Wow！ This was an intense volume。 It was interesting to see the Sanzo Gang functioning when separated and their strategy to work as a team。 Kannon said they were not ready for what awaits them in the west， that they would need to hone their skills as a team。 There was a lot of Sanzo and Goyjo。 Both of them have the same characteristic of snapping at each other but their actions say something else。 Goku is so precious。 He is truly the glue that holds them together。 There are brief flashbacks of th Wow！ This was an intense volume。 It was interesting to see the Sanzo Gang functioning when separated and their strategy to work as a team。 Kannon said they were not ready for what awaits them in the west， that they would need to hone their skills as a team。 There was a lot of Sanzo and Goyjo。 Both of them have the same characteristic of snapping at each other but their actions say something else。 Goku is so precious。 He is truly the glue that holds them together。 There are brief flashbacks of their lives which are very interesting。 I would like to see a special edition with these glimpses of their younger selves to read them in context。 My one question is why is Sanzo in such a hurry to get to the west。 I believe he wants to accomplish his mission but I am curious about his sense of urgency。 It just seems as if there is more to it that I do not see。 。。。more