I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving!
And naturally, KHR 268 was the other highlight. As usual, amazing, wondrous things are happening courtesy of Amano and her... ways.
1. Wow, Xanxus. Way to be even less of a gray-area good guy than Mukuro. "The Ninth's immediate independent assassination group, beneath the flag of Vongola, will assist those that wear the Vongola rings!" So that's it, no questions asked? No wonder Gokudera looks so adorably puzzled. It's turning out to be a strange day for him.
Also gotta love how the Varia are so callous about Squalo's not-death. Gokudera's all, "Oh man, awkward. Well, about that... he's sort of, uh... Yamamoto went to look for him?" and they're all, "LOL HE'S DEAD!" I like to think it's because they know he totally isn't. And I'm also amused by Uri and Bel-mink's INSTANT RIVALRY. Uri so tops you, mink, you don't even know. You're just lucky you're on the same side.
2. ...Is it a bit petty of me to say that after this page, a teeny, tiny part of me was actually hoping Xanxus would get his ass kicked, just because he was being so obnoxiously confident? XD "LET'S SEE YOU TRY, SCUM." And then when Gokudera tried to offer HELPFUL ADVICE, he was all, "Shut up." Well, fine, then. ;_;
3. "The battle where Gokudera's at is getting violent!" Lol, really, Tsuna? You're surprised by that? Even Uni could have foreseen that one. *rim shot*
How come they didn't use the walkies before? Too distracting, or they forgot they had them, or what? Ah, well.
4. You can't see it, but I am making a very dismayed face at the realization that I'm going to have to go through the rest of this chapter reading Lambo's name romanized as "Rambo." :| AND THIS IS SUPPOSED TO BE THE GOOD SCANLATION, WHAT GIVES.
5. Crap, you guys, Tazaru couldn't take Kikyo down in one strike! There goes our only hope. ...???
Lol, I kinda have to wonder why they even let Nosaru and Tazaru fight to begin with. Maybe they're trying to boost their self-esteem? Would explain Ryohei's insincere, "Good work!" even though Tazaru was clearly ineffective and Nosaru DIDN'T EVEN DO ANYTHING. Hey Gamma, your lackeys kind of fail REALLY HARD. But it's okay, the small child will save you all.
6. Wait a second, this is not the reaction fandom has taught me to associate with Ryohei and dinosaurs. ARE THEY NOT EXTREME ENOUGH? Hmm. But at least Basil is behaving as expected of him.
And already Nosaru is getting clawed faster than you can say "chained to a bunk bed." WHY ARE THEY HERE, SERIOUSLY.
7. Omg you guys. IT'S A DINOSAUR BRAWL, THIS IS HAPPENING RIGHT NOW. RYOHEI IS PUNCHING DINOSAURS. BASIL IS MAKING FACES. THIS IS THE GREATEST PAGE TO HAPPEN SINCE PEOPLE RODE A SHARK. Check it--Lambo got whapped by a velociraptor tail and Ryohei is all, "LAMBO!! THE DINOSAURS!!"
THIS IS THE BEST MANGA IN THE WORLD.
8. Okay, seriously, Tazaru, you are so not one to talk.
And whee, it's Flashback Where Tsuna Is Against Letting Someone Fight 2.0! And... Reborn of all people is sticking up for the cow. Wait, what? UNEXPECTED. But not unwelcome.
Aww, and Ryohei steps up to the plate. It's so awesome to see him being more responsible. That's a side of his personality that really shone in his TYL!self, so it's great to see him starting to take those baby steps now. MORE SCREENTIME IS NEEDED, AMANO.
9. Bawww, Lambo. ;_;
I love how he's just as shounen deep down as all the rest--remind him of someone he wants to protect, and suddenly he's gar like whoa.
10. AND HOW.
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, PRESENTING THE MOST ADORABLY BADASS SIX-YEAR-OLD IN HISTORY. SO BADASS HE INSPIRES BASIL TO MAKE NOT ONE, BUT TWO SHOCKED FACES, ON THE SAME PAGE.
It's so appropriate that his box weapon is a shield. And this is exactly how I've always pictured Lambo fighting, lol. He's so scared he's fighting WITH HIS EYES CLOSED, and yet he is doing unbelievable massive damage with his lightning guardian skillz. His battle cry is "Maman!" It's everything I love about Lambo all summed up in one image. Little and wimpy and yet when push comes to shove, YOU'D BETTER NOT MESS. |D
Eeee... this chapter makes me happy.
And in case I don't get a chance to post again over the weekend (who even knows; it's the holidays), Happy Birthday,

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|D I kept thinking of that macho guy played by Sylvester Stallone.
