~Entering the Unknown~

Naruto Issue #445:

Nagato told Naruto that when he regained back to consciousness, his parents and the Konoha ninjas had laid dead in his house. After burying his parents, Nagato roamed the war-torn village, picking off scraps for food. One day, when he was lying weak and hungry on the ground, a dog approached him, licked him and followed him every since. Nagato named him Chibi. Over the days, he and Chibi roamed and begged for food but with no success. When Nagato was about to give up hope, Konan approached him and offered him a bread. She took him to a cave where she and a boy - Yuhikto stayed. Yuhikto told Konan off for letting another boy and his dog joined them when food was limited. Still, the three children became good friends and stole food together. On one raining day, Yuhikto told Nagato and Konan that he wanted to become someone top of the world to stop war. Konan and Nagato agreed. Suddenly, there was some rocks and weapons raining from the air and the ground shook. When everything was cleared, Nagato was horrified to find Chibi dead. Yuhikto crept and saw Konoha ninjas (Including Jiraiya, Tsunade and Orochimaru) fighting against Hanzo. Later within safety of the cave, Yuhikto sworn to bring world peace one day. Never did Nagato know, Yuhikto's dream became his dream as well.

COMMENT: Actually, this plotline isn't bad, but it would have caused better impact if Nagato thought this as a flashback instead of ranting his sad past to Naruto.

About last night's Code Geass anime-PART 1 episode #22:

Last night's episode showed a great impact when Princess Euphemia, who was affected by Lelouch's losing control Geass, begun shooting all Japanese in sight. Lelouch was forced to take advantage of the situation by ordering the Black Knight's assassination of her and to save the Japanese survivors.

Bleach Issue #355: Azul-Blood Splash

Kira was shocked as he looked out of the protective shield. Outside, the battle was still on. Saifon told her vice captain that she was already fighting at her full strength, much to his aghast and shock, meaning she was reaching her limit. Hitsugaya, meanwhile, was fighting an Espada and his arm was being slashed off. The Espada told him that he was not her match.

D.Gray Man Issue #186: Illusion

Allen was shocked to learn that the newcomers were half akuma created by the North American branch. In Black Order/Asian branch, Bak was pissed off as Renee had been made to transform humans into half akuma and wanted to stop the Pope who had approved it. Fou and others held him down. Just then, Kanda came through the Gate to visit Bak and others. In the Asian cafeteria, Zhu was preparing food for others when Fou yelled in his ear of Kanda's arrival. Kanda, meanwhile, waited for Zhu (maker of his sword - Mugen) to see him. Bak still felt apologetic to Kanda as his clan was the one who created Kanda in the way as he was right now, 9 years ago, into second exorcist.

Flashback, an old man told young Kanda to keep a secret about the flower illusion. The flower was the lotus. Meanwhile, in present time, old man - Zhu Mei Chan - manufacturer of anti akuma weapon was being escorted by Fou and others who ranted at his poor hearing. The Asian researchers were delighted to see Lenalee and Allen coming through the Gate. Link told all of them to hurry up. The third exorcists waited at the Gate. Allen asked for Kanda and they led him to him while commenting on creepiness of the third exorcists. Lou Fa was upset with the ideas and Allen reassured her that everything would be alright.

Mobile Suit Gundam 00 S2 #08: Pure Distortion

The Tieria look alike - Regene told him that he was from Innovator and shared the same DNA as him. He told him of the three phases of Celestial Being's plan. The third phase was to send humanity to space for a new frontier. The leader of Innovator was not pleased with his intervention.

In the base of Celestial Being, Iva complained about Allelujah taking his girlfriend to the base. Saji thought of Louise. Setuna looked up news on Marina's country online. Other place, Marina was in low spirit and wept as some children tried to cheer her up. In his room, Tieria thought of Regene's words who stated Tieria and others had obstructed the original plan of Celestial Being and asked him to join Innovator before he left. Back to present, Tieria thought of the late Lockon's words. Feldt still couldn't forgive Perie/Marie for her involvement in the deaths of the comrades four years ago. In A-Law base, Louise approached the female Colonel asking her to give her chance to revenge for Perie (who was reported dead by her foster father Colonel). The Lt came along with news of two newcomers. In Celestial Being Base, the Meisters were listening to the reported news and were not happy with A-Law. Allelujah apologised to Feldt on behalf of Marie. Same time, Iva was pleased with the repair of Gundam 00 machine. In conference room, Setuna and Tieria wanted to be involved in the latest mission. In Wong Liu Mei's room, she was chatting with Regene who was anticipating the mission. In Celestial Being base, Feldt and Marie were getting along better.

