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Hi, friends! After the last busy week, I'm back with another review: this one wasn't made in hurry, because this week was somehow light to me, then I had enough time to write this review, and this is a long one, but this chapter has so many details that it deserves some detailed analysis! Let's go:
The Edited Manga Used is from Binktopia
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And we're still trying to guess, my friend...
The chapter begins with a meeting between Tobi and Kisame, and Kisame really didn't know that Tobi wasn't just a ordinary member of Akatsuki, and still thought he was dead from that explosion caused by Deidara. Regarding his fight against Suigetsu, from what Kisame said and I understood, I'd risk to say Zetsu was the one who stopped his fight. Well, one point about the time skip seems to be explained, and from now probably Kisame could be well used in some future fight, he has the greatest amount of chakra among the akatsuki members, and would be such a waste not to show his true potential in a serious fight. And judging by his reactions here, seems Kisame doesn't know the truth about Itachi, even being his partner in Akatsuki. Knowing Itachi, I wouldn't be surprised if somehow Kisame was aware from his plans, and even Kisame could be part of the plan, though I don't think he would help Naruto and co. But Kishimoto is being so unpredictable that we cannot discard any possibility from now.
And let the surprises begin: After the initial explanations, Tobi shows his face to Kisame, and surprising, Kisame recognizes him as the Mizukage! Sure is was unexpected, but some questions are poping from now: A Kage is a well known and respected leader in the five main countries, and if by chance Tobi ruled in the mist country without his mask, wouldn't be Konoha aware from a sharingan user controlling a entire country? My guess is Tobi was using something to hide the face, just like when Orochimaru was pretending to be the Kazekage. But at least, in the mist country, I think the people know about Madara, as Kisame said: he knew that Tobi was Madara. Probably after his fight with Hashirama, he went to another country. And with the time, I'm more certain that Tobi is someone we know, Kishimoto is doing a great job in his identity aspect that would be weird if he was a new character: two times he already show some parts of his face, and I think it's a move to keep us wondering about which person could be behind the mask, and a new one wouldn't fit with the development so far.
It's everything but a happy meeting, believe me...
Finally we can see some more from Naruto after all, and I must say I'm very grateful to see how Kishimoto settled the environment: Finally the truth about Jiraya will be told, and I'm really curious to see how Naruto will react to this. First, Kakashi told to Naruto to meet Tsunade in her office, and seems he already knows what happened. Then, Naruto sees Gamabunta in Konoha, and probably, Naruto already noticed that something happened. And finally, to see all of his comrades together could be really a bad omen.
Wht I really liked here is how Kishimoto was building everything to prepare Naruto to the shocking revelation: Again, using real life examples, when someone really closes to you dies, usually you're the last one to know: The atmospehere is getting sad, and the people won't go directly to the point, but instead they're trying to prepare you. Exactly what Tsunade and Pa frog did in the chapter. Even P with a little joke about Jiraya: a funny moment before the sad news. If I were to say just one word, it would be brilliant...
And Tsunade was just perfect too: She was too close to Jiraya, and still, she didn't cry or showed another emotion but sadness. She being a perfect example for a Hokage: if she were to show any strong emotions here, her role as Hokage could be affected, because, in ninja laws, I don't think a hokage showing emotions is a good thing, but yet, she's bearing too much right now. Probably alone she'll be broken, but not now, not in this moment. I was expecting a good drama here, and I cannot complain about it, only great...
Forget Sasuke, Naruto, and become a true ninja from now
Pa frog already said the prophecy to Tsunade: I wasn't expecting to see it mentioned now, but probably Tsunade, with so much sadness, asked about the circunstances of his death, and the prophecy was inevitable in the context; another detail I noticed is how Naruto became angry with the Jiraya" chan": Even knowing Jiraya was a great pervert, Naruto respected him as a great fighter and probably a father he never hadn't, and the chan coul means that Jiraya was being underestimated by the frog, but of course Naruto changed his behavior when Tsunade said it was Jiraya's master. This behavior is typical from Naruto, and was good to see he didn't changed it after all the years!
