Naruto 622 continued a childhood flashback - with the same tired themes as the whole series. It was dull and predictable, despite such weighty concepts as the slaughter of child soldiers and deaths in the family. If this were chapter 1 of a new series I would not be continuing it. That said, it does have the potential to go somewhere interesting.

One Piece 700 was a chapter like pretty much any other, moving the story along. Some single panels were absolutely brilliant though – especially one with Buggy.