~Entering the Unknown~

Code Geass R2 #24:

Freia was about to be activated again and Lelouch had to plan the next counterattack. Nunnally was also being manipulated to play a part in the battle. Xing-Ke was still unhappy with the Prince’s intention to eliminate Lelouch along with his hostage – Tianzi and Kagerou. In the school, Lelouch’s ex-classmates were working hard on something. Suzaku made use of the geass Lelouch had placed on him long time ago to his advantage in his fight against Xing-Ke. The war continued on. Lelouch knew his side had reached its limit and went for the next step. He talked to Nina who was willing to help him to gain Euhpy’s late wish. Lelouch later checked with C.C. who was prepared to carry out the next stage of mission with Lelouch. She confirmed with Lelouch’s willingness if his attack might hurt Nunnally and he told her he had no choice. He also told her that because of her giving him of geass, he was able to move into the next stage. The building suddenly shook and Kallen broke in to confront Lelouch. C.C. rode a Knightmare to protect Lelouch. He went for his plane to carry out his part.

Meanwhile, the prince told Nunnally to press a button to activate something. Same time, Lelouch was approaching the battlefield. Nina was also working to stop Freia while it was activated. Suzaku followed Lelouch’s order to strike Freia. Freia was stopped. Nina was thrilled to see her project worked. Lelouch activated his force. Shook by the impact to the ship, Nunnally fell off her chair. Suzaku and others invaded the prince’s main ship. One of the former Knights of Round appeared and fought Lelouch’s knightmare. Suzaku went to aid Lelouch, so that the latter could move on. Lelouch’s knightmare was damaged and he was forced to run off by foot. Suzaku faced off his former comrade. The others meanwhile were shocked to learn that the prince was just using Nunnally as bait to defeat Lelouch. Meanwhile, C.C. and Kallen fought. Kallen won as she damaged C.C.’s knightmare. On the ground, Nunnally tried to find the remote to activate Freia hoping to stop Lelouch. At the control room, Lelouch was already sitting on a chair waiting for his brother. The prince was not surprised. Other place, Lelouch’s servant and subordinates escorted Tianzi and Kagerou to Xing-Ke. Other room, Conelle was still alive, as the prince had no intention to kill her. Besides her stood her knight who wept. Meanwhile, Lelouch was interrogating his brother on ideology. Lelouch taunted his brother of his narrow-mindedness to look for tomorrow’s happiness. The prince criticized Lelouch for his greed. Lelouch told him he had seen how different people struggled with different aims. Without knowing when he had travelled, Lelouch was already in the same room as the prince. Lelouch used his geass on the prince. The prince’s subordinates had already been subdued by Lelouch’s men. One of them broke through and tried to shoot Lelouch but the prince shot the man first. The prince told Lelouch that the Feia control was at Nunnally’s. Outside the main ship, Suzaku and his former comrade were still fighting. Kallen arrived to join in the fight. In the large garden, Lelouch approached Nunnally who held the control tight and she opened her eyes for she had broke through the geass her mother had put on her. Lelouch was shocked.

Code Geass R2 #25 – FINALE

Lelouch was shocked as Nunnally commented he had a murderer’s face. She was determined to stop him even if it might kill him. She challenged him to use his geass on her but he could not bring himself to manipulate her. Meanwhile, Suzaku faced off Kallen after he defeated his former comrade. Kallen was determined to stop him and Lelouch. In the city, the traffic was in a jam as people rushed to evacuate. In school, Lelouch’s ex-classmates refused to leave. Same time, Orange was fighting Taya. In the garden, Nunnally was arguing with Lelouch. At the battlefield, Kallen and Suzaku quarreled over definition of justice while they fought. Toudou forced himself to return to battlefield but collapsed. Xing-Ke was also fighting elsewhere. In the hospital, Conelle was discussing with her knight. In the building, the researchers of both sides were arguing. C.C. was looking at the sky. In the garden, Lelouch was forced to use geass on Nunnally to hand the Freia control to him. She did. Orange leaped onto Taya’s knightmare and she told him of her lost memory. Kallen and Suzaku were still fighting and both sustained heavy damages. Suzaku’s Lancelot exploded. In the garden, Lelouch walked away with the control and Nunnally fell over the staircase, calling him devious. Kagerou told C.C. that Suzaku was defeated and told C.C. to beg for mercy. Lelouch announced himself as emperor as he told others of the prince’s kneeling for him and his possession of Freia. The world was shocked. Taya was unconscious. The world hailed for Lelouch.

2 months later, Lelouch was in possession of the throne and the Black Knights along with the prince, Xing-Ke, Tianzi were captured. Nunnally was chained to the ground. Suzaku was buried and honored for his sacrifice in the battle. The people were fearful of him. The researchers were imprisoned. Conelle and others were on the run. Ohgi, Kallen and others were bound to the poles, prepared to be executed. Suddenly, Zero appeared and faced off Lelouch. The public was shocked. Flashback, Lelouch told Suzaku to kill him if desired to end hatred, as he handed Zero’s mask to him. Nunnally and Kallen looked shocked. Flashback, Lelouch had wished geass to be of people’s wish. Back to present, Suzaku in disguise of Zero brought his sword into Lelouch’s chest. The world was shocked as they witnessed the event. Suzaku wept. Lelouch stated Suzaku would be the defender of justice as he died in his arms. Suzaku pulled out the sword and Lelouch fell towards Nunnally. She called him and held his hand. She sensed the flashback between Suzaku and Lelouch. She wept and told him of her love for him. Lelouch had flashbacks of his life before he gave off his last breath, Nunnally screamed and cried for him. Conelle appeared and ordered the release of the hostages. Kallen stated that was truly Zero. Meanwhile, Nunnally wept and stated her world empty without Lelouch and cried out loud. Meanwhile, the general public glorified Zero.

Time passed. Kallen was back to schooling as she thought of Lelouch. Nunnally and Suzaku ruled the country and peace returned. Orange retreated to the field. Ohgi had married. C.C. went on her wandering life.

COMMENT:

Almost the same type of concept as Gundam 00, ie, peace and justice. Better than Tsubasa Chronicles. Finally another anime series completed. Phew… I did not expect the 'Nunnally chained to the ground' scene after Lelouch's official taking over the throne. Looks a little bit horny. Lelouch's death is also not expected eventhough I've read through the spoilers in wiki. The final ending part is a little confusing though, why does the prince willingly rule the country with 'Zero' despite his cunning and ambitious characteristic? I don't intend to go into indepth, still, it's very out of character for him. Maybe he has learnt his lesson after his defeat by Lelouch, I guess.

Code Geass R2 #23: Schneizel's Mask

Kagura, Tenzi and other royalty were held at gunpoint in the field. Orange arrived and found Lelouch/ Nunnally’s nurse muttered that the destruction of the city by the weapon was true and asked to be taken to Lelouch before she fainted. Meanwhile, Lelouch was shocked that Nunnally over the video and Suzaku wanted her to know that the prince had destroyed a city. Nunnally was still angry that Lelouch had disguised as Zero all the while and wanted to know if he was doing for her sake. Lelouch lied that he was doing for himself and shut the video. Nunnally was upset. Conelle and the prince consoled her. The prince lied that the people of the city was evacuated before the destruction and Conelle requested to talk with him for a moment. In his apartment, Lelouch was still angry that C.C. did not tell her Nunnally was still alive and now his brother used her as a pawn. Suzaku reminded him to proceed their plan as usual and he would be his sword. Nina and others were still shocked over the city destruction. In the dark, the prince confessed that the people in the city were killed. Conelle was shocked. The prince explained that emotion was not necessary. Conelle was angry that the prince was planning to rule the world with fear. Suddenly, the representative of Black Knight arrived, praising the prince’s act. Conelle prepared to kill the prince to stop his act but he shot her dead before she did.

In her ward, Lelouch/ Nunnally’s nurse told Orange of the plot of using Nunnally. Meanwhile, Lelouch was still doubtful of his decision. C.C. told him that his decision was right. Meanwhile, Nina and the Britainne researchers worked while Suzaku watched his Lancelot. Meanwhile, the Chinese and people all over the world were protesting. Kallen’s Guren was also modified. Kallen talked to the Knight of Round who would be working alongside Black Knight. Subsequently, the troops began to discuss the battle against Lelouch and his force. Lelouch executed the destruction of his elder brother while his brother branded Lelouch as the symbol of evil. Anya had her memory recovered and she was looking at the photos of the past. Lelouch used Kagura and others as hostage to prevent Xing-Ke and others from using the destruction weapon. Xing-Ke prepared to fight. The prince and Lelouch began to plan strategies. Suzaku went to the frontline while his brother had his force surrounded his. Xing-Ke and Guren went into fight. So was Orange and Suzaku. Lelouch activated an explosion at the enemy region, preparing to kill everyone in Black Knight. Ohgi had flashback of his past acknowledgement of Zero. His wife – the previous Britainne military soldier was currently pregnant with his child. Nunnally same time activated Nina’s last invented weapon – FLEIA. Ohgi woke to find himself in ruins as well as others. Lelouch was wondering if he could trust Nina’s ability for she might still hate him for killing Eruphy and others.

Phantom – Requiem for the Phantom #19: Promise

Flashback, Cal was helping the drunken Judy along the alley. Judy heard gunshot and pulled Cal to a safe place. Judy was shot dead by astray bullet. Later, she met Reiji who was investigating the shooting. Cal pleaded Reiji to kill all people involved in Judy’s death. Later, Reiji invited Cal to be his assistant and she agreed happily. Other day, Reiji took Cal out to shop for clothes. Later, they returned home with Cal in her new clothes. Cal later cleaned his house. That evening, they had a chat and Reiji told Cal that his family was in heaven. Cal also confessed she ran away from her father and Judy was her only friend who took her in but she was dead. Another day, Reiji bought Cal a hand watch that she liked very much. Cal was touched.