And with the revelation, the greatest part in the chapter IMO: Naruto's reactions. Of course he couldn't accept it at first, and to lose someone so close to him can be too much in this moment. Kishimoto built a huge cliffhanger here, and I think was great, because everything could happen from now. I'm so glad too see Naruto here, and not only that, but in just one chapter, some development about him was made. the development was short, but yet good, and this only prove that Kishimoto knows really how to do drama in the manga, and for now, for the main character. And with this, I'm expecting that Naruto can forget about Sasuke for while and focus in how to be a better ninja to honor Jiraya's name and death.
Now backing to Akatsuki and Hawk, we finally found out that Sasuke's true objetives are only Konoha's leaders. My guess here is Sasuke will include Tsunade in the list, after all, she's the current Hokage, and so a leader too. I'm relieved to see that Sasuke's madness wasn't that huge, and in fact, he'll go after the true responsibles for Itachi's fate. and if my guess is right, then it will be Sasuke's greatest mistake, because Tsunade is innocent, and some attempt to kill her won't be acceptable. And Kisame knows that attack Konoha won't be an easy task, but Sasuke won't listen him, either, his revenge's desire is too extreme right now...
A deadly Alliance, huh? Interesting...
Like I said before, I really think the Suigetsu vs Kisame fight was broke by Zetsu, because Suigetsu said their deal still isn't finished. Tobi stopping Suigetsu's attack with just an arm was one more hint of his great powers: he just stopped it without any scratch, even in the akatsuki robe, and he isn't even using time-space jutsu. Another thing that was interesting was Sasuke's speech: could be that Sasuke is planning some kind of powerup for his team? Just like Madara, I think he knows they aren't match to Konoha right now, and probably he doesn't care nothing about Akatsuki, either. And let's pay attention to Tobi's words: he said that Hawk and Konoha share the same goals; Sasuke's objective is to destroy Konoha's leaders, and with this, I'm almost certain that Tobi somehow wants to control Konoha: after defeating its leaders, Konoha would be a perfect prey, unprotected and vulnerable to external attacks. Make more sense now, it's just like one team complements the other, and a deadly alliance was formed.
Sasuke wasn't aware from the bijuus/jinchuuriki's existence, and I'm surprised with that, because even Karin knew about them. Probably Konoha, in its efforts to hide anything about nine tails, keep in secret the others. And Hashirama, what a monster! To control several bijuus, wow, how powerful he was! Probably the great legends about Konoha being the strongest country could be related with it: with so many monster as his command, Hashirama could easily take every other country! Another detail I think that deserves some attention is about the eight-tails: Kishimoto gave some emphasis in its capture, the entire Hawk team was assigned to capture it, and for these reasons, I believe the 8 tails will pay some important role in the story. It's just time to Kishimoto introduce some new brand character in the series, and the eight-tails would fit perfectly now, being ally with the only other one: Naruto. And not only that, but this would link Naruto and Sasuke again, and not in some expected Konoha war. This could be a great twist from now, I believe.
Yes, keep thinking that way, Madara, and soon you'll see the results!
And with the new missions, I think I'm finally understand how Kishimoto will handle with the two plots: Akatsuki will try to capture Naruto, and just now, Naruto is knowing the truth about Jiraya. So, maybe Kishimoto will set the things with Pain first(about the capture), and after that, we'll for the likely Konoha was.
And to reinforce my statement about Tobi and Konoha, in the end of the chapter, again Tobi said that the village isn't off limits. From that, there's no other explanation other than Tobi will try to control the village. Of course I could be wrong, but two times in the same chapter Madara showed some evidence regarding Konoha.
Control Sasuke... Tobi is sure about it, but is that the reality? Usually, when a villain said something like that, some great twist is most likely to happen, and the "controlled" person turn back against. Probably it would be the case here, and I'll be very satisfied in the case it could be the real plot!
***Key Points***
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Great chapter!! The Mizukage issue was really interesting to see, and I'm glad to see Kisame alive and well; I'm waiting to see some serious fight involving him. Naruto being very well developed here was the best thing in the manga, his emotions, among with Tsunade were great, Kishimoto is becoming the drama master here. We have a great development in the plot, as well for Akatsuki and Hawk, in their new deadly alliance(not Mortal Kombat!).
I'm really curious to see Naruto from now, and to tell the truth, this is the most expected moment for me in the manga, and it will decide Naruto's fate!
As for Madara, more the height, more the fall!
The Edited Manga Used is from Binktopia
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Naruto 404 - "Hawk" and "Akatsuki"
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And we're still trying to guess, my friend...
