Gavin

[font="Tahoma"][size="2"]I really, really didn't want to laugh at this week's episode but it was so far into so bad it's hilarious category I couldn't help it. Seriously, Lamp Society ?[/size][/font]

[font="Tahoma"][size="2"]Wow, I completely missed that (and evidently Matsuri has some pretty serious fanboys to notice something like that). Guess it doesn't really matter seeing Ian is already with Ageha's sis so she has nobody to bounce Kagetora off any more. The Junas/Kagetora rematch should rock.[/size][/font]

[font="Tahoma"][size="2"]I have to admit reading through the debates on other Bleach forums, I'm quite curious what Aizen's opinion that Ichigo merely pushed all his reiatsu into physical strength is being taken as fact, especially because Aizen still thinks he's more powerful than Ichigo. Chances are Ichigo is just operating off his power in the same way he always has and there's been no focus other than into Zangetsu.[/size][/font]

[font="Tahoma"][size="2"]Think Nathan scared everyone else off. [/size][/font]

[quote name='#326' date='03 September 2010 - 07:34 AM' timestamp='1283495673' post='700195'] I just realised we have a possible Naruto paradox in our hands next week. If Madara is fail incarnate, and Konan is female.. who ultimately gets trolled by Kishi? Discuss. [/quote] [font="Tahoma"][size="2"]The readers. [/size][/font]

[font="Tahoma"][size="2"]Maybe, to be honest though I've changed my opinion of my favourite Aizen face from the blade-block to the one where Ichigo destroys the Black Coffin kidou with a ***** slap. It's a small panel and probably not intended to look like that but Sad-Aizen is just hilarious.[/size][/font]

[font="Tahoma"][size="2"]Definitely, next week's chapter can't come soon enough with all the fights we're getting into. As for whether or not we're drawing close to the end I have to admit that that thought crossed my mind as well, although to be honest I'd rather see the manga end well than continue to draw itself out and weak the way Bleach and Naruto have.[/size][/font]

[font="Tahoma"][size="2"]Based on the spoilers it looks like Matsuri and Kagetora came from the present the same way Ageha and co do with Kagetora using the unused card and Matsuri having that extra trip available to her. Getting to see Matsuri and Grana fight should be a treat given he's already referred to her as an "Almighty-type" once already and now both are operating at full power.[/size][/font]

[quote name='NeedMoarRope' date='02 September 2010 - 08:44 AM' timestamp='1283413452' post='700139'] [font="Comic Sans MS"]Whoa, hold on guys. We're missing the headline news here. It looks almost as if a woman is about to do something interesting in [b]Naruto[/b].[/font] [/quote] [font="Tahoma"][size="2"]Psh, only thing we're going to see for Konan is her Sammich no Jutsu.[/size][/font]

[font="Tahoma"][size="2"]Agreed, it was a rather talky chapter, at least for Aizen, but yes to see Ichigo do to Aizen what he's been doing to everyone else for God only know how long at this point was quite enjoyable to read. Seeing Aizen seem to genuinely panic against Ichigo was pretty hilarious, but my favourite part had to be where Ichigo stops Aizen's sword with his hand and he's got this wonderful WTF?!!! expression on his face.[/size][/font]

[font="Tahoma"][size="2"]Given we never saw the Old Man's before he (may have) died I'm really not all that fussed about seeing Aizen's bankai because of how unrepentantly hax it will probably be. Without relying on "lawls I ctrl ur senses" Aizen's fights actually improved a great deal to read, at least those against Kisuke, Isshin and Yoruichi. Chances are Aizen's bankai just takes his illusions to the next level and actually makes them real for a short time anyway. [/size][/font]

[font="Tahoma"][size="2"]Mini spoilers for this week: [spoiler]KAGETORA AND MATSURI RETURN!!!!![/SPOILER] [/size][/font]

[font="Tahoma"][size="2"]Filler starts next week and apparently has to do with the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. I would also be quite hesitant to say it lasts only a single episode given we've known a filler arc is coming for quite a while.[/size][/font]