In the dark, Scythe stated that all players had now gathered. One of them was Cal whom he commented as the best. Ein was also sitting in the room. Another flashback, Reiji shot a sniper on the rooftop when he attacked the occupants in the Inferno building. McCuuen shot her fellow comrade to save the situation. On the rooftop, Cal was upset when Reiji almost got himself killed. In the room of the same building, Ein completed her mission and she retreated. Flashback in Reiji’s apartment, Cal assumed Judy’s death was avenged. Reiji did not want to continue training Cal as assassin but he continued to let her live with him. That night, Reiji confessed he hated all assassins including himself. Later, Cal confessed her feeling for Reiji, willing to move into his world just to be with him. Reiji wished he could return to the innocent world. Another night, Reiji left for another mission while Cal saw him off. He promised he would return. At home, Cal repaired the video recorder and left home to buy videotapes. She was about to reach home when the house exploded. She ran crying for Reiji, thinking he was killed in the building. Next day, she entered the ruins, thinking of Reiji. She found the hand watch Reiji had bought for her, hoping for his return. The rain began to fall. Cal began to cry when Scythe appeared, stating Reiji had been lying all the time. Other place, Reiji and Ein walked in the night of the city.

COMMENT: This episode is all about flashbacks. At least, I know Cal is still alive.

One Piece #412:

Luffy was trapped in Amazon Lily where he accidentally landed in snake princess’s bathroom. She was shocked. Her sisters stormed in and saw Luffy. Luffy had saw Hebi-Hime’s back and Luffy found it familiar. Hebi-hime activated her Mero-mero beam that showed no effect to Luffy who turned away from the beam. Hebi-hime was shocked. Luffy ran away. Hebi-hime used pistol kiss at him but he dodged. She ordered for his capture. Her followers surrounded Luffy. Luffy asked for a boat but they attacked him with their arrows. Meanwhile, all women were activated to pursue Luffy. Luffy jumped from street to street and snatched meat from an old lady who saw Luffy’s wanted photo on the newspaper. To see his face one more time, she kicked Luffy. Luffy was surrounded again.

Later, Luffy was bound with snake ropes in the centre of the stadium. Hebi-hime and her sisters made their appearance. She questioned Luffy’s intention to come to her country. Margaret thought of Luffy’s words to save his comrades. Back to present, Hebi-hime declared Luffy’s death sentence. Margaret stood out and talked for Luffy. The general crowd was surprised. Margaret stated she believed Luffy was speaking the truth and that he meant no harm. She lied that she was the one who let him into the country. The others tried to shield her by stating that they also played a part in bringing Luffy into the village after finding him in the woods, mistaking him as one of the villagers. Margaret wanted to bear all responsibility herself. Others pleaded with her while Hebi-hime walked down. Hebi-hime asked her if she wanted her to forgive her and told her to stand with others. The crowd expected her forgiveness but she sent Mero mero beam at Margaret and others. Luffy was shocked as they turned into stone. Luffy demanded to know why they were punished and wanted them to be turned back to normal. Hebi-hime demanded Bakira to be brought for Luffy’s death sentence. It was a black panther that ate people under death sentence. Bakira confronted Luffy. Luffy freed himself and talked back at Hebi-hime. Bakira pounced at Luffy who punched it instantly. The crowd was shocked as Bakira flew off the ground with a thud unconscious. Luffy stated Hebi-hime and the crowd were weird after Hebi-hime turned their comrades into stone. Hebi-hime reasoned that it was because of her beauty. Luffy stated that she annoyed him. Hebi-hime was shocked that Luffy was immune to her beauty. The crowd demanded Luffy’s death sentence. Hebi-hime’s two sisters turned into snakes and attacked Luffy. Luffy wondered if they were fruit users. Hebi-hime watched on.

Code Geass R2 #21:

Taya and C.C. sat before the awaking Suzaku. Taya told Suzaku that her identity now was Lelouch and Nunnally’s mother. Other place, Kallen wanted to make sure of Lelouch’s status or she would find it impossible to move on. In the illusion world, Lelouch demanded to know why his father – the emperor did not save his mother when she was assassinated. They began to talk of human masks of identity. Outside the sealed cave, Taya (Lelouch’s mother’s soul) borrowed C.C.’s strength and entered the illusion world. Taya collapsed in Suzaku’s arm while C.C. watched. In the world, Lelouch was shocked to see her late mother standing in front of her. The emperor explained that Lelouch’s ‘death’ was created to allow a lie for the emperor to gain the throne in his competition from his brother. She put her soul into Taya who unfortunately witnessed the incident. V.V. was the one who pulled the trigger on Lelouch’s mother. Lelouch was angry with his parents’ abandoning of him and Nunnally as well as the pushing of blame on the late V.V.

Outside the hideout, Suzaku asked C.C. to send him into the illusion world. In the world, Lelouch was shocked to learn that Nunnally’s blindness was just an effect of geass effect. Lelouch was also being made use to lure into gaining geass from C.C. Just then, C.C. and Suzaku arrived. The emperor and Lelouch’s mother activated their plan via C.C’s forehead mark. All over the world, sky changed. The emperor planned to remove human kind’s fake masks. Lelouch’s mother was mad with happiness, as the new world was about to begin. Suzaku asked Lelouch if he was going to use Nunnally as an excuse for his aim and Lelouch admitted he did it for himself. Lelouch told his parents that he did not want that kind of new world. He demanded to know who his parents were really concerned after they neglected their children. They insisted Nunnally and Euphy were now in the gentle world. Lelouch prepared to use his geass on the illusion world system. Lelouch’s mother tried to stop him and Suzaku stopped her. The system began to change and reversed. C.C. told them they were foolish. Lelouch’s parents began to vanish. Lelouch’s mother was surprised that C.C. did not vanish. C.C. and Lelouch explained that the parents did not understand humanity, moreover, meaning of Nunnally’s smile. The emperor flew to grab Lelouch’s neck. Lelouch firmly refused their world and they both vanished. Meanwhile, the prince also sensed it. In the dark real world, C.C. questioned Lelouch and Suzaku of their plan. Suzaku aimed his sword at Lelouch, remembering him as Euphy’s enemy.

One month later, the world was back to normal. The chairman of school was reporting news of the emperor. In the palace, Lelouch appeared as the new emperor. Everyone thought it was a joke and demanded his arrest. Suzaku appeared and hit all the attackers away. Suzaku had become Lelouch’s Knight of Zero. Lelouch used his geass and forced everyone to accept him. Everyone did. C.C. watched sadly. In a room, Conelle was surprised that the prince was willing to let Lelouch take the throne for he had been living through betrayals.

Code Geass R2 #22:

With Lelouch’s reign, all old Britainne troop was eliminated. The Black Knight believed Lelouch was on their side. Orange returned to serve Lelouch who was still wary of presence of other royalty who might revolt. At the same time, his popularity also grew. C.C. was not surprised with Lelouch’s suspicion. Meanwhile, the researchers of Britainne were still doubtful of Lelouch’s rule. They decided to talk to Nina who was Suzaku and Lelouch’s ex-classmate. Meanwhile, Nina was in hiding with her ex-classmates for her part to invent the weapon that caused many deaths. Other place, Suzaku and Lelouch had a talk before they parted. Just then, Lelouch received news of the former Knight of Rounds’ attack. Suzaku moved forward to eliminate the enemy. The former knights accused Suzaku of his betrayal. One of the opponents activated his geass that helped him to foresee Suzaku’s movement. Lelouch reminded Suzaku that his battle was on the mass media. Lelouch’s past geass on Suzaku wanting him to live on made Suzaku more powerful and eliminated the Knight of One. The other knights of Rounds were shocked. The Black Knights were happy with Lelouch’s stand. Nina and others were surprised that Lelouch declared Area-11 Japan.

Meanwhile, Lelouch and C.C. as well as some followers travelled all over the world seeking for alliances including Black Knights. Kallen went to greet him as well as the other people. Lelouch ignored his other ex-classmates when he met Kallen. He pretended he only saw her the first time. The world was watching him. Once out of media’s focus, he talked to her as old friend. She queried him of working with Suzaku. She asked him what she thought of her and she kissed him. She bided him farewell and left. He whispered farewell to her as she left. Later, at the formal conference, Lelouch sought alliance with Kagura and after putting up shield against his geass, she and others queried him of his intention. The other Black Knights finally understood Lelouch’s ambitious intention. Lelouch activated his plan as Suzaku in his knightmare broke into the meeting. In the air, Lelouch’s troops were on stand-by. The others treated Lelouch as enemy. Guren was on stand-by to defeat Lelouch. Suzaku’s attack destroyed Kagura’s shield. Lelouch forced Kagura to give him an answer. Same time, Nina and other ex-classmate who tried to reach Lelouch were blocked by some Britainne’s troop. Lelouch even had the weapon invented by Nina last time on stand-by. The elder prince communicated Lelouch and told him that Nunnally was a more suitable ruler than him. He showed him Nunnally who was in fact alive and well. Suzaku and Lelouch were shocked. Nunnally declared herself as their official enemy.

COMMENT: This anime has too many unexpected turning points and drastic turns. Enough to combat Mobile Suit Gundam 00.

Naruto Shippuuden #106: Red Camelia

Guren yelled Yukimaru as he emitted his chakra. From afar, Naruto and Shino noticed Yukimaru’s act. Naruto was shocked. On the shore, Lee went to check others who were all right. In the woods, Kiba and Yamato were moving. On the lake, Kakashi and Sai were running towards the chakra. Guren’s people were also moving. Tobi was watching from afar. So was Kabuto. Guren faced Sanbi. Yuukimaru was relieved to see Guren all right. Guren was still thinking of Yuukimaru who had told her his loss of home. Guren thought of the time when she killed Yuukimaru’s mother. Back to present, Guren felt guilty. Yuukimaru told Guren to run, his hand still holding Guren’s camellia crystal. Guren was touched. Yuukimaru urged her to run but she refused. Yuukimaru collapsed and Sanbi went wild again. Guren went to Yuukimaru’s side, planning to let herself be the place where Yuukimaru could go. Rinji suddenly appeared. Sanbi same time suddenly attacked and Guren shielded Yuukimaru. Rinji told Guren that she was the one who could pull the trigger to Yuukimaru. He stabbed her waist and took Yuukimaru from Sanbi’s strike. Yuukimaru ran to Guren’s side and saw her wound. He was recalled of his mother’s death by sight of red camellia. Flashback, he screamed at sight of his mother’s corpse. Back to present, Rinji went to Yuukimaru and told him that he had to stop Sanbi for Guren could not move to defend herself. Yuukimaru began to cry. Rinji continued to urge Yuukimaru who emitted more chakra and he approached Sanbi. He emitted his chakra to stop Sanbi. His chakra formed a hole in the sky. Rinji was mad with pleasure.