Wong Liu Mei attended the ball and saw several important people over there including A-Law commander. Louise was also being invited to go to the party by the leader of A-Law. Tieria was also present in disguise as a woman. Louise saw Setuna who disguised as driver. In the ball, Tieria danced with the leader of Innovator as he told him about the access rights to Veda. At the fountain, Louise asked Setuna of Saji and he told him. In the room, the leader told Tieria that Celestial Being was planned to be destroyed four years ago in the plan. Tieria was shocked. At the fountain, Setuna told Louise that Saji still thought of her and her headache relapsed. At the fountain, a man approached Setuna and recognised him as part of Celestial Being. In the room, the horrified Tieria tried to shoot the leader but failed. He had to flee. At the fountain, Setuna had to run as his identity was exposed. At the room, Wong Liu Mei was confident that the world would change. In the air, Setuna was apologising for his failure when Throne Gundam confronted him and Tieria preparing for a fight.

Mobile Suit Gundam 00 S2 #09:

Ali who drove the improved Gundam throne attacked Setuna and Tieria. Sumeragi wanted Allelujah to serve as back up. Tieria was determined to revenge for the late Lockon's tragedy. Lockon and Allelujah arrived to aid Tieria and Setuna and Ali fled. In the mansion, the Innovator leader - Ribbons blamed Regene for messing up the ball and he blamed him for pissing Tieria off. Ribbons was not worried for the twin GN Drive and anticipated Revive Revival plan in next battle.

In A-Law plane, the Lt had checked on Louise's background. Louise was thinking of Setuna whom she finally knew him as Gundam meister. In Celestial Being Base, Sumeragi was anticipating next possible event while Setuna told Saji of his meeting with Louise earlier. Just then, Lockon went after Tieria asking him of Ali who was the one who killed the late Lockon - the current Lockon's elder brother. In A-Law base, the Major and Colonel were discussing plans and strategies when a lady newcomer arrived. The female Colonel agreed with her deduction. The newcomer reassured the Colonel that she would follow her strategy and she was glad of that. In Celestial Base, Lockon told others that he, unlike his elder brother, did not brood on the loss of his family that happened more than 10 years ago. Flashback, Setuna had failed to stop his comrades from killing Lockon's family then and Lockon wouldn't have become a meister by then. Tieria was still wondering if living against the Innovator was correct by going for his own justice. In other place, Bushino visited the chief development requesting for a powerful sword. He agreed.

Meanwhile, the mobile suits of A-Laws set off. Louise and others were surprised to see another new mobile suit under A-Law. In Celestial Being base, Setuna found Tieria deep in thought when the alert announcement was sounded. Marie and Saji were told to take support seats as the ride would be getting rough. Sumeragi begun to plan. Allelujah and others were commanded to activate Trans-Am as the enemy's missiles struck them. The Gundam suits and control plane flew out of ocean at rapid speed. They made their way beyond atmosphere. The female colonel and Sumeragi were battling in strategies as they could anticipate each other's next step.

Suddenly, there was a message from A-Law under Kati Malikee to Sumeragi. Sumeragi knew it was her former comrade in the past and knew she could not escape from it. In other place, a commander was informed of Zheliang's death and thought of Innovator that exceeded existence of humans. Meanwhile, Iva and others were inspecting a 00 device.

Had been watching a few animes on OKTO. There's some developments in several of them.

In 'Casshern Sins', Luna whom everyone thought was dead had reappeared but she was not a savior as many had thought she was.

In 'Toradora', Taiga accidentially let slipped that she loved Ryuuji who had saved her from a snow storm while Taiga was in semi conscious state. Not wanting Taiga's hope to unite Ryuuji and Minari together, Ryuuji lied he did not hear the words and that he was not the one who saved her that day.

In 'Skip Beat', Kyouko was in a difficult stage when the drama she was acting in was challenged by the original author of the story as she demanded excellent performance from Kyouko.

In 'Code Geass', Mao returned alive after Lulu's attempt to shoot him dead at the amusement fair. This time, Mao kidnapped Nunally - Lulu's younger sister. As usual, Lulu's quick mindedness and his trust in Suzuka's ability defeated Mao's attempt. C.C. appeared at the exit door and she shot Mao.

