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for Prize of Victory 2

by NovaAlexandria

person Kain
schedule December 3, 2014 at 12:00 AM
Hmm it's a little late where I am and I have work in the morning so this review will be broken up into a few parts that will come when I have time and have gathered my thoughts on certain things about this chapter. Forgive me if it jumps around a bit at times.

-It's awesome that the Shinigami are now "free" and there is a fairly iron clad system to hopefully protect them but it is also bittersweet since those who were abused have in a sense been denied there vengeance while there former jailers are sent back to their home. Understandable since the realms are still out of whack but that anger is going to fester with no other outlet but the arrancar who were allowed to stay. The Captains can't be everywhere. I am also concerned for the shinigami's who defended there claimers since that could put a target on there back by people who view them as traitors. Again I say there will be a great need for some therapy. Doesn't the SS still have special prisons they could just use to punish the worst of the Arrancar? Since I figure there will still be some fall out to come on this decision and shinigami/arrancar issues, I will leave things on this subject here unless something comes to mind.......OR 'Darkstar' gives me some good debating material lol.



-I know she did not have a part in this chap but my god I am so dreading the moment Yuro finds out about what happened to her little bee. And this is a question I had meant to place in a review for the previous chapter but why are Tatsuki and Tesra still refered to as the adoptive parents for Soi and Ggio's kid? I mean he is free now so wouldnt full parental rights return to him? Liked

-Points too Ichigo for asking the good questions about why someone who might not have had a choice in the matter be saddled with parenthood or have to share rights with a being they would probably rather see gone. I have grown to love her but for someoen who seemed so adverse to the thought of having Aizen's child and ecstatic that it was not the case you would think Karin would have a little more sympathy for people who are not so lucky.

-Damn I know that not every thing can make the final cut but I would have loved to see some of these background talks between characters that keep getting mentioned and will there be any interaction between Ulq and Ichigo given that last time they spoke/fought/tried to equalize the other? And while I don't ship them in this fic I was really hoping for a Orihime and Ichigo reunion.

-Ulq has honestly faded from this story in the past like dozen or more chapters and is no longer really central that I was a little floored by his developement, a SMILE and giving Orihime the choice of having the claim placed back on essentially in a way starting things the right way as they shouyld have been the first time.

-Karin is running on fumes at this point, anyone else would have passed out a long time ago. Say or think what you will of her but the girl is made of some seriously tough shit and brings pride to her kurosaki namesake. Less than 24 hours after getting brutally raped and with no sleep and low reiatsu she is still going.

Excellent chapter.


-waits patiently for the next chapter-



schedule December 3, 2014 at 12:00 AM
@Chapter 102: Not as much to say this time... First, I'm glad that the issue of Szayel's mask was finally addressed, since they don't need him reverting in the absence of Karin's claim. Though I'm still very curious about what was happening with Vindula's hands. I liked the idea that they're going to work on a way to try and make mutual claims between the Arrancar and Shinigami who want that.

Aw, Stark is so adorable, thinking about Nanao and their possible cub, about his reluctance in breaking his claim over her and Jushiro. And then, Orihime shows up and promptly clomps Karins in her "Healing Hug: it heals all your injuries with the power of Feels". Then, she agrees to have her claim broken on the condition that it be recast later, and saunters over to Ulquiorra to cuddle up to him. I'm sorry, but only Hime could be so cute and adorably sweet at any given time, especially when Ulqui is trying to be all serious an stoic in front of everyone... The fearsome mighty Cautro Espada, standing there, with his perky smiling redheaded mate smiling happily and snuggled up against him. Lol!

I did smirk at the fact that Karin wants to basically implement joint-custody parenting as a way to handle some of the cases. Plus, it was pretty cool when Unohana suggested that they start issuing maternity leave so the Arrancar can 'den up' with their mates. And in-lue of how helpful Sungsun has been around the Fourth, she wants to formally hire her on. I'm still looking forward to seeing Ajuga and Diaemus, now that the rebellion is over.

