It has happened, I've completed my first Takahashi manga this week! Started Inuyasha in February and completed it right at the start of September.
Been long overdue that I read her works honestly but they have such a timeless quality to them and that I feel there's no bad time to start.
Going to be making several posts about the last 50 or so chapters, talking a bit of everything.
I enjoyed the few calmer and fun moments in the 520s, before the final battle against Naraku began. The way Takahashi draws animals is lovely too. Kagome's cat is so cute and dopey.
Finally, we have an equal matched opponent for Heki. Now the hype is complete. In the last chapter, we had a badass entrance and a hype buildup for the Quanrong. This chapter serves us with a taste of the Quanrong’s prowess and everlasting hype that continues to build the next phase of hype for carnage.
I forgot to mention something from the last chapter review. The location of Ryouyou is very fitting and a giveaway of who Qin Army is about to deal with. It’s a perfect change-up, since it would be unfair for Qin to be the only one that holds a Mountain Tribe unit on their side. The fact is that not only Yotanwa and her men have a challenging opposing fleet, but the intimidation they sense is staggering. If they are worried for something, you know this is some serious shit.
The introduction to Quanrong is greatly addressed and left me believed their beastly aura. They’re not even considered as Zhao Army; it’s more like an “agreement” that just so happened to be on the soil of Zhao Kingdom. That would mean that the city is rightfully theirs and it’s only accompanied by Zhao. They have their own city, their own laws, and whoever steps on their land, they will be killed without any remorse.
Now I get why they made a big deal about calling the city for reinforcements. It’s like calling your next door neighbor who is an asshole, but he is a trained solider, so you probably going to ask him to do some bodyguard. It’s the opposite of Qin’s treatment with their Mountain Tribe, since at least they have some respect and more connected with other kinds. The Quanrong is nothing but savage beasts.
The small demo is brutal to say the least. Shunmen and his men tried, but damn, they got slaughtered quick and badly. These beasts could even have their horse to jump for more evasive and offensive maneuver. Poor Shunmen though. It shocked the hell out of Yotanwa and that alone is a very rare sight. The design and action left a terrifying image of what to expect in the full scale battle.
As if the tribe itself wasn’t enough, we also got the Eighth Wonders of the World to appear: Rozo, the King. Seriously, he towers over everybody; perhaps the biggest character in the series so far and that’s saying a lot. His presence already got me convinced that he rip heads off with a single hand.
The conversation between him and Shunsuiju is enticing and compelling. Rozo was actually going to have his man to kill him after he finds out who is in charge; not another thought. As for Shunsuiju, this guy is all chills and no reaction towards his approaching death. Maybe he is accustomed to badass intro. Seriously, this does create a tensed aura between the two.
It doesn’t only hype Rozo and his men further; it also makes Shunsuiju even more interesting out of everyone currently. I was stunned as everyone there when he begins to speak their tongue language. What’s intriguing is that not only that language is Xiongnu, but there’s a distinct connection with him and them. It must be a hell of a backstory for him to become that way, which he disregarded. In due time, we will get more of his past, because I want to know more about him and the family that he was raised under.
As intimidating as Rozo is, Shunsuiju has a mighty kintama to talk to him with words that sound more like a threat than beg. It all comes down to lifetime supply of mutton; yes, mutton. Well, they are juicy; what do you expect. Joking aside, Shunsuiju’s presence never wavered and won their support in the negotiation; it’s no wonder why I am highly invested in his character. It’s an impressive showcase of their aura and why we should be hyped for the battle. The tension has increased tremendously and the characters are convincingly threatening.
I really like the design of the Quanrong. Those guys look menacing, vicious, and dare I say awesome. The small action scene is brutal yet sad for how easily they got savaged. Don’t worry guys; Heki will avenge you all! Rozo and Shunsuiju’s conversation is intriguing and intimidating. These guys can leave for some chills just by talking. The hype is real.
This is a setup chapter, but a really good one. It introduced more of the Quanrong, including the King, and they convinced me that they are no joke. Shunsuiju continues to impress with his hidden background and no reaction expression leaves more mystery. I’m excited for the next chapter. Rozo wants to kill Yotanwa to gain the rightful title of the Mountain Tribe ruler. You have to get to Heki first!