From afar, Naruto knew Yuukimaru was there when Kakashi and Sai approached Naruto and Shino. Naruto ran off. Kakashi, Shino and Sai ran after him. Tobi ran off to find Deldara. At the cliff, Yuukimaru continued to immobilize Sanbi. The hole in the sky closed as Yuukimaru went on his knees, exhausted. Rinji approached Yuukimaru and was attacked by Sanbi’s strike. Yuukimaru was left hanging at side of the cliff. He was being attacked another time before he could reach Guren. But he managed to reach Guren’s side. Sanbi sent another attack but Guren managed to take Yuukimaru to a safe place. She created a crystal around Yuukimaru to protect him so that she could attack Sanbi. Meanwhile, Naruto approached Sanbi planning to rescue Yuukimaru. Kakashi and others could not get close. Naruto dodged Sanbi’s attack while Guren attacked Sanbi. She was shocked to see Sanbi aiming Yuukimaru. In the crystal, Yuukimaru fainted. On the lake, Guren used her crystal to trap Sanbi. She knew she was reaching her limit. Naruto reached Guren and saw Yuukimaru. He went for Yuukimaru. Just then, Sanbi broke through the crystal. Naruto used his shadow clones to block Yuukimaru. More of his clones attacked Sanbi. His rasengan was not effective. Guren taunted him and reminded him that there was a weakness in Sanbi. Guren was hit into water. In the water, she used her life to convert into chakra and blasted out of the surface. She used arrow of light and attacked Sanbi’s eyes. Naruto used giant rasengan on the same spot. Sanbi sank into the water. Naruto praised Guren and was about to settle matter with her when Sanbi emerged and dived at them. When the water calmed, Naruto, Guren and Sanbi disappeared. The crystal around Yuukimaru broke as Kakashi and others ran to him. Kabuto watched angrily behind a tree, planning to get Yuukimaru back at any cost.

Code Geass R2 #19: Betrayal

Because of the activation of the bomb by Suzaku, many occupants of Japan were killed. Suzaku and Nina (inventor of the bomb) were aghast. Unable to believe the death of Nunnually, Lelouch commanded the search of Nunnually. Conelle tried to escape and the Black Knight tried to arrest her but the prince arrived to aid her. Meanwhile, Lelouch was mad with insanity and Toudou commanded withdrawal much to his disapproval. Rolo dragged Lelouch back to the apartment where Lelouch was ranting with rage, confessing his hatred of Rolo who was a replacement of Nunnally. He commanded Rolo to leave him. Meanwhile, the professor tried to console the upset Nina. Same time, Toudou told others the cause of explosion. Kallen was met by rest of Black knight who told her of Zero’s emotion. Same time, Orange was searching and praying for Nunnually when he detected Suzaku. They had a talk before Orange resumed his search. Suzaku was still guilty of the bomb. In school, all students were checked to find identity of survivors. Lelouch’s classmates were still alive. In the meeting of Black Knight with Britainne royalty, the prince disclosed Zero’s identity as Lelouch – the younger prince of Britainne. Toudou and others were shocked. The prince also told them that Lelouch had power of Geass to manipulate human mind. Hogi confirmed the truth. In his apartment, Lelouch was listless with only C.C. next to him. The prince took out Rolo’s voice record of Lelouch’s betrayal as well as documents as evidence. Toudou and others were aghast of Zero’s betrayal. The prince suggested handing Zero to him to deal with. Togi wanted a condition – to give Japan back to the Eleven.

In his room, Kallen was approaching Leouch. Lelouch told Kallen that C.C. had lost his memory. She told Lelouch of Nunnually’s words to her before her death. Toudou and others appeared and prepared to arrest Lelouch. Lelouch was shocked. Kallen tried to shield him as she asked him what she was to him. He hurt her feeling and stated all of them were just his pawn. Kallen wept and left him. Lelouch pleaded Kallen to live on. Rolo suddenly appeared and took Lelouch away. The Knight of Rounds attacked Rolo and his Knightmare. To protect Lelouch, Rolo used his geass in wide scale. Lelouch begged him to stop, as it would kill him. Rolo refused and activated more of his geass. He told Lelouch that he had been living as a tool but his feeling for Lelouch as brothers were true. These memories had made him more human. As Lelouch screamed, Rolo reached his geass limit. He wanted to live with his own will. With more of his activation, Lelouch’s time also stopped. There was explosion. In the forest, Lelouch talked to the dying Rolo who smiled and died as Lelouch finally acknowledged him as younger brother. Other place, Suzaku laughed insanely. In the forest, Lelouch gave the present to Nunnually into Rolo’s hand. In the ship, the emperor was planning something. As he viewed the sea, Lelouch was determined to get back for what his father and Britainne had done to him.

Code Geass R2 #20:

Suzaku was still regretting his past act to assassinate his own father to prevent war that did not end when Nina came along, also regretting her act. Suzaku commented that her weapon was powerful.

At the cliff, Lelouch suspected the emperor who did not make his appearance in Area-11 might have another motive. Other place, the emperor planned for something. In her machine, Taya came under a geass influence to carry out something. In other place, C.C. worried for Lelouch when Taya approached her trying to talk to her in another personality. There was a flash. Lelouch’s mother in disguise of Taya went to talk to C.C. who had not lost any memory. She told her about losing life. They entered another dimension when Taya requested C.C. to give her power of geass without going through contract. Same time, Conelle told a military lady off questioning her loyalty for being with Black Knight for so long.

Back to present in Black Knight’s base, Tudou and others were discussing Zero’s betrayal. Same time, Lelouch’s classmate was glad when he finally reached him via mobile phone, knowing he was safe. He told him that he could not carry out the promise to meet at firework place. He hung up and prepared to defeat his own father – the emperor. Other place, the emperor activated his plan. All over the world, people sensed something weird. From all over the world, mental network was activated. Ragnarok plan was executed. At night, the student chairman reported her news in her old school where her classmates assisted her. She reported the death of Zero. All over Japan, many people were upset. Tudou and others went along with the lie. Orange refused to believe it without seeing Zero’s corpse. Kallen was doubtful of the decision while others felt there was no need for Zero who had betrayed them along with his geass. It was night, Lelouch managed to get his own fodders using the military people with his geass.

Other place, Suzaku returned to his base, enquiring on his Lancelot. But his colleagues refused to let him drive right now. The other Knights of Rounds came along with the prince and Princess Conelle. Conelle was shocked to learn that her knight had gone missing since the activation of the bomb. Suzaku admitted the firing of bomb was his responsibility. The prince stated that the battle against Black Knight was just a game to the current emperor. The prince decided to grab the throne due to the indifference of the emperor to commoners’ pain. Suzaku volunteered to assassinate the emperor. The other Knights of Rounds were shocked.

In the air, Kagura talked with Tian Che. Kagura was still upset over Zero’s ‘death’. Meanwhile, Suzaku was on his way. Flashback, Suzaku’s comrade was still in shock as he questioned the prince’s intention to usurp the throne. It was nighttime; Suzaku confronted the emperor after killing his escorts in the cave. He was also angry because the emperor had not save Euphy with his geass. With that, he raised his sword to cut him. Suddenly, someone came and blocked his move. The emperor took the chance and departed. Other place, the Black Knight members prepared to gather. Same time, Suzaku was still fighting his opponent. The man suddenly activated his geass and defeated Suzaku. Suddenly, Lelouch appeared from a faraway explosion spot. His influenced fodders fired their fellow military comrades who were shocked. Suzaku took the chance and ran off. He fell and tripped while looking for Lelouch. Meanwhile, the prince met Kagura and Tianye when they heard the explosion. Lelouch challenged anyone who could win his despondent. Taya faced off Suzaku’s opponent. Meanwhile, the emperor had reached his illusion land. Same time, Taya was under the opponent’s geass and behind her sat C.C. C.C. praised her for her good acting skill. She called her Lelouch’s mother. Taya wondered if she should save Lelouch. In the illusion land, the mechanical wheels were moving. The emperor summoned the God to carry out the final judgement. Suddenly, Lelouch appeared behind him. The emperor taunted him stating he could not kill him. Lelouch was confident. Suddenly, there was an explosion for Lelouch had sealed the illusion world from the real one. The emperor was aghast.

Code Geass R2 #18:

The battle between Britainne and Black Knight in Tokyo went on with obtaining Nunnally as his aim for victory. Nina wanted to join in the battle but was advised against it, as she was never a fighter. Rolo meanwhile was leading a small team under Zero’s command to get Nunnally. Same time, Suzaku confronted Zero who no longer trusted him. Orange followed Zero’s command to attack Suzaku with missiles. Same time, Conelle’s knight was being controlled mentally by Zero to attack Britainne. Nina urged Suzaku to use her new weapon but he refused. Conelle’s knight attacked Suzaku. In the building, Rolo murdered his followers and told Zero that he was following his command. In realty, Rolo planned to kill Nunnally as he wanted Lelouch to have him as the only family member. In the building, Kallen was upset as everyone except her was fighting. In the fight, Suzaku tried to talk Zero over but Zero had assumed him as traitor to friendship. In the air, Taya went to Suzaku’s aid. The Knight of Six had joined in the fight.

Meanwhile, Nunnally had gone onto the escape plane. In the building, Kallen was released by her comrades and escorted to her machine. At the battlefield, the Black knight were confused and feeling betrayed by uncertainty of Zero’s location. In the air, Britainne Knights of other team attacked Zero. In the building, Kallen was operating the new Knightmare. Kallen activated her Knightmare – Guren to look for Zero. In the air, Zero was facing danger as the enemy tried to drill his Knightmare. He commanded for reinforcement. At the same time, he noticed the approach of the Britainne emperor. The Black Knight was notified and they tried to shoot the enemy, distracting them from Zero. Unfortunately, the attacks intensified and Lelouch thought of Nunnally. Suddenly, Kallen came to his aid and killed the enemy. Suzaku came to fight Zero but the controlled Conelle’s knight blocked him off. Suzaku managed to dodge and fought Kallen instead. Meanwhile, Conelle managed to make her escape and the other Britainne soldier managed to convince Conelle’s knight that Zero had deceived him. Zero commanded Kallen to kill Suzaku. Suzaku still insisted not using Nina’s new weapon. Nina begged Suzaku to do so. Meanwhile, Nunnally was found by Lelouch’s maid and followers.

Just then, Suzaku was affected by after effect of Zero’s Geass to live on and he activated Nina’s weapon. Bright light appeared in the sky against Kallen’s attack and blasted Nunnally’s ship. Lelouch screamed. Bright light enveloped Nunnally, Conelle and others on the ship. Conelle’s knight yelled Conelle to live on. Lelouch asked Rolo to connect him to Nunnally but Rolo could not as Nunnally was already dead. Lelouch screamed at him, feeling despondent, as he just wanted to talk to Nunnally.

