~Entering the Unknown~

Full Metal Panic #03:

Somewhere, Mithril managed to bomb a terrorist base that stored data on Whisperers but was misled as the information was held by a dangerous terrorist - Nine Dragon.

Sousuke annoyed Chidori again when he mistook a masked fellow classmate within her unit as a dangerous intruder and ended up chatting with the classmate on the planter area about their interests in new weapons while a panty was within his hand. Chidori awarded him a punch. Same night, Sousuke and his two team members were informed that their organisation - Mithril had managed to destroy the terrorist quarter and that their mission to protect Chidori was no longer required. Nevertheless, Sousuke had already paid for the school field trip using organisation fund and had to go for it.

On the day of school trip on plane, Chidori refused to talk to him. Unknowingly, the terrorist and his clients had already invaded the plane.

Full Metal Panic #04:

The terrorists forced the pilot to divert the plane to a military country and forced Chidori to go to the lab with them. Sousuke sneaked from the plane, discovered a bomb planted to it and reported the matter to Mithril. He and his superior were concerned that Nine Dragon was still alive as Sousuke was the one who shot his forehead years ago in other mission. Rescue operation was planned and executed. Worried for Chidori who was trapped in a mind reading device, he sneaked to the lab and got her out of it, using any weapons he could get his hands on.

Full Metal Panic #05:

Meantime, rescue robots and planes landed on the country and cross fire erupted. Sousuke's comrade ripped the bomb from the plane and tossed it into the sky where it exploded. Sousuke piloted an enemy robot and got Chidori out of the area but were pursued by Nine Dragon. Another Sousuke's comrade appeared and fought Nine Dragon. Meanwhile, all other passengers including Chidori's teacher and classmates were safely taken out of the country. Stuck with the battle against the crafty Nine Dragon, Sosuke, Chidori and Sousuke's comrade were unable to get out of the country with them.

D.Gray Man Issue #188: Sacred War Blood

The researchers were shown Alma - the first experimental subject created to fight akuma before Kanda Yuu. Alma had been sealed since he went on rampage and killed his creator years ago after he was being forced to fight Kanda. Suddenly, the Earl and his Noah attacked Black Order base and mind controlled the people's movement to the area where they had Kanda placed next to the sealed Alma. As they were about to begin their operation, Allen Walker made use of the Ark and stormed at the enemy.

Fullmetal Alchemist – Brotherhood #20:

Ed faced his father before Trisha’s grave and Ed retorted at him. His father stated the brothers were running away from their sins. He commented that Ed was just like him. Early in the morning, Ed’s father watched him in sleep, thinking of the old times and went to talk to Winry’s grandmother, asking her about the figure transmuted by the brothers last time. Ed overheard their conversation in shock, realizing they did not create their mother. In the Central, Ling and Winry discussed of Al’s condition, Ling was envious of Al’s immortality. Winry yelled Ling off for not understanding Al’s pain. Al went to talk to her. Winry had seen Al depressed over his artificial body that could not sleep or eat like normal human.

Same time, Ed was having nightmare of the Gate, demanding for the return of Al’s body back when his father began to make his departure, taking along a family photo. He advised Winry’s grandmother – Pinako to leave if the country was in chaos. Ed saw him off from the window. Later, Ed and Pinako went to dig Trisha’s grave. Ed refused to call off the act even though his chest hurt. As they dug for the corpse Ed and Al had transmuted years ago, Ed vomited but persisted continuing the digging to confirm his suspicion. He did not want to run away from truth as what his father claimed. He checked the corpse and knew the corpse was not his mother as the hair colour and bones were not right. He collapsed and laughed insanely, knowing no one could revive the dead. Pinako told Ed to get a grip of himself. Ed wanted to get Al’s body back. When the rain stopped, Ed contacted Izumi to ask her of her baby she wanted to revive last time to know if the body revived was hers. She hang up on him. Later at his mother’s grave, Ed walked with Pinako wondering his father’s whereout. She told him of Trisha’s will. Trisha had wanted Pinako to help her apologise to Ed’s father for not able to keep her promise.

Ed took a train back and was aghast to see Al’s condition as well as Ling and others eating at his place. Later, Al told Ed of the events earlier while he repaired Al’s armor. Ed told Winry that he would return Al back to his own body. He also told Al of the body they had transmuted last time, was not their mother. It was something different and hence, he was confident that he could get Al’s body back. He checked with Al’s memory and was sure Al was the real Al. Al remembered Barry’s case. They knew that they could drive Al’s soul to the Gate to pull his body back. Al’s soul had been inside the transmuted body during that time and hence, they did not damage anyone else’s soul. Just then, Izumi called them on the phone, confirming the child she transmuted was not her baby. She thanked Ed before she hung up. Later, Al told Ed that he had hated himself before, suspecting himself of killing their mother that time. Ed felt the same. Both of them felt themselves bearing the same sins. Al also thought of the various people he had come across, chimeras or humans and could not stand that fact of spending nights alone. Therefore, he wanted to get his own body back. Ed promised him. Winry followed them and noticed Ed had a large back.

D.Gray Man Issue #187: Party and Party

There was someone whining under the bridge as passing police officers stated homeless people would do anything to get food. When the person collapsed, the two police officers ran to his aid and were shocked to see several eyes on his forehead. Their heads bursted with blood and the person got on his feet. The man had five eyes. The person was a Noah and he commented that 35 years and the place was still surprisingly empty. He recalled that 35 years had passed since the 14th was killed with others having memory damage and that it was a big time lag since the 14th last reincarnation. The Earl welcomed him back to the family of Noah. Tykki was shocked that the new Noah could read minds. There were 13 Noahs who appeared and all of them had memories of the 2nd Apostle to the 13th Apostle. 7000 years ago, a particular guy had fought using the ‘heart’ and being defeated by the first apostle. The remaining 13 apostles became the ancestors of modern humanity. Therefore, all humans possessed ‘Noah’ genes. In one era, 12 people were awakened by their genes and Noah memories and became Noahs to protect the Earl and to fight those who used Innocence. Tykki wondered of identity consumed by memory and felt that since his receiving of chest scar from Allen. Road was the only one who had not reincarnated and was the only one to remember Joido’s face. Earl wanted to find the next Wrath’s body since Bollic’s death. They prepared to search, planning to put an end to the war. Road could sense the 14th’s voice when the Earl began to evolve planning to spread darkness.

46 hours later, Jordan, 2:53am. Akuma was attacking a person’s granddaughter and he cried for help. Someone appeared and saved her as she fell. It was Allen Walker. He was being commanded to return to HQ as they were in the process of fighting akuma. Allen eliminated the akuma around him before rejoining others. Meanwhile, akuma roamed the earth. Exorcists were forced to retreat. Allen, the old man and his grand daughter were seriously surrounded by the countless akuma. Just when Allen was at a loss of what to do, three newcomers appeared and eliminated the akuma instantly. Allen was impressed. Same time, he sensed sadness as the souls of the akuma were swallowed by the Third. His eye bled. The newcomers called for retreat upon completion of mission. One of them felt envious of Allen to be able to see the insights. Pissed, Allen attacked him with a ‘smile’ for his comment. As he continued to make his sarcastic comment, someone appeared from nowhere and sliced his arms easily. Allen was shocked to see Tykki again. Tykki greeted him. Two more Noahs appeared, they were hunting for exorcists. In China, Lavi and Bookman were also confronted by the Noahs. Other exorcists were confronted in Russia and Greece. Meanwhile, Link was aghast as he searched for Allen who could not response to him. He feared the worst.

Allen, the old man and the old man’s grand daughter woke in a cave where they were safe. Allen’s friend had put up talismans. Allen told other people not to touch the talisman. Allen’s allies were badly injured after Tykki’s attack and he complained of his inability to deal with the Noahs. Allen was impressed that he could close his wounds like Kanda. The Second could regenerate his limbs and was soon up and about before Allen’s eyes. Allen was shocked to see the Second planning to absorb the Third and tried to stop him. They explained that their kind could fuse with one another when anyone of them became useless known as womb transformation. Their alma cells multiplied by absorbing akuma. Allen realised this was the third exorcist project. They told Allen not to interfere.

Suddenly, Tykki and others appeared and slashed off the Third, First and Second. The little girl had removed the talisman out of fun, resulting to their downfall. At Jordan, Order’s camp, Kanda was being confronted by another Noah. He was shocked by the name ‘alma’ and the Noah planned to use Kanda’s brain for their party. In North America, Black Order’s branch, Johnny was vomiting. Other researchers were watching in concern. Suddenly, they were informed of intruder alert. It was a man who spoke like the Earl. There was a Road-like doll on his shoulder.

COMMENT: After months of waiting, I finally see a drastic and long chapter again. The manga will be changed to another manga magazine and the next chapter will be coming out in December. This is really taking so long. No wonder its anime ends half-way.