The chapter begins with a meeting between Tobi and Kisame, and Kisame really didn't know that Tobi wasn't just a ordinary member of Akatsuki, and still thought he was dead from that explosion caused by Deidara. Regarding his fight against Suigetsu, from what Kisame said and I understood, I'd risk to say Zetsu was the one who stopped his fight. Well, one point about the time skip seems to be explained, and from now probably Kisame could be well used in some future fight, he has the greatest amount of chakra among the akatsuki members, and would be such a waste not to show his true potential in a serious fight. And judging by his reactions here, seems Kisame doesn't know the truth about Itachi, even being his partner in Akatsuki. Knowing Itachi, I wouldn't be surprised if somehow Kisame was aware from his plans, and even Kisame could be part of the plan, though I don't think he would help Naruto and co. But Kishimoto is being so unpredictable that we cannot discard any possibility from now.
And let the surprises begin: After the initial explanations, Tobi shows his face to Kisame, and surprising, Kisame recognizes him as the Mizukage! Sure is was unexpected, but some questions are poping from now: A Kage is a well known and respected leader in the five main countries, and if by chance Tobi ruled in the mist country without his mask, wouldn't be Konoha aware from a sharingan user controlling a entire country? My guess is Tobi was using something to hide the face, just like when Orochimaru was pretending to be the Kazekage. But at least, in the mist country, I think the people know about Madara, as Kisame said: he knew that Tobi was Madara. Probably after his fight with Hashirama, he went to another country. And with the time, I'm more certain that Tobi is someone we know, Kishimoto is doing a great job in his identity aspect that would be weird if he was a new character: two times he already show some parts of his face, and I think it's a move to keep us wondering about which person could be behind the mask, and a new one wouldn't fit with the development so far.
It's everything but a happy meeting, believe me...
Finally we can see some more from Naruto after all, and I must say I'm very grateful to see how Kishimoto settled the environment: Finally the truth about Jiraya will be told, and I'm really curious to see how Naruto will react to this. First, Kakashi told to Naruto to meet Tsunade in her office, and seems he already knows what happened. Then, Naruto sees Gamabunta in Konoha, and probably, Naruto already noticed that something happened. And finally, to see all of his comrades together could be really a bad omen.
Wht I really liked here is how Kishimoto was building everything to prepare Naruto to the shocking revelation: Again, using real life examples, when someone really closes to you dies, usually you're the last one to know: The atmospehere is getting sad, and the people won't go directly to the point, but instead they're trying to prepare you. Exactly what Tsunade and Pa frog did in the chapter. Even P with a little joke about Jiraya: a funny moment before the sad news. If I were to say just one word, it would be brilliant...
And Tsunade was just perfect too: She was too close to Jiraya, and still, she didn't cry or showed another emotion but sadness. She being a perfect example for a Hokage: if she were to show any strong emotions here, her role as Hokage could be affected, because, in ninja laws, I don't think a hokage showing emotions is a good thing, but yet, she's bearing too much right now. Probably alone she'll be broken, but not now, not in this moment. I was expecting a good drama here, and I cannot complain about it, only great...
Forget Sasuke, Naruto, and become a true ninja from now
Pa frog already said the prophecy to Tsunade: I wasn't expecting to see it mentioned now, but probably Tsunade, with so much sadness, asked about the circunstances of his death, and the prophecy was inevitable in the context; another detail I noticed is how Naruto became angry with the Jiraya" chan": Even knowing Jiraya was a great pervert, Naruto respected him as a great fighter and probably a father he never hadn't, and the chan coul means that Jiraya was being underestimated by the frog, but of course Naruto changed his behavior when Tsunade said it was Jiraya's master. This behavior is typical from Naruto, and was good to see he didn't changed it after all the years!
And with the revelation, the greatest part in the chapter IMO: Naruto's reactions. Of course he couldn't accept it at first, and to lose someone so close to him can be too much in this moment. Kishimoto built a huge cliffhanger here, and I think was great, because everything could happen from now. I'm so glad too see Naruto here, and not only that, but in just one chapter, some development about him was made. the development was short, but yet good, and this only prove that Kishimoto knows really how to do drama in the manga, and for now, for the main character. And with this, I'm expecting that Naruto can forget about Sasuke for while and focus in how to be a better ninja to honor Jiraya's name and death.