Code Geass R2 #17:

The Black Knight, with aid of Chinese empire, began the invasion in Japan against Britainne. Meanwhile, Lelouch went to the place where he and Nunnally had first met Suzaku. There, Lelouch and Suzaku met. At the same time, the battle continued. Xing-Ke was informed of opponent with more powerful Knightmare. Other place, the knight of Round gathered before the prince and Nunnally before the commencement of their roles in battle. Same time, Suzaka told Lelouch that both of them were as bad as to lie to people they cared. At the battle, some of Black Knights were distrusting Zero because of his allowing of Orange into the battle team. At other place, Lelouch confessed that he had used Geass on Euphy. Lelouch knelt before Suzaku, pleading that everything was nothing to do with Nunnally. He begged Suzaku to save Nunnally. Suzaku stepped on Lelouch’s head and scolded him for being inhuman causing many people’s deaths under the mask of Zero. He retorted asking why Lelouch had used Geass telling Suzaku to live on, causing his shake of confidence. He told Lelouch to continue act as Zero to bring about peace and vowed to save Nunnally with him.

Suddenly, the Britainne army appeared and arrested Lelouch. Lelouch mistook Suzaku betraying him when in fact, Suzaku knew nothing about this. Other place, a Knight of round showed Kallen school photo album. He tried to ask her to join the side of Knight of Round. Meanwhile, the battle was still on, with Black Knight on less favourable position. Xing-Ke was injured. Other place, Lelouch was locked in a place where the prince talked to him. Outside, Suzaku was told that he had been stalked all along by the soldiers to track Zero’s real identity as the prince knew they had special relationship.

Flashback, someone used Geass on Conelle’s knight in the warehouse. It was Lelouch. Back to the present, the knight was manipulated to attack other soldiers and Lelouch escaped. Suzaku was taken to talk to the prince who questioned Suzaku of where his loyalty laid. From the high sky, Lelouch activated a machine that affected waves of the enemy Knightmares as well as power supply in the city. Black Knight activated the next step with Lelouch’s signal. In the building, Suzaku would not be punished but he was told to think over his act. Suzaku knew he could only prove himself with his effort on his Lancelot.

Code Geass R2 #16:

The emperor’s disappearance was announced in the conference by Nunnally. The breaking news was also announced in the media. The officers and knights were shocked. Suzaku was silently relieved as it meant Nunnally’s life would not be in danger. Lelouch was pleased as he suspected the emperor was locked in the illusion world. Meanwhile, he was still at a loss by C.C.’s memory stuck as her past identity for a slave girl. Just then, his follower informed Lelouch and brought him to the captured Princess Cornell. Same time, Rolo was carrying out instruction in Zero’s name.

Other place, Kallen punched Suzaku and told him to kill her. Same time, Zero announced in a big conference of his plan against Britainne. Xing-ke supported his plan. In the house, C.C. was still fearful of the electrical appliances in Lelouch’s house. Just then, Lelouch arrived to send pizza to her. Seeing her confused look, he showed her how to eat it and she did. He saw the school president on a television show and turned off the television. He realised C.C. had forgotten how electrical appliances work. Other place, Anya went to talk to Suzaku. She told him of her lost memory 9 years ago in her system. Suzaku was shocked that the emperor had erased her memory with his geass before. Another knight came along to join them. The newcomer was sarcastic and reminded Suzaku that he was a murdering expert. Before he acted, another knight came and stopped them. Anya was surprised of the appearance of more knights. More soldiers in Knightmares were meanwhile on their way to serve the prince’s orders.

Other place, Kallen and Nunnally were having a talk when the knight who had attempted to fight Suzaku came along. The knight was planning to use Kallen as hostage against the Black Knights. Another knight came along to protect Kallen’s rights. In the lab, Suzaku’s lancelot was installed with additional equipment - Freya to aid him in battle. Nina came along to ask on Lancelot’s operation. Anya explained that the weapon could kill more Elevens and even he himself. Suzaku was in mental conflict.

Meanwhile, at the grand conference. On the day of event, Zero was ready for his mission and C.C. wished him a safe journey. At the meeting with others, the rest were preparing for their presentation to face the media. While the ex president of school reported the face off, Lelouch’s classmate looked at the class photo, wondering why Lelouch and Suzaku were both uncontactable. Other place, Orange contacted the Knight of Princess Cornell. Meanwhile, Tianzi (representing China) and Kaguru (representing Black Knight) were on the media, announcing their alliance. Zero and Xing-Ke also appeared on the scene witnessing the alliance. They also reported of Britainne’s destruction to Japan and vowed to get Japan back under Japanese control. Suddenly, the Britainne emperor’s image appeared on the screen. Zero was shocked. The emperor taunted Zero’s nativeness and stated Zero would lose everything. The two sides yelled their propagate. Lelouch returned to his room still in shocked. C.C. wanted to pass him the last pizza but was hit off by the frustrated Lelouch. After she fell to the ground, he noticed her bleeding finger and felt guilty about it. He went to attend to her wound. He thought of her past and asked of her feeling and when she would feel upset. She told him her wish to have friends. He told her that he was her friend. Other place, Suzaku walked out of a room, taking a call from his mobile phone. Meanwhile, Lelouch made a call to Suzaku. He told him about the country going to be at war. He told him his knowledge of his identity as Zero and Lelouch admitted. Lelouch pleaded Suzaku to rescue Nunnally as he predicted the emperor planning to use her as hostage to threaten him. He told Suzaku that only Suzaku himself could save Nunnally. Suzaku agreed to a condition. He wanted to meet Lelouch alone.

One Piece #409:

Landed on the island – Amazon Lily occupied by only women, Luffy was imprisoned because of his gender. Everywhere on the street, most women had snake around them and were trained like warriors as they battled in tournaments. As Luffy woke, he found women staring at him outside his cell. Luffy recalled his battle with Kuma who had sent his comrades vanishing. Luffy stretched his arm out and got his hat back. The women were shocked. They asked him about his crotch and finally handed him his clothes. But it was too flowery. Luffy was bemused and protested. The women aimed arrows at him using their snakes as bows. After learning the truth and misunderstanding, Luffy thanked them for saving his life earlier but they wanted to kill him because he was a guy, as he was not supposed to be on their land. Luffy told them his wish to find his comrades. They released the arrows. Smoke cleared and Luffy smashed his way out through the roof. The women chased and shot arrows after him. Along the way, he snatched food on the street to fill his stomach. They finally surrounded him. Luffy snatched Margaret to ask for his virate card that could help him find his comrades. They reached the forest. She returned him the card. He showed her how the card moved as he told her his tales. He told her that he was a pirate and she told him that their leader – Hebihime was also a pirate. She told him that the island was protected by Hebihime and her younger sisters. Meanwhile, Hebihime and others were on their way back to the island. The other women prepared to rescue Margaret from Luffy before Hebihime returned.

Code Geass R2 #15:

In the emperor’s world, Lelouch commanded to know why he did not protect his mother. Meanwhile, Rolo instructed the team to search the place in name of Zero. In the mental world, Lelouch faced off his father with their Geass. Lelouch managed to lure his father to shoot himself. With his success, Lelouch screamed. Other place, Suzaku forced Kallen to tell him everything, but stopped, as he did not want to be like Lelouch. Meanwhile, C.C. and V.V. talked of their past promise not to lie to each other.

In the mental world, the emperor got back to his feet and challenged Lelouch who tried to shoot him but failed. He told Lelouch that he had obtained new power and surrounded Lelouch with masks. Other place, the military teacher faced off the Black Knight whom she had lived with him during her time of lost memory. He told her of his love for her. Lelouch’s maid turned up. In the mental world, the emperor challenged Lelouch’s ideology. C.C.’s form turned up and she told him that her wish was to die. Lelouch was shocked. Right now, V.V. or Charle would grant her wish. She told Lelouch to kill her so as to gain the same power as his father. When he refused, she sent him away.

Other place, Nunnally asked to involved Elevens in the project. In the field, Suzaku tried to look for Lelouch but in vain. Suzaku thought of the emperor’s word to use Nunnally if Lelouch were to regain his memory. He met Nunnally who told him of her project. Meanwhile, Lelouch landed in an illusion of C.C.’s memory. C.C. had a pact with a nun when she was a girl so that she would not die. In the real world, Lelouch’s maid attacked the Black Knight member and the military teacher saved him. Back in C.C.’s memory, C.C. had Geass power to make people loved her. One day, the nun passed her eternity life force to C.C. As time passed, C.C. suffered pain as people around her died over time. Other mental world, Lelouch intruded into C.C. and the emperor’s area. He was shocked to see the emperor forcing C.C. to press her life force to him. Lelouch attacked him and grabbed C.C. In the real world, Nina succeeded testing a weapon with the prince.

In the meantime, Lelouch brought C.C. back to the real world. C.C. had lost many memories and her time had stopped where her past working for her masters were. Lelouch was shocked.

FMA Brotherhood OP 2 - 'Hologram'

So happy to see Chang Mei, Ling and Ran Fan with Xiao Mei (the little panda) in the opening.

There's also new ending.

The images of Ling and Ran Fan as well as Ran Fan's grand dad are clearer in it. And yes, Ran Fan and her grand dad are unmasked in the ending video.

Code Geass R2 #14:

A.T.B 1997. V.V. and the emperor were watching as C.C. and Lelouch’s mother sat next to the river. Back to present, Lelouch was still sitting next to Shirley’s corpse when Rolo confessed his killing of Shirley to prevent her from revealing Lelouch’s real identity. Lelouch hid his emotion and praised Rolo. V.V. in other place communicated with Princess Cornell. At Shirley’s funeral, Suzaku was still disbelieving Shirley’s suicidal news. Nina wept over her death. In her room, Lelouch told C.C. his plan to destroy the organization that had Geass power because Shirley’s fate was toyed by Geass. He also wanted to know what C.C. wanted in the contract but she refused to reveal. Lelouch also communicated with V.V. via Internet and he stated he knew she was the one who kidnapped Nunnally. He declared war on her. Suddenly, Lelouch’s force attacked V.V.’s base. In the Britainne base, Nunnally told Kallen of her princess identity. Suzaku interrupted their conversation, as he wanted to talk to Kallen.

