One Piece 709 had the amusing but ultimately quite predictable end of the brawl – though I have to say I did suspect Bellamy would pull something out at the last minute. Seems like we’ll be segueing into some backstory about the country now, though. I want it to get to Luffy’s part!

Naruto 630 had a little more going for it than previous chapters, but is still languishing in cheese. Kakashi’s stupid lectures circumvent any possible interesting issues about illusions being better than reality, and the latest huge fireball makes me long for the days when Naruto fights were about silly but clever plans to outwit the opponent, explained at length afterwards. Still, interesting pieces just got moved to the board, at least.