Naruto Issue #445:

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

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

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

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

Bleach Issue #355: Azul-Blood Splash

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

D.Gray Man Issue #186: Illusion

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

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

Mobile Suit Gundam 00 S2 #08: Pure Distortion

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

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

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

Mobile Suit Gundam 00 S2 #09:

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

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

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

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

D.Gray Man Issue #185: Born of Hatred and Love

Renee from American headquarter told Komui something shocking and Komui looked back with dark face. Along the corridor, the researchers were curious of the people from America branch while Kanda was practicing in the training ground with Bookman. Maria, meanwhile, was sparring with Allen who enquired for ways to destroy akuma without using Innocence as he was worried when the lost soul within the destroyed akuma did not appeared purified during his last battle. Maria advised him against sympathising akuma. Maria stated Allen was just like Kanda who had deep darkness around them. Allen was surprised and Marie took advantage of the opening and kicked Allen who accidentially slammed into a man. Noticing the symbol of akuma above Allen's eye, he attacked Allen who bled against the wall. Marie went to attend to his injury. The person - Goushi's Innocence had caused the reaction to Allen's eye. Allen was confused as he couldn't sense him an akuma but he saw some kind of dark aura around him. Link stepped in and revealed Goushi's identity as 'Crow'. Allen was shocked. Goushi stopped his Innocence and Allen's eye returned back to normal. Crowley and others heard the commotion and ran to Allen. Link scolded them for being slow. The people from 'Crow' told Allen that they were beings who had been converted into half akuma through biological generation and did not react well to Innocence. Allen was stunned. They introduced themselves. They were appointed 'Third exorcists' to be stationed in the Order by order of the Pope. Back in the office, Renee mentioned of the egg and the incident tragedy 9 years ago. Something seemed connected to Kanda. Renee told Komui that for them - humans to prevail over akuma, some sacrifices were necessary. Meanwhile, Link was shocked that the people were half akuma.

COMMENT: Good, looks like I'll be able to see Kanda's past soon. I've been pretty curious of it since I last watched the anime a year ago. Wish Naruto's villain characters can be as difficult as those in D.Gray Man. The villians in Naruto manga seem like they are reaching their limits already.

Jigoku Shoujo Mitsuganae #23:

Yuzuki was writing in class and the class was staring at a student who was throwing papers at one particular student. No one helped him. Yuzuki could sense Emma Ai's bell tinkled. Outside, the bullies forced the student to give them money. In a school office, Yuzuki told the school medical teacher that she wanted to be a normal student and did not want to become Hell girl. In class, Mizuhara - the boy who had been bullied earlier was being called to staff office where the teacher praised him for his school work and near graduation. The bullies outside the office overheard their conversation involving Mizuhara's watch that was a memo from his father. Later at home, his father gave him a camera where he took shots of scenery. The bullies confronted him again and took photo of him being bullied. Mizuhara allowed them to take his camera away. That night, he wailed in bed, recalling the bullies' threats to him. He logged onto Hell Correspondence and received the straw doll from Emma Ai. Mizuhara was not happy that he had to go down to Hell if he pulled the red thread. Ai questioned him if he was totally sure that he had never hurt anyone before. In the main bully's house, his younger sister told him off for wasting water. The younger sister saw the hell mark on his chest. She reminded him of his dream. He told her to make sandwiches for him while he worked hard for their dreams. Later that night, he read an article when his younger sister woke and asked him of their father as she had no recollection of him.

Next day, Yuzuki and her classmates were studying in the fast food resturant. Bone lady and Reiji were observing Yuzuki in disguise of resturant workers. Meanwhile, Mizuhara and other classmates were visiting a factory in school trip. The bully decided to return the camera to Mizuhara. He arrived to see Mizuhara left off with his parents for his bright future and feeling jealous and pissed, he bullied Mizuhara again in the forest. He picked a stick and started attacking the frightened Mizuhara who pulled out the straw doll. The bully knew as he had went through this before. He taunted Mizuhara and challenged him to send him to Hell as he would still not be able to gain true happiness after doing so. In fright, Mizuhara pulled the red thread and gained the hell mark on his chest. The bully was being ferried to Hell as he apologised to his younger sister. Next day, the students were being reminded of exams and also one bully's disappearance. His friends told the class that Mizuhara had sent him to Hell through Emma Ai. Yuzuki was upset. Outside the school, Mizuhara saw other student being bullied by some students. It was exam time. Yuzuki sensed the bell of Emma Ai tinkling again. After exam, she sensed more bell tinkling as she walked through the street with her friends. In a flash, she saw Emma Ai and tried to run away. She told Emma Ai to stop bothering her and that she did not want to become Hell girl. Emma Ai challenged her to send her to Hell. In another flash, Emma Ai vanished. Yuzuki ran off in fright and ran into a rest room, wailing for help.

About Mobile Suit Gundam 00:

Also completed Mobile Suit Gundam 00 anime last night. Celestical Being was being crashed with deaths of some staffs and great injuries of the Gundam meisters. Four years passed, the world begun to rethink the way to maintain world peace by setting up a centralised World peace force. Meanwhile, Celestical Being reorganised itself with improvised models.

Also continue with Mobile Suit Gundam 00 S2. It was 5 years since the collapse of Celestical Being. The world was in peace, or appeared to be in peace. Saji begun his dream job in space but was being framed for a crime he did not commit and sent to do hard labour in space. Just then, A-Law struck to masscere the prisoners there. Seteuna who was working under cover, came out and saved Saji (also his ex-neighbour) in time. One of the A-Law meisters was in panic as she carried out the killing mission. When she returned to the base, the people in charged called her Louise (she was Saji's girlfriend who had lost contact with Saji years ago since her parents' deaths). Setuna fought in his Exia and was about to lose when Teria flew his Gundam to assist him in time. Same time, Saji was aghast to learn that Setsuna was a Gundam Meister and in his angst over his sister's death and his girlfriend-Louise's fate, he almost shot Setuna. Teria told him the harsh truth of the real world. Same time, the military colonial was not happy that his son had joined A-Law. On Earth, Setuna approached Lockon's twin brother.

A good turn of event. I guess I'm going to continue with the second season when I'm free after all.

Soul Eater Issue #60:

Maka and Soul used the new technique that involved Maka wearing the dark gown finally destroyed the spider witch. Medusa took the chance to take over the spider witch (who was also her sister)'s body and faced off Maka and Soul. Maka was pissed off as she demanded the return of Crona. Medusa refused and stated that Crona was no longer the same person Maka used to know. In a room, Crona was half naked on her bed and Black blood's hands were spouting from her back.

Full Metal Alchemist Issue #94:

Taking the opportunity of the absence of King Bradley, Maria and others took Mrs Bradley to the radio station where she publicly broadcasted the military's evil plot of intending to assassinate her as well as Roy Mustang's help in saving her life. Meanwhile, Roy faced off Envy and after attacking him fiercely, angered by the fact that he transformed in Hughes and his wife as well as Riza's appearances, he reduced Envy into his basic form. He was about to crush Envy when Riza and Ed stopped him, knowing Roy's hatred and desire to seek revenge for Hughes had clouded his common sense.

D.Gray Man Issue #184:

Allen dreamt of his old time when he was a kid and he met Mana who was in the clown costume. He woke to find himself in Link's room and Lenalee was sitting near him. Link drove them both out. Later in the hall, the other exorcists and scientists were staring at Timonthy - the new exorcist being urged by Emilia by the table to study. In Komui's room, someone from the American branch arrived. Komui stared at him in surprise.

D.Gray Man Issue #183: Just have to wash your face

Reever and others were inspecting the building for the cause of barrier. On the other side, Allen and others were waiting impatiently for the science team on the other side to remove the barrier so that they could get out. One inspector impatiently opened the door, picked out a bug and surprisingly cleared the barrier to enter the place where Kanda and others were resting. Earl's followers were watching from afar as the mysterious guards from Black Order left, preparing to report the matter to the Earl. Timonthy was relieved to see all the earlier attacked children and teachers were back to normal as they were being sent to HQ for medical examination for aftermath. Later, the inspector told Allen and others how he regreted arresting Timonthy's father in front of his son and sworn to protect Timothy from the akuma himself. Allen and others were not hopeful of his words. Timothy agreed to join Black Orders with Allen and others so that the children and teachers would not be caught in the akuma attack again. However, he wanted Black Orders to pay compensation for all the damages caused by Phantom thief G. Komui was not pleased. Meanwhile, inspector was on paid leave to accompany his daughter in hospital as thief G was 'officially dead'. His daughter wanted to join the Orders so that she could be by Timonthy's side. The inspector was shocked and aghast. Timonthy went to visit his teacher in hospital and was glad to learn others were recovering well. They both wept as Timothy told her of his departure. She told him to wash his face and he agreed. Same time, Allen was thinking of the teacher director of Timothy's as she reminded him of Mana a little and Allen told Link. As such, somehow he could understand Timothy's feeling. Link was surprised as it was the first time Allen told other people of Mana. Allen joked that Link was like a piece of furniture to him lately. Other place, the director and Timothy hugged.

