11:36 I absolutely love the cat(aka Neo)'s reaction here. He's wildly frustrated at not being able to pass thru the door, But as soon as he realizes he's being watched - he immediately goes into nonchalant mode.
OH MY GOSH!! I JUST NOTICED THAT SHE WAS WORKING ON LITTLE'S HEAD WHEN RUBY WALKED UP TO THE BLACKSMITH! JUST LIKE HOW SHE WAS WORKING ON THE HERBALIST'S WINGS THAT LAST TIME WE SAW HER
@@scrambledEgg69 Still, the character design for both Alyx and the Blacksmith are somewhat related. The color of the Blacksmith’s hair matches the stripes Alyx was wearing on her waist and they both wear a blue hairband. Both wanted to fix things as well. That cannot be a coincidence.
For Summer her fairy tale inspiration is speculated to be the Huntsman from Little Red Riding Hood since her weapon resembles an axe used to chop wood and it changes into a hunting rifle and it’s further backed up by the fact that Ruby is confirmed to be based on Little Red Riding Hood herself.
Jaune fighting the cat was the highlight of the episode for me. Holding his own in a serious fight without being reduced to comic relief for absolutely no reason.
People can keep their rwby hate goggles on all they want. This volume was a breath of fresh air. From diving in deeper into rwbys fairy tale vibe to bringing ruby's character full circle. To going even DEEPER into the brothers lore and giving us stiff to think about qhen it comes to summer rose. This volume was fantastic
This episode shines more light on how Ruby's been feeling. She feels lost and is unsure of who she is anymore. And now we've got the full truth about what happened to Lewis and Alyx, and what a twist. Also, forgot to mention with last episode but when the Cat first possessed Neo and started talking, it didn't sound like just Robbie's (The Curious Cat's) voice. It actually sounded kinda like Robbie's voice was blended with Casey's, which if that was the case that's some awesome attention seeing as, although Neo is canonically mute, she does make some sounds Casey is credited as her official VA.
I just realized something, when ruby first met the blacksmith she was making a butterfly wing, which was then used for the Herbalist, and during this encounter shes making some kind of mask shaped like a mouse skull, so is little gonna get a metamorphosis now too?
I was wondering what that mask might be for! I think that makes sense, since they've made it clear that only if the Jabberwalker eats them do they not ascend and permanently die, it's gotta be!
In my experience, the people who say this is filler are pretty much ignorant people who haven’t even watched the season Or it’s people who have a tinge of doubt because Alice in Wonderland themes tend to be used as filler or just something for fun in anime usually. But if anyone watched this season without some weird hate boner, they’d see this volume is amazing and essential for character growth
Filler doesn’t necessarily mean bad, it just means that it doesn’t progress the story and is more of a detour since they are put into some alternate realm. However, if Ruby actually becomes Summer then they are all wrong about it being filler because that would mean the Volume actually has a payoff that does progress the story.
@@MadMax-ii8gq I think it's already giving a payoff, Jaune has grown as a character in experience, Blake and Yang have moved passed some doubt, and Ruby is getting serious emotions sorted out, and will likely get a boost of sorts even if she doesn't become Summer. I just feel like it shouldn't hinge on Ruby becoming someone else. The Geojems and Herbalist didn't become comepletely differnt people.
@@MadMax-ii8gqWell I guess we'll have to wait for next volume to really see if they learned anything at all from their adventure in the everafter, but currently, it's looking more and more that this volume's a filler. I really hope that doesn't end up being the case.
I always say "RWBY is not a live action show. RT is not a big company. They can't exactly AFFORD to make 'filler episodes'. EVERY episode has a purpose of advancing the story in some way, shape or form."
ruby turning into summer... i couldn't think of anything worse, I love both of their characters, but ruby needs her own identity not just following summers footsteps all the time, its not fair on Ruby or on Tai
I think so long as she becomes neither old Ruby nor Summer but something new and different I’ll be okay with it. But carbon-copy Summer would be bad, just imagine what it would do to Tai and Yang
@@valathor95 I haven’t seen it yet :O I like to watch alongside Arnold. Edit: but glad you weren’t outraged by whatever it was, I’m looking forward to it!
