Ergor but Ergor was still in upper hand when he wrapped himself with his windshield.

Dragon Ball Kai #33:

The Namek senior elderly opened up the hidden power within Dende and commanded him to assist Kiririn and Gohan. Denden left and passed the approaching Freeza. Freeza confronted Nail and Senior Elderly. Nail told Freeza that dragon balls would disappear if Senior Elderly died and both of them left to a faraway place to fight. Freeza belittled Nail by fighting with only one hand and could still tear Nail’s hand off. Nail was forced to regenerate his broken hand with a lower fighting power.

Other place, Bulma was attacked by the dinosaurs on the planet but was saved by Gohan and Kiririn. Both of them took her dragon ball radar and flew off. Bulma was bemused. Meanwhile, Captain Ginyu injured himself and used his ultimate technique by swapping his body with Goku’s.

Bleach Issue #383:

While Yammy increased his power and strength using anger as he faced off Kenpachi and Byakuya, Aizen faced off the angry Shinji. Shinji told Hachi to look after Hiruko until Ichigo arrived. Aizen taunted Shinji for putting trust on Ichigo and told him that he would never ask his subordinates to trust him. As Aizen prepared to fight, Tousen faced off the others stating that he had received a power from Aizen more powerful than bankai.

One Piece Special Issue:

It's about a flashback of the glory of King Roger until his execution despite the other pirates' attempt to save him. Another flash of the past when 'Golden Leo' had intruded Impel Down and able to leave the place alive giving the then Hancock and others to escape from the place. Robin had became a wanted pirate when she was only a child.

Naruto Shippuuden #137:

Itachi dug out Sasuke's eye only to find that Sasuke had overcame his genjutsu. Sasuke and Itachi battled with fire and Sasuke used his clone to escape Itachi's attack in time. In hiding, Zetsu did not regret watching their battle. As Itachi and Sasuke exhausted their Chakra, Sasuke prepared to use his final jutsu.

Omake:

Shizune tested Tsunade on her understanding of all ninjas in Konoha and she answered perfectly with Naruto data book underneath her table.

Naruto Shippuuden #135 - #136:

As Sasuke approached the meeting place to face off Itachi, there was a flashback of Itachi and Sasuke before and after the Uchiha masscare. Since then, Sasuke had been living in hatred to exact his revenge on Itachi for killing both their parents and the Uchiha clan.

Sasuke finally faced off and fought Itachi and demanded to know who the 3rd living Uchiha was. Itachi told him of Uchiha Madara and how Madara managed to obtain a more powerful Sharingan after he blinded his younger brother many years ago. With that, he attacked Sasuke stating that he was planning to do the same so that he could surpass Uchiha Madara by taking Sasuke's eyes.

Omake:

It was night when the Konoha search team went to sleep. Fearful of Naruto's sleep attack, Yamato tried to shy away from him but was attacked by sleep-walking Kiba and Naruto. After subduing both of them, sleep walking Shino confronted the horrified Yamato.

Naruto Issue #473: Brother

As Kisame was preparing to cut off Killer Bee's legs, Raikage and his escorts arrived. Raikage and Killer Bee combined forces and sliced off Kisame's head. In the country of Iron, Mifune's men disclosed two of the samurais to be Jugo and Suigetsu in disguise. In the woods, Fuu was forced to abandon Ao's body when the approaching Mizukage exposed Ao's being possessed by Fuu's soul. Back to his own body, Fuu told Danzou that his plan was an utter failure. In the snow just outside the inn, the clone of Sai approached Naruto telling him that he was going to tell him what Sakura had failed to tell.

One Piece Issue #565: Oar's Road

Other places, the famous rockie pirates were informed of the battle in the Marine base. At the execution ground, the Marine was preparing to execute Ace but Luffy managed to tag along with the still alive Oars and leaped finally to Ace's side. Whitebeard commented that Luffy was as reckless as Ace.

Inuyasha – Final Act #07:

Naraku reunited with the opposite side of his heart. Meanwhile, Kikyou temporary healed Miroku's poison and departed with Kohaku but she was tainted by Naraku's spider web and was forced to leave Kohaku so that his shard would not be tainted with evilness. Inuyasha found her and was trapped with Kagome and Kikyou. Kagome managed to destroy the barrier and made her way to get a bow that could heal Kikyou. Same time, Kohaku was attacked by Naraku's other body but was saved by Sesshoumaru. Other place, Kagome ran up a temple and met a spirit that tested Kagome's heart.

Darker than Black - Ryuusei no Gemini #07:

Tanya recognised the girl in the photo as Suou when she was spotted by the spies together with Hei and July. Meanwhile, Suou, Hei, July and Mao tried to smuggle through Sappora through a lady and was betrayed when she blew up the tyres of the car rode by Hei and Suou and took July away with her. Hei refused to rescue July and Suou ran after July instead with Mao. In an abandoned hut, Suou injured the lady and tried to take July away with her but a mysterious man appeared and controlled her ability to fight back. He took her away and commanded Mao and July to go along with him. Hei attacked his car as he tried to leave with Suou, Mao and July. The man, who was a contactor, was killed by Hei. Hei told Suou that July had informed him her location. She thanked July.

Full Metal Panic II #07:

Tessa went to Sosuke and Chidori’s school as part of her break from her military mission and Sosuke was forced to work extra to protect her during the two weeks. Melissa Mao who was supposed to assist him was unable to turn up due to her flight delay and Sosuke finally collapsed from exhaustion.