About Skip Beat - FINAL

Kyoto managed to have a dinner with her senior and guided him how he could come up with ways of acting his role. The anime ended with an incomplete ending just like 'Blade of Immortal'.

Rewatching Naruto #103 - #107:

Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura, in their mission to escort Heyate - the runner of Wasabi to his destination, realised the runner was the former ninja of Konoha and also the younger brother of Mori Ibiki. Eventually, they faced off a Konoha traitor who had tricked Heyate into stealing a weapon of 2nd Hokage's, forcing the latter to run away from Konoha. After Naruto defeated the traitor, Heyate succeeded in reaching his goal. Sasuke was upset over Naruto's achievement and improvement in skills.

#107, Shikamaru was promoted to Chuunin ninja and his relation with Ino and Chaoji remained close and understanding as they had BBQ meal with Asuma. On the other side, Naruto and Sasuke's relation deteriorated as Sasuke recalled how Itachi viewed Naruto more importantly than he himself. At the rooftop of hospital, Naruto finally activated rasengan and Sasuke activated Chidori. They struck at each other. The aghast Sakura ran towards them, trying to stop their fight. Meanwhile, Lee wanted to take up the operation and Tsunade was impressed with the determined youngsters in Konoha. Same time, Orochimaru assigned his four ninjas to go to Konoha to get Sasuke.

New OP for 'Retrieving Sasuke Arc' as well as new ED from #104 onwards.

COMMENT: Frankly speaking, this is one filler series which I dislike most. I'm not sure why, perhaps it involves Sasuke's jealousy of Naruto's improvement as well as Naruto's more concern for Sakura than Sasuke when they were attacked by the three thug rain ninjas whom Naruto had defeated during the Chuunin exam. Furthermore, this filler doesn't really justify Sasuke's increasing hatred enough than the arc when he confronted Itachi (who was trying to take Naruto away in the hotel).

D.Gray Man Issue #182: Darkness Touch

Allen Walker and Kanda fought Level 4. To destroy Level 4, Allen pierced his Innocence -Crown Clown through Level 4 and also into himself. He was shocked to sense pain from the stab as the weapon was supposed to hurt only the Noahs and Akumas. As Level 4 prepared to perish with Allen, he saw the Noah within Allen as the latter held him by his face, greeting him good morning. Kanda, sensing that Crown Clown was affecting Allen, went to his aid in time by stabbing Level 4 through his head into the wall with Allen's face inches away from the blade itself. He yelled Allen idoit beanspout and Allen reminded him that his name was Allen.

Rewatching Naruto #90 - #91:

Naruto and Jiraiya came to the highest point of the town and learnt from the locals that a giant snake had attacked the place. Meanwhile, Orochimaru and Kabuto wanted Tsunade to give them her answer in a week's time. Later, Jiraiya and Naruto arrived the scene to find debris but no one was there. Knowing they had missed by a short period, they searched the town. At night, they found Tsunade and Shizune in a wine bar. Knowing Naruto's name, Tsunade knew he was Kyuubi Jinchuriki. Jiraiya wanted Tsunade to become Fifth Hokage, much to Naruto's shock. Seeing her indifference to death of Sandaime as well as Yodaime and first two Hokages' sacrifice for Konoha, Naruto was angered.Tsunade challenged him to a duel using one finger. She was shocked of Naruto's similarity to her younger brother with common dream of becoming Hokage as well as his learning of rasengan - a technique invented by Yodaime and known only to Yodaime and Jiraiya. She challenged Naruto to master the skill in a week and if he won, she would give him her necklace which was a heirloom from First Hokage. Jiraiya and Shizune were shocked.

New ending after #90.

Later at night, Shizune approached Naruto in his room, telling him of the background of the necklace. At the gate, Tsunade thought of the past when her younger brother who died the next day (due to war period plus there was no doctor at the scene of his mission) after she gave the necklace to him. At a conference, another ninja agreed and supported Tsunade's suggestion to have a medic nin in each team. Shortly after that, she and the ninja - Dan went into love relationship. Like her younger brother, he had dream to become Hokage and she gave him the necklace. Shortly after, he died in the war. Eventually, Tsunade was submerged in confusion. Back to present, Naruto did not care of Shizune's words and went for his training to perfect rasengan. Later that night, Jiraiya met Shizune and Tsunade at a bar stand and asked Shizune to leave them alone. While drinking, Jiraiya told Tsunade that he knew Orochimaru must have made a deal with her and warned her not to do anything that betrayed Konoha. Next morning, Jiraiya woke to find Naruto still not back from training. On the street, Tsunade was still thinking of Orochimaru, Kabuto and Jiraiya's words. She thought of her younger brother and Dan.

D.Gray Man Issue #181: Night Soaring

Outside the orphanage, Reever, inspectors and other people stood puzzling as there was no sight of the orphans nor people from Black Order. They were trying to find information on Thief G. Reever was trying to explain that the situation was caused by 'Innocence'. Two of the subordinates found something strange about the building as it did not form a scratch even if they attempted to damage it. An akuma from Earl's side smirked that no human could pass through their created barrier to the building until one of the masked man went to press his palm against the barrier and created an opening to it.

Meanwhile, Timothy and Link were fighting against a high level akuma. Link was at his brink of limit when the masked man appeared and took the akuma's blow for him with his hand. The akuma was puzzled as he could not sense any Innocence within that new comer. The person absorbed the akuma into a hole in his palm. Link recognised the man as Madarao. The only remaining Level 4 was confused but Kanda and Allen confronted it, ready to eliminate it.

Rewatching Naruto #65 - #70:

#65: New ending - 'Alive'. Sasuke and Kakashi finally arrived at the site and so were Gai and Lee. Lee was envious of Naruto's earlier victory over Neji as well as Sasuke's opportunity to fight Gaara. Meanwhile, Naruto was anxious after he and Shikamaru's brush off with Gaara who killed two interfereing Mist ninjas at the staircase. The two unlucky ninjas were taking order from a lord who was betting for Sasuke's victory over Gaara with other lord. Kiba realised Kabuto was behind the ANBU mask and Kabuto sent him unconscious before he could expose his identity.

#66 - #67: Sasuke used Lee's taijutsu and Kakashi's Chidori to fight the increasingly unstable Gaara. Naruto requested Kakashi to stop the match as he knew Gaara was dangerous. Meanwhile, Sand and Sound ninjas were on their way at Konoha's border, activating Summoning technique and preparing to invade Konoha. Kabuto activated Genjutsu, putting the audiences to sleep. Kakashi, Gai and Sakura immediately did counteract from being affected. The invasion of Konoha commenced.

#68: The Kazakage trapped Sandaime within the barrier created by four Sound ninjas and reverted his identity as Orochimaru. Sand ninjas summoned a giant snake which broke into Konoha. All ninjas in Konoha were mobilised to fight. The protactor stopped the exam and told Sasuke to run after Gaara, Temari and Kankuro. Temari and Kankuro had been commanded to get Gaara to heal his wounds so that he could assist in the battle for he was the most critical fighter in the war. The protactor faced off Baki. Meanwhile, Kakashi commanded Sakura to wake Naruto and Shikamaru to go after Sasuke as he had a bad feeling of Gaara's Chakra.

#69: Sakura woke Naruto and was pissed when she realised Shikamaru was faking unconciousness. Kakashi summoned Pakkun to lead Naruto and others after Sasuke. Kabuto warned the Sound ninja that Naruto was not an easy opponent as he looked at Naruto's data card. Same time, Sandaime fought Orochimaru with earth and fire technique. Orochimaru summoned First Hokage and Second Hokage from their graves and Sandaime was in time to stop Orochimaru from summoning Yodaime. Meanwhile, 9 Sound ninjas pursued Naruto and others.

#70: In the woods, Pakkun attempted to divert the pursuers' attention but failed. Shikamaru stayed behind to hold them off. Sakura did not trust his intention but Naruto believed in Shikamaru. Shikamaru changed his behavior for once and held the pursuers with his shadow technique. With his exhausting Chakra, he couldn't refrain them. Asuma arrived in time to eliminate the enemies, saving Shikamaru. Pakkun announced the pursuers had stopped and Sakura knew she had wronged Shikamaru. Same time, Temari sensed three pursuers after them. Back in Konoha, Sandaime was forced to fight First and Second Hokages.

Blade of the Immortal #13 - Finale:

Rin was thinking back her enemy's words. Other place, other people were discussing about a girl on a protrait. Same place, a ninja was making his way from a brothel. Same time, Rin's enemy was reading a letter. At the bridge, two kids watched a lady practicing her song. She sang. Other place, Mugun and Rin were resting as the song went on. In a hut, some people were discussing when a man approached them telling the lady that he had killed a girl and the lady was not happy. In a room, a girl was lying in blood as she tried to reach her ball. She died before she could do so. In the night, Rin broke into tears as she sat next to Mugun who knew she had met her enemy. She confessed her increasing weakness and confusion as her age grew. He told her to make her decision whether to kill her enemy or not.

