~Entering the Unknown~

Phantom – Requiem for the Phantom #26 FINALE: Elen

The female assassins moved towards the church where Reiji and Elen faced off them. Shiga cursed that Scythe’s work would backfire him. Two of the female assassins were down. Elen confronted Scythe who sent two assassins to fight her with knives. Elen killed them easily. Other place, Reiji fought the remaining two and finished them off quickly. He left the church to look for Elen. Elen pointed her gun at Scythe who knew her weakness. Nearby, Reiji watched. Elen told Scythe that she would still kill him for hurting Reiji. Elen shot Scythe and he collapsed in a pool of blood. Day arrived. Elen collapsed and Reiji supported her. Elen cried. Reiji led her back. Other place, the Inferno leader knew Scythe’s death and felt nothing. Later, the place was cordoned by the police. Mio watched from afar and knew Reiji was gone again.

6 months later, Reiji was studying Scythe’s background in other country with Elen next to him. He was searching for Elen’s real identity who was suspected to be from Mongolian. They reached the place where Elen was suspected to be originated. The sky was the same as Elen’s memory. She knew and remembered the sky. She was already satisfied because Reiji already gave her a name and he was with her. Someone shot Reiji from a passing horse carriage and he fell. Elen did not notice.

Fullmetal Alchemist – Brotherhood #25: The Door of Darkness

Ed and Ling were stuck in Gluttony’s stomach while Chang Mei related her first encounter with Xiao Mei and her weakened clan in other place. Scar agreed to find Xiao Mei with her. In Gluttony’s stomach, Ling collapsed from hunger. Ed was forced to carry him but tripped. Both of them had to rest. Ed had to cook his leather boot to build strength for himself and Ling. Just then, Envy came to join them and confirmed there was no exit. Envy reminded them that Gluttony’s stomach was like the Door of Truth except it was a duplicate one done by ‘Father’. Ed refused to accept it as he had promised to meet Al. Envy told them that he was the one who started the Ishbal war by shooting a child in form of Amesian soldier. Outside, Scar and Xiao Mei were walking. Inside Gluttony, Ed attacked Envy in anger. Envy revealed his true huge monstrous form. Outside, Al and Xiao Mei watched Gluttony. Al asked Gluttony to take him to ‘Father’. Gluttony agreed. In the government building, the military was discussing. In the office, King Bradley talked to Roy. Bradley stated Selim was not his weakness. Outside the building, Riza was told that all Roy’s subordinates were transferred to different departments. She herself was transferred as Bradley’s adviser. Inside Gluttony’s stomach, Ling and Ed had difficulty fighting Envy. Ed created spear from the blood liquid around them for Ling. Outside, Gluttony led the way for Al towards Central to look for ‘Father’. Al was shocked.

One Piece #418:

While hiding within the Marine ship, Luffy dreamed of his separated comrades and woke after yelling their names. Hebi Hime imagined how she got closer with Luffy on the ship and got excited over it. Flashback in other place, Namie landed on a weatheria island and was taken in by an old man who tried to cheer her up with wind knots. In return, she tried to help back by breaking up a cyclone storm. The old man told her that the cyclone was his experiment on the island for weathers and the weatheria island was a floating island on the sky. Namie was shocked. Other place, a little boy, his grandfather and his dog found Franky lying on the snow. They tried to give him something to warm himself up but Franky ended up luring them to dance along with him. The boy’s grandfather told Franky that the place was Mechanical island – a place for genius. Franky froze up and collapsed. In the medical building, the doctors were surprised to find Franky a cybord and having no cola to fuel Franky up, they used tea instead. Franky’s personality changed gentleman-like and even offered the boy and his grandfather tea. The boy missed Franky’s funky self. A signage of the building fell off revealing a name.

Valkyria Chronicles #15:

Squad 3 and 7 members were in depressed mood after the mission that had resulted to deaths of many locals. The commander summoned all captains and told them of an arrangement for party to everyone to boost the morales of the people. Welkin and others suggested Rosie to sing as representative of squad 7 but she refused for she did not want to sing in front of a particular race, hinting Issac. Welkin tried to talk Rosie through but in vain. Feeling hurt, Issac went to wash her tank, not concentrating. Ramel came along and tried to cheer her up. Issac summoned her courage and asked Rosie of her hatred for her race. Rosie related her sad past when her parents were killed before her eyes after they tried to let Issac’s race people hide within their house. Issac pleaded Rosie to sing for their squad at the party, in return, she would not turn up for the event. Later, Welkin and Alicia were shocked. Issac stated her reason to Welkin who decided to respect her choice. Alicia was angry and complained to Fladio. As the party started, Fladio managed to drag Issac to the backstage. Despite her unhappiness, Rosie decided to sing for everyone just for that night. The moods of all people improved during the party. Impressed and pleased, Alicia thanked Fradio. Fradio confessed his feeling for her. Same time, Welkin thought of Fradio’s confession about his love interest in Alicia and felt uneasy.

Valkyria Chronicles #16:

It was the next day after the party, a member of Squad 7 noticed Welkin, Alicia and Rosie’s uneasy expressions. Later after a meeting, Fradio told Welkin that he had tried to confess his feeling for Alicia. Meanwhile, Ramel accompanied Issac to the market to buy things. The Squad 7 member met up with Welkin and told him his past in privacy. The squad member used to have a comrade who loved the same woman he loved but had died eventually even though the squad member gave in to his rival. After that, the squad member could only watch the woman he loved from afar and the woman had become the commander. Back to present, Alicia was feeling frustrated over the entire issue and confronted Welkin for his feeling for her. He expressed none and she walked off disappointed. As Welkin returned to his room, Issac was waiting for him with dinner on the table.

Valkyria Chronicles #17:

Squad 7 was given a risky mission. Before its commencement, the squads celebrated a festival for gift exchanges. Ramel gave Issac a present while she gave Rosie a lucky charm. She also prepared smoke bombs for the upcoming mission. Fadio gave Alicia the stone she had dropped during the last ball event when she and the princess were almost kidnapped.

At the commencement of the mission, Rosie managed to dodge the shoot in time when she retrieved the lucky charm Issac gave her. Welkin ordered her to stay behind to recover. As the mission succeeded, Welkin shot a spark in the sky. Issac and Rosie were relieved. Unfortunately, an enemy soldier spotted them and shot them. Issac fell before the eyes of the shocked Rosie.

Phantom – Requiem for the Phantom #25: Conclusion

Shiga and his men entered the neglected mansion and found Mio safe and sound. After her rest back in her home, Mio’s mother told Mio the truth that her father was still alive. Mio contacted Reiji and told him of Cal and Elen’s whereout. She told him that she forgave him and would be waiting for him. Shiga told his men to make sure that the Phantoms were killed even if they were kids. Mio’s mother was disapproving his deeds. In an old place, Cal yelled at the ghosts of Judy, Lizzie and a man of her justice before she made her way to the meeting place. In the church, Elen was praying when Reiji approached her, wanting to be the one to kill Cal, as he would be the only one who mourned for her death. Later, Cal entered the church only to be confronted by Reiji. Meanwhile, Elen faced off Shiga and his men in cross fires. In the church, Reiji thought of an alternate circumstance when he and Cal were travelling peacefully on the highways in a car. Back to reality, he shot Cal and cried in angst as she died in his arms with a smile. Outside, Elen eliminated Shiga’s men. Scythe made his appearance with his six female masked assassins. As Reiji laid Cal to rest, he picked his rifle and made his way out of the church, ready to kill for his survival.

Fullmetal Alchemist – Brotherhood #24:In the Stomach

Envy taunted Marco for human weakness in emotions. Along the corridor, hidden in the darkness, Pride told Bradley off for misbehaving to ‘Father’. At the isolated hut, Gluttony attacked Roy and the Elric brothers. The doctor prepared his jeep to send Lan Fan, Riza and others to safety. Caught in the crossfires and due to lack of space in the jeep, the Elric brothers and Yao Ling volunteered to stay behind to hold back Gluttony that began sucking everything up in his path. Envy appeared in the form of dog and reminded Gluttony not to eat the Elric brothers. Getting the hint, Ed and Al attacked Gluttony while Yao Ling faced off Envy. In the mansion, Selim read his composition about his father to his foster mother and Bradley. At the battlefield, Envy distracted Yao Ling’s attention by transforming into Lan Fan. Gluttony sucked Yao Ling. Aghasted, Ed caught onto Yao Ling and Envy grabbed Ed. Three of them were devoured by Gluttony. Al screamed in angst. In the doctor’s place, Lan Fan was being held back from going after Yao Ling due to her weak condition while Roy and Riza insisted on returning to the military to check on King Bradley – the Homunculus. At the building, Riza insisted waiting for Roy who entered it. Within the building, Roy was shocked to learn that the overall top military as a whole was in league with the Homunculi. He finally understood Hughes’ words that the military as a whole was a danger itself. Meanwhile, Ed woke to find himself in the darkness filled with red liquid and skeletons. He screamed his confusion of his whereout.

Phantom ~Requiem for the Phantom #24:

Elen told Reiji that she would deal with Cal. Other place, Cal torn Mio's shirt to humilate her. Later, she contacted Elen asking her to meet her in a place to duel without the presence of Reiji. Next day, she did not turn up in school. Reiji was worried and he later received an sms from Elen who told him to leave by himself if she failed to turn up as she was going to save Mio. Later, Reiji went to Mio's house to pass some schoolwork to Mio's mother. In other place, Shiga apologised and proposed getting their organisation's people to rescue Mio to the head of Gotoh, aka Mio's father. Mio's father rejected as there was no evidence of Mio's life in risk, besides, he wanted no connection between Mio and Gotoh organsation.

In the dark room, Cal was thinking back of her suffering when Reiji failed to turn up to meet her after the explosion of the house. She told Mio not to hate her as there were countless people who already hated her. Other place, Syncthe was pleased as he watched his six female assassin masterpieces, deriving ideas from creation of Ein, Zwei and Drei. In the dark room, Cal left and Elen turned up to meet Mio, admitting her assassin identity as Ein, Reiji's assassin identity as Zwei and reassured her that Reiji's feeling to Mio was real. Mio wanted to do something to help Reiji as she loved him wholeheartedly but was rejected. Elen passed her new clothes for change.

Bleach #237:

In Seireitei, Ichigo and Renji told the Shinigami captains of the manipulation of the Zanpachitou by Masamura. Renji's Zanpachitou had regained back to normal and had completely forgotten what had happened during their earlier manipulation by Masamura. Ichigo also visited Rukia who still worried for Byakuya's disappearance. Other place, Masamura was determined to catch Ichigo alive and informed the other Zanpachitou who were excited of the new mission. Hinamori's Zanpachitou and Rangiku's Zanpachitou were quarrelling.

Later, Omegai and other shinigami were patrolling when they were attacked by Omegai's Zanpachitou and other Shinigami's Zanpachitou. The other shinigami and Ichigo went to their aid. The other shinigami's Zanpachitou escaped with Saifon's interference and Omegai's Zanpachitou was captured. Ichigo ran after the other Zanpachitou and was suddenly attacked by Byakkuya who had gone missing during the last attack.

Naruto Issue #464: The Power of Darkness

The battle between Raikage and Sasuke went on. Raikage's arm was burnt by Sasuke's black flame and Raikage was prepared to stomp on Sasuke when Garaa's sand shielded Sasuke from the impact. Garaa, Temari and Kankuro made their appearance and Temari activated her wind fan while Kankuro used his puppets to clear the flames from the samurais. Garaa told the samurai to stand back as this was battle among ninjas. While Raikage cut off his burnt arm, Garaa stated he wanted to talk to Sasuke. Shi cured Raikage's wound. Garaa stated the eyes that longed for power and filled with hatred was still the same within Sasuke. Garaa advised Sasuke not to sink into his little world of hatred any further and told him that it was not to late for him to turn back. Kankuro commented that if Sasuke was that convincible, Naruto would already have succeeded. He reminded Garaa that Sasuke was now a criminal and part of Akatsuki, unlike Garaa. Temari also added that Sasuke was an internationally wanted criminal without future. Garaa shedded a tear as Sasuke told them that he no longer could see any shed of light. With that, he and Sasuke fought.

Meanwhile, Karin detected location of Danzou. But Fuu - Danzou's escort also knew Karin's detection as he was also a sensor ninja. Fuu told Danzou who stated they would remain here and could use confusion to escape if Sasuke and others showed up. Aoi warned that he knew Karin's detecting and knew of their intention. He also warned them not to make a move for they would take care of the enemy if they got there. Tsukikage thought the summit might become interesting after all. Meanwhile, his escort ninja girl was watching the battle between Sasuke and Garaa. Temari, Kankuro and Raikage's escort went in to help Garaa. A dark monsterous chakra emerged behind Sasuke and he stated his ultimate defense was stronger than Garaa's. Juugo and Suigetsu had bad feeling of it while Karin commented that Sasuke's chakra was no longer that of the same old Sasuke and that his chakra was too cold. Sasuke stated that the chakra was the third power for those who could control double Mangakyo Sharingan - Susanoo.

