Ultraman Noa
"Feels like the Porter really loves plot twists in his manga!"
"Yeah, today's update left me stunned."
"Who could've guessed Shoichi was one of Tsuna's allies all along? And it was all part of a plan future Tsuna came up with?"
"Ever since the Future Arc started, things have really gotten interesting."
After the release of Katekyō Hitman Reborn! Chapters 135 and 136, fans were buzzing with excitement.
Various Reborn! fan groups and chats were abuzz with discussions about the latest twists in the series.
And for good reason—Katekyō Hitman Reborn!'s Future Arc was packed with suspense and plot twists that kept readers glued to the pages.
By skillfully introducing mysteries and then flipping expectations with surprising twists, the manga kept offering unexpected character developments and reversals that made for one thrilling moment after another. These surprises hit readers at just the right moments, leaving them craving more.
The series also left plenty of room for speculation, with subtle hints and emotional moments that resonated with fans. Ren, the Porter, thought the Future Arc had two particularly powerful twists.
The first was in Chapter 136, where Shoichi revealed the truth about the plan. Until then, many fans had thought Shoichi was one of the key antagonists in the Future Arc.
After all, his strength and motives were unclear early on. As the Future Arc progressed, fans saw him as a calculating and ruthless figure.
Then, just as Tsuna and his friends were about to infiltrate the base and seemingly confront the mastermind, they were hit with the revelation that Shoichi was an ally all along—a twist that left many fans speechless.
The second major twist came earlier, in Chapter 94, when the real identity of Mukuro Rokudo was revealed.
Mukuro had been operating under the alias "Leo" and had infiltrated the Millefiore family, secretly passing their information to the Varia.
Unfortunately, even with the Hell Ring, Mukuro from ten years in the future was no match for Byakuran, whose overwhelming power proved too much.
What really hurt fans was seeing Mukuro's eye with the number six symbol injured during a failed attack, as Byakuran had anticipated Mukuro's move and set up a barrier outside his office. This underscored just how dangerous Byakuran truly was.
Following these twists, fans were eagerly looking forward to the next developments in the story.
Daniel, browsing online comments, couldn't help but reflect on how things had changed.
He remembered how, when Katekyō Hitman Reborn! first started, it wasn't particularly popular among fans.
The early chapters focused on daily life and comedic elements, which didn't align with what fans expected from a mafia-themed series.
Fans came in expecting a dark, intense story about the mafia, especially given the Porter's love for darker themes.
But instead, they were met with a more lighthearted tone, leaving some fans disappointed and walking away.
However, as the plot advanced, people began to realize that, while the story wasn't as dark as they'd expected, it was still incredibly engaging, action-packed, and full of classic shonen excitement.
This was especially true in the Future Arc, which cranked up the tension and energy even more!
Daniel felt proud to have witnessed the rise of this legendary manga. He wondered how high the series would climb by the time it reached its conclusion.
...
Another week had passed, and the crisp air of autumn was approaching.
It was time for another episode of Ultraman Nexus.
With the series nearing its conclusion, viewership had doubled as fans eagerly tuned in for the final episodes.
Daniel hummed along to the Nexus theme song, feeling the excitement build.
He had been speculating from the beginning that Komon would eventually become the new bearer of the Nexus power.
But so far, the Porter's apprentice had kept him guessing, always proving him wrong.
First, Jun went down, followed by Ren, and then even Nagi, who wasn't his favorite, took up the mantle.
Now, with the final boss looming, there was no way Komon wouldn't take the lead, right? If not, Daniel joked, he'd run a fan while standing on his head!
The episode opened with Shiori absorbing the power of Dark Zagi.
At this point, Shiori had transformed into Dark Lucifer, wreaking havoc across the world.
His new form was a terrifying fusion of human and beast, with the masks of Dark Faust and Dark Mephisto adorning his neck.
The military forces of the world launched an all-out assault on Dark Lucifer, but it was futile. Their attacks only enraged him, and he retaliated with devastating power.
Fear and despair spread across the globe.
Yet there was one person who still believed in the light, holding on to hope.
That person was Komon.
Komon had seen Nagi trapped in the River of Oblivion, held there after Lucifer had drained her energy.
Komon also saw the transformation device in Nagi's hand, realizing that only the power of Nexus could save the world. With this in mind, he dove into the River of Oblivion.
Just as Nagi was about to be swallowed by darkness, Komon shouted desperately, "Don't give up!"
At that moment, fans noticed something incredible: the image of adult Komon was overlaid with his childhood self, as Komon had once traveled through time thanks to the power of Nexus.
In his childhood, Komon had nearly drowned, but the person who reached out to save him was none other than Nagi, while the voice urging him not to give up had been his own from the future. It was at this moment that Komon had saved Riko as well.
Finally, Komon managed to rescue Nagi, and the bond of light descended upon him, enveloping him in a radiant glow.
"This is..." Komon's eyes widened as he stared at the Evolution Trust Device in his hand.
He never imagined that he would be chosen as Nexus's next wielder.
And the most surprising thing was that the previous wielder of the device was standing right beside him!
"Deputy Chief...?"
Nagi, still weakened, placed her hand over Komon's hand, gripping the Evolution Trust Device with a smile. "The bond of light never fades."
Hearing this, Komon nodded and placed his other hand on the device.
Together, they shouted—
"Nexus!"
A dazzling light erupted across the darkened world, forcing Dark Lucifer, who had been rampaging freely, to shield his eyes from the brilliance.
"What... is that?"
Every fan watching the episode froze.
This was not the Nexus they were familiar with.
Instead, a giant being enveloped in silver-white light stood before them!
The figure looked nothing like the previous Ultramen. Its body was almost entirely silver, with the only hint of red being the core of energy on its chest, similar to the traditional Ultraman design.
The rest of the body was muscular, with black lines running through the silver armor.
This was—
Noa!
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