Now backing to Akatsuki and Hawk, we finally found out that Sasuke's true objetives are only Konoha's leaders. My guess here is Sasuke will include Tsunade in the list, after all, she's the current Hokage, and so a leader too. I'm relieved to see that Sasuke's madness wasn't that huge, and in fact, he'll go after the true responsibles for Itachi's fate. and if my guess is right, then it will be Sasuke's greatest mistake, because Tsunade is innocent, and some attempt to kill her won't be acceptable. And Kisame knows that attack Konoha won't be an easy task, but Sasuke won't listen him, either, his revenge's desire is too extreme right now...
A deadly Alliance, huh? Interesting...
Like I said before, I really think the Suigetsu vs Kisame fight was broke by Zetsu, because Suigetsu said their deal still isn't finished. Tobi stopping Suigetsu's attack with just an arm was one more hint of his great powers: he just stopped it without any scratch, even in the akatsuki robe, and he isn't even using time-space jutsu. Another thing that was interesting was Sasuke's speech: could be that Sasuke is planning some kind of powerup for his team? Just like Madara, I think he knows they aren't match to Konoha right now, and probably he doesn't care nothing about Akatsuki, either. And let's pay attention to Tobi's words: he said that Hawk and Konoha share the same goals; Sasuke's objective is to destroy Konoha's leaders, and with this, I'm almost certain that Tobi somehow wants to control Konoha: after defeating its leaders, Konoha would be a perfect prey, unprotected and vulnerable to external attacks. Make more sense now, it's just like one team complements the other, and a deadly alliance was formed.
Sasuke wasn't aware from the bijuus/jinchuuriki's existence, and I'm surprised with that, because even Karin knew about them. Probably Konoha, in its efforts to hide anything about nine tails, keep in secret the others. And Hashirama, what a monster! To control several bijuus, wow, how powerful he was! Probably the great legends about Konoha being the strongest country could be related with it: with so many monster as his command, Hashirama could easily take every other country! Another detail I think that deserves some attention is about the eight-tails: Kishimoto gave some emphasis in its capture, the entire Hawk team was assigned to capture it, and for these reasons, I believe the 8 tails will pay some important role in the story. It's just time to Kishimoto introduce some new brand character in the series, and the eight-tails would fit perfectly now, being ally with the only other one: Naruto. And not only that, but this would link Naruto and Sasuke again, and not in some expected Konoha war. This could be a great twist from now, I believe.
Yes, keep thinking that way, Madara, and soon you'll see the results!
And with the new missions, I think I'm finally understand how Kishimoto will handle with the two plots: Akatsuki will try to capture Naruto, and just now, Naruto is knowing the truth about Jiraya. So, maybe Kishimoto will set the things with Pain first(about the capture), and after that, we'll for the likely Konoha was.
And to reinforce my statement about Tobi and Konoha, in the end of the chapter, again Tobi said that the village isn't off limits. From that, there's no other explanation other than Tobi will try to control the village. Of course I could be wrong, but two times in the same chapter Madara showed some evidence regarding Konoha.
Control Sasuke... Tobi is sure about it, but is that the reality? Usually, when a villain said something like that, some great twist is most likely to happen, and the "controlled" person turn back against. Probably it would be the case here, and I'll be very satisfied in the case it could be the real plot!
***Key Points***
- Tobi being the Mizukage
- Tsunade being strong about Jiraya's death
- Everyone's sad faces in the Hokage Office
- Naruto's reactions
- Tobi stopping Suigetsu's attack with just one arm
- Hashirama controlling so many talied beasts
- Tobi was being thankful to the akatsuki's deceased members
- Madara is so confident about control Sasuke
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Summary
[/size]Great chapter!! The Mizukage issue was really interesting to see, and I'm glad to see Kisame alive and well; I'm waiting to see some serious fight involving him. Naruto being very well developed here was the best thing in the manga, his emotions, among with Tsunade were great, Kishimoto is becoming the drama master here. We have a great development in the plot, as well for Akatsuki and Hawk, in their new deadly alliance(not Mortal Kombat!).
I'm really curious to see Naruto from now, and to tell the truth, this is the most expected moment for me in the manga, and it will decide Naruto's fate!
As for Madara, more the height, more the fall!
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