Naruto Shippuuden #122: Hunt

Kakashi told Naruto, Sakura, Sai, Shino, Hinata and Kiba, as well as Yamato the plan. Kakashi summoned his ninja dogs so that their barks could reach one another in times if the scents of targets were picked at distance further than mic. Shino, Sakura and Sai would be accompanied by two ninja dogs each while Kiba accompanied as usual by Akamaru and Kakashi with Pakkun. Naruto being a Juuchuriki targeted by the Akatsuki, was accompanied by Hinata, Yamato and a ninja dog in case of an attack. Each group would survey an area a distance from their gathering point and if there was no result, they would gather at the next point for another survey to find Itachi or Sasuke.

Meanwhile, Sasuke sent Suigetsu, Juugo and Karin to find Itachi. Karin tried to find an opportunity to get close to Sasuke but failed. Later, Suigetsu stomped down a betting area where Kakuzu frequently went for information. Juugo sought information from the birds in the forest. Same time, Kiba and Akamaru went on their ways, determined to find Itachi or Sasuke’s scent before other ninja dogs. Shino was pissed with his ninja dogs that complained his bug scent and his dragging feet. Sai while running gave his ninja dogs funny nicknames. Sakura and her ninja dogs tried to follow a detected Sasuke’s scent only to pass Karin who was in the same path of a town. In the sky, Deldara and Tobi sought to find either Sasuke or Kyuubi (aka Naruto).

Naruto, Yamato and Hinata were walking. Same time in other place, Sasuke did the same. Suddenly, Yamato detected stalker and tossed his kunai to chase Kabuto out of his hiding. Same time, Sasuke found Tobi stalking him and glared at him. Deldara attacked Sasuke with his bomb from the sky.

Meanwhile, Kabuto told Naruto that he just wanted a small chat with him. Naruto asked him if it was true that Sasuke killed Orochimaru. Kabuto confirmed it and went on saying that he planned to give Naruto a little gift as gratitude. Kabuto tossed a book with information on Akatsuki collected by his organization onto the grass before Naruto. Yamato was confused, as unlike Orochimaru, Akatsuki did not target Kabuto and told Kabuto that it was useless to negotiate collaboration with Konoha using the book as gift. Kabuto explained that he was an orphan with no parentage, identity and village and had been at a loss of his heritage and belongings especially after Orochimaru’s death. His past meeting with Naruto had given him a hint to search for his own identity for Naruto insisted his own identity as Uzumaki Naruto instead of being Kyuubi despite of being discriminated in the village when he was young. With that hint, Kabuto took in what was left of Orochimaru into his body and regained a new self. Orochimaru was known as a symbol of reincarnation and his body part was consistently trying to take over Kabuto. Kabuto planned to overcome this new power to get back at Sasuke. After which, he would fight Naruto. Naruto attacked Kabuto and Yamato tried to trap him with his wood technique but Kabuto dodged and escaped, promising to meet Naruto again next time.

Other place, Deldara was pleased and was assuming Sasuke to die in the bomb attack when Sasuke emerged from the smoke with a giant snake surrounding him.

Omake: Shizune and Ton Ton were trying to find money for Tsunade’s gambling debt and entered the bookie den where Suigetsu had attacked not too long ago. She passed a bookie that had been hit unconscious by Suigetsu earlier and entered the room to find the other two bookies nursing their wounds. She asked them to borrow her money with Ton Ton as a collateral. When she received the money, she fled, Ton Ton running fast behind her. The bookies screamed and wailed of their unlucky day.

Naruto Shippuuden #123: Clash

Sasuke demanded to know whereout of Itachi. Sasuke activated his Sharingan. Deldara had been unhappy with Itachi whose power was contributed by his heritage. Deldara and Sasuke fought. Deldara made use of C1 and C2 bombs against Sasuke who used Chidori and curse mark stage to fight.

Deldara thought back the time when he was introduced to Itachi, Sasori and Kisame when he first joined Akatsuki. Deldara showed them his bombing ability that he stated was an art. Itachi activated his Sharingan and challenged Deldara to a duel. If Deldara won, he would be allowed into Akatsuki. Itachi had tricked Deldara to use his technique on himself with his Sharingan. To Deldara, Itachi was high above him in terms of ability. Deldara was overwhelmed.

Back to present, Deldara sworn not to lose to an Uchiha. With that, he attacked Sasuke even more with a giant bomb in the imitation of Deldara himself. He had invented it himself to kill Itachi. Sasuke was shocked.

COMMENT: The graphic is same as the one that did Hidan and Kazuku Arc fight vis Shikamaru, Kakashi, Ino, Chaoji, Naruto, Sakura and Sai. Too little contrast and too bright. I’d prefer the anime team that does episode #119 - #122. Poor Deldara has been fooled by Sasuke’s gentjutsu the whole time. Tobi aka Uchiha Madara is a 100% back stabber, pretending to act close to Deldara but lured him to death instead.

Naruto Shippuuden #124: Art

Deldara’s giant bomb exploded. Things around it including Sasuke disintegrated. Deldara was pleased. But he suddenly sensed the presence of Sasuke who attacked him from behind with Chidori. He had seen through Deldara’s trick. The one who had been disintegrated was just his gentjutsu trick. He demanded to know Itachi’s whereout. Deldara appeared from the giant bird and the one Sasuke struck was just a clay clone. Deldara had trained his left eye to counteract Sharingan. His clone began to bloat while it trapped Sasuke. Deldara left the giant bird but Sasuke left the trap using Chidori. Deldara fell to the ground while Sasuke’s form disintegrated. While Deldara was overjoyed, he sensed Sasuke’s chakra again. Sasuke punched him in his face. Sasuke had counteracted his C4 bomb using full body Chidori. Sasuke explained that lightning element was superior to Deldara’s Earth element. Deldara used clay snake to trap Sasuke’s legs. Deldara removed his shirt, revealing a seal on his shoulder and he started to pull on it, revealing another mouth that chewed more clay. Deldara transformed, preparing to detonate himself with Sasuke. Across the land, animals sensed danger. Meanwhile, Deldara detonated himself, his explosion spread across the forest.

COMMENT: Watching the entire Deldara – Sasuke fight in one shot because I have no desire to watch one at a time. I’m not a Sasuke fan anyway. Episodes without Naruto is boring.

Phantom – Requiem for the Phantom #23: Decision

Mio saw Renji watching the ball game thinking deeply until his classmate broke his thought. Later, Renji and Eren discussed their plan. Other place, Lizzie was unhappy when Cal could not been found and asked from Sycthe who knew nothing. She thought of her first meeting with Cal who was taken by Sycthe to be trained as assassin. She set off looking for Cal. On the street, Mio and Renji walked discussing of Cal’s punching of him that was witnessed by Mio the other day. He told her that it was nothing and had been resolved. They parted. Mio returned home to find Cal waiting for her and she took her off on her bike at gunpoint. She wanted to tell Mio Renji’s secret. Lizzie faced them on the road. Mio was hand cuffed to the bike while Cal talked to Lizzie. Lizzie questioned Cal if she hated Renji so much and warned Cal there was lines she should not cross. Cal asked Lizzie why she had been so kind to her and Lizzie told her that she did not want Cal to become an assassin. Cal pulled out her musical hand watch. Lizzie thought of McCuuen who had lost her loved one and then Cal. Lizzie told Cal that she did not want to shoot her. The music stopped and there was a gunshot. Lizzie did not shoot and Cal shot her. Cal drove off with Mio. Lizzie laid on the ground thinking back of the past and wondered why her gun was getting heavier.

In an abandoned house, Mio wanted Cal to explain. Cal contacted someone via Mio’s handphone. Cal told Mio that Renji was her previous trainer and lover. She told her that Renji was an assassin and also Godoh Daisuke (Mio’s brother)’s killer. Mio asked for Cal’s goal and she told her that she wanted to have a death duel with Renji. Later, Renji received a call from Cal who told him of Mio in her hand. Meanwhile, Godoh group was shocked to find Mio’s bodyguards dead. Elen was informed of the matter by Renji. Sycthe was being grabbed by his collar by head of Godoh’s people. Sycthe promised to protect Mio. Same time, Elen told Renji that she would kill Cal and to save Mio. She knew Cal’s target was Renji.

Phantom – Requiem for the Phantom #22: Wrath

Cal met Elen in the church and introduced herself as the new Phantom. She told her that her desire to kill Elen and Reiji had kept her alive over the two years. Elen was confident of killing her first. They exchanged aims. Elen stated Cal was just a ghost of his past. Just then, Reiji arrived and told them not to fight each other. Cal taunted Elen’s wrong statement. Scythe was in his car and was on his way. Reiji aimed his gun at Cal and told her to stop. She challenged him to shoot so that she could take Elen with her. Reiji thought back the time he had spent with her and was about to pull the trigger when Lizzie arrived. She warned Cal not to be rash in Japan and threatened to shoot her if she acted inappropriately. Cal obeyed and left reluctantly. Lizzie told Reiji that she was Cal’s supporter and told him that she did not give her a good life. Reiji thanked her for taking care of Cal over the time. Before she left, she told Reiji to live for the present for McClaudia’s sake. Elen told Reiji that they did not have much time.

In class, Elen and others called Mio to hurry as they left the classroom. In the office, Shiga received a call from Claudia McClueen’s correspondence. He told her of Mio and threatened him with the information. He wanted Shiga to stop Inferno’s assassin using Mio’s life as a threat. In the playground, Elen and Reiji were discussing, as Reiji had been the caller to Shiga. He confessed that he had felt relieved that Cal was still alive. Elen wanted to go to investigate a drug struggling case alone while Reiji was to accompany Mio. In the building, Scythe knew Reiji and Elen had known of Mio and her relation to Gohtoh. Meanwhile, Shiga deployed his men to protect Mio. In the bar, Lizzie asked Cal if she hated Reiji that much. Lizzie confessed she did not want to see Cal and Reiji fight because Reiji had protected Cal wholeheartedly in the past. Cal still insisted Reiji abandoned her for Elen and did not regret being an assassin. Lizzie watched her leaving back, feeling the latter like a firework that burnt out. In class, Reiji and his classmate were discussing some other leisure when Mio’s classmate lured Reiji into dating Mio again. Elen had been faking sick from school to carry out her mission. In the street, Reiji took Mio for a movie. On the road, Cal set off. In the park, Mio chatted with Reiji after the movie. Mio stated that Reiji was mysterious as compared to normal people because he treasured normal little things. Suddenly, Cal appeared while Mio made her departure. Cal taunted Reiji of having many girls around him. She challenged him to fight for the name of Phantom. Reiji was not interested in the title even if she were to kill him. He told her not to hurt Elen if she killed him because Elen was no longer a threat to Inferno. Cal was jealous and punched him. She vowed to torture and make him feel pain before she would kill him. She left and Mio rushed to Reiji. In the dark alley, a few thugs surrounded Cal. She looked at the hand watch and punched them in an instant.

One Piece #415:

Hebi-Hime wept when Luffy shielded Sonia’s back. When everyone had left, Luffy got off her back. Sonia and Marigold begged for forgiveness from Hebi-Hime. Luffy begged Hebi-Hime to turn the stone girls back to normal. She wanted Luffy to make a choice between going back to his friends and to save the stone girls. Luffy chose the latter. Hebi-Hime was shocked at Luffy’s willingness to sacrifice his own wish. She walked past Luffy to the stoned girls. Outside, the girls were discussing Luffy’s fate. The door opened to reveal the girls who had been earlier petrified back to normal. They had no recollection what had happened except Luffy’s happy face and Hebi-Hime and her sisters’ retreating backs. The women asked Margaret what had happened to Luffy next and she told them he had followed Hebi-Hime and others into the castle. They were shocked. In the castle, Hebi Hime and others had no intention to stay in the island after Luffy had saw their backs. In the castle, Hebi-Hime showed Luffy her back mark and asked him to tell her meaning of it. He told her about Hachi – a fish man who had a different but same style as hers. Just then, the old woman entered to tell her to be relaxed with Luffy. She showe Luffy the newspaper about Luffy punching Celestial Dragons. Hebi-Hime and others were shocked. Luffy told them that he had been blown off and was not sorry for his deeds. Hebi-Hime wept that there was someone who could put his life on risk for justice. She prepared to tell him everything of her marking. It was the claw of the Celestial Dragons as proof of subhuman. She and her sisters were once slaves of the World Nobles. Luffy was shocked. It happened when she was 12 years old.