Something to point out that makes a whole lot of sense when you think about it... (Spoiler if you haven't watched the episode yet) Alice in Wonderland was written by Reverend Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, using the pseudonym Lewis Carroll. So it makes perfect sense that Lewis was the one who got out and then wrote the book.
Something I didn't notice til second watch is in the first scene with the blacksmith she's working on a butterfly wing. And then we see here the herbalist with his wings and I think that's a really neat tidbit :D
Weiss has been coping surprisingly well considering what happened last volume. She's obviously very sad about it but she's been able to keep going and support her friends. It still worries me that Neo Cat and Weiss used the same phrase, "nothing to go back to", but I think wanting to stay with her friends will be enough to get her through the door.
The leaves return you to the tree. I'd assume no tree means no ascension for her. Spoilers for Chapter 10. The information we gain about the brothers though does give some questions. Remnant was made by the brothers, who came from the EA. I wonder if Salem could go to the EA or if she is quite literally held to only remnant like the wording the gods said. Given the gods created a cycle of death and birth though makes me think that the tree wouldn't work in Remnant either way, but there's no way to know.
@@lizard1255 I mean... but we don't know if she can't leave Remnant! Obviously with the events of Chapter 10 I feel that they're leading up to a God-related final season where they right some wrongs, but also we don't know what would happen if they trick Salem into falling into the Ever After so the curse never applies ("walk THIS earth")
Ruby's mentality kind of reminds me of Tucker from the Chorus arc where he wasn't sure every decision was the right one but wash told him to keep trying. Shout out to recurring themes
Man I remember when I was watching RWBY and wanted to find another who also watched it so I found you. I remember the shared emotes with what happened at the fall of beacon. Its such a good ride. I'm scared and excited for what Ruby could become.
The king changed for the worse, the papers changed for the better, any that changes are always different. In the words of the Cheshire Cat "Different is neither good or bad, but certainly means not the same."
Before we start, apparently, Weiss retains the title as RWBY's Best Girl. Now that that's out of the way... *-Episode 9: A Tale Involving a Tree* -RWBY quote of the chapter _“What... are you?” (Summer Rose)_ -Truth of the Tree Acceptance. Growth. Change. These apparently are the main aspects of the tree. Clearly it is sentient (with the Blacksmith being its speaker). And it goes in various stages depending on the people. For those from Remnant, it gives them access to the way back once they were able to resolve whatever problems they had. (Interestingly, they would explain Curious' comment to Weiss, saying she was the most annoying as she had no issues to deal with throughout the chapter, much less for him to manipulate. Her experiences with her father had already given her the strength to overcome such tactics). Particularly, Ruby, Jaune and Neo were dealing with difficult problems, with each one of them dealing with a different part of the process. For Jaune and Ruby, both were dealing with burden of doing their best and losing, while Ruby and Neo both had issues that threatened their very identities. In Jaune's case, he had time to do attempt to do something, but ended up overcompensated by 'protecting' the Paper Pleasers, driven by his desire to be the hero and to save others, all the while stagnating their purpose. It actually goes back to his original desire back at Beacon. In the end, seeing how his actions were flawed, he was able to overcome it due to his experience with the Paper Pleasers (now the Genteel Gems), having to come to terms with his own issues on a smaller, yet more direct, scale in the Ever After and thus making it to the tree with the others. For Ruby, she had to bear a similar feelings of failure, but there was no moment of acceptance or resolution, which is why she broke down and succumbed to despair. It would explain why the tree was more in contact with her (the Blacksmith and the weather; and the fact that she's the protagonist). Who would have thought that Neo would be the tragic person in this story. Seems to a blessing or a curse that her current state prevents Curious from going into Remnant, but only because she has nowhere else to go and no ties to anyone. Revenge was her only motivation and once achieved, she had nothing else. -Malicious Feline We knew Curious was more than what he seemed to be, but to think he'd be this kind of a menace. And with Neo's body in his possession, even more so, especially with his treachery on Jaune (That Penny/Pyrrha combo was just mean). And to top it off, to escape to Remnant, he will possess Ruby again, and is willing to kill off the others to do it. We also get to learn to truth about the fairytale, that Louis is the writer of the story, being the only one to leave the Ever After. Given how the story is written, it is likely that Louis didn't know about the darker schemes behind his back and thus the story was viewed from his (positive) point of view, all the while honoring his sister by writing her as the protagonist of the story when she didn't come back and not knowing why. -Choice _"Paul Atreides must die... The Kwisatz Haderach must rise..." (Dune)_ I imagine that this may turn out to be something like that, that Ruby may not undergo a physical change so much a mental one. She still wishes to be a Huntress and a hero, but she may follow a different way in doing that. Of course, there may be a change to her physical form as well, but it may be slight. But as Curious taunted, we don't know what she will be when she emerges, only that it will not be the same Ruby Rose. And although the tree's guidance helped everyone else with their issues, Ruby's current condition and transformation may require that a physical change as well (like the Herbalist). How deep that change goes is entirely up to Ruby. And if the last scene is any indication, she may become more like her mother. Or perhaps, her perspective of her mother...