Full Metal Alchemist #33:

Ed and Al, in their bid to find Chang Mei, made their way to the North with Armstrong’s introduction letter for them to his elder sister. Meanwhile, Kimblee obtained information from the subordinate soldiers of Scar and Marcoh’s whereout and pursued them alone to the North. On the train, he fought Scar but was defeated. Kimblee escaped on the train and commanded the driver to continue the journey to the North. Chang Mei and Maroh made their way to the North on foot. Same time, Ed and Al reached the North and faced off a general whose automail outranked that of Ed’s that could not work in the cold weather. Olivia Armstrong faced them and finally accepted them after seeing Armstrong’s letter cover. She tore off the letter without reading it.

Fairy Tail #06:

At the Guild master meeting, the Fairy Tail guild master was not mused with news from Mirajane that Erza had formed a team with Natsu, Lucy and Gray. Meanwhile, Erza drove the car at a high speed to go after the evil guild wizards. They reached the station where Ergor from the evil guild told them that he was planning to broadcast the deadly lullaby to the people near the station. Erza commanded Gray and Natsu to go after the run away Ergor and she fought off all the underlings by herself. Lucy was impressed by her skill until Erza commanded Lucy to go after Ergor as well. As Gray and Natsu went on separate paths at a fork lane after Ergor, Erza used a loud speaker to call all the people to leave the dangerous zone. Gray faced off an evil wizard in an announcement room and was shocked to learn that Ergor’s real motive was to kill the guild masters who were having meeting in the next station. He defeated the wizard. Meanwhile, Ergor appeared behind Erza and attacked her telling her that he would fight her once he achieved his aim.

Dragon Ball Kai #32:

Goku defeated all the three remaining Ginyu team and Vegeta killed two of them. The surviving one - Jees fled to inform Captain Ginyu of Goku’s power. Together, both of them flew to confront Goku, Vegeta, Gohan and Kiririn. Goku sensed Freeza moving towards the direction of the senior local leader and called Gohan and Kiririn to aid the elderly. With that, Gohan and Kiririn flew off. Vegeta broke his promise to help fight Jees and flew off planning to get the wishes from dragon balls by himself. Left without choice, Goku fought Captain Ginyu alone.

Meanwhile, Buma finally repaired all her devices and her detector showed location of all seven dragon balls. She left to look for them. Other place, Goku activated his power level and Captain Ginyu was shocked to see his unlimited power level.

One Piece Issue #564:

Whitebeard's right hand man regretted stabbing him and meanwhile, the battle went on with all pirates fought against the Marine army in order to save Ace.

Naruto Issue #472:

Kisame defeated Killer Bee who exhausted his Chakra to save Sabu and Ponta. Unexpectedly, Kisame's sword betrayed him when Kisame attempted to cut the fainted Killer Bee's legs. Instead of following Kisame's instruction, Kisame's sword injected Kisame's Chakra into Killer Bee hence reviving him. Kisame was displeased.

Bleach #246:

Byakuya was led to the barrier where Shinigami chief commander was imprisoned. Meanwhile, Ichigo was still pondering about Byakuya's intention when he overheard Yoruichi telling Kenpachi and two other captains of her information where Chief Commander was caught. They proceeded to the place. The two captains were held back by their own Zanpakutou. Yoruichi, Kenpachi and Ichigo fought other Zanpakutou. Ichigo was forced to destroy Hasagi's Zanpakutou and he procceded to see the Chief Commander being imprisoned in a pyramid like barrier.

One Piece #426:

It was stated that there was one pirate who had managed to escape from Marine prison 20 years ago before Luffy's breaking into the prison recently. It was known that Luffy and that pirate had a close encounter before in the past. Flashback before Luffy and others encounter with the Marine officers.

Luffy and others were trying to catch fish for their meals when a little girl who donned a Marine officer coat sent her giant horned beatle at them. Luffy defeated it and decided not to force it to join his pirate gang after the girl told him of her close relation with the beatle. Despite the girl's disapproval as her father was killed by pirates in the past, her fellow people welcomed Luffy, Sanji, Zoro, Nami and Usopp's arrival. Meanwhile, there was a pirate gang that inspired to catch the giant horned beatle to please a particular pirate.

One Piece #427:

The people brought Luffy and others to see things that brought up their happy memories when the other pirate gang struck them. Luffy defended the people and their horned beatle but the leader of the gang used some kind of thorned net and trapped Luffy in it.

Full Metal Panic Fumoffu #06:

The school decided to abolish the ruddy ball team for losing in every match until Sosuke trained them up with Kaname as manager. They finally won.

Darker than Black II #06:

During the mission, Hei learned Yin was inside the container and stopped Suou from shooting and hence mission failed. Suou was framed for killing the teen's mother when an illusion of Yin appeared and killed her before the teen's eyes. Later that night, the teen stuffed himself with the cake his mother had baked before her death. Same time, Hei told Suou not to use rifle anymore. Suou in return told him not to smoke. She complained of the lack of vegetable in the meals and set off with Hei to buy some. Along the way, she saw the illusion of Yin hugging Hei before she vanished but Hei did not know.

Dragon Ball Kai #31:

Goku arrived on the planet, saved Gohan, Kiririn and Vegeta using the magic beans. After learning all the truth from Kiririn, he fought and defeated the remaining three enemies easily with high speed and strength. Vegeta was in shock and could not believe that Goku had become one of the legendary super saiyajin. The villains’ scouter also could not detect Goku’s true power level. Gohan and Kiririn were dumbfound by Goku’s power.

