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@Chapter 101: Wow, you packed a hell a lot of storytelling in this chapter! What can I say, other than that I really enjoyed this. As to the actual events of the chapter... Well, I was glad to a see a number of issues finally getting addressed, now that the other shoe has dropped, as it were.

I'm not really surprised that Marenoshin tried to beat Sementall to an inch of his life. Rather, it was the flood of revelations that followed in the wake of Mareyo's intervention that threw me. First, I never really got the impression (from the characters' dialogue) that Sementall massacred the family, just that he took over the household. Then next it's revealed that the other brother (I can't recall his name) was a pedophile- and presumably, that Sementall killed him out of disgust (especially when considering Mareyo's second, even more sinister implication).

I smiled when Sementall commented that he's basically now Unohana's Fraccion. And then... Oh Franque, how I've miss you. I knew it was just a matter of time until Franque, Michiko, and Watanabe (aka, the "Loydth Family") showed up, and in just the way I'd expect them to, lol. And of course, he just struts out with a smile- and even winks at Unohana! I liked the way Unohana had Sementall use his powers to relax the Arrancar. Plus, it was cool to see that the people in attendance (for the Espada's bid announcement) could still had a sense of humor.

It was also pretty funny when Iemura asked Renji if they should restart the Shinigami Men's Association. Poor Renji just groans at the idea, while Rukia lays there and laughs at the suggestion. And,sigh, poor Ggio-kitty...

We got our next bit of information from Ulquiorra, when he explains that no single person will be in charge- rather, there'll be a council comprised of the remaining Captains and Espada. And, there will be a set of laws in place, somewhat as I predicted. Well, this chapter certainly answered a fair amount of my questions. Though I hope that Yumichika can get his face fixed- since it's the least he deserves after everything he's done for others.

Hmm curious to see how the council functions and what will happen after sem's power starts to fade. Good too see that omeada got to thrash sem all the same and quite surprised about the sudden revelations about the circumstances to his daughters death and what his other son was getting up too. Felt kind of out of left field though but that's more to the fact that mareyo has had only a few scenes throughout the story. Poor Gin, guy has gone through hell and more than atoned for his "betrayal" and yet still might not get a happy ending. Stoked to see how these interviews go and was Starrk referring to Ukitake as his pet more for the sake of the Arrancar to keep them none the wiser? Stoke to see who passes there one on one interviews and who gets the boot.....grumblegrumbleexecutionwouldhavebeencooltoothoughgrumblegrumble.

Wonder what new laws are going to be passed.

huh......short review this time eh? Then again I am currently preparing for thanksgiving.

I wish both you and black fox a happy Thanksgiving Nova.

-Waits patiently for the next chapter-

Aftershock

Another great chapter! Great work Nova and Blackfox. I am curious though and I hope Gin being secretive right there and then leaving doesn't mean that he's leaving for good! I hope he's not because I bet Ran would love to see him! Keep up the great works hope you both are doin well!

I'm hoping the survivors are all able to be healed, inc. Byakuya's voice. I'd like to see the rebirth of those who lost (or imprisonment in hades in the case of Aisen, Yammy, & Baragan). The last act/thoughts could be used to earn another chance at life such as in the case of Nnoitra. I'd still see Rangeku being a 'guardian angel' sort in regard to reincarnated Nnoitra or Ggio in the case of SoiFon; both understanding they won't be seen or remembered in the way they were. It would be great to see the Big Bad Three on trial at the entry of hades and seeing the others getting another chance because of their recently changed views and the love/caring for others that they learned.

@Chapter 100 (Continued): This something of an addendum to the review I posted. I just want to reiterate what an amazing chapter this was. The closing scene was fucking poetry, beautiful! It had everything, it was tragic, yet also hopeful, and I loved how it paralleled the whole situation.

We have Toshiro, as the sort of everyman character in the scene, and he's on the verge of breaking down from the massive burden he's been carrying for the last decade and a half. At first, the destruction of the tree represents everything they've lost. But then, it becomes a symbol of hope and the future when Gin suggests he plant something new in its place, and suddenly it's about possibilities and something better. And when I pictured the whole exchange between between Toshiro and Gin now, it's like a scene right out of a Robert Altman film... fucking amazing.

And then, Gin leaves in the best way possible. He gives Toshiro the seed of the idea, which leads to that amazing coda, and disappears... Goddammit, that was such a poignant moment, and he goes out in style. Just perfect, Nova, perfect.