Flashback, Hebi-Hime and her sisters with others were on the ship, cruising. Some people had stalked the ship and kidnapped Hebi-Hime and her sisters to slave auction when their followers were not around. In the prison, they were branded the claw mark. Back to present, Sonia was still upset over the memory. Back then, Hebi Hime and others had thought of dying. However, four years ago, a man had slipped into Celestial Dragons’ lair. He was an adventurer – Fisher Tiger and had released the slaves with his men. Hebi Hime and her sisters caught graze of their savor, as they ran away. They also learned that he made some former slaves his followers with a brand over the dragon slaves’ brand. Years had passed; there was a rumor that Fisher Tiger had passed away. Hebi-Hime and her sisters had been forced to take the special fruits for the Celestial Dragons’ entertainment. Since then, Hebi Hime had vowed not to let anyone take advantage of them again. The old woman was happy to see Hebi Hime showing her true emotion. Hebi Hime quarreled with the old woman who had taken her back when she happened to be around in the outside world. Hebi Hime asked Luffy if he would look down on a former slave and he told her that he hated the Celestial Dragons. She stated that she liked him and volunteered to give him a ride. Luffy was delighted.

Phantom – Requiem for the Phantom #21: Rage

Reiji was in the church, thinking back of his meeting of Cal by the road. Elen walked to him and he told her of Cal whom he had thought was dead. He also told her that Cal had joined Inferno as sniper. It was night when a few businessmen/miafia discussed of their success. In other room, Scythe and Lizzie were coordinating the assassination of Xu. They were still waiting for Cal. Their men were standing by for the mission. Scythe knew she would arrive in 10 seconds time. Meanwhile, Cal stormed into the restaurant shooting the target on her motorbike. She got up and finished the rest using the tablecloth for cover. Target Huang and Xu tried to flee. Lizzie was not happy with the way mission was carried out. At other level, Cal pursued them and confronted them. Huang was not happy, as he had saved Scythe before. Cal shot him. Cal played along with the surviving one via the rhythm from her music hand watch. She told him that she was Phantom. The rhythm ended and the man shot but was too slow for her, he died. In a dark room, Reiji regretted, as he was the one who taught her how to shoot and stated he had ruined her life. Elen told him to prepare. In her apartment, Scythe told Cal that he knew she had went to find Reiji/Zwei. She admitted and planned her next task on Reiji.

It was the next day, Reiji was going to school and Mio approached him with a morning greeting. They chatted along the way together. Just then, snow fell and they watched. In other place, Inferno people told Lizzie off for the big showoff massacre done by Cal. Scythe stated Cal/Drei would fully take over name of Phantom after she defeated Zwei - the previous Phantom. In the school, Reiji was approached by classmates for lunch and was dragged to have lunch with Elen, Mio and Sanae. They had a chat. Reiji knew Elen’s meaning that Cal would not attack a group of people in public. Mio was blushing at sight of Reiji. Someone came and passed a note to Elen and she went to a quiet place to read. Reiji suspected and followed her. At a quiet compound, Elen looked at a bullet inside the paper envelope while Reiji was looking for her. Scythe called him from a bench. Reiji confronted him. Scythe stated Reiji was special for he killed for himself even though he had been brainwashed before. He told him of his new creation from her hatred – Cal. Reiji was angered when Scythe thanked him for giving him a genius for assassin even though she had poorer self-control than him. He told Reiji to hurry up and find Elen before it was too late. In the church, Cal confronted Elen/Ein – the old Phantom.

Kissdum #26: FINAL

Rin whined in pain as her mother began her task. In the illusion world, the inner battle went on. Same time, in real world, everyone was working together to fight the final battle at the sea. Missiles were fired into the sea. Within the sea, Rin had evolved into a monster. Throughout the city, people were fighting the evolved creatures. In the inner world, the Neodiver was struggling in his battle. Rin demanded to know the reason for being born and he told her that the joy to know the smile of the woman he loved. With that, he sent an attack using the mirror in his hand at her. In the real world, monsterous Rin was in pain while the people began their attack at her. The Neodriver- Aiba continued his fight.

In the real world, waves of attack occurred within the sea as the battle between monstrous Rin and the people went on. Aiba dived a missile at Rin. In the illusion world, Rin slipped into sub unconsciousness. In the real world, the monstrous Rin held Yuna, as she faced Aiba. She stated she would not die. She wanted to live on in return to get his Yuna back. In the illusion world and real world, Aiba heard Yuna’s voice. She told him that nothing could take away pain of humanity and that pain and happiness come hand in hand. Spirits of his dead companions called Aiba to awaken his power. Yuna asked Aiba to set her free for love. Aiba lifted his sword as Yuna confessed her love for Aiba Shu. Aiba slashed Rin who screamed in shock and disbelief. In real world, Nana Shu also stabbed Rin. Both Shu shouted for Yuna. Rin and her aura shattered. Yuna faded. Rin yelled to her mother that she did not want to die as she came for her. Nana Shu began to vanish with the loss of Yuna. Meanwhile, the remaining human survivors gathered as sunlight shone back on Earth.

Time passed. Reconstruction work was carried out. Noah and her friend saw a girl who resembled one of the elves – Bara. Noah ran off to play with her. Other place, researchers worked hard to improve human life. Yuna’s younger sister inherited her post as a researcher and she still thought of Shu who had been missing since and was probably grieving for loss of Yuna still.

THE END

COMMENT: So glad to find its final episode at last. I thought I’d never have the chance to watch it. A little bitter-sweet ending I must say.

Phantom – Requiem for the Phantom #20: Hometown

Two years later..

In a school, a girl confronted Reiji in their classroom. Reiji was a student there. She pulled him to the rooftop where a girl was waiting for him with a blush. The earlier girl ran off. The other girl was Fujireda Mio – Elen’s friend in the freshman year. She wanted to ask him whether he liked anyone at this time. Elen appeared and was surprised to see Mio talking to Reiji. She was looking for Mio so that they could go for snacks together. Reiji told Elen later that Mio was trying to confess her feeling to him and he did not tell her his feeling. Elen nagged him to tell Mio. Later, Reiji overheard the earlier girl ranting Mio for failing in her confession. Reiji turned up to talk to Mio alone. The other girl ran off eagerly. Later, Reiji told Elen that he had told Mio to start off as friend. Elen nagged and supported Reiji to go with Mio. Later, in other place, Mio and her friends were talking about the confession. Other place, Elen prepared Reiji for his first date.

Later, Reiji and Mio went several places visiting and having fun. Mio asked Reiji of his family. He told her that he and his younger sister- Elen lived alone for their parents died of accident long time ago. Sanae - the earlier girl had planned Reiji and Mio’s to-visit places for their dates before hand. Back to present, Mio told Reiji that she lived with her mother alone. Just then, a masked motorbike female driver paused and shot Mio’s bracelet off her bag before driving away. Reiji was waked from his dream after his time of being assassin at that moment. In the church. Elen was praying. Reiji went to her, thinking back of his and Elen time travelling for half a year back to Japan. Since then, Reiji had changed a lot, opening his heart more. Reiji told her that he received a silent warning. Elen knew and stated she needed a confession of her sins and that Inferno was here. She stated that she needed Mio’s feeling. She told him about Mio’s knowing of her father who was an important person and he was a leader from Godoh Group. His disappearance was to protect Mio and her mother. Mio was Godoh’s greatest weakness. Elen knew Scythe was in Japan, planning to use Mio to threaten Godoh if need be. Reiji was shocked. Later in their home, Reiji was looking at something while Elen watched him. He commented that their life was short. Elen stated they needed a plan for quick escape. She told him to cry if he wanted to. She commented that Reiji’s smile over the past 6 months were true and peaceful. She had wanted a dream like that. With that, she hugged Reiji as she did not want Reiji’s happiness to be a lie.

Next day, Sanae and her friend were not amused to learn that Reiji had left off the date suddenly when they walked with Mio. They saw Reiji and Sanae tried to hit him with her bag but he caught her wrist before it did. Reiji apologised and Mio thanked Reiji for the date. Reiji ran off in a hurry. Mio felt something different about Reiji. On the road, Reiji ran into the earlier motorist who showed him the hand watch he had given Cal months ago. In the church, Elen was praying. On the road, Reiji watched her in surprise as she removed her helmet. He wondered if the woman was Cal.

COMMENT: New OP and ED. I prefer the new ED and the previous OP. The new ED is pretty sad. Cal had changed her image apparently. It looks like a reverse of roles between Elen, Cal and Reiji. Cal became the assassin while Reiji and Elen led normal student life. Instead of the earlier intention of Reiji to sway Cal away from the assassin world, she went deeper into the bloody world and Elen had a taste of normal and peaceful world. As a result, the new Cal was filled with rage when she reappeared before Reiji.

Bleach Issue #370: Debating life from God’s Viewpoint

Sai Fon was panting and she fell after activating her bankai. Omeagi launched to catch her as she fell towards the ground. The Vizard – Hachigen was impressed with her power that actually cracked the gates of the four beasts. Omeagi managed to grab Sai Fon and told him off for putting her into danger. She had never done Jakuho Raikoben twice in one day. Sai Fon and others were surprised that the Arrancar was still alive although badly injured. The Arrancar – Barragan was angry as he sent waves of dying breath at them. The three of them dodged the attacks. Sai Fon was still shocked of his condition after she had hit him with her bankai. Barragan claimed himself the God of Hueco Mundo. Hachigen was hit and his arm rotted. Barragan commented that all of them were not different from insects. Barragan sensed something wrong with the arm of Hachigen. The lost arm of Hachigen glowed within Barragan’s body. Hachigen had cut off his arm purposely inside a barrier and transferred to Barragan’s stomach to create a void within it. Barragan yelled that he would not forgive Hachigen as he disintegrated and shattered away.

Naruto Issue #460: Sasuke under Siege

White Zetsu urged all at the Kage meeting to find Sasuke together. Raikage grabbed White Zetsu’s head in a flash, demanding Uchiha Sasuke’s whereout. Gaara, Temari, Kankuro and ninjas from Mist Villages were surprised of mention of Sasuke’s name. Danzou could not believe that Sasuke was there. Before White Zetsu could give him a hint, Raikage crushed Zetsu under his fist. Raikage ordered the starting of finding Sasuke while Mizukage stated they should not have kill anyone for they could have interrogate information of Akatsuki. Mifune also ordered his men to carry out the battles against Sasuke. Raikage told Ao to keep an eye on Danzou before he left, crushing through the wall. Outside, Karin sensed that samurais were on their move, likely to find them. Juugo knew White Zetsu must have betrayed them.

In a wooden house, Naruto was lying on the ground when Madara sat by the window, seeking for a talk with him. Shocked and angry, Naruto attacked him with rasengan. Madara dodged and commented that Naruto should know that a sudden rasengan would not work on him. Wood swirled around Madara and bound him, followed by more wood to imprison him. Kakashi appeared and threatened him with raiki. Yamato who was nearby to control the wood, told Naruto to stay still. Kakashi told Madara that he would not lay his hand on Naruto that easily now. Madara confessed his identity as Uchiha Madara. Yamato stated that while Madara’s body was not in ghost form in order to take Naruto, Yamato would still be able trap him. Madara was more concerned in asking Naruto how he had managed to convince Nagato to betray him. Madara added that he had taken an interest in Naruto now. Naruto did not care and demanded to know what he was planning to do with Sasuke. Madara chuckled and decided to tell Naruto of Sasuke – the man who violated to the core by the shinobi world’s hatred and betrayal. Naruto’s expression changed into shock.

Other place, Sasuke was killing samurais aimlessly and easily with his sword. Juugo told Karin to find Danzou via his Chakra and she saw the dark chakra within Sasuke that was even colder and darker than his level two cursed seal transformation. Meanwhile, the samurai who could control their own chakra were shocked to see Sasuke able to repel their sword techniques. Meanwhile, Raikage and his men were moving and detected Sasuke with his companions below them. Karin sensed their arrivals. Suigetsu was disbelief to see Sasuke killing when he told him earlier not to go killing people aimlessly. Just then, the wall broke and Raikage faced off Uchiha Sasuke.

Code Geass R2 #23: Schneizel's Mask

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

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

Phantom – Requiem for the Phantom #19: Promise

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

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

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

One Piece #412:

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

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

Phantom – Requiem for the Phantom #18:

Reiji was shocked to see his house went up in flame with a piece of burnt Cal’s clothes drifting down. He shot the culprits who immediately took off. Other place, Scythe told the Inferno leader that McCuuen was the main culprit. Lizzie had also informed the leader that McCuuen had disappeared. The leader reassured Scythe that he would make sure she would not get into good end. Scythe would also send Ein to track down Reiji. A flashback, McCuuen invited Lizzie to join her in Inferno that was murderer of Romano to revenge Romano’s death. Back to present, Lizzie scolded McCuuen for being so rash. Other place, McCuuen called Reiji over the phone telling him that her plan was still on going with him and that she would escape to L.A. She wanted his help. Reiji thought of Cal. In a room, Ein was examining the bullet wound last caused by Reiji. Scythe was painting his mask near her. He commanded her to kill Reiji. She thanked him and left emotionlessly. Scythe believed Ein would sacrifice herself after killing Reiji. He believed it was the finale stage.