In a room, a ninja was looking at the girl's corpse as a lady passed him information of her killer. She blamed him for leaving her side that caused her death. She told him not to come again. In the hut, Rin left the hut to find Mugen missing and saw the elderly nun who told her that he was on his journey again. Rin asked if she was taking Mugen away and she told her that it depends on his idea. She told Rin of Mugen's past when his younger sister was killed. Rin realised that Mugen was just like her, confused. The nun told Rin to live well. Rin came to the hut and met Mugen and she passed him roast sweetcorns. The nun noticed the wind blew. Other place, Rin's enemy was talking to an elderly man on swordsmanship. The man left, telling his subordinate to watch well. Other place, other people were watching when other man entered. Outside the hut, a man with straw hat confronted the place, telling them to get the head of a man (Rin's enemy). At other hut, Rin told Mugen of her confusion since her parents' death. Mugen told her to follow her goal to avenge her parents' deaths. Her confusion was cleared as she ate her food. She told him that she would become strong and challenged to duel Mugen. He agreed. Other place, other people were proceeding for their goals. Later, Rin laid on the ground, exhausted while Mugen told her to take her meal.

COMMENT: Confusing ending without a complete conclusion.

One Piece Issue #535: Friends

Luffy was severely poisoned to the point of melting and captured to Level 5. Meanwhile, some prisoner friends were planning how to rescue Luffy.

The Yagyu Ninja Scrolls Issue #14: Juubei Sensei

Juubei rode a horse to Shina Gawa- grounds of the Toukai temple. There, he saw Ofue practising swinging amidst the trees on rope. Oshina and Osawa were practising with swords. Along the way, Juubei guided them and other ladies the right way to fight. He told them that he lost an eye when he was training with his father at young age and encouraged them to drive towards their goal. They trained later at Tokaiji - Yokuhou pond. During their rest, Juubei told them that even if he trained them a hundred years, they would not be able to defeat the Seven Spears. Therefore, they had to plan the next attack after the first. Then, he told the confused ladies to first become softer.

D.Gray Man Issue #180: Tsukikami Level II:

At Paris City police station, Reever arrived to get the innocent bystanders out of the confinement cell with people from the Central. Meanwhile, Allen and others were still fighting the akumas, feeling confused as they witnessed akumas fighting among themselves. Timothy collapsed onto Allen. Timcanpy explained the situation to Allen who reverted the information to Kanda and others about Timonthy controlling the akumas. Timonthy got up and resumed the fight as the akuma commanded to kill him. Allen called Timonthy to run. Timonthy intended to take over a stronger akuma to fight but in vain. Link reverted back to normal when the influenced akuma was purified by Timonthy's Innocence and blocked Timothy from the attack in time.

Bleach Issue #348: The Lust 2

Orihime used her new technique to send herself and Ishida to the top where Ulquiorra and Ichigo were fighting. They were shocked to see immense darkness. Ishida wondered if it was spiritual energy as it felt somehow different. He told Orihime that they had to hurry. Outside, Ulquiorra told Ichigo that he was now the 'Recurreccion Segunda Espada' and that he was the only Espada to reach this second stage and not even Aizen (who knew) could do it. Even so, Ichigo was prepared to fight at his wounded condition. Ulquiorra dashed at him and hit Ichigo hard at the side of Ichigo's head. There was another blow at the tower as he did so. When the smoke cleared, Ulquiorra continued to attack Ichigo. Hollow mask appeared on Ichigo's face as he fought Ulquiorra again. More blows at the tower. Ulquiorra stated that Ichigo's emotion made him weak. Ichigo retorted as his mask was smashed again that he fought because he had to win. Meanwhile, Orihime and Ishida were rushing towards where the battle was. Ulquiorra saw Orihime as his tenacle bound Ichigo by his neck in the mid air on top of an unbroken tower. Ulquiorra told her that she was in time to see him killing the man she had put her hope in. Orihime screamed him to stop as Ulquiorra tightened his hold over Ichigo's neck.

D.Gray Man Issue #179: Timothy Innocence

Timothy howled the Akuma to stop as the exorcists and people close to him were being attacked. Recalling how Emilia was hurt, he swored not to let the akuma get away with it.

His Innocence - Divine Possession was awakened and he took over the body of the akuma with his soul, defending Emilia using the akuma's body against other akuma. Timothy was surprised with the successful transformation and so was Emilia. Timothy finally realised about his ability which Kanda and others had mentioned about. The voice of the Innocence appeared and communicated with Timothy who asked him how he could defeat the akuma.

One Piece Issue #534:

Luffy faced off a giantic Chief Warden - Magellan at the boiling pot room. Other pirates warned Luffy not to fight him as he was the user of Doku Doku no mi (meaning poison). Many prisoners ran away, knowing Magellan was dangerous. Magellan demanded to know how Luffy broke through the defense and vowed to capture Luffy. Magellan splashed poison at them. Luffy dodged it but it hit some others who started to dissolve. Luffy ran and swung himself from the edge towards the ceiling. Magellan's molten form flew after Luffy and the former sent chloro ball after Luffy who managed to dodge the explosion. Poisonous gas filled the air as Luffy started to sneeze. Magellan headed in front of Luffy who was shocked that he could melt stones. Magellan advised Luffy to come quietly.

COMMENT: Wonder if it's coincidence, Naruto, Allen Walker, Ichigo and Luffy are all fighting for their lives. Naruto and Luffy are in danger of being captured.

Tales of the Abyss #6:

Fon Master Ion went around visiting the city when his escorts were killed. A few people confronted him. In other place, the group found Anise and Ion not present and decided to take off without them. Van was willing to take the decoy ship while the others would board the actual one. Luke was grudgingly agreed. Anise came along and hugged Luke, telling the rest of Ion's disappearance. Jade knew it was probably something to do with the Mohs. Asch met Ion outside the ship. Same time, Luke and the others knew it must be something to do with the God-Generals. Jade and Tear knew it would be useless to use decoy ship if the God-Generals were involved. They went to an underground place with Guy. Princess Natalie came along, wanting to go with them. She also knew that Van was the one who kidnapped Luke years ago, Luke prevented her from disclosing the information in front of others in time and finally agreed to let her go along. Two attackers suddenly appeared and Natalie killed them within two arrow shots. In the vehicle, Ion knew Luke had something common with him as he looked at Asch. In the underground, Luke was thrilled to become a hero. Natalie and Anise went into arguement over Luke. Jade found it amusing. Tear tried to put up a brave front, but ended up screaming at trival things. Natalie thought of the past and found the present Luke so much different from what she used to go together. She recalled seeing Luke's frightened face when he was first found after the kidnapping. She had to force him to study hard and also to get back his memories, especially the promise he had given her in the past. Tear spotted danger and warned Natalie whose arrow was not working. Jade, Guy and Luke went to destroy it. Natalie thanked Tear for saving her life. Mia found the exit of the underground tunnel and others followed. In other place, Ion was led to the main ship. Same time, Luke and others saw Ion being escorted by Asch into the ship. He found himself feeling uneasy as he saw Asch and went to fight only to see Asch having the same face as him. Natalie was shocked to see Asch's face. Asch caught up with the ship which took off. Luke watched in shock as he complained for having to decide. He decided to follow Ion. In the desert, the group moved on. Luke suddenly had a surge of headache as he knelt down, hearing voices of Asch who told him that Ion was sent to Zao Ruins. Back to reality, he told the others and set off for there. Same time, Asch led to the ship towards the destination.

Vampire Knight Guilty #5:

Yuki was wondering why Kaname was present during the start of her memory and was determined to know her past. She was revisited by illusion of blood when she touched her doorknob. During her usual night duty, she heard voices of herself in fear of vampires as she saw illusion of blood again. In office, the chairman was nagging on Zero as he knew the latter had been taking Yuki's blood. He was determined to keep the two of them safe. He told Zero that someone had requested to transfer to day class. Sametime, Yuki heard voices and blood illusion and accidentially attacked Kaname who hugged her and told her his love for her. Zero came along to see Yuki hugging herself on the ground, blaming herself for failure to ask Kaname the things she had wanted to know. Zero visited Kaname in the middle of the night to question if Kaname was the one who removed Yuki's memory. Kaname suddenly attacked Zero who aimed his gun at him. Kaname knew Zero had been taking Yuki's blood and scatched Zero's chest. He told Zero that he would allow Zero to live on because he knew he had been true to her. Kaname allowed Zero to take his blood. Later, Zero leaped down to see Aidou who felt Zero might be the one to find out Kaname's secret past. Other place, Zero's brother was summoned to carry out a mission. In her room, Yuki was still thinking of her past and Kaname. During the daytime, the day students were introduced to a new student - Zero's younger brother, Ichiru. Yuki wondered if Ichiru was here for revenge. Other place, the chairman was unwilling as Zero's teacher-Yagiri decided to leave. Yuki witnessed his departure and her chairman told her that Zero was the one who approved the entry of Ichiru in school. In day class, all girls were pestering Ichiru, wondering why he wasn't having same hairstyle as Zero when the latter suddenly appeared. Zero questioned Ichiru's intention, the latter revealed none. In the night, Yuki confessed that she saw Zero meeting Ichiru and Zero told her not to bother too many things, not wanting her to sacrifice anything. He held her back as she made to leave but let her go in the last minute. Before the fountain, she met Kaname. She told him that she had no reason to hate him and wanted to know what he knew about her past. She begged him to tell her the truth. He told her that she would be happier without knowing for she would hate him if she knew it. He wanted her to become his lover if she wanted to know the truth. Zero at the same time knew it would be better if Yuki did not know the truth. He ran after her. At the fountain, Yuki was still worried as Zero arrived. Kaname told Zero that he would protect Yuki as his lover.