Meanwhile, the scientists in V.V.’s base were killed in the battle confrontation. Some of them identified C.C. before they were shot. Some of the children who were from the laboratory eliminated some soldiers who their Geass. Lelouch wanted to revenge Shirley’s death by killing V.V. Lelouch and his followers attacked V.V. whose machine protected her well. Other place, Suzaku told Kallen his suspicion that Lelouch killed Shirley. V.V. attacked Rolo who restained V.V.’s movement while Lelouch activated explosion. Cornell came out and sent laser attack at Lelouch’s machine to avenge for Euphy. Other place, Kallen refused to admit her knowledge of Zero’s real identity. Same time, V.V. crawled back to the Britainne emperor. Lelouch located them and was being attacked with Geass. He entered an illusion world facing his father.

Code Geass R2 #13:

Shirley’s memory of her father’s death caused by Lelouch was revived. She remembered the real identity of their teacher as someone whom she had tried to shoot last time. Screaming, she woke on bed, remembering Lelouch’s real identity as Zero. Meanwhile, Xing-ke and the Black Knights cooperated in missions. Rolo and Lelouch also worked together. Same time, Shirley was confused over false and truth as she moved through the city and ran into Suzaku whom she had called out. They saw Lelouch who was testing the railway system. Same time, Rolo and the military teacher was shocked to see a Geass user under Britainne emperor approaching their operating quarter. In other place, Princess Corella attacked V.V. who was not affected by the attack. Rolo tried to aid Lelouch’s maid against the intruder but both of them were defeated. The military teacher arrived and tried to persuade him to release Rolo. Lelouch’s maid was being attended to her wounds. In the city, Shirley led Lelouch and Suzaku to the boundary between the poor and rich. She got sudden fear that both of them were probably comrades and tried to jump down from top. Lelouch grabbed her hand. Suzaku also helped and together, they pulled her up. They began to talk about the relaxed past. Lelouch received a call from Rolo who warned him about the assassin from Britainne. Lelouch was anxious, as he knew Suzaku was nearby. Shirley pulled Suzaku away from the scene.

In the street, the assassin – Orange released the Geass control on two guards done earlier by Lelouch. Lelouch and him exchanged gaze and knew. In the park, Shirley tried to figure out Suzaku’s relation with Lelouch and told him that she had forgiven him long ago as she knew Lelouch was always lonely. They noticed the confusion from the city. Suzaku went to check. Rolo ran to find Lelouch. Shirley ran towards the confused scene and found a gun. Along the railway area, Orange faced off Lelouch. Lelouch activated a device – Sakura stone to attack him. Rolo ran into Shirley and saw the gun in her hand. Meanwhile, blood seeped down Orange’s eye as he approached Lelouch. Lelouch told him about his mother’s death and Orange told him that his master was Lelouch’s late mother whom he had tried to protect and not V.V. Lelouch saved him. Other place, Shirley begged Rolo to let her join them to get Nunnally back. Rolo activated his Geass.

When Lelouch arrived, he found Shirley in a pool of blood alone. She told him of her undying love for him and her revived memory. Lelouch tried to save her but in vain. Lelouch cried and screamed.

COMMENT: New opening ‘World End’ by Flow as well as new ending. Another main female character’s death. This time, Shirley.

About Kekkaishi:

I'm really curious about an old anime - 'Kekkaishi', but seeing there's no link on its episode around, plus the bad condition of my computer, I guess I'll give it a miss. The anime takes place in modern time but the fighting styles look ancient like.

According to Anime News Network, the summary is as follows:

Sumikawa Yoshimori, a 14-year-old junior high school boy, is a descendant of Kekkaishi, or an exterminator of monsters He is vying for the heir to the family with Yumikura Tokine. Tokine is older than him, and she is his childhood friend as well as his rival Kekkaishi. To save people from the crises, and to make himself stronger, Yoshimori fights against monsters at night. (Source: ANN)

I'll probably check it out once I run out of animes to watch in future.

Code Geass R2 #12:

Rolo and Sayoko welcomed Lelouch’s return. Upon return, Lelouch was shocked to see Anya and other Knight of Round joining as his classmates. Sayoko also told Lelouch that she had kissed Shirley in Lelouch’s identity. Lelouch was not pleased. Sayoko had also arranged schedule for Lelouch. In bathroom, Shirley was still thinking of Lelouch and was not happy to hear that other girls had interest in dating Lelouch.

Near Shirley’s place, the knights ambushed Lelouch and so were many girls who wanted to date him. Shirley punched Lelouch for dating so many girls (as in Sayoko’s schedule). Lelouch also denied his childhood photo as a prince in Anya’s record device. The President announced the commencement of the school activity. Meanwhile, the Britainne prince and his followers were discussing plans. In a dark room, Euphy’s elder sister was hunting down geass background to avenge for Euphy’s death. Same time, Nunnally went to see Kallen who was locked in her cell.

Meanwhile, Lelouch was in difficulty position, as he needed to use girl dating to conceal his Zero identity. Same time, Lelouch was dragged in a troublesome game of being chased by girls. Rolo got Lelouch out of the situation using his Geass. Other place, Euphy’s elder sister was shocked to learn that her own father was involved in development of Geass. In school, Sayoko in disguise of Lelouch ran away from the sports team and girls. Lelouch reminded her not to make funny movements. Anya traced Lelouch with her Knightmare in the air. She detected two Lelouch. The real Lelouch and fake one appeared in time to push Shirley from Anya’s Knightmare. In the basement, Shirley stated Lelouch had been weird lately but she forgave him. She pinched his cheeks. They exchanged hats. Shirley won the chase. Suzaku and others stated they were making a mistake for thinking the activity as something serious. Shirley thanked the President as she was graduating from school. Later, she became a news reporter.

It was a raining night when Shirley was walking talking over the handphone on the street. Someone activated Geass affecting Shirley who regained her lost memories as well as Lelouch’s part in causing her father’s death. She was aghast. The Geass user was working for Britainne emperor.

Code Geass R2 #11: The Power of Wills

Suzaku, Xing-Ke and others were fighting against Zero and others. Later, Milly updated Lelouch and others in school of the battle via phone. Zero had gotten away. Rolo stated Lelouch was being being kind to the students. When Rolo and Lelouch entered a dark room, Lelouch removed his mask to reveal herself as someone else. In the other place, the real Lelouch was still in strategic battle as Zero while Xing-Ke as shocked to learn that the higher ups prepared to get a new puppet to replace Tianzi. Anya and others had excellent fighting robots to combat Zero’s team and C.C. acknowledged the situation was unfavorable. Zero was angered by the Chinese Federation’s insensitivity to lower level civilians’ rights. Tianzi ran out of the ship, calling for the end of the battle. Xing-Ke saw Tianzi and tried to help her. The Chinese Federation tried to shoot her and Xing-ke shielded her. Tianzi wanted Xing-Ke to stay alive with her. Xing-Ke was touched and yelled for anyone to help him to protect Tianzi and her dream. Zero obligated, he and Knightmare appeared and shielded Xing-Ke and Tianzi with highest defensive power. The other side was shocked. The Britainne held fire first. Zero wantred Xing-Ke to join force, so that they could help the weakest Chinese civilians. In the streets and cities of China, the commoners rebelled against the Chinese Federation whose terrible words had been broadcast in the media. C.C. and Anya as well as others sensed strong thoughts from Lelouch’s past. Meanwhile, the Britainne withdrew upon the Prince’s command. Xing-Ke slashed the higher ups of Chinese Federation. Lelouch tried to get Kallen back but she had been sent to Suzaku and Knight of Rounds’ place.

Next day, Tianzi and Xing-ke talked together and Xing-Ke vowed to protect her. Tianzi wept. Kaguya opposed marrying Tianzi to any other one else other than Xing-Ke. Zero was sandwiched between anger of Kaguya and Diethard. Zero received a call from Shirley and she reminded him of graduation event. Lelouch took the chance and asked her of the marriage issue between two people. Shirley’s words reminded him of himself and Nunnally. He thanked her and hang up. Later, Zero converted his decision to allow Xing Ke and Tianzi made their own decision. Xing-ke shook hands with Zero. In school, Shirley ran into the fake Lelouch who tried to hide her vision from the base by kissing her. Other place, the real Lelouch talked with C.C on their original plan to use the resources from Chinese Federation for their aim. Lelouch returned back to school to meet Rolo and Sayoko who had helped by disguising as Lelouch while he was not around. The real Lelouch ran into Shirley and Anya. The other Knights of Rounds appeared as well. Lelouch and Rolo were shocked.

One Piece Issue #547: The Great Escape

Luffy fought Magellan despite warnings from others. Magellan used his venom poison again and Luffy was forced to escape with others. Meanwhile, Bon was confused with Luffy’s progress. Jimbei and others were fighting on the ship. Afar, the Marine people were preparing to fire anytime at the ship. In the prison building, Bon and others were shocked to see Magellan running behind Luffy and others. The ceiling collapsed with Iva and Inazuma falling towards them. Bon was moved to tears to see them alive. Jimbei passed message to Luffy and others to jump into sea even if they had not yet secure a ship. Luffy trusted him. As he used his rubber punch to drive away Megallen, Jimbei summoned whales to fetch Luffy and others at sea. Luffy was thrilled.

Naruto Shippuuden #96: The Unseeming Enemy

While Naruto was training, Hinata and others were searching for Orochimaru’s lair. Guren also introduced their mission to her followers and told them of Kakashi and others’ presence. Naruto tried to get into Gamatasu’s mouth again to sense his chakra. Naruto was spilt out and he had a clue on going about it. Sakura ran to Naruto and he greeted her. She complained of his smell and dragged him away. In the woods, Hinata was tracking ninja’s chakra when they were being attacked. Hinata, Kakashi and Kiba engaged into fight with Guren’s subordinates. Kakashi was separated from Kiba and Hinata who faced off three enemies. Kiba and Akamaru used fang-to-fang technique. One enemy used poison mist and Akamaru told Kiba the mist was not poison but his smell of the enemies vanished. Kiba was shocked that enemies knew his location. Hinata saved Kiba in time. She faced off the water-like enemy using her Bayugan. Other place, Kakashi was fighting a huge size enemy.

Hinata was hit badly. Kiba went to her aid by crushing the woods around them. But both of them were surrounded by more enemies. Some noise distracted the enemies who left instantly. The noise was caused by Shino’s insects. Shino joined Hinata and Kiba. Kakashi joined them. Hinata was injured. Guren was watching them from her crystal ball and she was wary of Kakashi. Yukimaru was in the hut watching the crystal flower and thinking of his late mother.