It was night when McCuuen was sitting in an inn as Lizzie went to meet her. Reiji meanwhile went to the warehouse where Ein first trained him in assassination. He entered the building. He thought of Cal and wondered what he was doing now. Daybreak, McCuuen drove the car, Lizzie next to her. They talked of what McCuuen was going to do with all those escaping. Meanwhile, Ein reached the warehouse. Same time, McCuuen was running along the seaside. Lizzie following behind her. McCuuen fell on her knees. Lizzie pointed her gun at her and scolded her for being an idiot. McCuuen apologised. Her necklace flew into the air. In the warehouse, Ein and Reiji faced off and fought with daggers. He suddenly called her Elen and pulled off her mask. She could not bring herself to stab him. Reiji told her that he was tired of being played with and also not able to protect someone he loved. He told her to kill him. He told her to live on. She took off her shirt and showed him the bullet wound that he had tried to heal to save her life. She told him that she could not forget his oath to tell her to live on. She had been living on because of him. She had lived dreaming of him, as she knew part of her was living freely. She told him to kill her first if he decided to break his oath. She begged him to kill her as she did not want to live a world without him. He wiped off her tears and promised to keep his promise. He wanted to take her from Scythe.

Other place, another man told Scythe that his plan did not go as planned. On the plane, another person was thinking of his elder brother he had killed. In the restaurant, Reiji managed to get two passports. On the street, he met Elen and watched the building where he bought a hand watch for Cal. He thought of her and knew he could not follow to where her place was as he had an unfinished business. In the ruins of his house, the music from the hand watch continued to play by itself.

Another Naruto Wallpaper:

Cannot resist again. The background may not be of high quality but I'm too inspired by the latest development of the manga.

Phantom – Requiem for the Phantom #17: Truth

It was night; McCuuen was looking at Romero’s photo, thinking back the time when he died in her arms. Other place, Cal was not pleased as Reiji went to work at night. She called him to return home soon. He promised. He thought back the time when Cal confessed her feeling for him. During his waiting for Lizzie, Reiji was confronted by a group of people who had held Lizzie hostage. They had a photo of Reiji besides the client’s corpse in the hotel that night before and they accused Reiji of being the murderer. They wanted Lizzie and Reiji to turn against McCuuen. They suspected these people were the attackers who sided with Sycthe a year ago. The men told them that the mastermind was McCuuen and not Sycthe. Lizzie and Reiji were shocked. Reiji recalled the time when Ein ‘died’. The man told them that McCuuen was trying to kill the people in Gotoh and to control the organization. Suddenly, someone attacked in the dark against the people, giving Reiji and Lizzie chance to escape. Reiji went after the shooter and went face to face with Ein on top of the train. She told him she was no longer Elen – the name that Reiji had named her a year ago. She told him to escape from Inferno as she separated the train carriage, leaving him. In a room, Scythe was painting as his comrade told him how his scheme would send people of Inferno to hell one by one. Scythe planned to kill McCuuen and Reiji. In the snow, a man congratulated Mio for graduating from high school. She soon left. She was the man’s younger sister and the man had to hide the fact that he was from Gotoh organization to protect her. Back to present, the man was lying on the ground with bullet wounds and he got back to his feet as his assistant stood next to him. He told him that Inferno would finish McCuuen off and there would be war soon. His assistant – Shiga pointed his gun at the man preparing to finish him off to make McCuuen’s betrayal more convincing. He pulled the trigger. As the man died, Scythe appeared. Shiga told him that he had the urge to kill him. In the mansion, Lizzie was looking high and low for McCuuen for answers. In the car, Reiji recalled Ein’s final words telling him to run away and to live on. He recalled Cal mentioning how much she loved the clock and him. Reiji walked on the road towards his house. A bag outside his house door exploded. Reiji screamed for Cal.

Naruto Shippuuden #103: Four Corner Sealing Barrier

Naruto and others set off for mission the next day. Kiba and Lee chatted and Lee was disappointed not being in the team to fight stronger opponent until Kiba told him that Riji and others were also strong. Tenten joined in the chat. Meanwhile, Naruto introduced Sai to Shino. Naruto praised Sai for being strong and good in drawing. Shino was bemused that Naruto knew little about him even though they were friends for years. He told Naruto his favourite food and dislikes.

At the lake, Guren told Gozu that she disliked Kabuto who treated Yukimaru like a tool. They set off. Meanwhile, Rinji, Nurai and others were investigating the surrounding. Same time, Shizune and others prepared the sealing technique. Shizune told them that Kiba and others would concentrate on fighting enemy. Ino was worried but Sakura was optimistic. Ino recalled the time when Sakura encouraged her during her medical training. She regained her confidant to control her chakra. At the bush area, Kiba related the earlier smoke screen fights to Lee and Tenten. Lee told him of his strategy of using guts to fight enemy. Kiba and others were bemused. Meanwhile, Kakashi and others reached the other side of lake. Shino inspected surrounding. Naruto was still thinking of Jiraiya’s words to think of the people concerned and thought of Yukimaru. Suddenly, Gozu appeared and attacked Kakashi, Naruto and Sai. Guren also appeared. Guren used her crystal against Naruto who dodged. Kiba and others saw the first enemy. Lee attacked immediately. Yamato told others not to get into enemy’s trick as the other side used smoke screen. Rinji abruptly left off. Lee tried to concentrate and remembered Gai’s lessons to think from the heart and spirit. He detected location of enemy and attacked rapidly. Kiba was impressed. Tenten used raising dragon technique as Lee left smoke screen, meaning her weapons would only attack the enemy. Kiba was speechless as he was worse than Tenten and Lee. He and Akamaru attacked but were enveloped by smoke screen. Still, he had left smell on them and struck them easily.

Other place, Kakashi, Sai and Naruto fought Guren and Gozu. Naruto was determined that Yukimaru would not be used as tool. Shino was still accumulating his parasite insects. He began to commence his preparation.

COMMENTS: New OP and ED. Rinji was probably already killed and being taken over by Kabuto back in episode #102 when Rinji threatened to blackmail Kabuto.

OMAKE: Kiba told Shino and Hinata of his strong sense of smell that gave him disadvantage. Shino sought revenge on Kiba using salted fish as a payback for ignoring him.

Shangri-La #11: I dreamt I was a bird

Karin was humming tune as she tried to recall something. Other place, someone else was humming the same tune that Karin had earlier hummed. The young military thought back his past when he was woke by his comrades on the life saving boat in the middle of the sea. In her room, Karin was communicating with her Internet friends. Meanwhile, the young major was thanked by his subordinates. Flashback, bright light enveloped the ship and the young major ran to the subordinates’aid with safety tools. Ryoko was informed. She did not care and was only concerned of the progress of typhoon at Medusa area. In her room, Karin was surprised to see a black cat entering her room when she received a voicemail from her parents. They apologised for leaving her alone and promised to meet her soon. Karin was glad and Medusa system interfered her thoughts. Other place, Mikuni wanted to go out to the open and Miko wept for her. Karin meanwhile questioned who the newcomer online was and he claimed he could save her from her confinement. She told him to leave her alone. He claimed he was she. She told him to get out and he vanished. She was confused and the cat sat in front of her. She questioned the others for intruders in security system and they stated there was no intruder. She wondered if it was a dream. She suddenly heard a song and followed it to see the earlier youth singing in her room. He asked her not to leave.

In the middle of the sea, the young major tried to encourage others. In Doumo, Takehiko asked Kuniko of her plan and she told him she had none. Meanwhile, Karin told the youth that she was scared, as she did not know how to talk to people. He smiled and encouraged her. She asked him of the song and recalled her mother singing the song to her. He told her that he was just like her and vanished back to the server before vanishing. Ryoko meanwhile was told of Digmas status. One of her men volunteered to check on the Digmas. In her room, Karin was typing away. In Doumo, Kuniko was in deep thought. In her room, Karin decided to neglect her teddy bear for once as she left her room. The door opened before her as she stepped out. In the sea, the young major woke to see a plane above. In the playground, Karin was looking at the feather from her room and started singing the same tune. She thought of her mother. She began to climb playground equipment that overlooked the building she was staying. The youth’s voice stated he was glad to see Karin was out of building. The youth vanished. Other place, Miko was piggybacking Mikuni across the dark garden, lit by the yellow moon. In the office, Ryoko’s subordinate was studying the Digmas – the young major, Mikuni and Kuniko when he came across a photo of the youth who had encouraged Karin out of her house. In the playground, Karin was singing. A flashback, young major left his room as a birdcage lay on the ground.

Phantom – Requiem for the Phantom #14:

Cherie was cooking for Rinji who was impressed with her cooking. At mealtime, she chatted merrily about her life while Rinji thought of his promise to the higher ups in training her as assassin. He asked her of her ability to use gun. He told her to be his assistant. She was thrilled to be Phantom’s assistant as she could witness it when they revenged for Judy’s death. Rinji told her that they would buy her new clothes the next day. He left shortly to work while Cherie was to stay at home.

In the head office, McCuuen (with Rinji standing next to her) and her comrades were arguing of the death of customers and the loss of money. After the meeting, McCuuen briefed Rinji of details for his next mission. He was to deal with Whyne who was one of the comrades. McCuuen suspected he had manipulated in the case, as the scene was his turf. At the bar, three of the Inferno members were having drinks. Other place, Rinji returned to his place to be welcome back by Cherie.

That night, in his room, Whynes was drinking wine when McCuuen entered in bathrobe to join him. They began to make sex. Next day, Rinji took Cherie to a clothes shop for her new clothes. Rinji commented that she had been choosing for two hours and she still could not make up her mind. He told her to go ahead to buy a few clothes she liked. Later, they left, Cherie feeling delighted with the purchase. Rinji noticed someone was watching them. It was Lizzie. He told Cherie to return first and went to join Lizzie. Lizzie passed him a gun. Lizzie told him that the higher ups were discussing of Cherie and her progress in using gun.

Back to the house, Rinji started teaching her gun shooting. He took her to the warehouse where Ein had trained Rinji. There, he taught her shooting. She soon grasped the basic of shooting. He noticed her acts were careful and he left her to train alone while he revisited the old warehouse. He found something on the floor. It was an old bullet discarded when he healed Ein years ago. He heard Cherie talking to someone and found her talking to herself. He called her and she jumped in surprise. He told her to demonstrate her earlier shooting method to him. She did and shot two bricks with a bullet. Just then, McCuuen called Rinji on the mobile and told him to commence his mission. He was to spy on his targets and to find Whynes’s weakness at the casino.

That night, Whynes and his men were having fun in casino. Rinji was watching nearby. He thought of Cherie and suspected she could be a genius in this assassin field and wondered if it was all right to let her go his way. Just then, he noticed he lost track of his target and went to ask the staff. A girl had already accompanied him away. Rinji knew someone had moved before him and tried to pursue the man who had returned to his room. In a room, a girl took a knife and stepped behind the man. By the time, Rinji arrived, the door was ajar and the man was already dead. The weapon was a shave knife. He quickly ran after the girl in black glasses as she vanished into the lift. He ran after her via staircase. The girl was strangely similar to Ein who was shot years ago. By the time he reached the lift, it was already vacant. Meanwhile, a girl was leaving the casino. Rinji suspected she was Ein.

Phantom – Requiem for the Phantom #15:

In the washroom, Rinji still could not believe that Ein was still alive. Later, Wynes questioned McCuuen and Lizzie for the death of the client. McCuuen told him that she would give him a proper answer. Later, she told Rinji about the matter. He returned home to be welcome by Cherie. She had prepared their meals and he noticed something. He saw that Cherie was familiar with rifles as she assembled to show him. He asked her to assist him to analyze a certain assassin plan. They continued their discussion over their meals. He asked her to go along with him for the mission. That night, Wynes invited his subordinate for a cup of wine while the latter told him the arrangement of the dead client’s corpse. The subordinate felt suspicious of McCuuen. Wynes believed McCuuen was innocent as they both had the same belief.

Next day, Whynes met his other men, preparing to face off McCuuen. Meanwhile, Rinji and Cherie made their way to the target building to commence their plan. Along the way, Cherie was fascinated with statues and stuffs in the city. From the top of the building, Rinji watched Cherie looking at some sales ware below. He went down to call her. They came to a place where Cherie noticed a swaying cloth that shooters do to check direction of wind. They knew where the shooter would be standing later. Cherie suspected the shooter was Judy’s killer and wanted to be around to witness the killer’s death. Rinji passed a clock Cherie had wanted to her. She promised to treasure it.