Bleach #193:

Nnoitra continued his fight with Neliel (Nel) who revealed her true form as the 3rd Espada. Other place, the other Espada was watching as he sent duplicates of Renji, Ishida and the rest after Ishida and Renji. Renji managed to destroy his duplicate. So was Ishida. But the remains of the destroyed forms evolved into more of their duplicates. Nel's friends were of not any help. They noticed the difference between the real ones and duplicates and the Espada told them that the real ones' outfit was against his idea of design. Renji suggested an idea. Renji activated his bankai and so were his duplicates. The entire building was crushed. Renji knew his copies would imitate his acts. Ishida associated Renji's action as Ichigo's. The Espada, Apporo merged from the ruins, pissed with Renji for ruining his palace like a moth. All the duplicates vanished. Apporo was about to show his next power but Ishida and Renji attacked him. Their attacks were blocked by his servants as he sent another creature to swallow before releasing Ishida. He created a doll out of Ishida. Holding the doll, Apporo showed them the effect the doll could bring to Ishida as it controlled Ishida's five sense. Renji shouted as Apporo torn the doll. Ishida remained intact. Apporo showed the coloured toy organs within the doll and started playing with it. He crushed the stomach and Ishida vomitted. Renji attacked Apporo who created another doll out of the former. Apporo laughed at their simple-mindedness. Same time, Nnoitra continued taunting Neliel as he contineud another round of fight with her. Nnoitra thought of the past when he last fought her and felt she had never changed.

Bleach Issue #333:

Saifon punched her lieutenant for interfereing her battle. She resumed her fight with her opponent and laid her butterfly marks on his back and activated them. The Arrancar head was watching them. Other place, other shinigami was fighting three Arrancars by herself. Someone came to her aid.

D.Gray Man Issue #178:

Allen was hurried towards the building, calling out for Link who had turned into a doll in his effort to protect Timothy. Level 4 continued to attack Allen as he ran. Marian and Kanda were also struggling in the battle. Marian was hit by the akuma virus and he cut off his infected fingers without hesitation to save his own life. Kanda used three illusion style. Timothy wailed as the akumas kicked Link away and seized him. Timothy thought of the peaceful past and his overhearing of the nuns worrying for the lack of funds and that was when he started using the Innocence to get money. He regret his action as he recalled Allen's words. Emilia went to her feet, demanding the release of Timothy with her pistol. They were about to attack her when one of the akuma suddenly attacked the rest.

Jigoku Shoujo Mitsuganae #5: Cicada

Daytime in school when a girl - Katase accidentially broke the chemistry beaker as she knocked into her classmate. Their teacher-Niiyama did not blame them as she set about clearing the shards. That night, the teacher was marking the papers when her phone rang. The person on the other side hang up without talking. Next day, the teacher entered to be summoned to see the principal. She was shown to Katase's grandmother who accused the teacher of scolding Katase for breaking the beaker. As the old lady left, the principal warned Niiyama of such guardians. She was determined to talk to Katase who apologise for her grandmother's attitude and agreed to talk to her grandmother. The others under Enma Ai started discussing Katase's monsterous guardian with Ren. In the middle of the night, Niiyama received a call from Katase's grandmother again who started criticising her for her way to address her. In her room, Katase tried to block out her grandmother's words in her bed. Meanwhile, Niiyama torn off the phone cord in anger. In school, the staff received another call from Katase's grandmother who started handing out complaints of Niiyama to every student who entered school, demanding the sacking of Niiyama. It was a raining day as Niiyama made her way home. She was shocked to see papers of complaint stuck in her letter box and on her door. She torn them away. In her room, she logged onto the Hell Correspondence website but undecisive whether to key in the name. In school, Katase failed to turn up after her grandmother refused to let her go to school unless Niiyama was dismissed. the other teachers encouraged Niiyama and told her that the storm would pass. Outside the office, she met Yuzuki who had initially bumped into Katase resulting the broke of the becker. Niiyama told Yuzuki not to feel bad. Niiyama decided to visit Katase's grandmother to talk her over. Other Enma's subordinates were watching the situation. In the night, Niiyama went to the mansion of Katase. Katase told her about her sensitive grandmother. Just then, her grandmother returned and demanded for Niiyama's departure. Niiyama was shocked to see Katase telling her grandmother that Niiyama would continue to harrass her until she shut up. Katase chased after Niiyama who requested Katase to tell the truth. She was stunned to see Katase's relaxed expression when she indicated that Niiyama could take it because she was an adult. That day, Niiyama logged onto the Hell Correspondence and received a straw doll from Enma Ai. She pulled off the thread. Yuzuki felt the usual pain as she started to evolve into Enma Ai. Same time, Katase's grandmother found Katase missing. Outside the mansion, Niiyama saw the lost expression of Katase's grandmother as she met Yuzuki who saw the hell symbol on Niiyama's shoulder.

Jigoku Shoujo Mitsuganae #3:

Ren and the others watched as Yuzuki refused to tell anyone about Enma Ai's possession of her before the teacher's disappearance, knowing no one would believe her. Later of the day, she walked home with her friend and saw the filming of Jun on the street. Later on, they came across a pervert harrassing Jun in the deserted area and their shouts saved Jun. She invited them to dinner for their help. A girl-Masato glared from afar.

As Yuzuki and her friend walked to the restaurant, a girl named Masato passed an envelope to Yuzuki, asking her to hand it to Jun. In restaurant, Yuzuki and her friend had a dinner with Jun and her producers. Jun told them that she wanted to remain famous even after her death and that she would work hard. She passed them her autographs. Jun passed Masato's envelope to her and telling her it was from Masato. All the staffs' faces changed and it fell revealing Jun's photos indicating her dark side. They told the girls not to reveal this to anyone. Outside the building, Masato met Yuzuki and her friend and she told them that she was from the same talent agency as Jun who always bullied her causing her unable to become a singer. She swore to bring her down even if she were to get Enma Ai's help. Yuzuki was revisited by her memory when she was possessed by Enma Ai. In the park, Masato sang to them and they secretly felt her singing was not up to mark. Jun came to look for her and officially apologised but she refused to accept unless Jun took her into the entertainment field. But Jun refused because of Masato's singing talent. Unable to accept this, Masato logged onto the Hell Correspondence website and was given a straw doll by Ai. On the street, Masato was confronted and paid by some people who worked for Jun's agency, warning her never to harrass Jun.

In the concert, Yuzuki and her friend spotted Masato holding onto the doll as Jun officially apologised for being nasty to Masato. Masato pulled the string and Yuzuki was repossessed by Ai who took Jun to Hell where she continued to sing for eternal. Back to present, everyone was wondering where Jun had gone to and continued their great support for her. The pervert who had hassassed Jun apologised to her producers. No one noticed the muttering Masato from the stadium. From the television, Yuzuki and her friend knew Jun's dream to remain popular after death came true.

Jigoku Shoujo Mitsuganae #4:

In school, two boys were fencing with brooms despite protest from the girls until a better groomed boy told them off. In the hut, Ren was preparing as a teacher with the Bone lady. In school, Yuzuki watched the better groomed boy-Yukawa as he walked past her who was doing the usual school duties, knowing he had changed since he studied with her in the past.
Flashback, in school, a boy - Yukawa was commanded and bullied by other boys. In the school clinic, the doctor knew he had been bullied and he promised to be careful. Yuzuki entered the staff office to hear the doctor and teacher discussing about Yukawa. In the snow, Yukawa was stripped naked, tied to a tree and bullied by the boys till a man-Nisida went to his aid. He told Yukawa about kendo and he wanted him to learn kendo to become stronger. He took Yukawa to see him in kendo competition. But Nishida was still not satified with his own self and wanted Yukawa to train kendo with him. In the field, they did. Yukawa became happier and outgoing since then. His parents were relieved and impressed. Yukawa also became more popular in school.