[quote name='Lady Shy' date='01 September 2010 - 03:43 PM' timestamp='1283352235' post='700113'] ... Huh? Corrupt media? Must be an American thing. :S [/quote] [font="Tahoma"][size="2"]Indeed, I put it down to that silly freedom of speech thing. [/size][/font]

[font="Tahoma"][size="2"]Yup. And naturally of course despite Gai beating Kisame for the scroll, [spoiler]said ******* scroll will get to Madara anyway.[/spoiler] >_< Kishi please stop this kind of ****, it's dull as hell. We know you love your Uchiha characters but this is just lame.[/size][/font]

[font="Tahoma"][size="2"]Yeah, looks promising and will probably look good when complete. Right now I'm just worried about the inevitable Aizen power-up.[/size][/font]

[font="Tahoma"][size="2"]Ah Amagaizen, real waste of a filler plot there, pretty much like all the others.[/size][/font]

[font="Tahoma"][size="2"]*Shrugs* Just realised they actually animated the bisection shadow when Gin cuts through her, same way they have Ishida talk about how he's used an anti-coagulant on his clearly complete hand. God you'd think if they'd edit stuff they'd edit it properly. Anyway caught a glance at the new filler coming up and dear God I'm just going to stop watching the anime until it's over. [/size][/font]

[font="Tahoma"][size="2"][strike]Just a quick clarification, is Daniel Mathis to be considered dead now ?[/strike] Scratch that, reading is a wonderful skill. [/size][/font]

