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[Lain]

That is Korean isn't it? That makes it so much worse. When they leave it in with Japanese manga it just sounds stupid, but when they do it for manhwa I have no idea what the words even mean. And a lot of manhwa translators leave it in for some reason, it's so annoying.

Yep. Some exchanges turn into a repetition of the same terms repeated way too much (before it was oppa and hyung, in volume 8 it was unni).

 

[GG-Duo]

One Piece

Oda must have been doing research into racial issues for this arc. Quite interesting to see.

 

[Dresden]

Yep. Some exchanges turn into a repetition of the same terms repeated way too much (before it was oppa and hyung, in volume 8 it was unni).

People who don't translate oppa and shit just bug me. All it means is brother--if you're a girl you'll say oppa, and if you're a dude you'll say hyung. Same thing for unni, except this is for an older sister. Cavalier of the Abyss translations had this problem, too. It's worse than the nakama stuff.

 

[nelsonroyale]

At first I was kind of annoyed by Shirahoshi being this special once-in-a-forever wonder, but just now I remembered all their talk about mermen/fishmen having the ability to give birds to completely unrelated mermen/fishmen through some ancient DNA or something. So it makes a whole lot more sense to me now. Pretty masterfully played.


Y'know when you put it that way, Hodi is kind of the prime candidate.

The most hard-hitting real life assassinations are those that come from inside issues (it was a religious jewish person who killed the most peace-pursuing Israeli prime minister, there are tons of other examples that hit real deep to people). Hodi is "inside" and it's incredibly ironic if he's the one to kill her. He's one of the people she's having in her mind, and there he goes and ends it. And let's not forget Hodi is also one of those kids Otohime spent her utmost importance on.

If we're talking about deep problems, Hodi is probably the most "fitting" person to kill Otohime. The outsiders were against the fishmen anyway, so what's so special about them assassinating their queen?

But yeah I agree this arc is trying to hit deep in a lot of places.

Hmm, Hodi behind the murder would be much more interesting than VDD...it could add a much more emotional element to a confrontation for the reasons you mentioned...she tried to take him under her wing to some degree and if he really did assassinate her, then I think he will have held the conflict inside him all these years.

I am sceptical he did it though

 

[Ignis Fatuus]

But Mangastream's was already out.

Was it? Well still, it's Wednesday and it's not MS, no one has ever done that before.

It will probably go much faster next week without the 9 hour delay, though I can't speak for that myself because it's not us doing it.

 

[Angry Grimace]

If Naruto *actually* fights Raikage, consider me interested again.

 

[Drkirby]

Was it? Well still, it's Wednesday and it's not MS, no one has ever done that before.

It will probably go much faster next week without the 9 hour delay, though I can't speak for that myself because it's not us doing it.

So, do you have access to all the series in Weekly Jump? Think you may do some more, or just use the scans for the series you currently do?

 

[RepairmanJack]

So, do you have access to all the series in Weekly Jump? Think you may do some more, or just use the scans for the series you currently do?

This made me think. It seems like it's been weeks since there was a new Enigma.

 

[Ignis Fatuus]

So, do you have access to all the series in Weekly Jump? Think you may do some more, or just use the scans for the series you currently do?

We do have access to them all. We're giving Reborn to IEM and someone else is getting Toriko.

Besides that we are going to play it safe for now and just use them for our current series like Beelzebub, Bakuman, and Magico.

 

[TacticalFox88]

If Naruto *actually* fights Raikage, consider me interested again.

lol, you know he's going to convince him through talk no jutsu to let him pass.

 

[That Singer Guy...]

Hodi is the next Nakama though...so why would he do it?

 

[Angry Grimace]

lol, you know he's going to convince him through talk no jutsu to let him pass.

Hence the *actually*

It's probably going to be a word battle.

 

[Drkirby]

Reading Beelzebub, I wonder if the author has some sort of actual plan for the story or is making it up as he goes. The overarching story where I am is still pretty sound, while the flow of the individual chapters could be made better.

 

[EmCeeGramr]

One Piece

Ha, on Page 8 you can see Keimi and Pappug in a corner, as well as a Fishman who looks just like Luffy's drawing of one before he had ever seen a Fishman.

 

[levious]

Hence the *actually*

It's probably going to be a word battle.

rap battle?!