In the clinic, Yuzuki was being asked about Yukawa by the school doctor and she told her about his practicing of kendo recently. The doctor was amused by how kendo changed a person. The old man under Enma Ai was also working in school and he with the others had been observing Yukawa. In bus, Yukawa and Nishida were travelling again as Nishida was preparing for his exams. Suddenly, the bus braked because of the girl (also under Enma Ai) blocking and fleeing away. A robber terrorised the passengers as it moved again. Yuzuki and her friend were refused to board as it continued on its way. Yukawa saw Nishida shivering as the robber continued to terrorise one of the passenger by cutting his hair and dragging the passenger away. Down the bus, the disappointed Yukawa told Nishida not to worry about the earlier incident and Nishida explained that he had not been able to act because Yukawa was besides him. Yukawa secretly bidded him farewell as he logged onto the Hell Correspondence and got a straw doll. Yuzuki sensed it. Yukawa pulled the string. Yuzuki underwent the painful transformation into Enma Ai again. Nishida was being tortured by his darkness and his failure to defeat evil. He was escorted to Hell. On the boat, Nishida continued to wail. In school, Yukawa returned back to his old self as he told the school doctor that he knew he could not change the society even if he changed himself.

Naruto #81: Return of the Morning Mist

The bell tingered as two ninjas approached Konaha village. The guard became sleepy and dozed off. Sasuke was revisited by his memory when he witnessed the death of his parents by Itachi-his elder brother as he practiced as usual. In the woods, Naruto was practising as well, pausing only to have his breakfast. He saw Konohamaru glazing up his grandfather's statue and he greeted him. Konahamaru told Naruto that he wasn't sad and he was planning to work hard for the village, aiming to become a Hokage in future. Naruto passed him a meal pass. Konohamaru's friends met him and he went chatting happily with them. Naruto grinned and continued with his work. Other place, a group of Konaha ninjas discovered more corpses who had went for the Chunnin exam and identified them as Hokage and his followers from the Sand clan. They knew Orochimaru was behind this. In the dark room, Orochimaru was assisted by Kobuto with his wounds. Orochimaru knew he could not acquire Itachi (Sasuke's elder brother) because he was now stronger than he was and therefore, he could only hope to obtain Sasuke. Outside the village, the two mysterious ninjas continued to watch. Other place, Jiraiya was watching girls at the bathhouse till he was interrupted by two elderly ninjas who had just returned from Village of Sand where its people had admitted being set up by Orochimaru. Still, the elderly was worried for Konoha village was still weak and needed to build up its people in case the neighbouring villages attacked them. Therefore, Jiraiya's help was sought as he was a Sennin ninja. Jiraiya recommended a lady ninja-Tsunade. They decided to send ANBU ninjas to look for her. Jiraiya wanted to bring along a ninja for the search. In a shop, Naruto was having ramen when the bell tinkered mysteriously. On the street, Kakashi met Asuma and the lady teacher. Kakashi pointed out the two mysterious ninjas who were having meal behind him. Sasuke approached Kakashi and saw the space where the two mysterious ninjas had seated vacant. In the ramen shop, Naruto wailed because his money and food pass was missing when he wanted to pay for his food. In the woods, Asuma and his fellow lady teacher approached the mysterious ninja and one took off his coat. He was Uchiha Itachi. The other one did like wise, introducing himself as Kisame. The two of them were S-rank felon in the record. They fought. The lady teacher - kurunei used illusionary techique, turning herself invisible so that she could attack them without being seen. She manipulated tree to bind Itachi but he counter attacked her attack using Sharingan. She fell into the pond. Other side, Asuma fought Kisame. Kakashi came along and helped Asuma against Kisame's method using Sharingan. Itachi knew Kakashi. In the shop, Naruto finally found his food pass on his head band and had his meal until Jiraiya interrupted him.

Naruto #82:

Kakashi had hindered Itachi before he could attack Kuranei further as well as his replicate shielding Asuma. Sasuke was walking into a underground room. Outside, Naruto was confused when Jiraiya wanted him to go with him to find a woman. Naruto wasn't pleased that Kakashi was training Sasuke instead of him. Jiraiya lured Naruto with a techique better than Chidori. In the woods, Kakashi knew Itachi was the true heir of Sharingan techique. Kisame challenged Kakashi because of his earlier defeat of Zabuza. Itachi reminded Kisame of their purpose. Itachi was looking for something. In the underground cellar, Sasuke was looking at a scroll. Kakashi fought Itachi and took Kurenei from Itachi. Meanwhile, Naruto was packing his snacks for the trip with Jiraiya. Kakashi told the others that Itachi used to be a ANBU member at age of 13. Itachi reminded Kakashi that his body did not adapt to Sharingan as well as his as he had no Bloodline limit like the Uchiha clan. Only another person with such blood could defeat him. It was Sasuke. Kakashi's soul was being immoblised by Itachi's illusionary tecnique to be stabbed mentally beyond space and time. Kakashi saw numerous himself being bound on crosses and being continuously stabbed by Itachi under the red moon. Back to reality, Kakashi's Sharingan eye was blood-shot as he collapsed before Kurenei and Asuma who was commanded not to open their eyes but could hear Kakashi's mental defeat. Kakashi questioned Itachi if he was after Sasuke and he stated he was looking for the 4th Hokage's leacy, meaning Naruto. Kakashi recalled Jiraiya telling him that he would be looking ater Naruto as he foresaw a certain someone from Akatsuki who returned for him as the Nine tailed fox with strong Chakra was sealed within Naruto. Back to present, Asuma and Kurenei were surprised to learn the information from Kakashi. Gai appeared and shielded Kakashi as he attacked Kisame and Itachi. Gai carried Kakashi and told the others that he knew how to counter Sharingan after his past fighting with Kakashi. He told the rest to fight without looking at Itachi's eyes. Gai told Kurenei to take Kakashi to the medical squad and asked Kisame to support him in the fight. Itachi was not interested to fight and asked Kisame to leave with him. They did. Other place, Naruto followed Jiraiya with his giantic luggage.

Bleach #192:

Nel was confronted by the Espada who knew her real identity. Other place, Renji and Ishida were still fighting another Espda who created replicates out of them to fight. Meanwhile, the Espada exposed Nel's identity to Orihime and Ichigo. Ichigo thought of the time he had spent with Nel who did not want to leave Ichigo. She insisted that she never wanted to deceive Ichigo. The Espada stomped at her but Ichigo shielded her. Ichigo believed in Nel and swore to protect her. He fought the Espada who admitted cracking Nel's head before. Ichigo was not in good position as he struggled to protect Nel from the advancing Espada. Nel started to cry when she saw Ichigo's suffering. She started to transformed. Other place, Nel's friends sensed Nel's old reiatsu from their fighting place with Ishida and Reiji. In the open, Nel had turned into the Espada she used to be. She helped Ichigo from the ground and confronted the aggressive Espada. She thanked Ichigo for helping her returned to her old self and asked him to rest while she fought the Espada. The number - 3 was craved on her back. With lightning speed, she slashed the Espada. Ichigo was amazed by her speed and power as she shallowed the opponent's attack and shot back at the Espada. Reiji meanwhile wondered who had such reiatsu other than Ichigo. Orihime ran towards Ichigo who continued to glaze at Nel who ran and hugged him. Orihime was anxious as Ichigo was almost squeezed by her strength. But the Espada hit his subordinate for letting go of Orihime. The Espada wanted to fight with Nel further and she faced him.

Bleach issue #332:

The battle continued on. Saifon's situation was not getting good. Her lietuant went to her aid as the Arrancar prepared to strike her and gave Saifon enough time to attack her opponent. Saifon wasn't too pleased with it though she did not mind much.

D.Gray Man issue #177:

Flashback, Timothy was pissed off as he felt his father had messed up his life with the thing on his forehead but Mother Superior stated he wouldn't have problem adapting to it. Back to present, Timothy watched in shock at the possessed Mother Superior who stated that Timothy looked like a doll. Someone shot Emilia who was shortly held for support by Link. It was another sister who was a broker working for the Earl. She held onto Timothy for the Innocence in him. She suddenly couldn't move because a Level 2 dark matter had turned her into a living doll and stepped through her flesh before the aghast captured Timothy. Link had to escape Level 2's glaze before 6 seconds or he would be turned into a doll. Level 3 turned up to join Level 2 against Link who used seals and spells to fight them even though he wasn't an exorcist. With his spelled arm, he blasted the akumas. Outside the building, the exorcists were fighting Level 4. Allen saw the explosion and worried for the others. In the building, Timothy was shocked to see Link turning into a doll in his effort to protect him and Emilia. The akumas proceeded further, preparing to kill Link and the others.

Naruto #26:

The candidates were led to the 'Forest of Death'. The three kids followed along to see Naruto in fake rock. They were there to do the interview for the exams and all were given 10 mins break. The rest turned out to be about Squad 7 led by Kakashi-Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura.