THAT WOULD BE AN AWESOME APPEARANCE THOUGH. FOR THE LOLZ.
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Is it just me, or do you too feel like Amano's not even really bothering with these chapters? Most of it (except the appearance of temporary!badass!Gokudera and Stormy the first) has bee pretty bland lately. Oh well.
And thank you~~ I didn't realize until, like, Tuesday that it's my birthday on Sunday. I was even surprised when I realized it. xD CLEARLY, I AM VERY INTELLIGENT AND GOOD AT REMEMBERING THINGS.
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It kind of seems like she's just having a lot of fun with them. It seems like she has more freedom to make it up as she goes when it comes to the fights. There are certain things she has to do--show all of the guardians' new box weapons, introduce fan favorites (HAY THAR VARIA) at certain points, but aside from that, she can do whatever. So she's just kind of winging it, but I'm still finding it pretty enjoyable. (EVEN THE DINOSAURS, lol.)
Plus, just personal preference, but I'd rather have a mangaka half-ass a fight than draw out each and every boring detail. I'm thinking specifically about the last Naruto chapters here. XD
Lol, the same thing happened with me this year. The days just kinda flew by and I lost track until one day someone was like, "Hey, what do you want for your birthday?" and I was like, "My wha... oh shit, ALREADY?" WE ARE SUCH WINNERS IN THE MEMORY DEPARTMENT.
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I guess, but I'm still having trouble getting into the chapters. IDEK. XD But the dinosaurs are so incredibly random and funny at the same time. IDEK what to say about them. XD Then again, Ryohei does lack some EXTREME reaction to them. Fandom has failed me. :/
WE TOTALLY ARE WINNERS, AND WE WIN A LOT. IT'S MUCH MORE EXCITING TO FIND OUT ABOUT STUFF THAN TO ALREADY KNOW THEM. XDD
My brother and his friends are having a party downstairs. I severely dislike one of his friends, and that guy ALWAYS has to bother me. Stupid asshole snuck up behind me, made me flinch... which in turn led to me bashing my knee against my desk. Ow.
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Well, I'm probably not the best one to comment on it; I have such a rose-colored view of this series it's not even funny. Amano would have to slip way, way off her game before she ever really disappointed me. Even the little things that I sometimes whine about don't bug me that much, really. KHR can do very little wrong in my eyes. XD But yeah, dinosaurs. WHAT'S NOT TO LIKE. In spite of Ryohei's surprisingly muted reaction (I expect we'll get some more EXTREME from him in the next week or so; this chapter was mostly about Lambo, so).
TRUE, TRUE. And this way at least there's less waiting involved! XD
Ouch. XD Hope it wasn't too bad. I hate it when my sibs bring over annoying friends. Luckily there are only one or two who really bug me.
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I'm just so pessimistic/realistic in general that it is easy for a manga to wrong me. XD Then again, I usually won't stop bothering until it really goes down the drain. XD I SUPPOSE IT'S JUST LIKE THAT. XD (And there will hopefully be a more EXTREME reaction from Ryohei, the world needs it. :P)
THIS IS TRUE. ... HOLY SHIT, I'M 19 NOW. :O
Yeah, that guy is the only one of my brother's friends who really bother me. It's like he believes my brother and me to be a package deal, he ALWAYS has to bother me. I DON'T GET IT. He's also dangerous behind the wheel, and thinks you're boring if you don't laugh when he tops 120km/h (74.6mph) on a 30-50km/h (18.6-31mph) road.
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19 IS A GOOD AGE. Or that might just be the Stephen King fan in me talking. But no, I'm pretty sure I enjoyed being 19. And it's your last year as a teenager, so enjoy the springtime of your youth while you can! XD
S-sob, that reminds me of how my cousin drives. I can't ever ride with him because he always has to speed crazily fast, and like rev the engine whenever he's stuck at a traffic light, and so forth. WHY WOULD SOMEONE DRIVE LIKE THAT.
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Oh yes, I shall! xD ... Actually, I just want my driver's license before I turn 20. xD
IDK! It's fucking scary that people like that have a driver's license. D:
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Heh, good luck with getting your license, then! I didn't get mine until late either. But it's nice to have that freedom when you do.
I knooooow. Freaks me out because I wonder just how many other people out on the road are like that. XD THIS IS WHY IT'S STATISTICALLY SAFER TO FLY.
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Haha, I'm gonna need it, I think. XD
At least you don't have to worry about speeding planes that cut you off! XD
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Every time I read Rambo, I kept coming with the Silver Stalone!Rambo and my mind kept breaking XDDD;;;
The fact that Reborn really, actually acknowledges Lambo as a person is so comforting. And andandandand Lambo crying for Maman made me go all ;_; at the scene.