 

[MetatronM]

One Piece

It makes sense that Otohime's murderer, if they are still on the loose, wouldn't be clearly identified by this flashback. Remember that Jinbe is telling this story. If they knew who the killer was, they would have done everything in their power to lock him up and/or execute him. If he's some anonymous gunmen, then that means he's still alive and playing a role in the present day arc.

Hodi makes the most sense and is who I immediately thought of. Though I wouldn't be surprised if Decken's men were the ones who initially set the fire.

Obviously Luffy is the prophesied guide. He's already leading Shirahoshi all over the place, so technically that prophecy has already come true. Will be interesting to see how this all plays into the "destruction of Fishman Island" though.

 

[Squall ASF]

One Piece

Ding Dong the Queen is Dead! The Queen is Dead! About damn time! Her death was pretty comical, just no feeling to it as it was just too sudden. I suppose Anime works a little better for this kind of thing with sound. I will say the ending scene was reasonably touching though, only because I can relate to wanting to protect my sisters and the Queen's concern for her children was touching even if I hate her character. Vander Deckens plan to age the princess was funny. At least the destruction of Fishneyland should be entertaining....if this flashback ever ends. Think there's any chance the flashback is over? Or will only be the start of next week's chapter?

Naruto

This was actually a pretty decent chapter, surprised because I did not like last week's chapter at all. The Zetsu ability is pretty cool, makes it all the more plausable for Madara to feel he could take an army on. Sakura doing the body slam gave me a quick flashback to when I thought she was finally going to be a cool character (fight vs Sasori). The ending was certainly interesting though there more than likely will only be a quick squirmish with mostly talk no justu taking place. Also am interested how Itachi and Nagato are going to be used.

Fairy Tail

At least they didn't skip right over Erza's fight. Hades still seems out of anyone's league so wondering how this arc will end, probably with them retreating with Zangref?'s body. That would be unsatisfying but I suppose that would provide a really strong rival for the future.

HSDK

Not much going on here, just the in-between chapter to hype up God Fist before the fight. Hopefully the fight goes down next chapter or at least ends with them facing each other. Lame that God fists apprentices are training to take on Kenichi again, they are boring characters and I don't care to see them fight again.

 

[Cwarrior]

Naruto

The two useless kages show up, someone tell that woman to get off the battlefield and back in the kitchen before she makes a fool out of her self again(sanin arc&pain arc).

 

[upandaway]

One Piece

Vander Deckens plan to age the princess was funny.

Damn I completely forgot about this. I had a ton of things to say about it.

What the fuck is that? Will it really age someone this arc? Is it related to Bonney? If Shirahoshi ages right now, will she be able to control her power? Can it work backwards and revive Neptune's strength? Is it permanent? Are there any more objects that can function as a devil fruit power?
Is it even real or really just a rumor?

What the fuck is that?

 

[Squall ASF]

Damn I completely forgot about this. I had a ton of things to say about it.

What the fuck is that? Will it really age someone this arc? Is it related to Bonney? If Shirahoshi ages right now, will she be able to control her power? Can it work backwards and revive Neptune's strength? Is it permanent? Are there any more objects that can function as a devil fruit power?
Is it even real or really just a rumor?

What the fuck is that?

I just expected it to be relevent to the flashback but who knows how long that will keep going. Didn't think about it being applied this arc but I doubt it. The story it's based off of uses it as a protective charm and ages a person as punishment, doubt it could be used in reverse and it simply ages the person instantly, doesn't turn them into a *future self* where they'd have greater knowledge/skills. At least it sure didn't sound like it. The story stated the man died right away from aging so I don't know if it's even possible to only make a person age to a certain degree and stop. Would Oda actually use this? or was it just a funny plot device for the flashback? Next chapter could very well carry on the flashback and have him attempting to go after it.

 

[Angry Grimace]

Naruto

The two useless kages show up, someone tell that woman to get off the battlefield and back in the kitchen before she makes a fool out of her self again(sanin arc&pain arc).

How is Raikage useless? He's like the strongest kage.

 

[Stat Flow]

How is Raikage useless? He's like the strongest kage.

He hasn't done shit this entire war. I thought that's what he meant.

 

[Cwarrior]

How is Raikage useless? He's like the strongest kage.

