I loved this chapter.
An amazing mind blowing episode! O.O
Just to toss out a few of the things I really enjoyed.
1.) The chapter starts with Tsuchikage's willpower in full swing.
He just got hit by a double meteor and he is ready to get up and continue.
I love the shinobi determination. These characters are so well developed and so intricate that their willpower controls their bodies beyond endurance.
Naruto is the best at this ever, but many others have shown similar fortitude.
2.) I like the memoryflash of Madara and a VERY young Oonoki standing next to what appears to be a double sword wielding Muu. There is something wrong here though... Oonoki seems to already have some understanding of their relationship with Konoha. Madara seems to be telling him that things have changed. I wonder why Madara is handling diplomacy for The Hidden Leaf? Is this after he has fought Hashirama and he's in control or something?
Puzzling to say the least...
3.) I like that Madara makes reference of the Infinite Tsukuyomi. It proves that Tobi and Madara had a plan prior to Madara's death. It also finally proves to us that Tobi did not lie at the Kage Summit when he told them his plan. Tobi wasn't lying then, and now we know that Madara is or was involved in the same plan.
4.) Oonoki states that age has allowed him the time to see the bigger picture. He tells Madara that when he looks at Gaara helping Naruto's clone stand up he can see that things are starting to change. That the Shinobi forces are all slowly trying to make things better. Compassion and Understanding. They know of the hard times, and they are seeking a brighter future.
5.) There is an interesting part of dialogue from Oonoki that blames Madara for his lack of sight until now. He's saying Madara changed him for the worse and only now is he finally freeing himself from that closeminded view that power is all that really matters. He's seeing the sacrifice they are all making for each other in this war and also the more personal sacrifices like Naruto going ape on that wood jutsu to save them. He is inspired to stand up and fight on for his new found understanding.
6.) I enjoy when Oonoki tells Madara that he is going to "put him to sleep".
reminds me of this:
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7.) Gaara notices Oonoki about to fall and supports him with the sand. The look on Oonokis face is similar to that of the poor bastards that were killed by Gaara before Naruto set him free. Thankfully for Oonoki, Gaara is a different man and is there to help, not harm. I love Gaara's line "Lets All Pick Ourselves Up" He always uses so few words to say so much.
8.) If you look carefully at Madara when he says "So you have some fight left in you." you can see why Kishi is one of my favorite artists of all time. There is fear in Madara's face. Kishi drew it perfectly. The head cocked back and the eyes looking down the nose at them is a moment of concern and fear. Hes thinking to himself "Have I underestimated them? Are they capable of defeating me? He couldn't possibly be that powerful." Perfect frame.
9.) The entire bit with Tsunade deciding to teleport onto the battlefield was good. Her determination is also in full swing. I loved the way he did the Raikage agreeing to go also. I can just see it in the anime the way that they will do it to be surprising. Like "Prepare the teleport..........................for two! (dramatic effect here)"
10.) I loved Choujirou's domination of black zetsu! Especially the frame at the end where his sword is impaling the prone black zetsu and the sword is glowing, so epic!
11.) Loved the three Konoha shinobi using the FTG technique to bring Mizukage to the main battlefield. Oh hell yea! She is bad to the bone.
I'm fine with them being able to use it, and also like that it takes all three of them to perform it. Must be a seriously high level jutsu.
12.) Loved these two screenshots.
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13.) Always enjoy seeing Tsunade in action, the Genesis Rebirth was good.
She is hardcore old and even in battle she is keeping up her appearance. A lady never looks shabby in public. Remember that, girls.
14.) My final thought is that this war is an effort to protect the 8 and 9 tails Bijuus from falling into Tobi's hands, right? So why would the 5 most powerful leaders in the war, the Kages, all be on a different battlefield than the 2 Jinchuuriki's? I feel like Kabuto and Tobi planned all this from the start. The shinobi alliance is playing to their tune and dancing on their strings. Tobi and Kabuto are the ones calling the shots. I believe this is an entire diversion with Madara's Edo. Headquarters (communicationville) is now wide open to attack. Bee and Naruto (real ones) are MIA. Tobi and the EJ6P (edo jinchuuriki six paths) are MIA. Sasuke is MIA. Itachi is MIA. Kabuto is MIA.
I think some of these other MIA forces are going to start clashing elsewhere. The main shinobi alliance force has been diverted. Now the battles that truly matter are upcoming.
Naruto & Bee vs Tobi & EJ6P.
Itachi vs Kabuto
Sasuke vs (i feel sorry for whoever occupies this spot first.)
Thanks for reading my posts as always!
I'm always up for constructive criticism and well thought out arguments.
Compliments are cool too!
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