In a building, Whynes and his gang met McCuuen and Lizzie. From a building near the target building, Cherie and Rinji watched. Whynes had prepared his gun hidden within his coat. In the room, Whynes and others met the rest. Cherie meanwhile saw the shooter but was unable to see the face. Rinji was still thinking of Ein. Rinji shot out the shooter dead and it was not Ein. A bullet scratched Rinji’s face and Cherie told him off for being too rash. Suddenly, there was a second shooter shooting Whyne but missed. Rinji was surprised. From a room in a building was Ein. She told her Master over her mic that her mission was accomplished as the seed of suspicion had been planted among the members in Inferno.

Phantom – Requiem for the Phantom #16:

Rinji knew there was another sniper and tried to locate her location, knowing it was Ein. Other place, Syncth commanded Ein to withdraw as his aim to sow disharmony in Inferno succeeded. In the building, McCuuen tried to appease Wisemel Godoh by killing Issac. On the building, Rinji called and told McCuuen of the situation. She told Godoh that her subordinate had cleared the threat and she had killed the traitor – Issac. In the bar, Rinji told Lizzie the other sniper and the real objection was to sow distrust among Inferno. Lizzie told him that he was thinking too much. Rinji put the lost money in Issac’s money to save his own situation. He still could not believe Ein was still alive. In the house, Cherie assumed the dead Issac was Judy’s killer. Even though he did not want her to be his assassin assistant, he wanted her to stay with him so that he could try her cooking.

Other place, the Inferno head promoted McCuuen to take over Issac’s position. Meanwhile, Rinji was still thinking of the promise he told the top about training Cherie. He was planning to send her off when there were no more threats. That evening, he went out again. When she was alone, she played the music watch Rinji had given her. That night, Rinji slept and Cherie snuggled besides him. In the office, McCuuen did the paper works. She told Lizzie it was only a beginning. Lizzie told her to be careful of being too greedy.

Next morning, Rinji found Cherie just returned from her purchase. He was still thinking if life could still go on like this. That night, Cherie told him that she really wished to be his assistant, as she wanted to be useful. He asked her why she wanted to become an assassin. He told her that he hated himself for being assassin. She walked off, upset. Rinji apologised to her and told her that many lives were lost because of his job. She asked him if he liked killing so much even though he felt bitter about it. He told her that the moment she started killing the first person, she would no longer be the kind person she used to be. Cherie told him that she wanted to be by Rinji’s side forever. Rinji’s tears fell as he told her that he had to go out of the assassin world to be with her but she was willing to go to his world to be with him. As Cherie slept, he recalled how much Cherie had saved him from being a dead minded person after their meeting.

Other place, Syncth passed some information to Whynes’s subordinate that he left in anger. That night, Lizzie called Rinji out. Behind Lizzie stood Whynes’s subordinate who pointed his gun at her head. Before he left, he waved good-bye to Cherie, promising to regain his former self for Cherie and Ein’s sake.

Phantom – Requiem for the Phantom #13: Disguise

Isaac was angered by the loss of profit from business and was determined to make the murderer pay. In a fast food restaurant, Reiji tried to ask Cal of who the murderer was and she wanted to see the moment when Judy’s death was avenged. She wanted to see Reiji’s friend who would do the job. Cal asked to stay at Reiji’s place as she was being kicked out of the house, as Judy owed a lot of rent money. Cal started packing the leftover burgers in his fridge while guessing the empty room to belong to someone else previously. Over the phone, Lizzie teased Reiji for being toyed by Cal. Reiji hanged up and Isaac was confronting Lizzie. Isaac was not happy that she was investigating his area. In the house, Cal told Reiji that Judy took her in when she ran away from her father. He stated Judy was blessed because she had someone crying for her after she died. Late at night, someone knocked on Reiji’s door. It was Isaac and Lizzie. Isaac wanted to find the eyewitness – Cal. Reiji refused to take him to Cal. In her room, Cal accidentally dropped her bag and Isaac knew where she was. Reiji took out his gun and Isaac gave in. He left, telling Reiji to meet at HQ the next day. After everyone left, Reiji told Cal to tell him everything in details.

Flashback, Cal and Judy were running in the alley as they heard gunshots. Judy was shot but Cal could not see the shooter. Cal asked Reiji why he was covering for her even though he was an assassin - Phantom. She took out her bag and showed him all the money held by the dead Japanese who were shot during the time. She begged Reiji to kill the people who murdered Judy. Reiji stated he was not taking any money from her. While Cal slept, Reiji was in confusion as the bounty money was now in his house.

Next day, Claudia asked Reiji what was going on but he could not tell her alone. In the office, Reiji tried to convince Isaac and other boss that Cal did not know anything. Reiji stated Cal had a potential talent within her. And that she had the potential to assassin. Reiji promised to train Cal as his assistant. Lizzie was willing to switch place for Cal. Lizzie also clarified that Judy had no suspicious background. Reiji’s suggestion was adopted. Claudia was impressed. After the meeting, Reiji apologised to Lizzie. In the car, Reiji was still in confusion.

Fullmetal Alchemist – Brotherhood #13:

Izumi told the Elric brothers to go home after renouncing their teacher/ students relationships. Al protested but Ed accepted it. At the train station, Izumi’s husband told them that Izumi’s decision was to ensure they were now equals. Ed ran looking for Izumi again and was told off by her. They discussed and realised that Al should have seen most of the ‘Truth’. But Al had lost memory of the ‘Truth’. They decided to work on it. Unknown to them, a chimera was spying on Al.

In the military building, an old officer was playing chess with Roy. Roy summoned a few of his men to go Central with him. Havoc who had just gotten a girlfriend was not amused. In other place, Scar was being told off by an elderly for seeking revenge. Scar saw a man who wanted to bring down Ed and he defeated that man’s subordinates easily. The man was terrified. Scar was planning to leave as there was no turning back for him.

Other place, Al was being lured to ‘Devil’s Nest’ where Greed’s followers waited. Al refused to go with them. Martel snaked into Al’s armor to control him. The others put Al down. Greed confronted Al and examined him in his hideout. Al was shocked to see successful chimeras standing before him. He was also shocked to learn Greed was a Homunculus. Greed demonstrated his generation ability before Al. Greed asked Al how it was like to exist only with soul as Greed wanted eternal life. Al confessed that he had lost his memory how he got that body. On the street, Ed ran into Greed’s men and stomped into Greed’s lair for Al. Ed told Greed to seek answers from other Homunculi from Fifth Laboratory. Ed was pissed to hear that Greed praised the advantage of existing only with soul. Ed fought the chimeras while Greed commanded two of his followers to take Al away for dismantling. Ed was angry and fought Greed. Greed showed his steel like appearance. Meanwhile, Izumi was pissed off that Al was kidnapped. Same time, Ed was exhausted with fighting Greed. With a clearer mind, Ed remembered a way to defeat Greed. He used Greed’s body component weakness and weakened Greed with alchemy. Just then, Izumi stomped in and hit Ed for being reckless. Izumi easily hit Greed to the wall. As Greed asked who Izumi was, she told him that she was just a housewife.

Phantom – Requiem for the Phantom #12: Phantom

It was a night in an opera theater. Zwei turned out to be one of the masked performers where he carried out his assassin mission. In a mansion, a young girl - Judy was bided farewell y her colleague. In the woods near the city, the bodyguards were shocked to see the assassin to be phantom from Inferno as Zwei ran off. That night, the news reported of Phantom of doing the recent murders lately. In the living room, McCuuen was drinking her wine. Next day, the Inferno was meeting on their accomplishment due to Phantom. They were planning to join force with a Japanese organization next. McCuuen forcefully took over role of negotiation and other member – Isaac was not happy about it. Outside the office, Lizzie met her. So was Zwei. He drove McCuuen Claudia back. In the house, Claudia and Zwei got close. Zwei stated he had forgotten his reason for working. That night, alone, Zwei recalled Elen’s death.

New night, Zwei drove Claudia with illegal drugs on the car. They were to meet representative of that Japanese Organization. They reached the destination and Zwei knew something was amiss. He told Claudia to stay in the car while he investigated the other party’s car. The occupants were already dead. He told Claudia and Claudia left. In the dark, someone was watching. Zwei investigated the corpses including a lady.

Next morning, Isaac ranted at Claudia who told him off for not protecting his territory properly. The third leader supported Claudia’s view. Outside the room, Lizzie told Zwei of the identity of a lady victim who was at the scene. Zwei walked off to check. He returned to the scene with flowers. There, a girl was praying at the place where the lady – Judy last left dead that night. Zwei asked the girl if she was friend of Judy and she told him that she was Judy’s younger sister. She asked Zwei if he knew who killed her and he told her that he would make the murderer pay dearly for the crime. The girl wanted to go with Zwei who rejected. She stopped him and told him that she knew who the culprit was as she was around. She begged him to let her go with him. She told him that her name was Cal and he told her his real name. Cal wanted to be Reiji/ Zwei’s partner. Zwei told her it would be a while and promised her.

Dragon Ball Kai #11:

Saiyajins spared Gohan and others for three hours while waiting for Goku whom they related as traitor to their clan. Goku meanwhile was rushing. Piccolo was planning how to weaken the enemy before Goku arrived. Gohan felt ashamed of himself and was planning to walk away when the Saiyajin – Nappa stopped him. Above, the news reporters were trying to record the event. Nappa attacked the reporters who fled. Nappa destroyed them. Kami sensed Goku’s nearness. One hour left.

Then, three hours were up. Kiririn was aghast. Nappa and his companion prepared to attack Piccolo and others. Piccolo told Kiririn to distract them while Gohan and Piccolo would find ways to attack them. Gohan promised not to run away this time. Other world, Kami sent Goku back to his living world via two beans. In the living world, Kiririn dashed at Saiyajins to distract them. Piccolo grabbed Nappa’s tail. Nappa hit Piccolo by his back and forced him to tell them of dragon balls. He threw Piccolo aside and approached Gohan. Nappa hit Gohan. Kiririn went to help Gohan by kicking Nappa. Kiririn activated lightning circle and tossed at Nappa who dodged. The attack cut his face. Angered, Nappa activated lightning attack at Kiririn. Piccolo managed to attack Nappa by his back in time, saving Kiririn. Piccolo suddenly sensed a powerful ki. Gohan knew it was Goku. So was Kiririn.

Afar, Goku sensed everyone’s kis. The Saiyajins sensed Goku’s ki of 5000. The Saiyajin were anxious. They decided to go to Piccolo’s home planet for dragon balls next time. Nappa attacked Gohan who kicked Nappa with powerful force. Piccolo and others were surprised. Nappa was angry and he gathered his ki at Gohan. Gohan could not dodge. Piccolo ran to shield Gohan with his body and borne the full impact.

Naruto Shippuuden #99: The Rampaging Tailed Beast

Naruto, Yamato and others were making their way through the woods while Yukimaru was drawing out Sanbi. Meanwhile, Deldara and Tobi reached a Dango stall. Tobi asked Deldara how they were catching Sanbi and Deldara tried to see Tobi’s face but failed. Tobi pointed a claywork and provoked Deldara who blasted him into the sky. At the lake, Sanbi was about to emerge. In the woods, Shino and Akamaru sensed strange chakra. Meanwhile, Rinji and others sensed the approaching Konoha ninjas. Naruto and others meanwhile were approaching the lake. Naruto spotted the flying bats, which converted the message to Rinji. In the woods, the bats were irritating Naruto, Kakashi and others. Kakashi spotted the smoke shield and ordered Naruto to inspect while others diverted the enemies. Kakashi had confident in Naruto who made his way alone. Kakashi and others were stuck in the smoke shield. Naruto reached the lake and summoned his toads as he leaped into the lake. Within the lake, Sanbi made its appearance. Kabuto knew Yukimaru was going to over exert his strength. Yukimaru fainted. In the smoke shield, Kakashi and others sensed the monsterous noise. Naruto heard it at the lake. Guren, Yukimaru and others were tossed out of the boat. Kabuto commanded Guren to control Sanbi. Gozu assisted Guren who sent crystal to trap Sanbi but failed. Gozu grabbed Sanbi by its tail while Guren finally trapped it with her crystal. Guren overexerted her Chakra. In the woods, Rinji and others attacked Kakashi and others but Sakura and Hinata saved them in time. Rinji was wary of Hinata’s ability.