For a hyped up guy what has he done so far? lost his arm and tag teamed a zetsu clone.

Am not saying just those two but all the kages are useless.

 

[Kusagari]

For a hyped up guy what has he done so far? lost his an arm and tag teamed a zetsu clone.

Am not saying just those two but all the kages are useless.

Old Man Kage will prove you wrong.

 

[MCD]

For a hyped up guy what has he done so far? lost his an arm and tag teamed a zetsu clone.

Am not saying just those two but all the kages are useless.

Everyone are useless against Sasuke-kun.

 

[Averon]

Sakura still having romantic feelings for Sasuke is kinda ridiculous. Did she forget he tried to kill her twice not too ling ago?

 

[Stat Flow]

Naruto

Well, Zetsu's existence is validated, I suppose. No one cares about Sakura. But at least this chapter pseudo-confirmed Hinata/Naruto and hopefully Sakura/No One, since the Sauce is off the deep end.

Naruto vs Raikage is most likely going to be TnJ. But just incase it isn't...I still don't care about it. Where's more Itachi? Where is the Sauce? Is Madara just sitting around? With this new development, has Kabuto been rendered useless?

 

[Rorschach]

A little bit of levity in Naruto. Nice to see.

One Piece

It makes sense that Otohime's murderer, if they are still on the loose, wouldn't be clearly identified by this flashback. Remember that Jinbe is telling this story. If they knew who the killer was, they would have done everything in their power to lock him up and/or execute him. If he's some anonymous gunmen, then that means he's still alive and playing a role in the present day arc.

Hodi makes the most sense and is who I immediately thought of. Though I wouldn't be surprised if Decken's men were the ones who initially set the fire.

Obviously Luffy is the prophesied guide. He's already leading Shirahoshi all over the place, so technically that prophecy has already come true. Will be interesting to see how this all plays into the "destruction of Fishman Island" though.

If Luffy gets hurt, and the princess thinks he's dead or dying, then she might send for rampaging sea kings. There's no one around to stop her since the princes aren't there. Or maybe he makes Fishman Island rise. Either scenario would force the migration of the Fishmen that the queen wanted.


[edit]Although I wanted the Queen to die for a few chapters now, I did find the death scene touching. The last panel was great.

 

[Crash Station]

One Piece

Jinbei is still the front runner, but I think we just got a bunch of new candidates for crew mate.

 

[upandaway]

If Luffy gets hurt, and the princess thinks he's dead or dying, then she might send for rampaging sea kings. There's no one around to stop her since the princes aren't there. Or maybe he makes Fishman Island rise. Either scenario would force the migration of the Fishmen that the queen wanted.

Luffy and co probably know/will know of Shirahoshi's ability before or as soon as it happens the first time. Depends on whether Jinbei knows, but pretty much all the big guns know now (maybe even Hodi if Decken tells him). So if Luffy got hurt I think the crew could take care of Shirahoshi.

Spoiler

Besides, it's not like Luffy will get hurt. Not in this arc.

Edit: SCENARIO

End battle happens. Through cheap tricks and water and lots of fooling around, Shirahoshi thinks Luffy got hurt.

Summons sea kings.

Luffy proceeds to prove he wasn't hurt by beating the sea kings.

End.

 

[Haly]

Please tell me this flashback is over.

 

[Nolan.]

Sakura still having romantic feelings for Sasuke is kinda ridiculous. Did she forget he tried to kill her twice not too ling ago?

Girls love bad guys, obviously the scummier the better.

 

[flawfuls]

A Girl by the Sea

So the first few chapters of this just got translated. It's a highschool romance manga by Inio Asano and will probably be the best highschool romance ever made just by virtue of being written by Asano. If you've ever read an Inio Asano manga you know what to expect, fantastic writing, great art, a mature story and angst angst angst.

 

[Slayven]

Damn you all too hell for all this manga to read.

 

[Infinite Justice]

lol, you know he's going to convince him through talk no jutsu to let him pass.

this actually failed once, should be interesting if Naruto is sucessful this time around.

 

[Kusagari]

this actually failed once, should be interesting if Naruto is sucessful this time around.

Last time Raikage was in Angry Black Man mode over Bee being 'captured' though. I'm sure the talk no jutsu will work this time.

 

[Infinite Justice]

Naruto

White Zetsu confirmed, Sakura using her brain once again and Hinata is still fired up.