Naruto Issue #471: Tailed Beast, Version 2

Mizukage and Chaojirou reached the area where Ao and Fu were battling with mental jutsu. Fu prepared to destroy Ao with the Byakugan after leaving his body. Meanwhile, Kisame and Killer Bee’s battle intensified. Kisame told Killer Bee that he himself was sometimes known as a Bijuu without tail. With that, Kisame fused with his sword and transformed while Killer Bee changed into Hachibi form with seven tails.

Bleach Issue #382: The United Front - Discordeque Mix

Ichigo and Captain Unohana of 4th squad discussed of Ichigo’s reitisu level and Unohana suspected Ichigo’s ability was higher than a captain level. Meanwhile, Kenpachi was having difficulty fighting Yammy and he told Byakuya to help clear the mess. Byakuya criticized him before both of them fought Yammy at the same time.

Full Metal Panic – Fumoffu #03:

In a field trip for students to do portraits of team members with nature, Sosuke was chosen to be the model for his team. The nature teacher tried to inspire Sosuke who mistook his ideas for models. He integrated himself amidst the trees and set traps on Chidori Kaname and others who tried to catch him for their portrait drawing. After a long struggle of falling into traps, they finally tied him head down from a tree and completed their works.

It was another day when Kaname ran into her former secondary school senior whom she admired in the past. That day, she reacted indifferent to Sosuke’s usual weaponry destruction in school. Kaname’s classmate took Sosuke to spy on Kaname and her senior in an amusement park. Kaname and her senior were harassed by some gangsters. To prevent his identity being exposed, Sosuke disguised as the hamster mascot – Bon Tai kun and chased the gangsters away. Kaname suspected his identity. From a big wheel ride, Kaname refused her senior’s proposal to be his girl friend as she watched Sosuke being chased by the security guards for stealing the mascot costume. Later that day, she approached Sosuke in disguise and told him that she had rejected her senior.

Full Metal Panic – Fumoffu #04:

It was another night when a man with horse mask confronted Kaname’s classmate. Next day, Sosuke told Kaname that her classmate had been confronted and her hair forced into ponytail style. Pissed with her friend’s consequence, Kaname went to the police station where she ran into a police woman who had been demoted after she failed to arrest Sosuke who had stole a bicycle to get back to school with Kaname’s school book (see episode 1). Kaname was asked to be bait while Sosuke (in a modified Bon Tai kun disguise) and the policewoman went to hunt down the man who turned up to be a stylist who longed to see girls in ponytail hair style.

It was another night. Kaname and her friend dragged Sosuke to a ‘hunted’ hospital so that they could see him screaming. Despite countless ghosts and scary stuff passing by Sosuke and Kaname (her friend had ran off in fright), Sosuke showed not a hint of fear at all. Kaname was touched when Sosuke showed great worry when he mistook her for being injured in a fall. It turned out that all the scary things were works of some kids and a small family wanting to live in the deserted building in peace by scaring people away with ghost disguises.

Full Metal Panic – Fumoffu #05:

Kaname and her classmate were chased by provoked gangsters and were rescued by a young man – Tsubaki. Later that day, Kaname and Sosuke were asked to remove some occupants who had built a dojo within the school compound. Sosuke defeated three of them using his gun, fire extinguisher and a bomb. Tsubaki turned up and defeated Sosuke with his fist. Tsubaki could not recognise Kaname until he put on his glasses but was shortly defeated by Sosuke. In the end, the dojo was demolished but Tsubaki inspired to fight Sosuke from then on.

It was another day. Tsubaki put a letter to challenge Sosuke in his shoebox but was destroyed by Sosuke’s bomb. In the end, Sosuke did not turn up for the duel. Tsubaki confronted Sosuke for fight and Tsubaki ended up injuring a school cleaner with his kick. Both of them were brought to the student council president who told them to do nice things to compensate the injured cleaner as their duel. Sosuke and Tsubaki ended up creating more damages and unintentionally killed the cleaner’s beloved koi fish. The enraged cleaner attacked them till senseless and frightened Sosuke and Tsubaki off. Next day, the students found the school building badly damaged by the cleaner’s attack on Sosuke and Tsubaki.

Bleach #245:

Kenpachi fought Byakuya while Ichigo fought Byakuya’s Zanpakutou. Rukia tried to run to Byakuya and Renji tried to hold her back. Suddenly, Mayuri’s Zanpakutou appeared and attacked with its poisonous gas. Ichigo, Renji and Rukia collapsed. Byakuya and his Zanpakutou escaped. Meanwhile, Sai Fon defeated her Zanpakutou and Yoruichi held her back before she could fall. Yuchirui and Kenpachi caught Mayuri’s Zanpakutou but Mayuri destroyed his Zanpakutou. Mayuri tried to force the struggling Ichigo to be his guinea pig but failed when Captain Unohana from 4th squad and her men arrived to heal others. She told them that she had just healed Hinamori, Rangiku and others who were poisoned by Mayuri’s Zanpakutou. Yoruichi arrived with new information. In the darkness, Muramasa thanked Byakuya for his good work and led him to a place where the Chief Commander was trapped.

Fairy Tail #05:

While the wizards of Fairy Tail Guild were going on their social activities in their lair, Mira explained the organization of council that monitored activities of all Guilds and that those carrying out activities not approved by Council were called Dark Guilds. Erza suddenly returned and the entire community went into panic as she went about discipline them. She asked Gray and Natsu to carry out a mission with her as a team.

