May 06, 2005
Naruto and Bleach Summaries (spoilers...duh)
Okie dokie--pretty action packed week we've had here. The wait was long, but it seems worth it. I'll start with the anime of both shows.
Naruto 133
Well, it's about damn time we got to see the fight between Naruto and Sasuke. It took them long enough, but it wasn't really that bad of a wait. Seeing Sasuke finally get his ass pounded was a real treat. I've watched the episode twice already, and each time I laugh my head off at Sasuke's baffled expressions. He's such a putz.
Anyway, last week Sasuke managed to piss Naruto off and bring forth Kyuubi. The fox manifested itself (as shown in an earlier post)--this week Sasuke learned how formidable Kyuubi really is (though he doesn't know exactly what makes Naruto so powerful). Most of the episode is Sasuke getting tossed around, a few sentimental flashbacks, and them some more ass kicking. Sasuke busts out the Sharingan and manages to land a few blows on Naruto. At one point he seems to believe he's managed to kill him, but Kyuubi steps in and takes over. The Sharingan isn't of any use to Sasuke once Kyuubi is on the offensive as Sasuke can no longer read the movements of Naruto's body and Kyuubi's chakara; the two move differently, going in various directions and so forth. Sasuke spends much of his time trying to dodge the malicious charaka and Naruto seems to have gone insane. After another serious thrashing, Sasuke breaks out his curse seal and turns into some drama drag queen...then the show ends....
Bleach 30
Last week Ichigo and Ganju took Hanatarou hostage--first on purpose, then on accident. The trio retreat into hiding and Hanatarou decides he's going to change sides. He wants to help Ichigo save Rukia. He agrees to lead them to where Rukia is being held captive. Meanwhile, everyone is running around trying to find one another. Ishida and Orihime are still together, Chad is solo, and no one knows where Yourichi is. The shinigami are also in a panic--the 11th squad has been taken out and several of their strongest companions have been seriously injured. They hold a meeting with all the vice captains and the news seems dire. Renji knows what's going on and makes a quick exit.
Later, Hanatarou leads them crew out of the sewers, but Renji has appeared to stop them. He and Ichigo face off, share some words, and then start to fight. Ichigo seems to have the upperhand for awhile, but Renji unleashes Zabimaru and Ichigo takes a serious hit. However, Ichigo isn't down. He thanks Renji and tells him that no matter how many, or how strong the shinigami vice captains and captains are, he'll beat them all if it means saving Rukia. This pisses Renji off and the two prepare -again- to duke it out.
Now for the manga side of things. Lots of stuff going on betweent he pages these days. Bleach is the one I've been itching to read, so I'll start with it.
Bleach chapter 177
So, the week before last Byakuya surprised everyone by taking a sword through the chest for Rukia. He's down--hurt real bad, maybe not getting up again any time soon. Rukia tries to protect him as Aizen turns on them, but he's stopped by Yourichi and SoiFong. (YAY) Gin tries to make a move, but Matsumoto snags his hand. Tousen has a sword to the neck by Hisagi.
Yourichi tells Aizen she'll kill him if he moves, but Aizen plays another card, the three remaining gate guards. They're on his side too! (WTF???) However, Kuukaku and Jidanbou show up and take them out. Suddenly, Aizen and his cronies find themselves surrounded by the other shinigami.
---but Aizen only looks amused (that piece of shit bastard).
Naruto chapter 258
Starts off with Gai and Kisame--Kisame launches an attack at Gai and Gai pulls out a weapon. Shift to Naruto and crew facing Itachi. Itachi tells Naruto he'll be "coming with him soon enough", and Kakashi attacks. Itachi uses some bushin to surprise them, Naruto hits one with a Rasengan, which does little good. When he looks around, everyone but him has been wiped out. Now he's facing Itachi alone (another WTF moment). Back to Gai and Kisame-- Gai takes a few hits and gets trapped in one of Kisame's jutsus. He decides it has to be done and opens up the 8th gate (?) and attacks Kisame. Neiji manages to get everyone else out of the "bubbles" they've been trapped in. Gai is moving so fast Kisame can't keep up. Gai then blasts him with Asakujaku and takes Kisame out. At the end of the chapter Gai makes a criptic remark about Kisame...one I can't even begin to guess at...
ALSO
A few random screen caps of Trinity Blood. I recently ordered the manga after checking out a few online sites. Looks promising. The anime is beautiful, I just hope the story isn't too wierd. It's very "Hellsingesque", but that's okay. I'm a fan of vampire stories and this one seems promising.