Had just read the latest issue of 'Bleach', 'Full Metal Alchemist' and 'Naruto'. Wahhh, can't wait to know the next issue of 'Naruto'. The plot is getting more and more unpredictable! 8 tailed Kyuubi, deaths, Hinata's confession, Namikaze Minato's reappearance, Naruto's confusion....... What could be next? I'll try to add pics of the issue later.

Fullmetal Alchemist Issue #93: Arch-Enemy

Al and others managed to flee from Pride and Kimblee who was seriously injured in the fight. Pride absorbed Kimblee as part of him. Other place, artifical army attacked the soldiers who were under the order to shoot Olivia Armstrong and her brother who were still fighting Sloth. Olivia demanded the soldiers to make the decision to fight alongside or to die together with them. Olivia also told her displeased brother that she was leaving the estate to Mustang.

Meanwhile, Chang Mei was fighting Envy when a troop of artificial humans attacked her as well. Same time, Ed and Scar were fighting against the artificial humans when they were joined by Mustang and others. Roy Mustang helped by burning the legs of the artificial humans. Envy and Chang Mei eventually ran into them. Roy finally blew up when Envy confessed he was the one who killed Hughes using his wife's face.

Naruto Issue #439: Chibaku Tensei

Ignoring Konan's warning, Nagato went ahead and activated Chibaku Tensei which sucked Kyuubi Naruto into a ball of floating rocks, claiming that he had finally captured Kyuubi.

Within his consciousness, Naruto was whining in pain as he did not want all the disasters to happen and he thought of his earlier conversation with Nagato on peace and yelled that he did not know what to do. Naruto yelled someone to save him. Kyuubi tempted Naruto to destroy anything that caused his pain and wanted Naruto to devote his heart to him.

Naruto pulled opened his jacket, dark liquid seeped from the seal on his abdomen, staining the water around him.

In real world, Yamato was aghast to see the word '8' appeared on his palm as the 8 tailed Kyuubi broke out of Nagato's stone confinement in the air. Muscles had formed on the Kyuubi. Followed by that, the number '9' appeared on Yamato's palm. Yamato was shocked to see this happened. Nagato watched in disbelief. Within his consciousness, Kyuubi commanded Naruto to come forward and remove the seal on the cage. As Naruto approached the cage for the seal, a hand reached out and hold him back.

Naruto turned to see Namikaze Minato - the 4th Hokage (Yodaime) looking at him. Minato pulled Naruto away from the cage door. Kyuubi was furious with Minato's interference to stop Naruto's act. Minato told Naruto the seal was set in a way that the moment the 8th tail appeared, he would appear in Naruto's consciousness.

Minato stated that he never wanted this to happen as he did not wish to see Kyuubi again but the opportunity to see how much his son - Naruto had grown offset his displeasure.

Bleach Issue #349:

Ulquoirra severely injured Ichigo, blowing a hole in his chest and tossed him down the tower. Orihime tried to run to him but was obstructed by Ulquoirra. Ishida fought him, giving Orihime the chance to rush to help Ichigo. Orihime was horrified as she saw the terrible condition of Ichigo.

As she broke into tears, one of Ishida's hands was being slashed away by Ulquiorra who continued to cause more injuries. Inwardly, Orihime begged Ichigo to tell her what to do as she was completely at her loss.

COMMENT: All the latest chapters of FMA, Naruto and Bleach are cliffhangers. Naruto and Orihime are starting to lose their calm in their respective arc. Al and others are in better position in FMA for they are out of danger. There's expectation of Envy vs Roy fight in the next issue of FMA.

Naruto was in slightly better position as his late father - Yodaime came to his aid. There is still a possibility of turnaround situation for Naruto. Instead, Nagato and Konan are in danger of being steam-rolled unless reinforcements from Akatsuki arrive in time.

Orihime was faced with a critical situation. Unless the other shinigami come to Ichigo and Ishida's aid or Ichigo turning into super powerful Hollow, Ishida and Ichigo are both in danger of losing their lives and Orihime's fate unknown.