On that day, Lucy also tagged along after Mira asked her to go along with them. Erza and Lucy introduced themselves to each other. On the train, Natsu was hit unconscious by Erza when he created a din from his usual vulnerability to train journey. Erza told Gray and Lucy that they were going to go after a Dark Guild named Elnerwald. Lucy regretted going along as she learned that the dark guild specialized assassination and were involved in dark magic known as Lullaby. When they reached their destination, Natsu was unfortunately left on the train and he ran into a wizard from Elnerwald. When the train screeched due to Erza’s pulling of emergency stop to the train, Natsu noticed a skull flute with three eyes falling from the wizard who had attacked him with shadow magic (funny how the villain reminds me of Nara Shikamaru from ‘Naruto’, especially his pineapple like hair style and he also specializes in shadow technique). Later when Natsu related the incident to Erza and others, Erza retorted at him telling him that they were supposed to go after the dark wizards of Elnerwald and rushed off on horse carriage after them. Lucy also told them that the skull like flute was an instrument for Lullaby that was known as magic of curse. Meanwhile, the wizards of Elnerwald were creating havoc on a train.

Full Metal Panic Fumoffu #01:

A girl left her love letter in Sosuke's shoe box and he ended up blowing the school facility as he mistook the tampering of his shoebox for bombs. When he mistook her for a terrorist in the school compound after she tried to wait for him, she ran off crying. Chidori Kaname who was initially jealous became relieved and borrowed Sosuke her school homework when he struggled hard against school poetry.

Next day, Sosuke forgot to bring her schoolbook and she dragged him back home to fetch it back before the lesson started. He tried to tell her the condition of the teacher but she refused to listen. After struggling and racing against time on stolen bike, flying through the train, etc, they reached school and Kaname was not amused to know that Sosuke was running a fever. Her bemusement increased when she learned that the school teacher was running a flu and that all her efforts to retrieve her book came to nothing.

Full Metal Panic Fumoffu #02:

A rich boy who was looking at Kaname who was relaxing on the beach through telescope from his mansion asked his servant to invite her over. On the beach, Kaname was in foul mood because Sosuke did not react to her in her new swim bikini. Angered, she accepted the invitation without Sosuke's knowing and lied to the boy that Sosuke was a pervert.

Misunderstood, he sent his bodyguards to fight Sosuke who also mistook Kaname as being kidnapped. In his room, the boy told Kaname how his foster sister had lied and broke his childhood promise by running away with another guy. Kaname felt guilty when Sosuke stormed into the room and the boy was pissed off with Kaname's lies. After Sosuke told him off, he allowed him to leave with Kaname.

Full Metal Alchemist Issue #101: The Fifth Human Sacrifice

King Bradley broke out of the sewage water surface. Other place, Izumi's husband and Olivia were looking for Izumi who had been dragged into the Door of Truth. Olivia was told of Captain Baccani's death and she was in shock. She walked off to proceed their mission without a tear when she learned he died with a smile. Other place, Riza collapsed in blood. Roy yelled in angst as Riza was dragged to a transmutation circle. Roy insisted that he would not do human transmutation. The scientist showed Roy the Philosopher's Stone and stated his creations should be grateful to him for giving them purpose but his created Chimera dragged him to the ceiling after hearing his words. Chang Mei and other Chimeras appeared and went to Roy, Scar and Riza's aid. Chang Mei managed to heal Riza's fatal wound in time with her alchemy and Roy thanked Riza for giving him her eye signal telling him not to do human transmutation. Bradley appeared and took the Philosopher's Stone and stated his surprise at Roy's decision not to use human transmutation.

Suddenly, the chimera fell down, injured. Pride appeared and saved the scientist. Bradley faced off Roy. As Bradley pinned Roy down with his sword through his hand, Pride absorbed the scientist as the fifth and final sacrifice. Out in the city, the eclipse began to form in the sky and dogs on the street became uneasy.

Full Metal Panic #22 - #24 (FINALE):

The vice captain went to shore to discuss with the American counterparts on the recent arrest of Gaolong. Within the submarine, Chidori tried to talk to Sosuke but he snapped her away. She ran off in tears. Kurz punched and scolded Sosuke off for upsetting Chidori. Feeling guilty, Sosuke tried to look for her. Meanwhile, Gaolong was freed by his counterparts who had worked in the submarine as spies and he went on rampage, kidnapping Chidori, and many others in the control room later. He took over control of the submarine using his 'Toy Box'.

Meanwhile, the submarine went into fake fire drill and the other soldiers were separated from the control room. Sosuke and Kurz suspected foul play and managed to slip through the metal doors close to control room areas. Testarossa communicated with Chidori using her Whisperer ability and managed to clear the area for Chidori to get out of control room so that she could reach the main control room using the keys and passwords. The angry Gaolong shot the submarine missiles at the American ships above causing misunderstanding between the American and the vice captain of the submarine. The vice captain knew something was wrong in the submarine. Chidori saw in the safe box of a photo of Sosuke and Testarossa taken together and left off towards the control area. She was ambushed but was saved by Sosuke in the nick of time. Sosuke apologised to her and she managed to reach the control area. Gaolong's control of the submarine was removed immediately. Chidori and Testarossa's mind wave sychonised together and controlled the operation of the submarine.

Kurz was saved by Melissa who was still dazed over the situation from the attacking enemy. Sosuke managed to track down Gaolong in the control room and injured him. Testarossa and others were freed. Chidori who was lying in the control bed manipulated the operation of the submarine and managed to divert it from dangers. The vice captain who was on shore managed to convince the American through the higher ups that they meant no hositility. Meanwhile, Gaolong managed to board his AS robot and fought Sosuke's.