I'm glad that this chapter answered so many lingering questions I've had on my mind. Another great chapter, I can't wait to see what happens next.

schedule December 3, 2014 at 12:00 AM
@Kain:It seems lately we've more or less been in agreement on how things have been playing out. I expected Marenoshin to attack Sementall, but I thought that Nova did a good job of his continued presence- by basically turning him into Unohana's Fraccion, since he has a power that now makes him valuable and gives a practical reason to keep him around, thanks to his "Fascination" ability.

As for retaliation by the Shinigami... The dialogue seems to imply that she rank-and-fire Shinigami will answerable to the Espada in the same way that the Arrancar will be answerable to the elite Gotei Captains (sort of 'quid pro qua'). And I personally don't get the feeling, at lease from the dialogue, that Ichigo is really interested in staying around to handle the long-term management of the Seireitei. In all likelihood, Unohana will probably be the next Supreme Commander of the Shinigami. After her, there's Ukitake and Hitsugaya and Nanao. While the Arrancar have Stark, Lilinette, Halibell, Ulquiorra and Szayel to represent their interests in disputes.

You mentioned the possibility of a holding center... I could be wrong, but I think the only place capable of containing Hollows is the Twelfth Division. I can't remember where I read that, or if it's even cannon, though...

On a different note, I think Yumichika and Orihime should be declared Saints. Do you have any nominations for Sainthood?
person whiteShadow
schedule December 3, 2014 at 12:00 AM
ahhhh...that was mind splitting.Planning and all that stuff -politics,is not my forte.But i think you made it an easy way to understand.I think.^_^
Now,humor between Grimm and strawberry is cool,refreshing in all those serious planning that's happening in that room. Orihime and Ullquirra help too.^_^ Its sweet.
person Kain
schedule December 3, 2014 at 12:00 AM
To Darkstar,

My response to a few of your comments will have too wait as I got called back into work to handle a project.

Responses will be in at some point tomorrow though k.
person Shelygirl
schedule November 29, 2014 at 12:00 AM
100- Grimm/Karen situation is what interests me the most, personally. The Unohana perspective was interesting. Thanks for the update.
schedule November 27, 2014 at 12:00 AM
I can just imagine Yoruichi's massive heartbreak once she learns her little Bee is dead :C
person Anon
schedule November 27, 2014 at 12:00 AM
Is it strange that I got mad when Starrk called Jushiro his pet? I think that's the last time I felt the need to punch him. That aside, wonderful chapter, as always. I kind of liked how Starrk managed to calm the agitated Arrancars. While I agree that many of them were scumbags deserving of death, I think some were nice too, so it wouldn't have been fair to kill them all.
person Penryck
schedule November 27, 2014 at 12:00 AM
Damn Nova, kudos for this chapter for sure.

My first concern is Yoruichi. Not only does she still have to find out but it has to be from Ggio. Poor, poor Ggio who has lost so much. This is going to be tough for them both. He doesn't even have Yumichika for emotional support in this, like he usually would. I think it might be best to hold off on telling her right away. Ask her to mind Avispona while he goes to retrieve the body. Everyone will be informed at the same time. This is gonna hurt like fuck.

SO SO SO GLAD to finally get the confrontation with Sementall. Was waiting for that for so long and you didn't disappoint. Marenoshin ain't fuckin around with that horse's ass. Haha.

Iemura, buddy. Not the time for that. I love ya dearly but please Do Not right now. I'm sure Sun-Sun would have been w little upset with him if she was there to hear it.

I'm also not looking forward to Orihime hearing about what happened to Soifon. This is what she wanted to be on the front lines to prevent. Sadly, you can't save em all.
person Lilibet
schedule November 26, 2014 at 12:00 AM
Thank you so much for the update. I thoroughly enjoyed the chapter. Every Wednesday I look forward to reading a new chapter. Thank you for updating before the holiday. Have a Happy Thanksgiving!