[indent][font="Tahoma"][size="2"][center][img]http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e366/nifty_fifty/mansion%20cards/jacquelinemasey.jpg[/img][img]http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e366/nifty_fifty/mansion%20cards/charlottehamilton.jpg[/img] [/center] The Butler glowered darkly as Angel departed, allowing his right hand to clench and unclench. The boy had been a thief, a guttersnipe and a thoroughly mongrel-bred piece of trash, killing him no more amounted to murder than the elimination of rodents when they managed to scurry their way into the Manor. Long, thin fingers like claws, those tiny beady eyes more appropriately found on an animal and that terribly stench of poverty and greed. He shuddered even thinking about it, no, that child could hardly have been considered human, and such filth could not and should not have been allowed to even enter through the doors, let alone to ply his trade among the other guests. Where the Butler had lacked a boot to crush this rat he had found the chandelier most sufficient. He was not a cruel or malevolent man, certainly not to the extent of some of the others who still roamed the halls but his Mistress had tasked him with the protection of the Manor and he would not shirk that duty, he had not in life and he would not in death. Quietly he moved to follow Angel down into the room where she and the three women were standing silently around the body of the recently deceased chameleon creature who had taken the appearance of the fallen musician. Without word he bent down and ran his gloved fingers into the moulding carpet, withdrew them and stared at the fresh blood marking his pristine white glove before holding it towards Angel and awaited her response. His fellow spectre said nothing, offering neither apology nor explanation for her actions, but merely holding the Butlerâ??s gaze steadily until he withdrew his hand unsatisfied. As if snapped out of hypnosis by the presence of the two poltergeists, Jacqueline Masey was the first to break the silence, as she levelled her eyes carefully on the newest arrival. [b] â??Mr Butler, I hope youâ??re not here to reveal another one of us as a monster and perform a disembowelling ?â? [/b] Her tone was hard, the same kind of voice she used to deal with difficult customers but underneath he could sense the twang of fright lurking within the thought, for a moment he allowed a small smile to play upon his lips before answering. [b]â??My dear girlâ?[/b] he said evenly [b]â??surely you meant to say that I would not reveal one of you for the monsters that you are, because of course you are all in one fashion or another monsters. I know your secrets little girls, we all do, you simply would not be here otherwise.â?[/b] [b]â??How dare you!â?[/b] She strode the distance between the two and swung forward with an open palm. Gingerly he caught her wrist with blood-soaked fingers and with the merest of twists, snapped the offending limb as though it were a dried winter twig. She fell to her knees screeching in pain as the nurse moved quickly to intervene and treat the injury. [b]â??Iâ??m afraid not.â?[/b] [center][img]http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e366/nifty_fifty/mansion%20cards/shout.jpg[/img] [img]http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e366/nifty_fifty/mansion%20cards/charlottehamilton.jpg[/img] [/center] Paling the nurse brought her hands to her ears, unable and unwilling to move lest the unbearable din in her mind grow any louder. Hoisting the fallen artist to her feet the middle-aged spiritâ??s face cracked into a terribly unfriendly smirk. [b]â??Little whore, you think I canâ??t see into your black heart, to see all the horrible things youâ??ve done to others for the slightest perceived insult or merely to alleviate your boredom ? How you play artist for the world, for fear they would see the serpent you are when light touches you who spends all her time in the dark ? As I told you before, if you conduct yourself with proper dignity in my presence you have nothing to fear, and that includes the dignity of the spirit my dear which I find in you sorely lacking.â?[/b] She kicked and screamed, begging the other spirit to intervene to no avail as the Butler dragged her roughly towards the French doors leading out to the garden. Gently twisting the handle he allowed them to open out onto what had once been picturesque, rolling lawns filled offset with winter shrubs and delicate scented flowers. Instead it was now an overgrown mess of foliage, home to all manner of vermin. Masey continued to struggle against the ghostâ??s iron grip but to no avail, she felt dirt and stones roughly jab against her back as she was hauled further and further away from the Manor in the dead of night. Hot tears rushed down her face as her throat became hoarse, begging anyone to save her from her fate. At last they reached a large oak tree, and beyond the silence she could hear only the terrible ripping of flesh and crunching of bone. [center][img]http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e366/nifty_fifty/mansion%20cards/jacquelinemasey.jpg[/img][img] http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e366/nifty_fifty/mansion%20cards/belle.jpg [/img] [/center] Releasing his quarry the Butler cast his eyes to the highest unimpeded branch and the ugly mass of feathers and claws that called it home. [b]â??Here beast!â?[/b] He swept his hand to Masey who recoiled in horror at the sight before her eyes [b]â??Another meal to keep you satisfied, at least until you too offend a greater power than yourself.â?[/b] The harpy cocked her head, as if unsure what to make of what she saw. Belleâ??s powerful sense of scent gleamed only death from the speaking one, which puzzled her, but the other was ripe and very much alive. Saliva dripped freely from her blood-covered mouth as she dropped the well gnawed femur of her last victim, her pride still stinging at having been robbed of live prey to toy with before finally killing. A joyous screech erupted from her throat as she dove from the branch, pitch coloured wings carrying her towards her prey. [center][img]http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e366/nifty_fifty/mansion%20cards/jacquelinemasey.jpg[/img][img] http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e366/nifty_fifty/mansion%20cards/death.jpg [/img] [/center] Adrenaline finally allowed Jacqueline to draw herself up from the ground, the shadow of the demonic half-human hawk drawing closer and closer to her. She ran, faster than her legs had ever carried her before back towards the Manor, to light and life, stones and jagged rocks cut her feet which had been deprived of shoes during the journey to the harpyâ??s tree but even that pain was nothing before the absolute terror she felt. Closer and closer, she could make out the vague shadows of her compatriots against the windows, willing her to bridge the distance between them before it was too late. The force of the talons which pierced her back forced her to the ground and drove all the air from her lungs, the agony of her ruined flesh rippled through her evoking an ear-splitting shriek. She felt them dig further and further into her, blood spraying from the entry wounds until finally her world went dark and with a ragged gasp Jacqueline Masey offered her mortal coil to her maker. [/size][/font][/indent]

[font="Tahoma"][size="2"]I don't know, I think they're actually quite different characters from one another although I suppose there are similarities I think they're outweighed by the differences. As for the romance element, actually I'm quite a fan of Ichigo/Rukia because I think they complement one another as a pairing well, and she's not a complete load nor crazy stalker like Orihime. Seeing both their awkward romantic reactions from early Bleach has always been hilarious to me.[/size][/font]

[font="Tahoma"][size="2"]Compared to any of Naruto's main female characters I'd say you're probably right but I've always liked Rukia as a character so Amamiya doesn't beat her for me. Matsuri is of course too awesome for words and hopefully we'll see her soon enough.[/size][/font]