Naruto #27:

Naruto was not intimidated by the name of the forest and the teacher in charge challenged Naruto's gut. Another ninja returned her spear with her long tongue. Sakura found the people creepy. Before the test commenced, she passed all candidates a consent form for their risks in the test which involved survival skills. They were to fight to get a Heaven scroll and a Earth scroll. They were handed to each team and each was to battle with other team for other team's scroll. There was a time limit of 5 days and they had to find their own food in the forest. The team that returned with the two scrolls would win. No one was to look into the scrolls. The rule was, not to die. The teams had to figure out which team carried the Heaven or the Earth scroll. Sakura quarreled with the other female ninja over Sasuke again. Naruto chatted with Hinata who blushed again. She wanted to pass him a bandage but failed. Meanwhile, scrolls were handed out to each team. All teams were permitted into the forest. The battle begun. One team was already trapped by Hinata's team. Meanwhile, Sasuke suddenly attacked Naruto as someone had disguised Naruto. He revealed his true form and attacked Sakura and Sasuke.

Naruto #28: Eat or Be Eaten: Panic in the Forest

Naruto returned back to Sasuke and Sakura's side after reliving only to be attacked by Sasuke. The Naruto turned out to be a fake. Someone had swapped and impersonated him while he was reliving himself. Sasuke fought him. Other place, the real Naruto struggled out, bound. He released himself and saved Sasuke from the ninja. The two teams fought. The team escaped and Sasuke decided on using password to identify among themselves. Someone was already eavedropping on them via bamboo. Someone sent wind attacking them. They hid. Sakura ran towards Sasuke who asked her for password. Naruto ran towards them who asked them for password. Naruto replied correctly. Sasuke attacked him because Naruto had bad memory and the real him had no way able to memorise it. He dodged different from the real Naruto and revealed his real form. Sasuke had already knew they were eavedropping on their conversation. The real Naruto was still against a tree trunk where the attack had drawn. He was confronted by a huge snake which attacked and coiled around him. It swallowed him in one mouth. The other ninja showed Sasuke and Sakura her Earth scroll and swallowed it. She sent them an illusion of death. Sakura was shaking with fear. Meanwhile, Naruto was struggling within a snake's stomach. Sasuke struggled to use his spear at the enemy but he could not move. She moved towards them. She flew her knives at Sasuke. In the snake stomach, Naruto thought of Iruka and others as well as his training with Sasuke. He knew he had not settle things with him. Outside, the knives had hit the trunk. Sakura and Sasuke had disappeared. Behind a tree, Sakura was attending to Sasuke who was wounded. He had pierced himself to move and pulled Sakura to a safe place. Meanwhile, Naruto used shadow duplication and freed himself from the snake. Sakura saw a snake and they leaped before it struck them. Sasuke pierced it and it fell. Its skin cracked and a ninja merged from it. She smirked darkly at them. Naruto appeared and saved Sasuke from it.

Naruto #29: Naruto's Counterattack-Never give in

Naruto made his appearance just in time and saved the rest. Sasuke called Naruto to run away. Naruto realised the other snake that swallowed him earlier was her team mate. Naruto refused to run and Sasuke took out his scroll and asked her to leave them alone. Naruto was shocked. He passed it to her. Naruto punched Sasuke as he stated that he was a fake Sasuke for the real one would never be a coward. Naruto attacked the ninja whose snake appeared and struck Naruto. In the field, the ninja examiners were watching three new corpses from the test. The female examiner was relaxing outside the forest when an examiner approached her informing of three corpses and something strong amidst the candidates. These corpses' faces had melted off. Someone had impersonated the real candidates to sneak into the exams. She checked their photos. They were the ones who were currently attacking Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura now. Shocked, the examiners were going to solve the problem. Meanwhile, Naruto was being hit and the ninja commanded her snake to eat him. Naruto revealed his red eyes, attacking the snake with insane strength. The snake blew flames at him. The ninja found it getting interesting. She attacked Sasuke again. Something crushed. Meanwhile, the examiners entered the Forest of Death. Other place, Naruto shielded Sasuke with his body against the snake, asking Sasuke if he was hurt. Sasuke saw Naruto's scary red eyes. Suddenly, the ninja bound Naruto with her tongue and she knew the nine tailed fox power within Naruto. She found the seal mark on his stomach and attacked the seal. Sasuke was shocked. Naruto fainted as his Chakra mixed with that of Nine tail fox. She took away the real scroll from Naruto's bag and threw him away. Sakura saved him from falling using her dagger. Sakura was disappointed to find Sasuke a coward. Sasuke thought of his elder brother and found his courage. He faced the ninja who knew Sasuke's heritage and was excited to see his true power.

Naruto #30: The Sharingan Revived-Dragon Flame Jutsu

Sakura's words had brought Sasuke to recover his courage as he thought of the brother he wanted to kill so much. He revealed his Sharingan eyes as he attacked the ninja. The examiner noticed the sun set as she wondered the purpose of that enemy who smuggled into the exam. Sasuke defeated the physical body of the ninja which melted. The true form struck him as he swung away from her. She hit him unconscious. He woke and leaped off as the explosive he planted on her exploded. He pulled threads over her and blew flames at her. Sakura ran to him who was overly exhausted. The ninja broke the thread and walked towards them. Her mask broke revealing his real face. He was here because of Sasuke's bloodline. He bit Sasuke's neck and shunk back to his own body. His venom activaed so that Sasuke would look for him for power. Sasuke screamed and fell on his knees. Sakura screamed at Naruto for Sasuke's condition. She was at a loss what to do. Night time, the ninja merged from a branch while the examiner continued her search for the imposer. She sensed him and confronted him. He recognised her as Anko. Anko knew he was S-rated criminal-Orochimaru. They fought. Anko planned to die with him. But he had diverted from her trap. Anko freed herself but was immobilised by his technique. He was planning to get some outstanding ones in the village, especially Uchiha Sasuke. Anko had scars on her neck left by Orchimaru years ago. Orchimaru was confident that Sasuke would be better than Anko. At the river, Rock Lee and his team were resting. They fixed the place as gathering spot anytime. In a cave, Sakura was attending to Sasuke. Naruto was still unconscious. Sakura was determined to protect them. At a river, Anko wanted to let Hokage know of Orchimaru's intention as soon as possible. Along the way, some tigers confronted her. Her neck wound hurt and someone unseen had paraysised to help her. ANBU members arrived and she collapsed from her neck curse. They wanted to take her to Hokage but she wanted to go to the tower instead. She wanted to talk to Hokage. Other place, a team controlled by Orchimaru was targetting Sasuke again. It was morning when Sakura woke. Naruto and Sasuke were still unconscious.

Bleach Manga Issue #330:

Hitsugaya Vs Halibel. More battles between shinigami and espadas. Masumoto also fought 3 Espada. Meanwhile, Saifon also took on one Arrancar.

D.Gray Man Issue #176:

A postman knocked on the door of a orphanage but no one opened it. Meanwhile, the orphanage had entered an alternate dimension facing a Level Four and some soldiers from the Earl. The postman left to see a couple entering the door without opening it. They were akuma to steal the Innocence while the Level Four dealt with the exorcists. Allen Walker shielded the occupants as Level Four bombed into the building. It attacked the children. Kanda and Allen kicked it away. Allen called other exorcists to protect the children while he created the Gate to lead everyone to safety. Link warned Allen's position of not permitted to use his ability without authority but he did not care. Allen realised with shock that he couldn't create the Gate. One Level Four suddenly appeared before them. Allen realised that even his left eye was not reacting to akuma. Timonthy noticed one of the teacher nun seemed possessed as she turned to them with cracked face.

D.Gray Man issue #175: The Child Thief

In Hurst Orphan Asylum, a woman was looking for Timothy when it was time for his studies. On the rooftop, he was lying on his back. He was still growling over Kanda and Allen's interference with his stealing of the crown as another unknown donation was made to his orphanage. He was confused as they had same powers as him until his guardian turned up to drag him to study. He ran across the corridor from her. Meanwhile, Marie led the other exorcists to the orphanage. Allen Walker entered the building in time to see Timothy being kicked by his guardian into his face. Allen was aghast to see blood on his forehead while the others saw a ball on Timothy's forehead. Allen was instantly possessed by Timothy's soul and cried out in pain. Link yelled at him and Timothy saw Allen's reflection in Link's iris. Kanda knew Timothy was G and threatened him with his real body.

In the end, the truth was out and Timothy was tied together with the confused Allen. Allen noticed a suspicious nun in the dark as the other argued over the exorcists' deduction. Timothy had a ball on his forehead eversince his arrested father forced a jewel down his throat. At the public telephone booth, the suspicious nun was talking with her master on the line. The exorcists wanted to take Timothy back as they suspected he was a compatible Innocence user. Suddenly, they found the orphanage enveloped by barriers and a level 4 waiting for them from above.

Just finished watching episode 103 of D.Gray Man and am unpleasantly shocked to see the word 'Fin' at the end of it, meaning the production isn't continuing eventhough it has only completed the part on destruction of Level 4 and the manga is currently still ongoing.

That means to say, Allen's confused feeling for Mana, Cross consoling and hugging Allen, Cross faking death, Thief G as well as Howard Link's identity as member of Crow in Headquarter is not going to appear in the anime.