Code Geass #14: Geass Vs. Geass

Another battle was ongoing between Black Knight and Britainne. C.C. gave instruction on behalf of Lelouch. Lelouch was aghast as his gun was taken while he was unconscious and he was awared that at least one person had seen his real face behind the mask. In her class, Lulu's close girlfriend-Shirley was sobbing. In the apartment, Suzaku received a call from Lelouch. He wanted Suzaku to inform his younger sister that he would be late for home. Lelouch ruled out Suzaku from knowing his real identity. Lelouch recalled seeing Shirley at the battlefield. C.C. warned him of the situation. In the hall, the royal princesses were discussing with their subordinates on Zero. One of them suggested assigning knights to protect the younger princess. Meanwhile, C.C. and Lelouch went around searching student's bedrooms for the gun which served as an evidence for he/she to know Lelouch's identity as Zero. Lelouch found a book which highlighted Narita. At a statue, a man in white confronted the waiting Shirley. Shirley was surprised that the man knew her thoughts. Other place, the Black Knights were chatting. On the train, C.C. asked Lelouch of his feeling for Shirley. Lelouch suspected Shirley knew his real identity and wanted to find her at Narita. At the statue, the man knew every single thought of Shirley who had realised that Lelouch was responsible for her father's death. The man also knew Shirley had shot a Britainne lady who realised Lelouch's identity as Zero at the night amidst the warehouse. The man taunted Shirley being manipulative and evil. He wanted to punish her and Lelouch. When C.C. and Lelouch reached the location, they found no sight of Shirley. Just then, Lelouch's mobile rang and the man in white talked to him using Shirley's mobile. Lelouch demanded to know whereout of Shirley. C.C. meanwhile was looking for Shirley by checking with the passingbys. She saw the man in white - Mao and Lelouch on a tram. On the tram, Lelouch and Mao played a game of chess. Lelouch was astonished that he knew his thoughts. C.C. meanwhile rode on a bike after the tram. On the tram, Lelouch was shocked that Mao saw through his thoughts as he won through the game. Mao told Lelouch that he was a Greass user and Lelouch saw Shirley standing outside the tram, aiming her pistol at him. At the seaside, a Black Knight saw the Britainne who had witnessed Zero's real identity as Lelouch. She was still alive though barely conscious. At the tram, Mao continued to torture Shirley and Lelouch's minds as he lured Shirley into shooting Lelouch. Lelouch told Shirley not to be fooled by Mao. Shirley opened fire and Lelouch fell, the photos of him and her together fell all over the steps. Shirley saw them and Mao continued to lure Shirley into killing Lelouch. Mao wanted to shoot Lelouch but Shirley shot him away. She passed out and Lelouch caught her in time. Mao went to the tram for his rifle but the tram begun to move back and he was delighted to see C.C. again. His headphone fell off which was full of records of C.C.'s encouragement for Mao. At the steps, Lelouch hugged Shirley who broke into tears for her shooting of him earlier. To make her feel better, Lelouch erased her bad memories of everything including Lelouch. At the statue at night, Shirley who lost her memories chatted with Lelouch who told her of his loss of a friend. She told him cheerfully that she wanted to see the place for one last time before she left and was sure that a new day would arrive. Lelouch thanked her for everything before he left.

COMMENT: New opening and ending, and yeah, the appearance of Mao who is quite popular in RPG. Am going to miss this episode this week coz of committment event so I'm watching it online right now.

New anime- Code Geass: Lelouch Of The Rebellion will be showing on OKTO channel tonight at 11pm after Shana from today onwards.

Good thing I've not pursue this anime online as it isn't much of my cup of tea. Have almost completed 30 episodes of 'Soul Eater' anime to date, somehow, Maka reminds me of a mixture of Kagome in 'Inuyasha' and Shana because of her determination and strong fighting spirit. And Black Star reminds me of Naruto in 'Naruto' because he often broadcast to the world of his presence at many times during the initial part of 'Naruto' anime.

Have also been thinking of Naruto fanfic in my mind because I have limited time to type it out in my HP phone or laptop. Sakura x Naurto x Hinata pairing still inspires me a lot plus Naruto's several confrontation with Akatsuki clan makes me itching to try out some plot taking all into considerations. Sasuke x Naruto x Sai sometimes do get into my mind for several times too.

Sometimes, I wonder who supplies the micro-communicator, cameras that the ninjas are using in 'Naruto' anime since the story background reminds me of ancient Japan more than modern one. It almost looks like Inuyasha's time line. Many times, I can even feel it possible for Inuyasha and Naruto crossover due to identical feudal background and involvements of demons. I can even picture Naraku trying to cook up evil schemes with the Akatsuki ninjas or Orochimaru already.