Omake: Sakura messed up Hinata’s chocolate with wrong ingredients. The chocolate was given to Kiba. Hinata ran away. Shino and Kiba were confused. Kiba screamed at the unbearable taste.

Code Geass R2 #10: When the Shen Hu Shines

The Chinese Federation was horrified that Zero’s men had already infiltrated into the ceremony. Suzaku and others went to fight Black Knight’s force. Tianzi was placed next to Kaguya in a plane while Suzaku faced off Toudou. Zero called Toudou to withdraw as they retreated with Tianzi. Kaguya told Tianzi that they resorted to this plan to take Tianzi out to the outside world. Zero asked for Tianzi’s alliance to join force with India and other Asian countries to fight Britannia. Zero left Kaguya to talk to Tianzi. Black Knights ambushed the Chinese Federation force at Shengdong route. The Chinese Federation let Xing-Ke off in return for safety retrieval of Tianzi. The report of destruction of Knightmares at the front reached Zero. The opponent was robot Shen Hu piloted by Xing-Ke. Xing-Ke and his robot confronted Zero’s plane, demanding for return of Tianzi. Kallen faced off Xing-Ke. The Black Knight scientist warned them of Shen Hu, which was developed by her but was too prideful to be piloted by anyone else. Shen Hu trapped Kallen’s Guren with his wires and prepared to send her as captive to Chinese Federation. Zero told her not to give up.

Diethard stated that they had to withdraw to join force with India. Zero rejected his suggestion and commanded full steam ahead. The other Black Knights were delighted. In a hall, Suzaku, Anya and Milly were looking at the photos taken at the school fair. Meanwhile, Zero and Xing-Ke were challenging strategies at each other. Xing-Ke’s strategy sent Zero’s force sinking into the irrigation soil. Toudou attacked Xing-Ke. Diethard suggested withdraw again and this time, Zero accepted. Zero challenged one to one battle. Xing-Ke meanwhile was reaching his limit. Zero sent powerful beam against Xing-Ke’s force. Meanwhile, Shirley was surprised that the media did not report on Chinese Federation incident. Zero’s force had to retreat and wait for Indian force. The Chinese Federation held back Xing-Ke and his followers for his failure to take Tianzi back, planning to kill Xing-Ke with Black Knight. Lelouch meanwhile made it in time to gather with Shirley and others in school to ask news of the battle at Chinese Federation versa Black Knight from Milly Ashford.

Bleach #223:

While Omeada defeated his opponent, Saifon was in critical situation. Omeada wanted to help but was hit off by Saifon who demanded him not to interfere. She resumed her battle with her opponent while Omeada watched. Omeada’s earlier opponent resumed his fight with Omeada as well. Saifon was pinned to the wall while Omeada were slammed to the ground. Omeada’s opponent attacked him with Cero. Omeada was trying to think of a plan and managed to grasp Saifon’s opponent before he could stab her. Saifon’s opponent prepared to give Omeada fatal blow but Saifon saved him in time. Saifon had her opponent slammed against a building. Saifon told Omeada off for not understanding how her operation worked and told him to finish off his opponent. Saifon resumed her fight with her opponent. Omeada tricked his opponent using Saifon’s advice, luring him into corner and struck him. Meanwhile, Saifon’s opponent revealed more of his power but Saifon had landed her fatal bee poison into him. He screamed as he was reduced into nothingness. Omeada was impressed. Saifon watched a powerful opponent from afar and stated that the show was only beginning. Their opponent was the Arrancar leader.

Code Geass R2 #09: The Bride of the Forbidden City

Symbol of the Chinese Federation was a young girl – Tianzi and the officials manipulated power behind her back, resulting to misery to the commoners. On Penglai Island – an island granted to Japanese, the Black Knights were working on something. Kallen was relieved to see Lelouch looking better and accidentially slipped on top of him while she repaired the Knightmare. Lelouch asked her to return to academy with him once everything was over. C.C. interrupted their conversation while having her pizza. Kaguya told all of them of marriage between Tianzi and Britannia’s first prince. Zero was not happy as it meant alliance between Chinese Federation and Britannia.

At Louyang – the Chinese Capital, Tianzi did not seem fine with the arrangement at the ball. Suzaku and the Knights of Rounds were invited as guests. Anya was keying her memories into her device. Lloyd and his fiancée – Ashford (the academy student president) were also present. The younger Britannia prince arrived to the ball with Nina as his partner. The Knights of Rounds greeted him. Milly Ashford and Suzaku greeted Nina. Some Chinese officials were not happy of the wedding arrangement. One of them - Xing-ke recalled being pardoned by Tianzi in the past. Since then, he swore to protect her. Tianzi told him once under the starry sky of her wish to see the outside world. He promised to take and showed her outside. Back to present, the official was still thinking of his promise to being Tianzi happiness. Just then, Kaguya arrived with Zero and Kallen. The guests were shocked. At the balcony area, Milly and Nina talked about Euphy. Nina told Milly that she was no longer the same person she used to be and demanded acknowledgement. In the hall, Kaguya, Zero and Kallen were surrounded by troops. Tianzi was worried, as Kaguya was her friend. Her subordinates framed Black Knights for killing of one Chinese official. Kaguya reminded Suzaku that they were cousins and reminded that Zero had saved his life once. Zero wanted to play a game of chess with the younger prince. Should Zero wins, he asked for Suzaku to be given to Kaguya. Zero also agreed to take off his mask. From outside, Tianzi’s childhood friend official - Xing-ke walked off sadly. In the hall, Zero and the younger prince began playing chess. Anya was examining Kallen from afar. Nina came along and saw the scene. Zero felt humiliated by the way the prince saw through him. Nina suddenly appeared and attacked Zero for his hand in Euphy’s death. Suzaku tried to stop her and she retorted at Suzaku and Kallen. She yelled for return of Euphy. Suzuka tried to calm her down and she fell on her feet. Nina began to sob. Kallen apologised to her. Milly knew Kallen had not changed as she continued to care for them despite during the Black rebellion. The prince told Zero that game of chess would not stop the ceremony the next day. Tianzi knew that once she was officially married to the prince, she would become a hostage to Britannia.

Next day, Xing-ke stormed into the wedding ceremony to stop the ceremony for Tianzi and him shared common promise 6 years ago. The broadcast of wedding was disrupted. Tian zi called Xing-ke and he knew she still remembered their promise. He ran to her. Zero appeared behind Tianzi and took her hostage, preparing to take her away. Xing-ke was angered. Zero laughed. Other place, V.V. wondered if Zero’s main objective was one particular place. She knew that if it was, it would be a problem. Her listener agreed and stated that it was why they had prepared in advance.

Code Geass R2 #08: Trace of a Million

As promised with Rolo, Lelouch announced that Black Knight would work with the Special Administration Region of Japan. Toudou and others were pondering as Zero/ Lelouch went to meet them. Kaguya was pleased to see Zero again. Toudou and others were not happy with Zero’s decision. The general Japanese public was fearful that the Governor was only planning tricks. In her room, Nunnally was being told off by her guidance for making decision without consulting her. In the academy garden, Suzaku was being asked of Kallen while he was planting flowers with Lelouch and other students. Lelouch told others about his recent conversation with Nunnally Governor without any expression of his past memory. Meanwhile, Lelouch was still planning for his next move and as promised with Rolo to ensure covers of both of them remain safe. The military teacher who knew of Lelouch’s revived memory was reminded not to blow his cover.

In the empire office, the prince told his subordinates (including Nina) of his decision not to conquer France and instead made peace with them. Other place, Suzaku was told to approve the execution of the Elevens who attempted to assassinate him. Other place, Nina told the prince of her past failures which he did not mind as she had believed in Euphy. Same time, Anya approved the execution on behalf of Suzaku so that he would not be hated too much. Suzaku did not mind, as he had been a sinner from the very beginning. Suzaku was asked to join others in a room with the Knights of Rounds to communicate with Zero. Zero wanted them to overlook him if they wanted to destroy his Black Knight organization. Zero requested to be exile instead. Nunnally’s guidance agreed. Suzaku was not agreeable with the ideas. But the general Round of Knights agreed. In the hall, Nunnally gave Suzaku a floating candle with Euphy’s name into a lake. Other place, Lelouch told Rolo that they would not have any more attachments.

Next day, the Black Knights gathered with other Elevens at the ceremony. Xing ke – the Chinese Federation was watching from above via his helicopter. Nunnally announced commencement of the ceremony. The Britannia announced the exile of Zero while Zero asked Suzaku what race and Japanese were. Zero proceeded to challenge Suzaku. Zero hinted Black knights who were in hiding to release smoke. The Britannia was in panic. Many Zeros emerged while Nunnally was being led away by her followers. All Zeros stated they would all be exiled together. Nunnally’s guidance was shocked as the application had already been sent to Chinese Federation. Britannia army tried to find the real Zero. One of the Zeros tried to shield the military teacher who knew he was Ohgi. Suzaku called Zero to reveal himself so that innocent lives would not be lost. Suzaku knew all of them had fallen into Zero’s trick. He tried to stop Nunnally’s guidance from shooting the Elevens who were in disguise of Zero. Suzaku wanted Zero to promise to protect the people. Zero promised and appeared in person. Unseen by others, Lelouch took off his mask. All Elevens in disguise of Zero made their way to be exiled. Suzaku knew Zero understood his nature well to plan out the strategy. Zero had become a sign of symbol instead of as a person. Because of the plan, millions of rebels were spared and the issue ended without bloodshed and violence.

