Friday, December 22, 2006

Naruto Manga 336: Reverse Predicament

Witherwing writes:

Oh my gosh! Soooo gen-nee-us! I so didn't see this coming. That means that Kakashi was right there with Shikamaru since the very first attack. Just as expected for Kanoha's Copy Ninja. Does this mean that they don't have to kill the other four people? Or that Sewing-body-part's guy is just going to be in a lot of pain?

How did Shikamaru set up the clearing of exploding tags of no escape? Do you think he made Hidan help? I also really loved this:

It was just what I was thinking. Now I'm just waiting for Ino and Chouji to do something useful. And for Hidan to realize that he made a boo-boo.

And once again, I gotta say I love this face. Only now it's not only serious, it's a look of pure hatred...
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SnowyOwl Says 1.9.2007:

Hidan is sooo dead! ::wishful thinking:: Le sigh. I have a feeling Shika's going to have a few more setbacks. He may be a genius (who else could set up Exploding Net of DOOM so quickly?), but not really strong in body, endurance, or in luck (Exploding Net of DOOM = ineffective). Please, Kishimoto! Even if Shika's going to take some damage, let him have this one himself and not have others rescue him. Let him be a little selfish and impractical for once.

Side note: Props to the mangaka for visual pacing. The sense of time slowing down when Shike got 'cut' was a really nice touch. And check out Shika totally playing the part of the mortally wounded. Way to stay in character!

Why do these characters talk so much? You're a ninja! Oh, let me explain to you exactly what that last technique was. Oh, let me confirm your theory that you so conveniently voiced out loud. Oh, let me correct you, I'm totally not immortal, you could kill me if you really wanted. They all suffer from an inflated ego if you ask me. That said...Ack! I hope the vile contained the original heart's blood and Hidan totally keeled his teammate.

Side note: was it just me, or was it totally misleading when Kukuku-ku-kuku-ku said he fought Shodaime and then showed a picture of him killing someone...not? For a second I thought Kukuku killed Shodai and thought 'OMG, theseguysdon'tstandachanceKAKASHI!'

Thursday, December 14, 2006

Naruto Manga 335: The Terrible Secret

SnowyOwl Says:

My heart stopped reading the title. So foreboding. But it wasn't too bad. Unless soul-eater Kakuzu takes Kakashi's heart.

Check out Shikamaru being all confrontational and not fighting from afar. I wonder what the 'role' is. I wonder why manga/anime characters like using 'that' so much without using the identifier first.
Witherwing writes:

I'm still loving Shikamaru's serious face. And because we've showed it so many times, I'm not including a picture. I'm thinking his 'role' has something to do with avenging Asuma 'cause you know that Hidan's the one that he has a real grudge against. I also like how he carries his shadow in the knuckle knives and throws it around to have a longer range. The real question should be what was it that Kakashi gave him? Soldier pills? A help whistle? It better not be a 'read this when I'm gone' note.

I also got a kick out of the fact that the enemy was just standing there listening to Team Ten's plan and answering their questions. Gotta love the ninja code of honor that won't let them fight and opponent who's not ready. Now all they have to do is kill not-Hidan...four times plus one for the original I think.

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Naruto Manga 334: Dark Transfiguration

SnowyOwl Says:

Nooooo! Just die! Why can't they just die! Nothing had better happen to Kakashi, because I just might go postal. I don't want even want to see him in the hospital again, because the poor man spends too much time there. The hospital and the grave stone. Death and dying everywhere. Give the guy a break. It must suck to be so awesome and have so little chakra.

On a lighter note, I nearly gagged when I read this (see picture on right). Ya think, Ino?

You know what this chapter is setting up for, right? Team Yamato is going to come rescue them with Naruto's new windy ball of Doom. And maybe Sakura's Water Element: Torrent of Tears. I hope Sai's there too, maybe he can cower those pesky Akatsuki with his Abs of Steel. Though, Hidan might be able to give him a run for his money. For a person that doesn't need to work out to live, he's pretty toned. Meh.

Updates to 333 too.

Witherwing writes: Updated 12-21-06

Die, just die...why won't they die? Having creepy masked dollies coming out of your back it's just gross and wrong. Be awed by Ino's power of deduction. Now they have to fight immortals with all elemental jutsus. Good thing that Kakashi can copy them.

Did you see him save Shikamaru and Chouji? His Chuunin vest got blown off and then his gloves. And his mask got a little ripped. It better not com off all the way because you know that the day you see his face is the day that he DIES!

And with Team Yamato as backup do you think the Naruto will just use his one new wind-ball-of -destruction over and over again? Well, that and his tenacity attack. I'm just saying that some evil people better die soon. That's all.