Gaolong prepared to commit suicide to bring down Sosuke. Chidori controlled the landing panel to send both of them to the surface and Sosuke managed to shake Gaolong away in nick of time. Gaolong and his AS robot exploded. As Testarossa examined the damage, she thought of the dead comrades and grieved in Sosuke's shoulder when they were alone after Chidori told Sosuke to comfort her. When they left the submarine, Sosuke brought Chidori to a cliff area facing the sea and went fishing with her. Chidori was delighted.

THE END

One Piece #425:

Luffy and Buggy made their way to Level 2 where they faced off a tiny hippo with giant mouth and a chicken-snake aka Basilisk. The jailers detected that Luffy was with Buggy and reported to the control room. Meanwhile, Hancock and others met main Warder – Mellagan who was known for his poison breath. They were told of an intruder and Hancock tried to sway Mellagan’s attention away with her charm.

In Level 2, Luffy defeated the Basilisk with his pistol punch and Buggy tried to get better escape chance by releasing the prisoners. Unfortunately, the prisoners ran back to their cells after being confronted by dangerous beasts. Mr 3 who had been released from his cell joined Luffy and Buggy.

Full Metal Alchemist – Brotherhood #32:

Envy almost thought Marcoh dead when he noticed a missing Chimera watchdog. It was night when Ed bided Riza farewell. He thanked her for telling him the war in Ishbal and told her to convert message to Roy that Scar was still around. As Ed walked into the street, he ran into Al and told him his finding that other alchemists were also affected by ‘Father’s technique. They suspected Scar and Chang Mei’s alchemy was different from theirs and went looking for Chang Mei. They were shocked to learn that she had already left Dr Knox’s place and tried to ask around based on her unusual panda that she usually brought around with her.

Next day, Roy’s men bided farewell to one another as they were assigned to different areas. Riza went to Central office to collect her stuff and told Roy of Ed’s words. As she left, Roy decided to do something to save the situation. Later that day, he went to visit Mdm Christmas in a bar and passed her a message. Outside in the street, he ran into Ed and Al and offered to help them find Chang Mei. Ed wished Roy luck to turn the country into democratic. That night, Ed and Al went to Knox’s place where Fu slapped Ran Fan for failing to protect Yao Ling. He grieved over the loss of her arm. Before they left, they thanked Knox. Ed and Al offered to get Ran Fan automail arm but Fu denied the offer. The four of them left. Later, Knox’s wife and son visited him and his son stated that he wanted to be a doctor like Knox. As Knox made coffee for them, tears of joy fell from his eyes.

Kimblee recalled his killing of five officers who knew the whereouts of the Philosopher’s Stone held by himself. He was released from the prison and Envy fetched him telling him that Marcoh was suspected to have escaped with Scar. He told Kimblee to kill Scar and to take Marcoh back to them. Kimblee agreed. Envy passed him another Philosopher’s Stone. In an alley, Scar introduced Marcoh to Chang Mei and disfigured Marcoh’s face so that no one could recognise him. He needed Marcoh to help him analyse his elder brother’s research book that was in the North. Together, they prepared to travel north.

Full Metal Panic #16:

Sosuke guided the surviving soldiers to his old hideout and obtained the medical supply there to cure the injured soldier. There, Sosuke told Rei - the only female soldier who was the only one that accepted him as team member about his involvement in the battle in the country when he was only 8 years old and he told her of his ex comrade who was 3 year older than him. Sosuke recalled that he was the only survivor of that group and believed that comrade already died. Other place, his ex comrade had already worked with Gaolong (Nine Dragon) and was telling the latter of Sosuke's usual strategies. Sosuke meanwhile told others of his strategy and all of them set off.

Full Metal Panic #17:

Sosuke and others were ambushed in the mountainous area and his communication with others were cut off. Gaolong attacked his team members while Sosuke's ex comrade attacked him. Until Sosuke returned back to his team members, all of them including Rei were killed by Gaolong. Sosuke fought Gaolong who managed to escape. Sosuke's ex comrade died before he could kill Sosuke.

Back to Japan, the dejected Sosuke sat next to Chidori who was waiting outside his unit.

Full Metal Panic #18:

It was still summer holiday in school when Sosuke tried to come up with security issue for the school programme. He invited the pissed off Chidori to a party organised by Major Testarossa due to one year anniversary of their battle ship. Chidori was especially displeased when the location was changed and she was pushed down the plane on parachute with Sosuke. Testarossa was asked to present her kiss as a lucky draw prize before she and Chidori sang on the stage among the cheers.

Other place, Gaolong who had lost his business because of the latest interference from Sosuke, planned to attack the submarine vessel where Sosuke and Chidori were partying in.

Full Metal Panic #19:

In the bath house, Melissa told Chidori and Testarossa of her first time recruiting Sosuke and Kurz one year ago in the training centre. They were initially not selected due to their low key performance. However, Sosuke's victory in a test battle caught her attention and she visited him where she also met Kurz. She had bad impression of Kurz after he tried to woo her two times. She was preparing to strike Sosuke and Kurz from her consideration until the happening of a particular event.

There was a last minute rescue mission to save a president's daughter from some terrorists within a short time period. Within the urgent time without much battle resources, Kurz and Sosuke turned the tide by misleading the terrorists, took over their AS robot and saved the day. Since then, Melissa recruited them into her team.