Wow. I have read two series now, up to chapter 99, just to get a glimpse of Kenpachi. Dunno if I should be delighted to finally see him or disappointed at what happened. Of course I understand that a huge, a VERY HUGE part of this chapter could be done wrong due to it being out of Matsumoto's point of view and not the autors. For Kenpachi certainly doing a lot for his Shinigami, who were the only ones out of all Divisions loyal enough to die (and to live) for him. And now he is potraied as a heartless, braindead maniac...

You have given such wonderful, WONDERFUL!!!! insight on the Espada. Explained their reasoning and believes in detail while keeping the manga personalities in mind. And now this. I really do hope the failure in Kenpachi's personalization (for instance, as blood crazy as other character describe him, he is the only one who does not want to kill opponents. Or he calls Yumichika a Fruity but god knows he'd kill anybody for his sake. Or he calls other males princess ((especially Byakuya lol)) yet takes three hours in the bathroom in the morning and more than one in the evening because he cannot stand being dirty ((all in his first chara profile by Kubo and in the manga)).) He is made up of ironic contradictions - I am curious how you are going to play with this!
Also... buffer than Nnoitra maybe (Kenpachi is smaller. Please be the first author who keeps that in mind...) but lean muscled. Look at size and weight - Shinigami captain uniforms make Byakuya look fat ;)

I hope I do not seen arrogant. You certainly have ma honest respect for going this long with it all!

@Chapter 100: Woohoo, Centennial Chapter, way to go! Anyway, on with the actual review...

I thought the water must have come from Halibell, but I've had such a spotty record with my predictions, that I didn't want to say one thing on the chance that I would be wrong again. Now that the dust is clearing, everyone has a chance to finally reflect on the cost of taking down so many powerful enemies and what the hell they're going to do now that they've actually 'won'. I hope Yumichika will be alright and that Orihime can fix his face. In the end, I liked the way everyone processed Nnoitra's actions- it might not have made sense, but thank god he did it.

Even so, I feel kind of bad for Tesra, since he was the one who followed Nnoitra and genuinely looked up to him and respected him... Sigh, I guess it's another case of a nice guy being on the wrong side.

And of course, Toshiro starts fretting over his living situation with Tia. But the idea of him proposing to her is extremely cute, and Halibell has become a much more pleasant and endearing figure over the course of the two stories. Man, though, Hyorinmaru sure loves to bitch! That prideful dragon is always complaining about something or other, and constantly going against Toshiro's own thoughts and feelings, even though he's supposed to sort of a reflection of the guy in some sense. Though, the fact that Toshiro is arguing with his sword is kind of funny in and of itself. I liked the idea of him talking with Sung Sun about it before asking, to get her input on the idea.

"He could daydream about Tia wearing an elaborate white wedding kimono later, when he had time to enjoy the indulgence."

Really, Nova, it should be a crime to write such an adorable line as that little gem. ...And then you immediately segue into that downer metaphor with the burned up persimmon tree. But then, I suppose it's still an apt metaphor. Then Gin shows up... And you know, I got over the fact that he didn't show up to save Rangiku or anything like that, because I realize he's pretty mentally disturbed at this point.

Plus, whenever I read his dialogue, in my head he ends up sounding like a mixture of Groucho Marx and Jimmy Durante!

And there's this bit:

"Build something better than what we’re replacing, something not so easily exploited, with rules that aren’t as hidebound".

Fuck, Nova, that's brilliant! I can't remember coming across a coda that fucking good in years. Amazing closing note to a very emotional chapter. I can't wait to see what happens next wait!

Wow,I don't know what to think of Nnoitra.Should I like his bad-good ass or should I hate him for doing something so unlike him in the end?Seriously?He's the most complicated character I have ever encountered.
In all the chapters that has Nnoitra in it...left me confuse and,kind a insane for even try and solve of what is he really like.
Geez...you are a sick,kind a,writer to have a complicated character,like Nnoitra in that brain of yours.You are Good.

I'm hoping to see all the fallen (or most anyway) in their next life and their lost loves getting to see them start on their next life in the human (or other) realm, though I could see Noitra coming back as his own kid just to get to nurse from Rangeku - lol.

Giants

Another lovely chapter!! Great work and I'm looking froward to seeing what happens next with the clean up and everything else. In sure it'll be most entertaining! Keep up the great work I hope you and Blackfox are doing well. Poor yamichikia hope we can fix his eye. I wasn't that surprised that Nnoritoa saved Ran which is good but I wasn't exactly expecting it. I would enjoy seeing Ggio watching over Soifon'a recarnated form if that is ever an option for them to be together in the After life! In going to be disappointed when this story ends but I can't wait to read whatever else you put up if you write any of your own books let me know! Thanks