In the lake, Naruto saw the trapped Sanbi. The toads were surprised to see it was a tailed Bijuu. Meanwhile, Yukimaru was helped to the boat. Same time, Sanbi broke out of the crystal before Naruto and others’ eyes. Gozu protected Yukimaru out of the scene. Guren fought Sanbi. Naruto was surprised to see her and Yukimaru. In the boat, Yukimaru saw a crack on Guren’s crystal. Guren collapsed on the lake. Guren commanded Gozu to take Yukimaru away. Naruto was shocked to see Yukimaru’s ‘home’ was Guren who worked for Orochimaru. He was more surprised when Yukimaru controlled Sanbi. Naruto, the toads, Gozu, Guren and Yukimaru were driven into the depth of the lake. Guren tried to hold onto Yukimaru in the water and grabbed his hand. With remaining chakra, she summoned a crystal to hold herself and Yukimaru. Later, Yukimaru helped her to the shore.

Omake: Sakura told Naruto of Yamato, Shizune and Iruka’s age. Yamato and Iruka were of same age of 26 years old. Shizune was 31 years old. Shizune appeared and punched Naruto for taunting her ‘aiii’ tone.

Canon Characters:

Just checked out Team Taka members in anime version on internet and did a combination of Team Taka with Naruto, Sakura and Kakashi.

Nevermind the heights which are inaccurate in proportion. I know Naruto is shorter than Kakashi by at least half a head. I'm too lazy to amend the heights.

Phantom – Requiem for the Phantom #11:

A lonely swing swung in the playground as a girl’s voice told Reiji of her lost memory and her fate as a killer. Back to reality, Reiji laid on the beach, thinking of his first meeting with Eren when he first witnessed her murdering a man. He also thought of the time he had spent with her as she trained him to become an assassin. On the street, McCuuen walked as she thought of the training of Reiji as Zwei in assassination. She had told Reiji that he had also his own freedom to choose. In the hall at night, McCuuen asked Lizzie if she complied with any order. Lizzie apologised for not able to save a former comrade for McCuuen in the past. But she did not mind as the weak were usually eliminated. There was a flashback when Reiji knew he could no longer return to his real life. Scythe’s betrayal resulted to crossfire between his and McCuuen’s side. Reiji took Eren to escape from Inferno. He also gave her a proper name – Eren instead of her organization name – Ein. He had wanted to find her lost past with her. Their escape eventually failed. Eren was taken back by Scythe and Reiji taken back by McCuuen and Lizzie. Eren and Reiji eventually got into crossfire again as Reiji was commanded to kill Scythe. In her bid to protect Scythe, Eren was shot, then Scythe shot Reiji.

Three months later. McCuuen and her organization managed to take over more mafia. Some of her allies were wary of her due to her tool – Phantom and prepared to dispose McCuuen once she became worthless. They also discussed of Scythe who became worthless after his loss of phantom - Ein. In the sunset, McCuuen thought of the time when her ex lover died in her arms. In the dark, Reiji/Zwei took down many opponents for McCuuen. Zwei was given the title – Phantom of Inferno.

COMMENT: Overall, this episode shows flashbacks for more than three quarter of the show.

Dragon Ball Kai #10:

Yamcha was sacrificed in his battle. Kuririn was angered and sent his ki to all enemies. One of the monsters managed to dodge and it tried to attack Gohan but Piccolo destroyed it before it could do so. The Saiyajins emerged unhurt. The others were shocked. They fought. Meanwhile, Goku was still rushing in the other world towards the living world. In living world, Tiajnshihan was attacked. Kirikin attacked the shayajins for hurting Tianshihan and Yamcha but was hit back instead. Chaozu attacked one of the Shayajins. Tianshihan told Chaozu to stay away but he bided Tianshihan farewell instead. Chaozu glowed bright blue as he told Tianshihan to remain alive. Chaozu exploded with the Shayajin. Tianshihan screamed. Piccolo was impressed with Chaozu’s move but the Shayajin remained unhurt. Kiririn was aghast. Tianshihan was determined to make the shayajins pay for it. Tianshihan cried for Chaozu and attacked the shayajin but in vain. Kiririn wanted to help but was warned by Piccolo. At the right timing, Piccolo commanded Gohan and Kiririn to help together with him. At nick of time, Gohan was frightened and ran off. The mass attack failed. Gohan apologised for his own failure. In other world, Kami knew Piccolo and others were going to be killed. Tianshihan was thinking of his time with Chaozu and was determined to revenge for him. He sent a powerful attack at the Saiyajins. But they remained unaffected. Tianshihan collapsed. Gohan was terrified and upset. Kiririn yelled for Goku who was still rushing. The Saiyajins taunted that Goku was too weak and still, they were willing to give three hours to wait for Goku’s arrival. Within the three hours, they would spare Piccolo, Kiririn and Gohan’s lives. Piccolo told Gohan off for getting frightened in the last minute.

07-Ghost #10:

Teito and others attended Mikage’s funeral. Later, Teito sat by the fountain, thinking that he couldn’t stay on as he had to kill Ayannami. Other place, Miroku was informed of the eye, which Teito possessed. He had already long knew that. Ayannami wanted to kill Teito once they retrieved the eye as Teito’s heritage made him a threat to all of them. In the church, Teito told Castor his plan to leave. Teito told Castor that he knew the latter also had the same ability as Frau. Castor sent Teito unconscious to make him forget 7 ghosts. Meanwhile, Ayanami assigned the mission to retrieve the eye by capturing Teito. In the church, Frau stopped Castor from erasing his memory as he could also remove Mikage’s last smile from his memory. Castor told Frau of Teito’s danger. Frau finally gave in. Frau’s weapon suddenly attacked Teito out of control and Teito’s eye woke to counteract it. Castor and Frau knew Teito was possessed by the Eye. Teito shattered the ground under Castor and Frau, revealing burning red beneath them. In a flash, they were back in the hall. Teito demanded Frau to remove the collar, which limited his power. Frau took the chance and sent Teito to sleep. Castor stated that Teito could turn into Angel of White (to protect the world) or Darkness (to destroy the world) with the eye. Teito woke and back to normal. Teito went out to walk and the mermaid met him. He thanked her and walked away. The nuns ran to him asking him to stay longer but he denied the offer. He recalled his promise with Mikage. The priests warned Teito of military waiting for him. Frau dragged Teito to a place where there were words of encouragement from Mikage on walls and floor. Frau told Teito to keep on living. Teito cried.

07-Ghost #11:

Teito helped in cleaning the hallway within the church every morning. He also helped Frau carrying many things to various floors before having his free time. When he was free sitting by the fountain, he thought of Mikage and wondered what staying alive could atone Mikage’s death. Caster suggested Teito taking the Bishop exams to get free lodging thoughout the world. It was a way to avenge for Mikage. Teito decided to study for the exam. Castor and Frau passed mountains of books to him. Teito had already memorized the facts that Frau could not accomplish. Frau warned Teito of bullies among the examiners. Another stage of exam was to exterminate kors with zaiphons. While Castor and Frau explained facts to Teito, a kor was eavedropping them. In a dark room, Castor sealed a kor into a puppet. Out in the compound, Teito was practicing without progress. Castor approached them and passed a kor-possessed puppet to Teito for practicing. The puppet was fast. Castor and Frau left him alone to practice. Just then, three nuns passed by. The puppet went to harass them. Teito attacked the puppet successfully. Unfortunately, Castor’s protective seal over the puppet broke and the puppet became more powerful. It attacked Teito. Labrador came along and neutralized the kor. He invited Teito for a refreshing drink. Teito felt himself horrible for putting Mikage’s family into danger. Labrador stated Mikage had forgiven Teito and that Mikage loved Teito. His eye on hand was activated as he vowed atonement for sake of Mikage. Teito was surprised. The priests stated this was the starting line for Teito. Later, Teito made his way and saw someone resembling Mikage. He turned out to be someone else. Teito apologised. The person mistook Teito for being attracted to his beauty. He knew Teito was his rival in the Bishop exam.

Phantom ~Requiem for the Phantom #10: Finale

In the dark room, McCuuen approached Renji. He knew she had found Scythe. In the car, Eren sat with Scythe. At a warehouse, McCuuen and Renji joined Lizzie and others. Lizzie was not happy with McCuuen’s decision to keep Renji. McCuuen wanted Renji to kill Scythe. At the harbour, Scythe slapped Eren for asking question. Scythe received information from other person over the phone of McCuuen’s progress. He passed Eren a gun for her last mission. In a place, McCuuen told Garland of her confidence in Renji. At the harbour area, there was a crossfire battle. Renji went searching for Scythe. He faced off Eren. He told her to go back with him. She shot his face. Scythe appeared and taunted Renji for using Eren as a stepping-stone. Scythe commanded Eren to kill Renji. Lizzie appeared, shooting at Scythe and Eren. Eren and Scythe ran away. Lizzie assisted Renji up. Lizzie ran after Scythe. Scythe commanded Eren to hold Lizzie back while he ran off. Eren had already sustained injury. Renji confronted Scythe who had accidentally shot his informer. Frightened, Scythe ran. Other place, Eren saw Renji running after Syncth. She shot Renji but missed. She ran to shield Scythe with her body as Renji shot. Renji was stunned. Eren fell into the sea. Reiji fell to his knees. Scythe pointed his gun at Reiji and shot him. Reiji fell into the sea, joining Eren. Flashback, Reiji tried to make Eren smile by calling her a normal name and vowed to protect her in the car. Back to present, Reiji watched his own blood and thought of his vow as he sank into the sea. Other place, McCuuen was informed of the news.

Next day, Reiji was seen, lying on a beach, unconscious.

Bleach #222:

Omeada was fighting one Arrancar so was Saifon. Saifon prepared to sting her trapped opponent to death but he managed to get out of the situation in lightning speed. Omeada, on the other hand¸ was having difficulty injuring his opponent. Omeada tried to provoke him. Other side¸ Saifon was fighting with her opponent who started taunting her and introducing himself as Vega. Same time, Omeada’s opponent transformed and attacked Omeada who had to run. Nearby, Vega transformed and became faster, but Saifon was confident of beating him. Same time, Omeada managed to trap his opponent with his plan after his opponent underestimated him. But his opponent was not defeated yet. Still, Omeada managed to get out of the situation in time. Omeada was shocked to see Saifon not in good situation.

Phantom – Requiem for the Phantom #09: Name

Ein woke to find herself in Zwei’s car. Zwei told her that her master had abandoned her when she asked him to let her off the car. She told him that he had changed since he knew his real name – Reiji Asuma.

Along the way, two men tried to harass Zwei in a shop and he frightened them off with his gun. He returned to the car and passed medication to Ein. In the car, Ein asked Zwei/ Reiji about Japan. He did. That night, McCuuen asked her men to carry out a delivery. The men from Gado did not trust her. Ein asked Reiji to return to his real life as he had a past, which she did not have. Reiji torn his passport, so that he could stay with her. He wanted to help her out of his own will. Along the way, they encountered roadblock. They got away easily with Reiji’s good acting skill. They put up a house. The house was dark when Reiji returned. Ein was pointing a pistol at her head. Reiji removed it. Ein asked Reiji to shoot her as she had nothing to live for now. Reiji told her to live and that he would survive out of his own will. Meanwhile, Lizzie had pursued two men who had met Reiji earlier that day. In the hut, Reiji gave Ein a real name – Eren so that she could live for herself. He told her to search for her lost past so that she would have more reasons to live. In the car, Lizzie asked McCuuen’s decision on Reiji if he went on enemy’s side and she stated to kill him.

Next day, Eren was looking at her name written on a paper and noticed stalker. She tracked him in an alley and killed him unsuccessfully. Her master confronted her. In the car, Lizzie and McCuuen confronted Reiji and told him that Eren had returned to her master. In a dark room, Reiji was bounded as Lizzie and McCuuen interrogated him for Eren’s master. McCuuen told Reiji to kill Eren’s master to get his aim to return to Japan and to have Eren back. In the dark room¸Eren laid on a bed, motionlessly.

Phantom – Requiem for the Phantom #08:

Zwei told McCuuen that he had to leave for more important matters until she showed him his passport containing his past identity. Other place, Ein was thinking back Zwei’s words before she left for mission. In the mansion, Zwei feared knowing his true identity but McCCuuen wanted him to regain his real memory. Meanwhile, Ein pointed her rifle at a location. McCuuen told Zwei that she wanted him as her subordinate who followed her orders willingly. Other place, Ein shot the shipment belonging to Lizzie and others. Lizzie fought back. In the mission, Zwei knew his real name was Asuma Reiji as he read his passport. He remembered how he lost his memory when he witnessed Ein’s acts. McCuuen told Zwei/Reiji to accept his past, his guilt and his life so that he would go with her. She allowed Zwei who now hated Syncth to make his own choice. In return for his service to her, she would let him return to Japan with clean record. In the warehouse, Lizzie commanded Ein stop being Syncthe’s puppet. At a public phone, Zwei tried to call his real home, which he could no longer return to and hang up after listening to the voice on the other side. Sycthe made his way to a house where he saw Ein who collapsed. Zwei went to assist her. His phone rang and McCuuen told Zwei that Sycthe and Ein had betrayed Inferno. She told him to go against them as they were considered enemy of Inferno. Zwei tried to take bullet from Ein’s body himself, praying against hope that Ein could make it through. Other place, McCuuen suspected Zwei going on Ein’s side and told Lizzie to kill him if it happened. In the house, Zwei told Ein his real name. He was not happy, as he was no longer the person whom he used to. Zwei thought of the time he had been spending with Ein as well as their hellish fate. Just then, Ein woke and Zwei told her to run away from Inferno with him. Ein called his real name – Reiji. At daybreak, Zwei carried her to a car, preparing their escape life.