Full Metal Panic #20:

Back to present, Testarossa left Melissa and Chidori first to handle some matters. Later, Melissa went for a battle meeting because Gaolong and his men were detected on an island with some hostages. Same time, Testarossa told Chidori that like herself, she was also a Whisperer and told her the danger if two Whisperers synchronised their thoughts together. She also told her that she was not giving up on Sosuke.

Sosuke and others were assigned for the rescue job. Sosuke in nick of time was unable to activate his special drive. Melissa got herself injured in her urge to shield Sosuke from Gaolong's stab. Gaolong surprisingly surrendered.

Inuyasha Final Act #06:

Naraku absorbed a demonic tree's power before Inuyasha and his group's eyes and left. Meanwhile, Kouga ran into Kikyou and Kohaku while trying to track down Naraku's heart. Naraku confronted his heart and using power from the tree, he invaded his heart and took over. Kouga managed to get out of Naraku's grip when Kagome used her purifying arrow to strengthen wolf tribe's will.

Sango was shocked when Miroku almost got himself killed by trying to suck Naraku with his wind rip. Inuyasha managed to stop Miroku in time and Naraku escaped.

Darker than Black - Ryūsei no Gemini #05:

Hei tossed money to Suou for her meal and she went to the bar for proper meals so that she would have energy to escape. She was surprised the bar owner knew her identity as a contactor until he told her that his wife had also became one and left him and his son. Out in the street, Suou and July ran into the bar owner's son who tried to woo her again but failed. He yelled that he did not mind her identity as a contactor at all.

Hei returned home to see Suou blowing a hole on the wall because of a cockroach which had reminded her of Tanya's insect control ability that killed her best friend. That night, Hei and Mao discussed about Suou who did not behave in the same way as normal contactors. Next day, he trained her with shooting again. That evening, he received instruction to assign Suou in his mission as well. That same night, Hei, Suou and others were attacked by the authority including the bar owner's wife. Next day, the bar owner's son was looking for Suou when he saw his mum leaving on a car. As he informed his dad, his mum entered the bar.

Hei and others managed to escape and they proceeded to their mission of snatching some items from heavily guarded vehicle. Before Hei could leave his boarded lorry, it began to drive away.

Full Metal Panic #14:

The military, AS lover student - Shinji invited Sosuke, Chidori and her classmates to an AS game carnival. There, Sosuke witnessed Shinji's father who was controlling a team of AS robots in a game having problem defeating his opponent and he helped him. Shinji and his father joined in the teamwork piloting an AS robot against the opponent leader (who was trying to woo Chidori) and the hidden Chidori and won the competition. Shinji and his dad's relationship improved after that. On the train, Chidori was still pissed off with the holiday.

Full Metal Panic #15:

While Chidori, Melissa and others had a summer holiday at the beach, Sosuke was assigned to assassinate the unfortunately still alive Nine Dragon in other country. Sosuke had to lead a group of westerners who did not trust his ability in battle and ended up in a horrible mess when they underestimated Nine Dragon's ability.

Naruto Shippuuden #134:

As Pain stated his preparation to seek out for Kyuubi Junchuriki aka Naruto, Zetsu stated that he was going to check out the battle between Itachi and Sasuke.

Other place, Sasuke destroyed a clone of Itachi's who told him to meet him at the Uchiha basement for duel. Sasuke met up with Karin, Sugetsu and Juugo and made their way towards that location. Along the way, they ran into one of Naruto's clones and Sasuke hit him vanished. Naruto detected Sasuke's location and together with Kakashi and others, they made their way there.

There, Naruto and others were obstructed by Madara who messed about their battle formation. Same time, Kisame distracted Sugetsu, Karin and Juugo while Sasuke set off to find Itachi. Suigetsu fought Kisame.

Inuyasha – Final Act #05:

In the woods, Kohaku approached Kikyou and told her his willingness to sacrifice his life to destroy Naraku. With that, he followed her from then on. Other place, Naraku’s ‘heart’ managed to absorb the twin youkai brothers to increase his bond between his body and armor. Sesshoumaru tried to attack him but Byakuya diverted his attention and aided the ‘heart’s escape. Meanwhile, Toutousai told Inuyasha that Inuyasha was hurt by Tessaiga because of his hanyou form that could not withstand the absorption of demonic power by the sword made from fang of his youkai father. To amend this problem, Inuyasha was to seek for help from demon hermit.


When Inuyasha and others reached there, the hermit told them that his gut was stolen by a demon and this caused the villagers around him looking like demons. Inuyasha tried to identify the demon vortex from the demons while chains bound his sword and finally located the correct one, hence, the chains were released from his sword and Inuyasha passed the hermit’s test. Inuyasha was told that his sword was not meant to absorb demon ki but to cut. With the passing of the hermit’s test, Inuyasha’s Tessaiga glowed golden and became stronger.

Bleach #244:

Kenpachi defeated Kira’s Zanpakutou with a blow and blasted the others away. Encouraged by his captain’s power, Ikkaku’s comrade fought his Zanpakutou and defeated him based on will power alone. Byakuya fought Kenpachi while Byakuya’s Zanpakutou fought Ichigo. Sai Fon faced off her Zanpakutou. Rukia pulled Renji out of the debris and watched the battles around them.

FMA – Brotherhood OVA 1:

Ed and Al heard rumors about an alchemist – Judau who succeeded in human transmutation. They visited him and he told Ed how he managed to resurrect Rosalie – his master’s daughter in exchange for his eyes. Meanwhile, Al was pulled by Rosalie to the real Rosalie in a room.