Little and wimpy and yet when push comes to shove, YOU'D BETTER NOT MESS. |D
THIS. FOREVER.
This chapter made me so freaking happy. My baby cow is
kicking assgrowing up.And, that last attack?
WAS EXTREME WITH DINOSAURS EXPLODING!
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Well, he was kind of a badass, so... >_>
I know! It was so unexpected because usually he doesn't even acknowledge his existence except as a waste of space. But in this chapter he was all, HE'S A GUARDIAN TOO, HE WAS CHOSEN FOR A REASON~. And then he didn't even hit him or anything afterward. I was like, "WAIT WHAT REALLY?" But it was so sweet, especially coming from him. And yeah, Lambo crying for Maman and fighting so he could see her again really made the chapter. B-baww.
LOLLLLL holy shit it was. Now I won't be able to keep from cracking up when I look at that last page. XD
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Thanks once again for the weekly summary things.
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And it's my pleasure, since I have to get the weekly fangirling out somehow. XD
You know this chapter was pretty amazing.
Although Xanxus sure did look like a pretty lady.. Uri vs. Mink is epic.4. All I was thinking about the entire time was Lambo as Sylvester Stallone. Gotta love those wacky scanlators.
5. DAMMIT, KIKYOU. :| I knew they wouldn't take him down so easily, but I wish they at least bruised his face lol.
7. HAHA. REBORN IS NOW A POKEMON/JURASSIC PARK LOVEBABY. THIS IS TOO EPIC. THE ONLY SHOUNEN THAT SOMEHOW ADDS DINOSAURS OF ALL THINGS TO THE STORY. OH, AMANO.
8. And here's Ryohei still being hardcore. I like his responsible side, too.
Yeah, Amano, I think it's time to give him more screentime. Seriously. What the hell.9 and 10. OH MAN I CANNOT WAIT TO SEE MORE LAMBO ACTION. I LOVE HOW HIS TRIGGER WORD IS 'MAMMA' OR 'MAMAN' OR W/E. YAY!
It WAS.
Well, at least he was manlier than in that calendar.And someday I want to see a spin-off about the adventures of the box animals. WITH URI AS THEIR LEADER, NUTS AS HIS BITCH AND MINK AS HIS ETERNAL RIVAL. Fun times. <3I think that was everyone's first thought. Alas. XD
Lol, if they actually managed to bruise his face (or God forbid BROKE A NAIL or something) I think he'd throw a fit. WANT TO SEEEEE.
VELOCIRAPTORS MAKE EVERYTHING BETTER. BEST SHOUNEN INGREDIENT EVER.
He's the only one left now, power-up-wise. I've got my fingers crossed that next week we'll see his box weapon/primo guardian counterpart at last. IT'S ABOUT TIME, YOU KNOW?
I LOVE IT TOO, IT SUITS HIM SO PERFECTLY. Like I said, it's everything I love about him all summed up in that one scene. Awesome.
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Lambo did good this chapter and I like the weapon that Amano gave him, it works well given that its in the hands of a 6 year old.
Yet out of all the freakin things that Kikyo had to get, it had to be Dinosaurs. While they do honestly fit his character, it just seems like Amano is running out of ideas (since Zakuro turned into a dinosaur). I would have loved to see a unicorn pop out.
But the fact that Ryohei shouted out "LAMBO, DINOSAUR!" was so worth the repeat.
Hope next week has Squalo~
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I like how it was just the right size for him. XD So cute. And yet, so unexpectedly powerful. It was exactly the type of thing I was hoping his box weapon would be. Definitely the perfect fit for him.
Lol, yeah, I was a little disappointed we didn't get a unicorn or goat or something like that. But I'd have been more disappointed if his dinosaur was like a triceratops or stegosaurus or something. BUT INSTEAD THERE WERE VELOCIRAPTORS. So I was pacified, mostly. Because... holy shit velociraptors. Well, that and Kikyo didn't actually transform yet, so maybe there's still hope. (The only thing is that I really can't see how Ghost is going to outdo Kikyo and Zakuro now. XD)
OMG YES, the last few chapters have been severely lacking in the VOIIII department. And now that Gokudera is apparently done fighting for now, I want Yamamoto to show up too. WITH HIS SHARKMENTOR. To kick ass. ;_;
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And LAMBO!I KNEW YOU HAD IT IN YOU! EEE.
This chapter made me happy to.
Especially since I REALLYREALLYREALLYREALLY wanted Lambo to do SOMETHING IMPORTANT. ilovethatcow.
