~Entering the Unknown~

Have completed three animes this week, they are:

1) Mugen no Junin
2) Casshern Sins
3) Toradora!

Rewatching Naruto #92 - #97:

Naruto trained himself to overexhaustion and Shizune took the unconscious Naruto back to the inn. Meanwhile, Tsunade drugged Jiraiya while they were having sake at the wine stand. In the inn, Shizune persuaded Tsunade not to go to Orochimaru. Tsunade knocked her unconscious. Next morning, Jiraiya struggled to Shizune and Naruto. Shizune told them the situation. Same time, Orochimaru ordered Kabuto to kill Shizune. Outside the inn, Kabuto gave up as he saw Jiraiya and Naruto with her. At the same time, Tsunade was waiting for Orochimaru at the last place they met. Tsunade asked Orochimaru not to destroy Konoha and he agreed. She activated her chakra and was stopped by Kabuto who saw through her plan to kill Orochimaru.

Tsunade fought Kabuto who used her weakness for fear of blood. Naruto, Shizune and Jiraiya appeared to aid Tsunade. Naruto was shocked to learn Kabuto was a double agent for Orochimaru and also saw Orochimaru's real face the first time. Kabuto insulted Naruto who tried to fight him but failed. Jiraiya suggested himself fighting Orochimaru while Shizune faced off Kabuto.

Naruto tried to hit Kabuto with rasengan but missed and was being hit against a rock. Kabuto easily defeated Shizune and moved on to beat the terrified Tsunade. Ignoring his pain, Naruto rushed to defend Tsunade and finally managed a completed rasengan against Kabuto who took the chance to cut Naruto's heart vein. Kabuto was seriously injured by rasengan impact and Tsunade was shocked to find Naruto's Kyuubi chakra unable to reach Naruto due to the cut vein. As Kyuubi sensed darkness, Tsunade's tears brought Naruto back from death while she tried her best to save his life. Recognising Naruto being a threat in future, Orochimaru attempted to kill the unconscious Naruto but Tsunade defended him with her body and activated her stored chakra. Jiraiya, Orochimaru and Tsunade activated summoning technique. Jiraiya (with Gunta toad) and Tsunade (with her giant slug) fought against Orochimaru (with his giant snake). Tsunade and Jiraiya were shocked to see Orochimaru had been using changing bodies technique all the time as he escaped with Kabuto. Later in the inn, Tsunade told others that she would be returning with them to Konoha as Fifth Hokage. Naruto taunted her youthful appearance that did not tally her age and they went out to fight again. This time, instead of hitting him off, she kissed his forehead. As they made their way back, Tsunade could see her younger brother and Dan's illusion through Naruto as he shared the same dreams as them.

#97: Comical episode when at a hotspring inn, Naruto tried to help two desperate debt collector getting money from Tsunade. Forgetting the debt had been cleared, Shizune tried to prevent Naruto and the debt collectors from getting Tsunade's case which was full of debt evidence. Jiraiya failed to soak in hotspring with young girls.

Tales of the Abyss #24: Land of Glory

Ships shot the floating city. At the palace, Luke and others were praised for stopping the storm barrier and were prepared to go for next difficult mission. Later, Anise greeted replica Ion who was playing with the emperior's pig. Anise wanted to take Ion to Daath where he would be safe. On the way outside, Luke sensed Asch's thought as he approached them. Luke wanted to pass the item to Asch who scolded Luke for not having intention to kill Van. Luke reminded Asch that eventhough he was his replica, he had his own feeling and wanted Asch to stop Loreiei. Asch walked away. Later, Luke and others took Ion to Anise's parents. Tear went off to spend time alone, thinking how the earlier Ion replica had saved her life. She begun to sing, wishing everyone, whether replica or original would be happy. Tear thought of her time with Van when he told her of the song which he had taught her. She heard someone thank her when Luke appeared and told her that her song sounded different from usual as it gave him strength. They went off when Luke sensed another headache attack. He saw his hand glow and Tear told him that she knew his pain. The hand stopped glowing. She admitted she had eavedropped his and Jade's conversation. Luke asked her not to tell others so that they would not worry. Tear knew he was scared and asked him to admit his fear as everyone was around him. He thanked her. In a plane, Asch sensed pain, wondering if he had enough time. In a room, Natalie approached and hugged her foster father, weeping. In the hall, Luke met Guy who pulled him to his foster parents. Guy silently thought that his path would not be revenge. Other place, operation for battle was commencing. Jade briefed everyone of the battle plan and their roles. At sunset, Natalie told Guy that she was confused as Asch and Luke were dear to her. Guy told her to listen to her heart once everything was over. In the bar, Jade was deep in thought when Anise approached him, discussing life after the battles. At night, Tear and Luke chatted alone by the sea. Luke thanked Tear for watching over him all the while and felt blessed for having Tear and others around him. Next day, warships were moving towards the floating city, sending missiles at it. In the air, Luke and others were flying in the plane closer to the city which attempted to ram them. They saw another plane approaching it. The city moved to the sea surface to the shore. They moved towards it. On the top of the city was Van who knew their arrival.

A Fan-made video of Naruto Vs Pain:

Saw this video. Definitely a fan made one, but it's really well done.