LOL @ Bee's comment about Tsunade's melons

Last time Raikage was in Angry Black Man mode over Bee being 'captured' though. I'm sure the talk no jutsu will work this time.

Oh yea he thought the Sauce had Bee at that tme.

if anything Bee may be the main reason this time

 

[Zoramon089]

The guys whole speech to Sakura about how the guy she likes must be a pretty nice guy, and then the panel of Sasuke...it's like Kishi is trolling the readers and just doesn't care anymore

 

[Azure J]

A Girl by the Sea

So the first few chapters of this just got translated. It's a highschool romance manga by Inio Asano and will probably be the best highschool romance ever made just by virtue of being written by Asano. If you've ever read an Inio Asano manga you know what to expect, fantastic writing, great art, a mature story and angst angst angst.

http://i.imgur.com/vQgVn.png[/QUOTE]

Reading this confirmed. Asano is too good at this.

 

[Ignis Fatuus]

This will be the last time I ever link this horrible manga but I'd like like to point out that Mangastream lost the race on this one. Bleach 449 is out.

 

[Angry Grimace]

For a hyped up guy what has he done so far? lost his arm and tag teamed a zetsu clone.

Am not saying just those two but all the kages are useless.

He would have *killed* Sasuke if Gaara hadn't interfered; he would have lost another limb, but he's so badass he didn't care.

 

[levious]

didn't Madara save sasuke from the little old kage as well?

 

[Angry Grimace]

didn't Madara save sasuke from the little old kage as well?

Yes.

Plus Mizukage was going to easily kill Sasuke also, but Zetsu saved Sasuke by casting Mega Drain

 

[Articalys]

So someone's going to have to explain to me exactly what kind of impact these new "Wednesday raws" have on the scene. Is it just that the stuff that Mangastream was using is now released to the public at large or something? And these are from the issue to be put on sale... next Wednesday, June 1? Is that right? And have all these already been cleaned or something?

 

[Ignis Fatuus]

Is it just that the stuff that Mangastream was using is now released to the public at large or something?

No. It's an entirely different provider who is just as fast or possibly even faster than Mangastream's provider.

This will change everything. Mangastream's stranglehold on Jump has been broken. I know that IEM is in a frenzy to take back Reborn now that the playing field has been leveled. The new Mangazone group was formed just to compete on the Big 3. Another group that is obsessed with Toriko will be putting Toriko out first. Basically everything Mangastream does is now going to come under attack from all sides.

We're staying out of that and just hunkering down with the series we've been doing for a while.

 

[Angry Grimace]

No. It's an entirely different provider who is just as fast or possibly even faster than Mangastream's provider.

This will change everything. Mangastream's stranglehold on Jump has been broken. I know that IEM is in a frenzy to take back Reborn now that the playing field has been leveled. The new Mangazone group was formed just to compete on the Big 3. Another group that is obsessed with Toriko will be putting Toriko out first. Basically everything Mangastream does is now going to come under attack from all sides.

We're staying out of that and just hunkering down with the series we've been doing for a while.

Troll the internet by taking Naruto, but it's always a gagscan

 

[Ignis Fatuus]

Troll the internet by taking Naruto, but it's always a gagscan

Will they notice the difference?

 

[Angry Grimace]

Will they notice the difference?

shits about to get real

 

[Articalys]

No. It's an entirely different provider who is just as fast or possibly even faster than Mangastream's provider.

This will change everything. Mangastream's stranglehold on Jump has been broken. I know that IEM is in a frenzy to take back Reborn now that the playing field has been leveled. The new Mangazone group was formed just to compete on the Big 3. Another group that is obsessed with Toriko will be putting Toriko out first. Basically everything Mangastream does is now going to come under attack from all sides.

We're staying out of that and just hunkering down with the series we've been doing for a while.

So all the raws are out earlier for everyone, but it's up to individual groups as to how fast they can clean and TL them?
And this is the stuff a week early, for June 1?

 

[Ignis Fatuus]

So all the raws are out earlier for everyone, but it's up to individual groups as to how fast they can clean and TL them?
And to reclarify this is the stuff for June 1?

The raws are private. Not everyone has access to them. A group which secures a series from our provider will never have to worry about someone else using the same source.

And yes.