Fullmetal Alchemist – Brotherhood #08:

Ed and Al sneaked into Laboratory 5. Al faced off armor no 68 outside the building. Ed reached the building hall where he faced off another armor, no 48. No. 48 told Ed that the number was his death row no. Like Al, he had blood seal in his armor too. When he was alive, he was Slicer. Other place, Hughes was ranting to Roy about his family and finally got into topic about Scar. Same time, Marie and Denny were aghast to find the Elric brothers missing from their room when they let their guards down. In the lab building, Ed and Slicer were fighting. Ed was relieved to know that Al’s opponent was weaker than Slicer as Al was stronger in battle than Ed. Outside the building, 68 told Al that his name was Barry the Chopper who had killed 23 people before his ‘execution’. Barry was shocked that Al was also an empty armor. Barry taunted Al that he was Ed’s artificial doll. Al took in his lies. In the building, Ed tricked Slicer and separated his armor head from body. Ed demanded to know about Philosopher’s Stone. Ed was shocked that the body and head comprised of two different people’s souls. In nick of time, Ed defeated them. Ed refused to kill them as he acknowledged them as humans just as he did for Al. The Slicer was about to tell Ed about Philosopher’s Stone when Lust and Envy destroyed them. Ed was angry, especially words about him being precious sacrifice and some unknown plan. In nick of critical moment, Ed’s automail arm broke due to lack of important nut. Envy told Ed that he would let him leave alive. Outside, Al was getting more aggravated over Barry’s words when Marie and Denny went to his aid. Just then, there was an explosion in the building. Barry escaped. Al wanted to find Ed. The building blew up and Envy returned Ed to Al. Al demanded to know who Envy was but he was gone. As Denny, Marie, Al took Ed away, the building collapsed. In the prison, Kimbley knew what was going on and he grinned thinking of his happy time in Isabel’s war. Outside, Al thought of Barry’s words as he ran with Ed on his back. In the office, Hughes warned Roy to be careful when he went to Central.

One Piece #402:

Three different Kuma faced off Luffy and his group, Kid and his group as well as other pirate group. Meanwhile, Luffy fought one of the Kuma who attacked him and his group with his beam. Luffy, Sanji and Zoro attacked Kuma at the same time but he was not unaffected despite his hitting against a building. Other place, another Kuma fought Basil’s subordinate. Kizuru told the pirates that they were going to die. One pirate evolved into monster and bit Kuma’s head but the latter shot him first. Kizuru defeated the winged pirate with his kick. Basil turned monster like and attacked Kizuru. But Kizuru blinded him with his laser beam and attacked him. One pirate went to Basil’s aid with his music. He was the ‘Sea Rubble’ pirate. He blew Kizuru’s body up with his music. But Kizuru regenerated back to normal with his beam and shot ‘Sea Rubble’ with his mirror beam. Same time, he kicked another pirate down and shot Basil in his chest. Before he prepared to finish Basil, he heard a phone watch signal and stopped his fatal attack. Sentoumaru had tried to call him and they began to talk. Sentoumaru ranted at him to go after Law, Kid and Luffy. Other place, other Kuma was still attacking Luffy, Zoro and Sanji who were no match for him. Zoro was severely injured. Sanji was worried of their situation.

Shangri-La #06:

Karin, in disguise of her teddy bear, had a conference with the executives on getting carbon credit. The executives were not happy with her plan to destroy other country’s economy known as ‘Serpent’. While Kuniko and her granny were monitoring the economy, an officer - Kunihito requested for his resignation due to his loss of the device sample but was rejected because someone higher up at Altas Corporation requested him not to be punished for the loss. His boss asked him to go to the Moon Palace. He went home for meal before setting off. He wanted to ask his mother about Altas Corporation but decided against it. Later, a lady led him to Mikuni of Moon Palace. Kunihito met Mikuni. The people in the control room who monitored Kunihito was shocked to see his blade same as that of Mikuni’s plus his data protected by the top. In the woods, Momoko went to visit Kuniko who was practicing. She told Momoko about the strange market condition. She felt it like a snake that bit into other countries taking their carbon credits. Kuniko and her granny went online to monitor the market again. Meanwhile, the executives and Karin were executing the ‘Serpent’ plan. Same time, Kuniko was shocked by the destruction to market condition by the serpent like monster. Kuniko concentrated and located the monster in a country at Maldive. Later, Kuniko’s friends met her at a coffee place. Just then, there was a news report about attacks in United States of America, which proved power of Karin’s strategy. Ryoko was also monitoring the market with her men. Meanwhile, Karin was aghast because someone had copied her system to Maldive. At night, a troop were making its way for a retrieval mission.

Phantom – Requiem for the Phantom #07: The Past

There was a plan to carry out a mission secretly. Meanwhile, at the house, Ein picked up a call that called her to go to a place. Zwei offered to drive her there when Zwei overheard news about mafia. McCunnen drove by and offered Zwei to drive with her. Ein rather walked to the place by herself. In the car, McCunnen chatted with Zwei who was thinking of dying. McCunnen told him not to die so soon as she would give him a better way to die. In the restaurant, Ein’s master reminded her not to let McCunnen steal Zwei away and she was not bothered about it. Other place, McCunnen parted with Zwei as she went to meet a couple of men to discuss terms. On the road, Zwei was driving. Same time, Ein was thinking of her master’s words on the train.

Flashback before Zwei became an assassin; Ein reached other place where she carried out a lonesome mission to follow a man. In the alleyway, the man passed something to Zwei who witnessed Ein killing the man who was a reporter. Ein saw Zwei and chased him, prepared to silence him. He managed to kick her gun away and ran off. Zwei hid in an isolated building where he wished to return to Japan. Time tickled past and he wondered if he could leave but hesitated, as he knew a girl was after his life. He woke to see Ein pointing her gun before him with her master. Her master was impressed with Zwei’s tolerance and his giving Ein a hard time. Zwei passed out.

Back to present, Ein woke Zwei who was sleeping on a sofa for a mission to snatch a package of drugs. Thinking of her master’s words not to let McCunnen steal Zwei, Ein decided not to tell Zwei of anything. Along the railway, Zwei asked Ein of dreams and memories. She told him she knew nothing. She told him about her dreams of colours and wind. She asked him what he would do if he knew about his homeland, as there was no place for killers there. She told him that dreams were illusions. With that, she continued to walk. He followed her. That raining night, at their home, the phone rang. Lizzie called Zwei to go to McCunnen’s place as bodyguard. Zwei told her that Sycthe had already issued an order mission for him. Ein told Zwei to go ahead and passed him their car key. Other place, McCunnen told her superior over the phone that she had a plan to bury Scythe and his puppet. Meanwhile, as Ein went for her mission, Zwei told her to be careful.

Fullmetal Alchemist – Brotherhood #07:

Ed was shocked to see the library already destroyed. On top of the building, Lust confessed to Gluttony that she had burnt the building. In the underground tunnel, Scar walked and noticed something adnormal. Gluttony and Lust appeared and attacked him. Meanwhile, Roy and his team were still searching for Scar when an officer reported an explosion at underground tunnel where Scar’s blood stained coat was found. Havoc was assigned to clear up the area and to find Scar’s corpse. Gluttony and Lust were watching from the crowd and were disappointed as Scar had escaped.at the destroyed library; Marie and her colleague – Danny were assigned to protect Ed. Marie told Ed of the ex-librarian and set off to find Sheska. Sheska screamed for help from the bottom of her books in her house. Ed and Al dug her out. She told her of her sadness when she was fired for reading during her working hours. Ed asked her of books read by Marco. She remembered all the contents and offered to duplicate the contents for them. Ed and Al were impressed and took the duplicated notes back to read. Ed gave something for Sheska’s effort. In their apartment, Ed and Al set on to decode Marco’s alchemy notes. Danny brought Sheska to see them as Ed’s money to her helped her got through her difficulties. Al told her of her impressive memory. Hughes came along to visit them. Hughes told them of the library’s destruction along with the books. Ed and Al recommended Sheska to Hughes who gave her a job to reproduce the contents of the books. After Hughes dragged Sheska away, Ed and Al resumed their researches and decoding. 10 days passed and Danny and Marie saw Ed and Al’s frustrations after they decoded the data, as the raw material for Philosopher’s Stone was sacrifice of living human beings. Ed told them not to let other people know. Danny and Marie told Armstrong of Ed and Al’s current state. In the room, Al tried to coo Ed to eat. Ed was still depressive and told Al that he had something to tell him when Armstrong broke into the room trying to confort them of their terrible findings of Philosopher’s Stone. Ed thought of the truth behind the truth and suspected they had missed something important. Armstrong told them of a lab no 5, which was not in use. Ed found the lab suspicious as it located next to a prison. Ed suspected prisoners had been used as raw material. Armstrong knew they were poking into something political and offered to take the lead to investigate. He warned Ed and Al not to investigate. The Elric brothers broke their promise shortly as they sneaked into the sealed lab. Because of his big size, Al had to stay outside the building. Ed sneaked his way into the building and found its light on. Outside the building, an armor attacked Al.

Phantom - Requiem for the Phantom #06:

Zwei was still thinking back the time when he shot the little boy and his mother as he was having his meal. That night, the Mafia boss – Tony held funeral for his dead wife and son. Gant the police told Tony not to do anything stupid. Tony was planning to destroy Inferno to protect the town. Tony had received some information about Inferno, which comprised of betrayers. Anton was assigned to watch Inferno. At a ball, McCunnen and her man – Synthe Master were confronted by a group of people. She was informed of a spy within their organization sent by Tony. She announced this during their meeting. They were planning to take over Stone family without blood shed. At the house, Ein was watching. Other place, Zwei was waiting for Ein. At meeting, Ein was being suggested for the mission. In the dark room, Synthe Master took snap shots of naked Ein among statues. Later, she drove Zwei for their mission to kill 12 people within a night. The people were all senior members of Inferno’s rivals. Ein advised Zwei from thinking the meaning of missions, as it would affect their lives. That night, Synthe Master and other comrade – Lizzie who started to dislike his style. In the house, Ein and Zwei were dressed formally to sneak into an event for their mission. At the ball, Anton and others were interacting at the formal event. A man moved around to inspect a dark room and was killed by Ein. Ein entered the ball and Zwei commenced the next phrase, storming into the ball, masked and shooting a number of people. Anton and others made their ways to find Stone Family’s staff being killed. In a car, Zwei killed another target. Lizzie stalked another vehicle and stopped it so that Ein could shoot another target. Zwei sent the target’s vehicle exploded. The killing was broadcast on the television news. The bloodshed was just a beginning. McCunnen was asking Godo of his opinion. Anton informed Tony of the killing. Anton shot Tony. Gant entered the room and joined Anton who was tired of the life and had obtained enough compensation from Inferno. So was Gant. Tony was being accused of all crimes as he was laid to rest at his grave while his properties were taken over by Inferno. The promotion of Gant was broadcast on news as Zwei watched. Ein did not care.