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Lambo made me so proud. ;_; GOOOO COW.
And yeah, it was so great to see him finally get a really badass moment. He hasn't had one since his ring battle way back in the Varia arc. And that was 20YL!Lambo, too; for the little version, this is really his first cool moment ever. MY LITTLE BABY GUARDIAN IS GROWING UP. <3
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EEEEEE. I WAS PROUD TOOOO!
THAT WAS SO LONG AGO. UGH. AMANO GIVE ME MORE LAMBO. <333 Yesss, he is! Maybe this way he won ' t be /AS/ wimpy TYL. . .
Maybe. ; u ; I can dreeeeeeam.
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I was all the prouder because he was so clearly terrified, lol. It makes his dinosaur ass-kicking even cooler because it took that much more guts. YAY LAMBO.
Heh, maybe. It'd sure be nice to see a TYL!Lambo who was a little less wimpy. Or at least less eager to run from danger, even if he's ultimately not much stronger. XD And I mean, they're changing the future anyway, so why not? CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT.
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I KNOW. Fightig with his eyes closed ~ so cute! > u <
-thumbs up- hasu would approve of this very much. HUZZAH FOR CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT. It would make up for the lack of Lambo awesome.
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FINGERS CROSSED, I guess. Not that I'd mind if TYL!Lambo doesn't end up changing at all (I'd still be glad just to see him again; it's been too long), but still, we can always hope. |D
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And this is the most amazing manga ever because THERE ARE DINOSAUR FIGHTS. I for one, was a little surprised by the dinosaurs from Kikyo; mainly because I expecting a box animal of his to be ... well, more flowery and gay. BUT STILL, HE DOESN'T DISAPPOINT. Freakin' dinosaurs...
I want Ryohei to do mooooooooore. //whine
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Well, to be fair, Kikyo hasn't actually done his transformation yet, so flowery and gay might not necessarily be out of the picture. But yeah, the velociraptors were definitely unexpected. IN THE BEST WAY POSSIBLE.
I do too, but I'm really glad Lambo got to shine in this chapter. I've been waiting for this moment since... pretty much the start of the series. XD FINALLY BABY COW GOT TO BE COOL. Ryohei can kick ass next week. :P
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Too bad Lambo's box wasn't a giant grape. LOL. Ahh, this makes me want to get my former Guardian cosplay group together just to do the First Gen Guardians. (And all I'd have to do for Lambo's counterpart would be to go find a rounded pan and stick some spears into it. XDD).
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That would be the coolest cosplay group everrr. And I bet it won't be long now until we finally get a color spread of all of them, which would help a lot (just waiting on Ryohei now, and I have a feeling his moment will be arriving within the next couple of weeks). And lol, yeah, the shield would be fairly simple as far as props go. XD
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L-Lamboooo~ The kid just makes me want to hug him!
5. Crap, you guys, Tazaru couldn't take Kikyo down in one strike! There goes our only hope. ...???
I'm glad I'm not the only one who thought of this!!! I was like, "WTF? Seriously, guys? Why are you even trying...?"
Also, is it bad that for the rest of the chapter, all could think of was this?
Dinosaurs. I mean, freaking DINOSAURS. I don't care if it's crack, it's awesome!
God, I freaking love this manga.
♥
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I knooooow. S-so brave. ...You know, brave for him. XD
SERIOUSLY, WHY WERE THEY EVEN THERE. I don't know who gave them delusions of competence, but...
LOL. The first thing I thought of was that old "How long could you survive chained to a bunk bed with a velociraptor?" quiz, but when I tried to find the link, it was dead. :(
AGREED. We settle for nothing but the very best crack. That is why KHR succeeds. ♥
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3. Maybe the Varia gave it to him? I mean, they seem to carry around those things a lot. 8'D
6 and 7: OH MY GAWK YES. VELOCIRAPTORS. VELOCIRAPTORS. AMANO I LOVE YOU SO MUCH.
Is it just me or has Gokudera seemed to have gotten much calmer? He didn't explode in anger and insults with the Varia, I was really suprised.
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I thought they had been wearing them before, but I'd forgotten all about them until Gokudera used his again this chapter. Maybe they forgot too, considering there was the whole distracting battle thing. And maybe Tsuna didn't use his because he was afraid of doing that whole cliched "breaking radio silence during a crucial moment and giving away his friend's position" thing. I guess it sort of makes sense.
I KNOW, OF ALL THE THINGS! I can't think how she's going to top that now. WHAT COULD POSSIBLY TOP RAPTORS?