Al was shocked to see the real Rosalie a shrunken form of the original body and the fake Rosalie (whose real name was Amy) told Al that she was adopted from Orphanage because of her resemblance to the real Rosalie by Rosalie’s family so that they could lie Judau to ensure his happiness. Ed learned the fact and knew even though everyone was happy with the lie; no one was actually saved and Judau’s human transmutation was never successful in the first place at all.

One Piece Issue #563: One Heart, One Man

Everyone - both pirates and Marine people were shocked to see that the one who stabbed Whitebeard was his next commander. The pirate was upset because he felt betrayed that Ace was the son of Roger who had killed his comrades before and Whitebeard had been planning to groom Ace as the next pirate king. His words shook the morale and thinking of other pirates who felt everything was a trap to get themselves killed for Whitebeard's aim to save Ace. However, Whitebeard had no grudge against him and he hugged him and told others that everyone was his family and he would protect everyone at all cost. With that, the morale resumed and they prepared to fight for Whitebeard.

Bleach Issue #381: Words Just don't like you

Mayuri and Nemu sent Ichigo, 4th squad captain and her vice captain back to the human world. Mayuri was not happy with Ichigo's comparing him with Urahara and planned to give Ichigo real terror once the battle was over. While they were running, the 4th squad captain told Ichigo that despite Aizen's ridiculous strong ability, the only one who could stand against him was Ichigo. Meanwhile, Yammy was fighting Kenpachi who sliced his fingers. Same time, Byakuya asked Mayuri's intention to stay behind and he told him that he wanted to collect data from the corpses there. Just then, he received a message and was in shock.

Meanwhile, 4th squad captain told Ichigo that the reason of his strength was that he was the only one who could not see Aizen's shikai. As such, to him, every battle was as good as lost. Therefore, she advised him never to see Aizen's shikai. Other place, Mayuri was not happy when Byakuya stated Mayuri had sent Ichigo to human world because he believed that Ichigo was the only one who could end the war. He stated that Byakuya had the same thought as him. Same time, Ichigo thanked the 4th squad captain and decided that he would be the one to stop Aizen.

Naruto Issue #470: Killer Bee Vs Kisame

Naruto knew Sakura was not truthful to herself as he understood there was no way that she came all the way just to confess her love to him. Sakura retorted that she wanted Naruto to go back to Konoha with them as she did not want Naruto to put himself into danger for Sasuke especially so because Naruto was the Kyuubi Junchuriki that Akatsuki was after. She also told Naruto that she was no longer in love with Sasuke who was a criminal. Naruto told her that he had finally understood Sasuke's hatred and thirst for revenge and was about to voice Madara's words when Kakashi stopped him. Sakura at the same time also refused Kiba's suggestion to tell Naruto the truth and stomped off, telling Kiba, Sai and Lee to go with her. As she walked off, she silently apologised to Naruto in tears. Sai created a clone to go with Sakura, Kiba and Lee while his original stayed behind to spy on Naruto, Kakashi and Yamato. Same time, Sakura asked Kiba to help her to track Sasuke down.

Other place, the four kages and their escorts were on their moves. Tsukikage's escort suggested killing Kyuubi and Hanabi Junchuriki to stop Madara's plan but was rejected as Tsukikage thought of Gaara's words that reminded him how stubborn he used to be in the past.

Meanwhile, Ponta collapsed and Kisame faced off Killer Bee. Sab interfered with his axe while Killer bee threw pencil at Kisame that aided Killer Bee's attack. But his stab could not pierce through Kisame's sword. Sab was shocked. Killer Bee evolved with Hachibi cloak and attacked Kisame. But Kisame's sword absorbed Killer Bee's chakra diluting his attacks on him. Kisame commented that Killer Bee would be dead soon and his sword evolved before them with many spikes.

Full Metal Panic #12:

Sosuke and his comrade - Weber Kurz picked up Chidori and Major Testarossa on their pick-up and drove away from the advancing AS robot. The general managed to survive when the enemy saved him instead. The AS robot crushed Melissa's robot but she managed to survive the crush and went to meet the general. Meanwhile, Testarossa authorised the delivery of Sosuke's AS robot to Sosuke. Sosuke and the opponent AS robot fought. Chidori's hint aided him to defeat the robot. The enemy driver finally died with a smile in Testarossa's arms. Testarossa told Chidori that she had fallen in love with Sosuke and would be competing with her over him.

Full Metal Panic #13:

Major Testarossa and Melissa had a quarrel. Melissa challenged her for a duel using AS robot. Testarossa agreed and ordered Sosuke to train her. She finally won Melissa in the duel and also their disagreement was resolved.

Fairy Tail #04:

Natsu and Lucy defeated the villian and handed the book to the client, disclosing the truth behind the book. The client was the son of the author who had been imprisoned by the villian for three years to write it. The author casted a magic on the book with hidden message for his son. The son decided to keep the book and Natsu refused any reward for he had smelt the client was actually poor in reality.

Natsu, Lucy and Happy entered the forest and ran into their fellow Fairy Tail comrade - Gray. Gray told them that the most powerful female magician - Erza was on her way back and they shivered. Suddenly, Happy was kidnapped by other wizards. Gray and Natsu defeated them but the wizards were taken away by a shadow known as Lullaby. Meanwhile, a female wizard was on her way into the town.