Mobile Suit Gundam 00 s2 #18: The Crossing of Thoughts

The public was informed of the success to secure the orbital elevator due to effort of Federation. The blame of the attempted destruction was pushed to Celestial Being and Catron, which were anti government organizations. In space, Allelujah and others were still battling. Some members of Catron were discussing when machines from A-Law entered the room and attacked them. While Marina was taking care of the children, Shirin told Klaus of her worries when they heard songs sung by Marina and the children from the radio. They were surprised. In Celestial Being base, Saji saw Marie in bad mood. She recalled her foster father’s death before her eyes. She was angered that Andrei had killed his own father and blew her temper at Allelujah who felt guilty for letting Marie went out to battle. Saji wondered if Louise had, like Marie, converted her hatred of her loss into battles. In other room, Setuna was undergoing medical treatment as he pondered over the information of Innovator, which had no access on his current 00 Twin Drive. Other place, Ribbons was approached by Wong Liu Mei who discussed with him over ideology and he told her that she could not become part of Innovator. Later when she was away, Ribbon told his follower that Wong Liu Mei had lost her usefulness. At A-Law base, Louise congratulated Andrei for being promoted. She was shocked to learn that he had killed his own father in name of soldier. The two Innovators pilots laughed at Louise and Andrei’s opposite ideology and departed. Andrei hugged the silence Louise. Louise wondered if she had the courage to shoot Saji who was working for Celestial Being. In Celestial Base, Saji was thinking. At the control room of Celestial Being, the others were pondering over the intensity of A-Law’s attacks on Celestial Being. Setuna and Tieria decided to find information from Innovator. Other room, Lockon was asked on his opinion of his late twin elder brother. He asked her of her family member. She could not answer and he was fine with it as he hugged her. She had eyes same as Tieria and Marie sensed something. The pilots of Innovators members knew Celestial Being’s location. A-Law was informed and it prepared another attack on Celestial Being. Louise was involved in the battle. The Celestial Being meisters were being alerted. Marie insisted of getting involved in the battle despite Allelujah’s persuasion. Saji informed Setuna that Louise was involved in the battle. Setuna told him that whether he was going to kill Louise was up to Saji. Setuna told Saji to face Louise and he agreed. Tieria begun to take off. So was Marie. Allelujah swore to protect Marie in the battle. Lockon confessed his love for a girl in the control room before he took off in his Gundam. Saji took off with Setuna in the riser. Louise and Saji were thinking of each other while others were thinking of others as the battle commenced. In the dark, someone – Kenny was hurrying to Marina and the children’s place warning them of attackers when he was shot. The enemy surrounded the place. In the dark room, Wong Liu Mei was instructed to give particular information personally.

Naruto Shippuuden #91: Orochimaru’s Hideout Discovered

Kabuto reported the preparation of the plan while Kabuto called Yuukimaru for their next step. In the dark lair, Guren was watching the fights among the remaining prisoners and called the remaining ones to follow her. They did. Kabuto was contemplating Orochimaru’s plan to draw Yuukimaru’s power for the mission. Sasuke was watching from a tree branch.

Other place, Naruto was walking with Jiraiya for dango. They reached hotspring where Jiraiya wanted Naruto to have hot spring to heal his injured arm. Naruto was not amused. Jiraiya was upset that the bath was not mixed. Naruto ignored his whining. Naruto saw Jiraiya’s chest wound which was hurt by his 4-tailed Kyuubi form during their 2 year training and vowed to be strong enough to over come the Kyuubi within him. Other place, Kakashi and Team 8 – Kiba, Hinata and Shino were moving on. Kiba was thinking of how Orochimaru’s men had hurt his Akamaru. Kiba did not want to lose to Naruto who had defeated Akatsuki member last time. Shino was still upset over Naruto’s inability to recognise him. Hinata also wanted to work hard so that Naruto could acknowledge her. At the inn, Naruto was still pondering while Jiraiya thought of Naruto’s words before the 2-year training when he swore to take Sasuke back to Konoha. Naruto told Jiraiya that his thought had not change. It was night when Kakashi and others sensed something. Kiba and Akamaru sensed deaths ahead. All of them moved ahead to check. They entered a cave where a man died in front of them with cursed mark on his body. Hinata sensed traces of Chakra and all of them moved on to find many corpses who had originally died from fighting one another in an opening. The ceiling suddenly collapsed and they were forced to evacuate the place. Kakashi was relieved that Akamaru had found the escape route in nick of time and Shino knew the enemy knew they were there. Meanwhile, Guren and her men were on the move. Hinata told them that there must be someone who had just left the hideout and Shino sent his insects to check. Among Guren’s men, some of them were thinking of opposing Orochimaru and plotted to kill Guren. Guren started counting the number of opposers. There were 16 and they activated their cursed marks. Guren killed them. Other place, Kakashi and others were still on their moves. Same time, the survivors agreed to follow Guren’s instruction. Later, Kakashi and others found the fallen subordinates who were trapped and killed in red crystals.

Next day, Jiraiya was preparing to train Naruto on new techniques. He was going to train him with toads. Naruto recalled one particular toad , which he could not deal with. He demonstrated the technique with a female toad - Gamariki. Naruto was not amused. Jiraiya commanded Naruto to train with Gamariki whom Naruto disliked. Naruto was however impressed with the technique to combine the technique with toad’s element. He had to train syncholonising with Gamariki which did not match at all. Meanwhile, Sasuke approached Orochimaru.

Valkyria Chronicles #04:

Aftermath of the battle at the bridge, the squad commander - Welkin chatted with his colleague who guessed he was in love with his officer - Alicia. The enemy troop commanders were not happy with the loss of the bridge. The prince entered in the middle of the discussion and told his followers to root out the enemy while they were still small in force. The followers agreed and set to proceed. Meanwhile, Welkin and his friend were discussing about their superiors while changing into uniform when Alicia accidentially banged in. After some embarrassing moment, she told them about the superior - Damon's calling for them. Later, Damon told them about movements of the enemy troop. But he was not intending to let Welkin and Alicia's team to take up the main operation but as just a shield support. Alicia was not happy but Welkin followed the instruction and departed. Alicia followed Welkin. Alicia complained Damon to Welkin who had noted characteristic of Damon based on his room decoration and preferred not to be operating under him. Meanwhile, the enemy knew the attacking troop from other side would be led by Damon. Same time, Welkin's troop members were not happy that Damon did not acknowledge them as the main force but Welkin commanded them not to mind and told them to clean the quarters in the meantime. In the middle of early foggy night, Damon and his troops attacked the enemy who threw a decoy troop to fool them. Meanwhile, Welkin's team was cleaning their place. Welkin's friend came along to chat with Alicia and told her about Welkin. He told her to trust him before he left. At the same moment, Damon was having a bad defeat under the operation and the enemy insisted going after Damon's troop to destroy it completely. Damon's people begun to run and he ran off by himself, ignoring his subordinates' safety. Alicia was later informed of the situation. Squad 7 was assigned to operation at a Klodean forest. Welkin reverted the status to his followers who followed his instructions. Welkin and Alicia were glad. Faldio - Welkin's friend joined them as well. Welkin was delighted. Alicia had a better view of Faldio who pissed her off for telling everyone in the place that he had seen Alicia's laundried underwear and she had seen his bare body while he was changing. Alicia accidentially slapped Welkin and apologised hastily.

Phantom - Requiem for the Phantom #05: Instant

Tony Stone confronted a man on selling of drugs when Grant went to them and told the man away. The police commented tat Melanie Square was the only mafia that did not sell drugs. Later, Tony met his son and Evan. In a car, Richard arranged a meeting with Tony who disgreed to his deal and refused to betray Melanie Square. Richard and his gang gave him three days to consider and left. They planned to investigate on Inferno. At the base, Ein and Zwei were training when Claudia approached them to assign them a mission. She discussed the details at her place. Lizzie had been assigned another mission at the same time. Zwei's mission was to be McClain Claudia's bodyguard and he also had to monitor a mother and a child. Same time, Tony suggested to his subordinates that he wanted meeting arranged with Inferno as he did not want to betray Melanie Square. Unfortunately, Richard and his gang had already arranged assassinations with Inferno before hand. Meanwhile, Zwei was commanded to do something to do something to the mother and child depending on Tony’s response. The next day, Zwei and Ein went to Melanie Square fun fair to monitor the mother and child of Tony’s while in disguise as a couple. Zwei felt uneasiness when the child smiled at him. That night, Tony had a meeting arranged with Inferno. McCannie and her follower made their way to meet Tony. On the street, Zwei monitored the house that was occupied Tony’s wife and son. Same time, McClainne had a talk with Tony. From outside, someone was aiming a gun at Tony. Meanwhile, she was asking Tony if he was willing to hand Malanie Square to Inferno and he rejected. The gun battle commenced in the office. Ein shot Tony’s men from outside. Zwei was called to shoot Tony’s wife and son. Zwei entered Tony’s son’s room and the boy looked at him in amazement. Eva – the wife entered at the same time. Zwei shot Eva and aimed at the boy. In the alley, Zwei and Ein’s boss met Ein. In a house, Tony saw his wife and son dead. He wept. On the lonely road, Zwei walked and soon entered the house to see McClainne who hugged him, praising him. In the dark room, Ein waited alone.

Mobile Suit Gundam 00 S2 #13:

A-Law aimed its laser beam at Catron space base and shot. Celestial Being sent reinforcement to Catron. Setuna informed the people in Catron and instructed them accordingly. A-Law was glad as it planned to attack Celestial Being and to capture Memento Mori. The people from Innovator were among the attackers to Catron. In the household, Wong Liu Mei’s man was surprised to see her face being slapped before. Meanwhile, Sumeragi and her people were monitoring and analyzing data when they received data from Wong Liu Mei on weakness of orbital weapon. Lockon and Tieria were to cooperate to destroy it. Same time, the girl from former Gundam Throne received information and set off. In Celestial Being base, Marie told Saji of Louise’s position in A-Law as pilot. Setuna faced off the driver from Innovator as Sumeragi commenced the operation for Tieria and Lockon. A-Law commenced Memento Mori firing as Allelujah begun his part. From her house, Wong Liu Mei was watching. Once the shooting from Memento Mori stopped, the commander of A-Law was shocked to see Celestial Being approaching them. Meanwhile, Lockon was busying doing the shooting. Setuna blocked driver from Innovator from interfering and fought her. Meanwhile, Sumeragi pushed forward her strategy and all GN missiles were directed at A-Law’s Memento Mori. Lockon aimed the missiles at Memento Mori and destroyed it. The A-Law’s ship was destroyed. Celestial Being retreated. The Innovator driver was angry. On Earth, the people from Catron were relieved as they watched pieces of Memento Mori falling like shooting stars onto Earth. Meanwhile, there was a new comer to the Federation colonel.

Mobile Suit Gundam 00 S2 #14: I can hear songs

Celestial Being detected another enemy. Meanwhile, Ribbons wanted Celestial Being to pay for destroying Memento Mori. At A-Law base, the top decided to target attacks on Celestial Being as most of Catron was destroyed. In space, Setuna received information and tried to locate Celestial Being base and saw raid GN particle. He saw Nena from former Gundam Throne. She told him that she was the one who transferred data to him and he flew off. Nena was not pleased. On Earth, the new comer wanted to pass information to Federation colonel, telling him that someone was trying to start a coup and that the current Federation was more of A-Law’s puppet. In Celestial Being, Ian woke from his injury and went out to see the ship already landed on Earth. On Earth, Saji and others begun their work to repair the ship. Tieria and others updated Ian on the earlier battle when they were trying to destroy Memento Mori. Marie came to bring them food. Sumeragi apologised to Allelujah that Marie was involved in the earlier fight. He forgave her but told her not to get Marie involved again and she agreed. Returner – the new comer chatted with Lockon and she asked him to call her Anew while he asked her to call him Lyle – his real name. Saji was still thinking of Louise. Setuna was searching for his base on Earth and saw the hole caused by Memento Mori. He saw Ali’s gundam in the air and went after him. At Catron, they received information that part of Federation was planning to start a coup at A-Law and Federation was trying to contact Catron. Shirin feared it could be a trap. Just then, they heard a song made by Marina in the orphanage room where she taught the children. Shirin watched from outside the room. In the sky, Setuna chased Ali and reached their old homeland. Ali stepped out of his gundam to face Setuna. Setuna did the same. Ribbons from Innovator stepped out to meet Setuna. Ribbons stated that he had met Setuna 11 years ago through his gundam suit. Setuna was shocked. Ribbons told him that the military intervention was just a test for Gundam 0 and Ribbons had saved Setuna as well as recommended him to Celestial Being. Setuna was suspicious of Ribbons’ intention. He shot Ribbons but Ali shot Setuna first. Setuna hurried back to his suit, injured. Meanwhile, Sumeragi was informed that the enemy had found their location. Tieria and others were called to intercept them. In the sky, Setuna and Ali fought. Other place, other drivers for Innovator fought Tieria and the rest. In the sky, Setuna continued to refuse working for Innovator despite his bad condition. Other place, Marina was praying for peace when a little girl approached her asking her to sing the song with her. In the sky, Setuna and Ali continued their fight. Setuna revealed the improved form of his Gundam 00 and attacked Ali. In the sky, Shirin and her fellow comrades were in their flight when Ali’s Gundam passed by prepared to attack their plane when Setuna’s Gundam came along and helped them in nick of time. As Setuna slashed Ali’s Mobile suit, he heard Marina’s song in his mind. On ground, Marina and the children were singing. Across the land, many people in Catron heard the song and thought of their own family. In space, Louise saw another new machine under A-Law and was informed that it was a present from Ribbons and it was for her. Another A-Law driver was also given a new Mobile suit. The inventor torn up the photo he used to take with Sumeragi in the past.

COMMENT: New opening. Prefer the previous OP.