One Piece #404:

Luffy and others went into critical situation as they faced off Sentoumaru, Kizuru and Kuma. Other place, Law, Kid and others also struggled dealing with other Kuma which seemed indifferent to the attacks. Kid realised Kuma was a robot as Law stabbed Kuma who finally collapsed. Law told Kid that the Kuma was a fake. They were confronted by another Kuma. Other place, Luffy was aghast to see Kizuru attempting to kill Zoro. Together with others, they tried to stop him. Robin rolled Zoro away but Kizuru changed position and stepped on Zoro. King Rayleigh aka Ex Roger’s assistant appeared and hit Kizaru away. Luffy and others were relieved. Luffy yelled Brook and Frank who understood and took Zoro away. Luffy screamed for retreat, as all of them were not Kizaru and others’ match. King Rayleigh bought them time by fighting Kizaru. They ran. Sentoumaru was surprised to see someone able to fight Kizaru for the first time. The Kuma aimed his fire at the escaping Brook and others. They turned back to see Kuma running after them. Brooke tried to hold Kuma off so that Usopp could escape with Zoro but failed. Sanji went to their aid but his leg broke in his kick attack. Usopp and Zoro collapsed in Kuma’s attack. Sanji tried to stop Kuma by grasping his foot. Luffy, Robin and Choppy were chased by Sentoumaru. Luffy was attacked. Same time, Usopp and Sanji were shot by Kuma. Chopper was aghast and ran to their aid as he transformed. Chopper confronted Sentoumaru in his full deer form. Sentoumaru faced off Chopper while Robin dragged Luffy to safety. Kuma aimed his attack at Usopp. Someone appeared. Another Kuma appeared and Usopp screamed in fear. Zoro tried to struggle up as he knew the newly appeared Kuma was the real thing. He recalled his past fight with him who remembered Zoro as he took off his glove. Usopp yelled Zoro to escape. Zoro vanished with the real Kuma. Usopp and others screamed. Luffy was aghast.

Fullmetal Alchemist – Brotherhood #10:

Flashback in the war of Ishbel where Roy, Hughes and Riza as well as Armstrong were involved. Roy had told Hughes of his dream to become the head of the state – Fuher. Back to present, Riza woke Roy up in the office. In hospital, Ed told Hughes his drawing of Envy and stated he did not know this person at all. Danny and Marie were watching outside when King Bradley came along. Armstrong and others were shocked to see King Bradley. Bradley asked Ed how much he knew of Philosopher’s Stone and stated he had been aware of the 5th Laboratory matter. He told others not to continue with the research or tell anyone of their findings. He also told them that he was preparing tasks for them in future. With that, he climbed out of the window as Winry entered through the door. Ed and Al stated their intention to visit their teacher. Al was fearful of meeting their teacher again. Winry wanted to go along as it was near an automail paradise – Rush Valley. Ed agreed and she ran along happily. Hughes told his daughter and wife that he was working late recently and bided Winry farewell before he walked off. Shortly, Marie and others saw Elric brothers and Winry off at the train station. On the train, the Elric brothers told Winry that they wanted to become stronger. Hughes was being told of riots in Lior in office at night. Hughes walked off to the library alone and researched on Ishbel war. Lust confronted Hughes and stabbed him. Hughes struggled out of library to make a phone call of the building. His family photo fell out at the public phone stand. The fake Marie Ross pointed a pistol at him. Seeing the family photo on the ground, she changed into his wife face and shot Hughes. That night, Roy received a call from Hughes who had hang up. Envy had already killed him as the former left the phone stand.

On the train, Winry told the Elric brothers of apple pie she had learnt from Hughes’ wife. In the Central graveyard, Hughes’ funeral was held. Elicia – Hughes’ daughter wailed for her father. Armstrong wept. Later that evening, Roy watched Hughes’ gravestone in silence while Riza stood besides him. Roy finally understood how Elric brothers felt when they tried to revive their dead mother. Later, Roy and others proceeded to investigate Hughes’ death. Roy recalled the operator telling him that Hughes had tried to tell him that the military was in danger and he had called from outside instead of within the building. He asked Armstrong for information but Armstrong refused to tell, but he hinted Elric brothers had been doing some legendary research. Roy thanked him. When Armstrong left, Roy told Riza of the hidden hints that the higher ups were involved in the murder that might involve a powerful organization. He decided to investigate as an individual. On the train, the Elric brothers and Winry who were not aware of the incident were joking happily at their seats.

Code Geass R2 #07:

The Britannia emperor made his speech in public. Meanwhile, Suzaku took Nunnally while Lelouch screamed for her. Lelouch woke to find himself in bed while Rolo watched; Rolo knew Lelouch had been screaming for Nunnally in his coma. Later in school, Lelouch was thinking of Nunnally’s status and did not need his protection anymore. Around him, other students were thinking of their field trip. They were being informed of the Governor – Nunnally who announced the same wish that Euphy used to promise before her death to give Japanese equal rights. The Black Knights and Japanese did not trust her words. Suzaku told Nunnally of his surprise at her words and stated Nunnally was not Euphy. Kallen tried to call Lelouch who tossed his handphone away. Kaguya met the Black Knights and C.C. Kaguya shook hands with Kallen and C.C. Suzaku left off early to pursue the Black Knights when others looked for him. On the train, Lelouch was in such confusion that he subconsciously manipulated passengers around him with his Geass. He tried to run away from Nunnally’s posters. Rolo was watching him. In the quiet alley, Lelouch witnessed some Japanese bullying fellow Japanese. He bullied them back with humiliations. Lelouch laughed. In HQ, C.C. was more concerned of Lelouch’s living than collapse of Black Knights. Meanwhile, Lelouch was at a construction site when Kallen confronted him.

Kallen confronted Lelouch to see him injecting himself with drugs. She pushed the drugs away and yelled at him. Lelouch attempted to seek comfort in Kallen and was being slapped by her. She reminded him of his role as Zero and ran off crying. Rolo came along to see him and told him that he did not mind disappearance of Zero that would bring peace to the world. Moreover, Lelouch could lead a normal life and Rolo promised to stay with him. In the room, Kallen was looking at Zero’s mask when C.C. went to look for her. Just then, Suzaku called from outside, asking for Black Knight’s surrender. Lelouch went to school to see others waiting or him without going to the trip. Looking at the paper cranes, Lelouch recalled his happier times when Suzaku and Nunnally were with them. Lelouch suggested proceeding with playing fireworks while he knew that his fight was not going to be for Nunnally alone anymore. Meanwhile, Suzaku and Britannia troops attacked Black Knights’ base with missiles. Zero’s voice appeared to guide others and Kaguya believed in Zero’s judgement. The Britannia ended with disaster from the underwater bubbles. Zero meanwhile approached the battlefield, telling Black Knights to join Nunnally’s plan. The Black Knights were shocked. Suzaku was surprised.

Naruto Issue #450: The Joyful Village

The exhausted Naruto was making his way through the woods and almost collapsed when Kakashi turned up to carry him on his back in time before he fell. Kakashi praised Naruto for his good work. Naruto looked at him with relief.

Together, they made their way back to Konoha where everyone welcomed Naruto back warmly as a hero. Kakashi put Naruto down and told him that everyone was waiting for his return. Tsunade’s slug told the stunned Naruto that it had told everyone everything that had happened. Many villagers rushed to hug Naruto. Afar, the two elderly toads watched with a smile. Hinata was weeping in relief at sight of Naruto. Sakura approached Naruto, punched him, telling him off for being rash before hugging him. She thanked Naruto. Nearby, Gai team (Gai, Lee, Tenten and Neji) and Hinata smiled. So were Kiba, Shino with his dad, Shikamaru, Ibisu, Ino, Choji and others. Iruka wept with tears as he saw the once neglected Naruto finally gained glory and recognition from the village as Naruto was being tossed into the air.

Afar, Zetsu watched and prepared to tell Madara of the defeat of Pain. In Konoha, an ANBU approached Shikaku (who was watching the happy occasion with Inochi) of an emergency meeting and to report to the Council room immediately. In the Akatsuki hideout, Zetsu told Madara what had happened. Madara stated that he would need another pawn to sync with Gedo Mazo since Konan was not returning. He told Kisame to find Hachibi aka Kirabi while he set off to attend another matter.

In the woods, the three ninjas from Cloud village were on their move to Konoha. One of them was muttering about what he should do if cute girls in Konoha fell for him. The tanned female ninja – Karui ranted at him. They quarreled until they reached Konoha where they were shocked of the state it was in. They went to find someone to talk. In a tent, Tsunade had been unconscious while Sakura and Shizune attended to her. Naruto and Kakashi stood watching.

In a building of Fire Country where the meeting was chaired by the daimyo. The top Fire officials and senior ninjas of Konoha had a meeting. (Senior ninjas meaning the two Konoha elderly, Shikaku, an ANBU and Danzo). The officials were concerned of the destruction of Konoha and the threat of Akatsuki as well as possible strain from other countries. While the officials discussed about budget of rebuilding, etc, Danzo brought up the issue to appoint the next Hokage. Shikaku was wary about it. The Daimyo suggested waiting for Tsunade to regain consciousness but the elderly lady stated Tsunade was still in coma and they did not know when she would wake up, moreover she was partially responsible for Konoha’s destruction. Daimyo stated he had preferred Jiraiya to be the Hokage but since he was gone, he did not know whom he could appoint. Before Danzo could speak, Shikaku quickly suggested Kakashi. The officials had mixed ideas. Some felt Kakashi was good but others felt he was too young, still one stated Minato (Yondaime) was even younger then. Before Daimyo decided to conclude Kakashi as the next Hokage, Danzo fought off his idea with his argument as Pain who had destroyed Konoha used to be Jiraiya’s student. Moreover, Sandaime’s thinking also led to betrayal of Orochimaru and Sand village as well as desertation of Uchiha Sasuke. Danzo proposed appointing himself as Hokage. One official suggested Daimyo to let Danzo take care of things. After some thinking, Daimyo appointed Danzo as the 6th Hokage despite Shikaku’s protest.

One Piece Issue #545: To the outside world where the sun shines

Although Level two was closed down due to Megallen’s poison, Captain Buggy and his followers moved on. At level four, Luffy and others were still fighting. He had 4 and ½ hour left before the execution of Ace was to take place. Iva, meanwhile, guided the prisoners to level 2. Iva commanded Inazuma and Ookana Bashi forward to send the other prisoners out while he alone faced Megallen. Inazuma cut the tower as he prayed for Iva’s safety. Luffy wanted to turn back to help Iva but was persuaded off by his friend. Along the way, all cages of prisoners were opened and empty. Level 3, Iva fought Megallen whose poison could not melt Iva’s real face. Later, Inazuma tried to find Iva only to find Megallen had defeated him. Level 1, Buggy and his followers were wailing at the sight of the pursuing guards. They ran into Crocodile and were shocked to see Luffy already defeated the wardens. All prisoners from level 4 had reached level 1, to the aghast of the minor prison guards. Megallen stormed out after them. Luffy worried for Iva and Inazuma. Megallen announced that the Hydra was coming. One of the prisoners activated his candy wall, as he was influenced by Luffy’s attitude. He told Luffy and others to move while he held Megallen back.