I agree, he's come a long way since the early days when he would have flipped out at the prospect of being RESCUED!! by his ENEMIES!!, how humiliating. XD He not only kept his cool this time, but he even gave Xanxus advice on how to fight the Wreaths. He's gotten much more rational. But he's learned a lot about teamwork during this arc, so it's appropriate.
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OMG. LIKE. VELOCIRAPTERS ARE MY ABSOLUTE FAVORITE ANIMAL. <3
I WANTED TO BE A PALEONTOLOGIST WHEN I WAS LITTLE BECAUSE OF THEM.But WRRRYYYYY DO THE BAD GUYS ALWAYS HAVE THE COOL DINOSAURS ; A ; LOL I can't wait to see a unicorn pop out. Or or a pegasus-oh wait she already did that. lllorzAhhh I so wish Amano would do a mini arc on the daily lives of the TYL!Guardians.
SO WANT TO SEE GOKUDERA. I like to think that he becomes calm and collected and the most mature out of all the guardians.HOLY CRAP THAT PICTURE THAR.
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I have been terrified of velociraptors ever since I first saw Jurassic Park. SOB SO SCARY. And yet, so awesome. I AM SERIOUSLY EXPECTING A UNICORN AT SOME POINT, JUST BECAUSE. IT'S AMANO.
SECONDED. And if we don't get to see at least a little more of TYL!Gokudera before this arc ends I will be very sad. The short glimpse we had at the beginning really wasn't enough, especially considering the circumstances. I want to see how far he's come, especially given what Gamma said during their rematch, about him being Tsuna's feared right hand man.
BUT IF HIS HAIR GETS ANY LONGER HE AND SQUALO WILL BE INDISTINGUISHABLE.
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OMG REALLLYYYY THAT SUCKS. D: I started loving them because of Jurassic Park..>_> Hahaha watch Byakuran be the unicorn. LOL SUDDEN THOUGHT MAYBE SOMEONE WILL BE A DRAGON?? 8DDD
Ahhhh me toooo. ; A ; Yes, I agree, we only got to see him interact with Tsuna (and we all know that he acts much different with Tsuna than with everyone else orz). Ah about that..kinda..I'm sorta confused with TYL!Gokudera's choice of weapon. TYL!Yamamoto said that TYL!Gokudera had found some new powerful box? But he already made the Systeme C.A.I. so you would think that it was already a part of it..but it almost seems like he just recently starting using the new box..@-@ Gah confuzled..
COUGHLUSSURIAHEALINGABILITYCOUGH. LOLOLOL THAT WOULD BE HILARIOUS.
Tsuna: Ah Squalo! You're ok!!
Gokudera: T-Tenth! It's me!
Tsuna: =A=lll WTF HAPPENED
UM DON'T MIND ME I TALK TO MY BROTHER TOO MUCH
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Yep, and unfortunately, chapter 269 really did not help with the whole velociraptor thing at all. Amano is trying to give me a heart attack or something. D: Lol, if Byakuran was a unicorn that would totally kick ass, though. Ghost can be a dragon, I guess. A DRAGON WOULD BE COOL, if a little similar to Zakuro's transformation.
Yeah, we basically only got to see him go, "Omg Tenth you're alive! ;_;" and that was it. Probably not the most accurate glimpse of his usual TYL personality. I mean, I have a fair idea of what he's probably like, based on what we've heard about him and on his character development so far, but I'd still really like to see for myself.
As for the box weapon, maybe TYL!Dera had been developing the concept of the Sistema C.A.I. for a while but hadn't collected all of the necessary components yet? It could be that he got the shields and maybe the other four rings earlier on, but had only recently acquired the skull cannon. Or maybe TYL!Yamamoto just didn't have all of the details straight. Powerful boxes, not just the one. And of course, the real explanation is that Amano probably hadn't come up with the idea for the C.A.I. yet back when she wrote that chapter. XD
OH SHIT I TOTALLY FORGOT ABOUT THE HAIR THING WITH LUSSURIA'S HEALING. XD Sob, but he seriously would look exactly like Squalo if that happened. It would be epic.
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Btw I totally believe LAMBO was THE HERO of this chapter. And wasn't that Uri vs. Mink scene ADORABLE? Somebody should stop me from shipping Uri/Mink...
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And Lambo absolutely was the hero. ♥ A scared little kid who's afraid to fight but will do so for the sake of seeing his mother-figure again--that is absolutely heroic. I'd have been proud of him just for trying, but hell, he SUCCEEDED. THOSE RAPTORS NEVER SAW IT COMING. So cool. And sob, I think I ship it too. I need to get a grip before I end up shipping Uri with every single damn box animal. XD
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