Full Metal Panic #08:

Sosuke managed to stop a schoolmate from pestering (wooing) Chidori. A girl who was interested with the schoolmate was openly rejected by the latter and forced Sosuke to pretend to be her boyfriend in front of her friends. Chidori tagged along. After her lies was exposed, she ran away in tears and her friends ran after her. Chidori realised that she liked Sosuke.

Full Metal Panic #09:

In a country, Sosuke and his two comrades attacked a suspected base for A1 terrorist hideout and found the information inaccurate. Sosuke remembered that he forgot his appointment with Chidori the day before and hurried back to school where she beat him in the baseball field. He later gave her a gift that was practical in defence use. At the airport in Japan, a boy was arrested for attacking the airport officer and he was found to be injected with drug that synchronized him with the special driver within AS robot. In the detention building, Major Tasa and general went to visit the boy to verify the drug but the base was attacked by A1 terrorists. Tasa took the boy away while her general was captured by the terrorists. From school on their way home, Chidori scolded Sosuke for his bad way of apology and later regretted about it. Sosuke returned home to see Tasa and the boy in his house.

Full Metal Panic #10:

Chidori visited Sosuke with leftover food and almost got the wrong idea until they explained. Sosuke noticed the tracker on the boy and Chidori destroyed it using microwave oven. They sought refuge in school that night. The boy stole Chidori’s phone and used it to send information of his whereout to his comrades. Meanwhile, the boy’s sister was interrogating the general information on the special device. When Chidori and Tasa were in the washroom, they were abducted and Sosuke was being commanded to take the boy to the compound where his comrades held the girls hostage. Sosuke tried to get the girls to escape but his hiding was bombed and the girls were captured again.

Full Metal Panic #11:

The girls were taken to the ship where the A1 terrorists were hiding. Meanwhile, Sosuke’s comrades arrived in school with the AS robot to find Sosuke without the girls. Sosuke had managed to seek refuge within the building before the explosion and told them that they were 10 minutes late. They set off. In the terrorist base, the general and Tasa managed to free themselves and together with Chidori, they reached the basement where the boy commenced the operation of his special AS robot.

Fullmetal Alchemist – Brotherhood #30:

Flashback, Roy told his teacher that he was joining the military and he disapproved Roy’s decision even at his deathbed. Before he passed away, he told Roy that his research was craved onto his daughter – Riza. At his tombstone, Roy told Riza of his decision to military and she supported him. Back to present, Riza was bathing and there was an alchemy craving on her back. Just then, Ed arrived and was hit by her dog. He and Riza had a talk and she told him about her participation of the war in Ishbal. In the subway, Scar was being told of Maroh’s involvement to turn his people’s souls into Philosopher’s Stone. He was angry.

Flashback, the Ishbal civil war was triggered when Envy who disguised as an Amestria soldier shot an Ishbal child. Armstrong, Roy, Hughes and the recently joined Riza were involved into the elimination of Ishbal people due to Bradley’s documental approval. After the war, Riza was officially appointed by Roy personally as his lieutenant to watch his back, making sure he did not go astray. Back to present, Al told Chang Mei his real appearance and she had wild imagination that he was handsome like a prince. Meanwhile, Envy visited Maroh to see his headless body lay bloody against the wall.

Dragon Ball Kai #30:

Raikoom fought and defeated Vegeta, Gohan and Kirin with ease. Freeza received the dragon balls but did not know how to activate them. He set off to find the surviving Nemekjins. As Gohan fell, Goku arrived on his spaceship.

Full Metal Panic #06:

While Sosuke told Chidori of his real identity as an anti terrorist military officer, they found Sosuke's comrade. Chidori was upset over Sosuke's determination to sacrifice himself for her safety and suggested burning woods to get help. This suggestion was agreed by Sosuke's comrade. Sosuke went to burn woods to get signal from the satellite in space. Just then, the enemy drew near and together, the three of them tried to counteract the pursuing troop. Meanwhile, Sosuke's direct superior pleaded for the turning back to rescue the three of them and was approved.

In the woods, Sosuke received a robot from his organisation. Nine Dragon appeared and fought him.

Full Metal Panic #07:

Chidori recalled many codes she had knew even before her birth and guided Sosuke through cell phone in controlling the robot that was equipped with special driver. Sosuke's comrade was surprised of her knowledge. Sosuke managed to destroy Nine Dragon's robot and took his comrade and Chidori to their organisation's meeting place where they were picked up and sent back to safety. Sosuke was told that he would be engaged in another mission. Meanwhile, Chidori woke in hospital and was pleasantly glad to see Sosuke being assigned to protect her, meaning they could be together again.

One Piece #424:

Buggy was shocked to see Luffy getting stronger as he defeated all 5 jailers by himself and told Luffy that Ace was more polite than Luffy. Flashback, Ace appeared on Buggy's ship eating his food without Buggy's awareness and since then they became beer buddies. Back to present, Buggy planned to escape without Luffy when he saw the bracelet on Luffy's arm that he had been searching for as it contained Captain John's treasure map. Luffy agreed to give it to him in return for his guiding of him to Ace's location eventhough he knew what it was.

Mistaking Buggy's words, Luffy crushed through the walls down to Level 1 Impel Down. Through the spricky crimson forest, they reached a hole that would lead them to level 2. Without thinking, Luffy leaped into it. Buggy planned to leave without him but a jailer's axe sent his feet down the hole, and as a result, his head was forced down the hole along with his rest of body and feet and Luffy.

Meanwhile, Hancock was still thinking of Luffy while a prisoner was pondering in level 2 where dangerous beasts roamed.