Code Geass R2 #06:

At the occasion in school, Rolo assisted Lelouch by stopping Suzaku’s time so that Lelouch could make use 5 seconds to tell Nunnally the truth before Suzaku regained his time. Suzaku apologised to Nunnally of the mistake. As a result, the Britainire presumed Zero was not Lelouch. In the royal garden, Nunnally thought of Suzaku and Lelouch’s relation. In a place, the little princess of previous Japan met the princess of Chinese Federation. In the room, C.C. asked Lelouch of his decision to destroy Britainniae and V.V. to save Nunnally from being a political tool. Other place, Emperor Charles called V.V. Brother. Later, Zero sent the Black Knights to attack Britainaire troops to get Nunnally back. Lelouch made his way into the quarter, killing people with his geass while he looked for Nunnally. Comelia’s knight’s troop arrived as reinforcement against Kallen. Meanwhile, Lelouch reached Nunnally in a garden.

The security was shot as they detected Lelouch’s presence in Nunnally’s garden. Outside, the battle was still ongoing. Anya came to Comelia’s knight’s assistance. In the garden, Zero told Nunnally that she had been used but she told him that she had volunteered herself as governor. Zero was shocked. She elaborated that she wanted to inherit Eurphy’s will to bring harmony in peaceful way. Suzaku was on his way to save Nunnally. Suzaku faced off Kallen and shot her knightmare down. In the air, Black Knight scientist went to Kallen on technical aid. Kallen’s knightmare was connected with wings. Kallen regained her strength to fight Anya, Suzaku and others. Suzaku vowed to save Nunnally while Kallen swore to save Zero. In the garden, Zero was in confusion. Suzaku banged in and took Nunnally away. As Zero fell, he screamed for Nunnally. Nunnally sensed something.

Bleach Issue #360: Shock of the Queen

The girl Arrancar was being hit away from the Shinigami captain again and again. Her sword taken away, leaving her screaming and wailing at her opponent. Meanwhile, Omeada was still running away from the Arrancar leader.

As he prepared to land a fatal blow to Omeada, Saifon activated her bankai – Jakuho Raikoben which was a missile like weapon. Omeada was worried as the bankai looked heavy. It was originally a steel sash worn under her armor. Saifon stated that she preferred not to use this bankai as it offended her pride as a covert ops agent because its attack was too flashy for assassination. Saifon shot her bankai at the Arrancar leader.

FMA Brotherhood #09:

Marie and Dannie lectured Ed and Al for running off to Laboratory Five. Al was still pondering No. 48’ words and did not want to talk to Ed asked Winry to Central to fix his automail and told her of Al’s weird attitude. Hughes visited Ed and greeted Winry. She was surprised to know that Ed was in danger recently and sulked as she prepared to look for a lodging. Hughes introduced her to his place where his daughter - Elisa’s birthday was held. There, she told Hughes of her time spent with the Elric brothers in the past. He told her that they did not tell her certain things because they felt it unnecessary as they felt she would understand without they telling her. Next day, Winry bided Hughes and his family farewell. In the Central, Ed was not happy to see milk and Al told him to drink milk as he had normal body. Ed said the wrong thing and offended Al in front of Winry. Al ranted openly at him at presence of Winry, Hughes and others. Al voiced his doubt if his memory was just a fake. Feeling hurt, Ed walked away. Winry hit Al angrily and scolded him for not understanding Ed. Ed had been guilty for causing Al to have artificial body. She scolded him an idiot for thinking that Ed was stupid enough to create a fake brother. She commanded him to apologise to Ed. Al ran to rooftop where Ed challenged to duel Al. For the first time, Ed won. Lying on the ground with Al, they talked about their childhood and dreams. Ed asked if Al still thought that his memory was a lie and vowed to move forward with Al to become stronger. Winry and Hughes were watching them from afar with a smile.

In the desert, Scar was walking, looking for his brother when he ran into Kimbley. Scar woke with a start to find himself being taken in by an Ishbal old man. Scar recalled his recent battle with Lust and Gluttony. He told his saviours that his tabooed arm was a memorial from his family.

Code Geass R2 #05:

The Black Knights celebrated for their release. Kallen was not happy that Lelouch AND C.C hid Rolo’s identity from her but did not pursue. The Black Knights were asking Zero of his reason of his betrayal the other time but continued to believe in him.

In school the next day¸ Lelouch was shocked to see Suzuka going to the same class as him. Lelouch faked happiness at his reunion with his old friend. Everyone asked Suzuka of Zero’s face. Suzuka later discussed with military teacher - Villiate and Rolo of Lelouch’s memory. In the dark¸ Lelouch had gotton Rolo to his side. Later, there was a battle ongoing at a location. It was a knight of rounds against his subordinates. Suzaku went to meet his fellow knight. Another knight – Anya joined them. Later, the student president had a welcome party where everyone enjoyed the event. Lelouch continued to fake being nice to Rolo who told him his Geass weakness. Lelouch was shocked to see C.C. in school and told her of the school situation. While talking with student president, Suzaku accidentally dropped his file. C.C. told Lelouch of V.V. when Shirley interfered. Kallen joined in the confusion to drag C.C. back when Suzaku and others joined in the confusion. Lelouch managed to manipulate a student to cover for C.C. who was about to be expose in the public in time.

Later, Lelouch brought a confrontation between Villiate and Rolo as Kallen told Lelouch that Villiate used to stay with Ohji in the past. That night, Suzaku told Lelouch of his early intention of knighthood and his feel that Zero was not required. Suzaku used Nunnally over the phone to disclose Lelouch’s trick. Lelouch was shocked.

Code Geass R4 #04:

Flashback, Rolo had used his Geass to assassinate many people. He had recently assigned to take Lelouch as elder brother and to assassinate him if he regained his memory. Lelouch analysed that Rolo could only pause mental mind of victims. He also knew Rolo wanted to use Lelouch to lure C.C. Lelouch agreed to take C.C. to Rolo. On the train, Lelouch tried to buy time by analyzing Rolo’s motive while thinking up a plan to rescue the captured Black Knights. Rolo overheard the military people’s protest about Rolo’s killing of their own people. The higher knights were still wondering if Zero would turn up. Princess Comelia’s whereout was still unknown. The Chinese Federation head was interested in Zero but was hit by his subordinates because of that. Meanwhile, people of Chinese Federation held C.C. and Kallen back. At the execution field, the Black Knights were going to be executed when Zero turned up. Rolo was watching Zero’s every move. Comelia’s knight challenged Zero to a duel. In a control room¸ a staff was already under Lelouch’s Geass influence and he activated explosives. Kallen and others stormed in to rescue the captives. Rolo came into the battlefield, as he knew Lelouch had lied to him about handing over C.C. Lelouch told Rolo that he could not bring himself to kill Rolo because the latter was his younger brother even if it was implanted memory. Lelouch lied to the military he and Rolo’s location to save their position the captured Black Knight were released. Lelouch managed to lure Rolo to his side with his plan in revenge for taking up his real younger sister – Nunnally’s place. He planned to make use of Rolo fully before disposing him.

One Piece #403:

Sentomaru told Kizura of their targets including Luffy. Meanwhile, Luffy and others were still fighting Kuma. Other Kuma was fighting Law and Kid at the same time. More Marine army went to attack Kid and Law plus their crews. Luffy and his crews were exhausted and injured in the fight. Chopper saved Zoro from Kuma’s attack in time while Frank sent Chopper out of danger. Kuma finally collapsed when one bomb fell into his mouth but he went on his feet to attack Nami. Robin saved her in time. Nami attacked Kuma with her lightning and he attacked them with full explosion. Zoro, Luffy and others attacked Kuma at the same time. Luffy’s giant punch finally damaged Kuma completely. Luffy shrank himself back. The others took a break and Frank guessed Kuma was a robot. Sanji noticed ‘PX-4’ printed on Kuma. Sentomaru leaped down the tree, criticizing the defeated PX-4. With him was another Kuma, which he called PX-1. They attacked Luffy and his crews. Luffy told them to spilt up and run away. Sanji ran after Nami and Frank, promising to protect Nami. Usopp ran with Zoro and Brook. Luffy ran with Robin and Chopper, calling others to meet at Sunny ship. PX-1 bombed the bridge. Sentomaru confronted Luffy and sent Luffy to the ground easily. Kizura attacked Zoro, sending him to the ground. The others were shocked. Kizura was prepared to send a powerful kick on Zoro. Luffy yelled in angst.

Code Geass R2 #03:

Rolo told the Chinese Federation when he received a call from Lelouch who was next to a military teacher while Zero was announcing his plan on the media. He was shocked. At the media, Kallen was surprised that Lelouch had already switched position with C.C. while she was not aware. In school, Lelouch was doing cooking with his classmates. They were preparing a party for the survival anniversary for Rolo and Lelouch. He noticed that everyone had his or her memory changed and forgot about Nunnally who had been replaced by Rolo. Rolo went to a base with the military teacher to assemble with other military people. Lelouch suspected Nunnally was probably held as hostages by their own father. Meanwhile, Britainnia army was fighting the rebels. Suzaku appeared and soon attacked in the name of Knight Seven. Rolo caught Lelouch looking at the photos and checked on him on events back at Babel Tower. He asked about the locket held by Rolo who refused to show it to him. Rolo reported to military teacher when an intruder entered. He killed the man instantly as he did not want other people to knw about his Geass.

Three days passed since formation of United States of Japan. Kallen was still wondering of Lelouch’s plan when she remembered something. She stormed into a meeting hall to see C.C. meeting the Chinese Federation and ran out instantly. Comelia’s knight announced the execution preparation of the Black Knights. Lelouch watched the news when Shirley bumped in for his help to choose presents. In washroom, Lelouch removed an eye block that C.C. gave him to block his Geass. He met Rolo along the way before he left to accompany Shirley in choosing present. Lelouch noticed the student present, Rolo and other classmate stalking them. Meanwhile, the military was also monitoring him. In a shop, Lelouch used his Geass on a staff. Shirley noticed a cable car advertisement and Lelouch was reminded how he had dragged Shirley into danger the other time. He felt guilty of it. He told Shirley that student president and others were following them and told her a plan. He hid in a changing room to call the military with bomb threat. The affected staff aided Zero in distraction while Lelouch sneaked out while the staff activated the alarm bell to cause confusion. Rolo and Shirley found Lelouch missing. Lelouch pointed his gun at Rolo in a dark room. He used his Geass but Rolo was faster as he could stop time. He pointed his gun at Lelouch. Meanwhile, the others began to act.