Grrr..... Other animes with such incomplete ending are Yami no Matsuei and Flame of Recca. But at least they have reasons that their manga are left incompleted by their creators. Fullmetal Alchemist and D.N.Angel animes fare better by altering away from manga plots, giving them more complete endings. Only Inyasha anime gives the same incomplete ending.

Even Neon Genesis Angelique has a more completed ending despite how stupid and expected it is. I've never rant on Zero no Tsukaima ~Princesses no Rondo~ because I'm expecting a new season in future.

Sighh... I break my promise again. But it's exhausting to study all day long.

Bleach #327:

The Shinigami rushed to the scene to see the towering Arrancar. Iba tried to stop him and others assisted him.

The wolf-face captain activated his bankai to counteract the Arrancar.

Afterwords: There's a new Bleach movie - Fade to Black coming up.

D.Gray Man #174:

The possessed Link started to attack Allen. Allen quickly reported to Marie of the updates. Kanda appeared from behind Link and attacked him. Link shot his charm at Kanda who felt his own body becoming heavier. Allen recalled the similar technique that had been used to restain him back at the Orders and Kanda suspected him to be one of the member of Crow - a special combat unit working for Central. Below, a police officer who was earlier possessed tried to explain that he wasn't G while the possessed Link was laughing over the arguement down the building. Allen scolded G being the worst for spoiling other people's life by possessing them. The possessed Link demanded Allen to shut up and dived at him. Kanda and Allen joined forces against Link. Allen's Crown belt sent Link crashing into the wall while Kanda attacked the latter further. Allen stabbed the possessed Link with his sword which could not hurt humans. Link returned back to his original self. Meanwhile, Marie tracked G's cries before his vanishing from Link's body for G's real whereout.

D.Gray Man #173:

Allen was thinking of a long ago conversation about someone giving Tim to him. Back to present, he was chatting with Link, thinking about his own path and thinking of a clown of long ago. He also thought of Johnny and Lenalee's comment that he had stopped using polite words to them. Other part of building, Marie and Kanda were keeping watch while overhearing Link and Allen's conversation over the golem. The four of them were in Paris on the mission to capture the thief - G who had distributed a note stating that he would steal a treasure from that building. The inspector was roaring commands to his men when G appeared on top of the treasure just behind him. As G took the treasure crown from the building, before the eyes of the inspector and police, Kanda had confronted him. Kanda kicked the thief on his mask as the latter stammered in shock. Kanda tossed the treasure crown to the inspector. Something went through the police who picked the crown as he walked off. The same happened to the captured thief. The 'thief' regained his self conscious and shocked at his circumstance as a new thief laughed from the top of the building in his thief outfit, holding the crown in his hand. Allen kicked him from the back of his head. The 'thief' regained his conscious and the same thing happened to Link as Allen tried to retrieve the falling crown from the top of the building. Link sniggered darkly as he walked behind Allen.

Himiko Den opening:

I love the song but the anime doesn't seem interesting. I think I'll pass for watching it.

Fullmetal Alchemist Issue #87:

Fullmetal Alchemist #87 is OUT!!! :DDDDD I'll mention more once I've finished with it, all I know is that Al has broke off Pride's control though he is barely conscious and his father appeared at the end of the issue to attend to him while Ed, Ran Fan, Yao Ling and Ran Fan's grandfather fought Pride who had devoured Gluttony to gain the power of smell and also unfortunately inherited Gluttony's hunger.

Bleach Issue #325: Fear for the Fight

Hisagi faced off with an Arrancar. Suddenly, one of the pillars was destroyed. At other end, Ikkaku was defeated by his opponent Arrancar.

[Same fighting and talks about ability, etc. *Yawn* Wonder why no one in the city ever discover the major battle around them despite the destruction of parts of some buildings in the process]

D.Gray Man Issue #172:

A mysterious man in funny costume, Thief G broke out of a mansion with jewels. He was caught in the net and surrounded by the police. He sniggered and stated he would not be caught.

It was two months after General Cross's disappearance... Paris.... December... A lady was quarrelling with her inspector husband in front of his subordinates until Kanda bumped into her. She was stuckfound by his looks and he ignored her to approach Inspector Galmar who was jealous due to his wife's attention to Kanda. Allen, Marie and Link followed behind. They had looked for him because he had detained someone... Along the way, they saw a lot of Thief G in many cells. All the people argued that they were framed and being stuck in the disguise by G. Some of the people were from Black Order, Didi and three of his colleagues. They had been investigating the strange event in Paris and ended up being dressed in the costume. All they found was that G had something to do with the Innocence. Ms Bonnaire - a witness was brought into the prison 6 months ago and she (or he?) offered information. He stated that G stands for ghost and G was not a human. He also stated that G had no body. The inspector was aghast at his old information that it could be why G used other people's bodies to commit crimes and left without a trace each time. The inspector insisted he was not releasing any suspect till a police approached him with an announcement note from G.

D.Gray Man Issue #171: What Lies Hidden

Allen and Link entered Cross's abandoned room to see the Inspector who offered Allen with a plate of cake. Allen was shocked to see him able to eat in the blood stained room while Cross remained missing and he knew Tim was there because it missed him most. The new chief of section 2 science department found it strange that Linali-an exorcist serving the scientists with coffee and she told him she did it because she enjoyed it. Reever warned Peck not to take any act at her for Komui Li was her brother. Mark from section three complained that the scientists did not remove any foul odour in their room. Johnny pulled Tapp's sister into the room and the others mistook her for the late Tapp. Other place, Lavi was communicating with Bookman over situation of Cross for he knew Bookman knew something. Bookman assumed Cross had escaped from the Order as he had suspected there was more to the war than it appeared.

Other room. the Order examined Cross's abandoned Innocence-Judgement and concluded that Cross was no longer its host. Komui was still confused of Cross's situation. Komui recalled the earlier night incident when Allen entered the blood stained room the first time when he was examining the scene. Allen had been shocked but said nothing. Back to present, the inspector asked Allen if he wanted any cake. He refused and walked away. The inspector and Allen accused each other that he was the one who shot Cross before Allen slammed the room at his face. The inspector suspected someone from the Central had taken the act without informing him and wanted to head back to the Central. He told Link to help him contact the North American branch chief. Over the phone, she told him that she would fufil his expectation with the examination of the fragment of the akuma egg.

Bleach Issue #324: The Claws

Kira hoped his opponent would not forgive him as he kept his sword walking away from his fallen opponent. Other place, another shinigami-Hisagi Shuhei was duelling an Arrancar-Findor Carias.

Bleach anime #186:

The Chief Commander, upon receiving the evidence from Reiji, ordered the 13 squads to infiltrate the Kasumi manor as its clan had made illegal weapons. Learning this, Lurichiyo's uncle was furious. Matsumoto was surprised of the change and stopped fighting Rukia. Kasumi clan's men appeared and attacked them. Hisagi came to their aid and told them that their new mission was to help Ichigo. Other shinigami also received the instructions and begun to act. Shuu and Ichigo entered the mansion only to face opponents who used Bakkoutou. Rukia entered to help them and to update Ichigo of the current situation. Rukia took Shuu and left the fighting scene. Meanwhile, Kenruu and Enyruu sensed the change in their cell. The shinigami squads noticed the effect of the Bakkoutou.

Kumoi meanwhile made his way to the bakkoutou place and was being told about the worsening situation and that two shinigami squads had reached that area and taking over. Saifon and Yuruichi meantime had taken down the barrier that protected that Bakkoutou room. Lurichiyo and her followers were meanwhile under the threat of death. Rukia and Shuu went to the underground cell to save Lurichiyo's tied ladies in waiting to learn of Lurichiyo's whereout. Kumoi was meantime, under warning of the vassals who were killed shortly as they saw the bound Lurichiyo with Kumoi.

Rukia, Shuu and Ichigo saw Kumoi taking Lurichiyo from below. Kumoi pointed his sword at Lurichiyo when Ichigo appeared. Kumoi's ninjas fought Ichigo who won. Kumoi threatened Rukia, Ichigo and Shuu with Lurichiyo's life. Lurichiyo told them that Kumoi was trying to control Soul Society and become the head of the clan. Just then, Amagai appeared from the rooftop. Lurichiyo made use of the chance and ran to Ichigo and Amagai killed Kumoi, to shock of Ichigo and Rukia. Amagai took the eyes from the Bakkoutou and took Lurichiyo. Apparently, Amagai was the true mastermind of the entire situation. Kumoi confessed before his death that he had been receiving instruction from Amagai. Ichigo was outraged. Amagai took Lurichiyo to the Chief Commander.

Finally found the 22nd and 23rd opening of Detective Conan.

22nd Opening of Detective Conan

23rd Opening of Detective Conan

Also managed to screen cap a bit of D.Gray Man and FMA movie..

D.Gray Man..

Fullmetal Alchemist Movie