I have to say the fact that you bring this much energy even when you feel sick shows just how much you love doing these reactions. Also a great chapter and next week... oh next week...
Praying for you man! I had the same sickness, minus the chills and pains.. but, get physical and mental rest. Separate yourself from people and collect yourself. Mental strain and possibly stress from the anticipation of the next RWBY *Haymaker* episode .. Much love, We love to see you at full energy. Joyful tears and all true reaction and deep diving knowledge and theories (oh my gosh! Your theories are top tier) but, you gotta be 100 percent for yourself! You can't pour out of an empty cup, my guy! You are in prayers!
for the finale, I expect 'ruby' when she comes out, to stop the 'cat' cold. Probably even set it straight, and have it slink away in shame. Ruby's soul, with the emotional maturity(and backing) of her mother. and, knowing RT, probably the EQUIVALENT to a maiden in destructive power in encounters that do not involve Grimm. If we do not see her face off with Salem in some way by the end, I fully expect it in the final season.
This *feels* like a similar situation as Peter Parker/Spider-Man in Spider-Man: Far From Home. Ruby feels like she can’t live up to the expectations placed upon her, like Peter felt like he couldn’t live up to Iron Man. But not even Tony could live up to Iron Man. Ruby can’t live up to her mom. But instead, Ruby becomes her mom and becomes the inspiration for everyone. A sort of time loop ish thing. Like how Jaune was always going to be the Rusted Knight. But we’ll see how they’ll return to Remnant
Neo is officially my favorite villainess now. Even when she’s… heh… CATatonic and possessed by a demon cat, she’s still doing whatever (after, Heh) she wants.😂
To think the Cat could've just helped Alyx fix things (since that's their role), they would've gone back to Remnant regardless of when. And all because the Cat had no chill. Like bruh, "later" doesn't mean "never".
Tbh the bit in the back of my head was like "yo what if summer had got sent to the ever after and ascended which is why her weapon is even there amidst the weapons the blacksmith has"
You know i remember watching some youtuber play overwatch with rwby characters years ago maybe like volume 5 and idk if those were real rwby voice actors but they sure sounded like them and in one of their videos they actually had Summer... Now i took this as an unconfirmed voice actor moment but it pretty much confirmed it for me that we will indeed get a summer scene where she talks. So incase those were all real voice actors then they had a confirmed voice actress for summer for a while now which is interesting. Doe i doubt they would hire someone and not do anything with them for all those years i mean you would be paying them for nothing so idk.
Thank you, for your reaction on this episode, thanks to you I am noticing details that I missed during my watch on RWBY episodes. Thank you again and hope you'll be okay for Volume ending.
I just went down the IMDB for Summer Rose's voice actress. Of the first 8-ish that I recognized, 5 of them combined cover about as much skin as Summer Rose shows... I love them all, and mostly not for that reason, but damn. Sol Marron, Tio, Kaori Kanzaki, Leannon Sidhe (aka Red Current), and Asmodeus... I have no regrets.
“You tried to help the people of the market. You mostly failed. This is life. The longer you live, the more you fail. Failure is the mark of a life well lived. In turn, the only way to live without failure is to be of no use to anyone. Trust me, I've practiced.” Oathbringer
Man oh man. An insane chapter this episode was. And I have to admit this has me watching it over for so many times I lost count! Lol. 😂 In any case, it seems we may be getting some answers very soon on what will happen next! Still, the question remains, how will Ruby ascend? I can get that the Blacksmith said “You can leave Ruby Rose behind”, but I think she meant more like leave that chapter of her life behind as what defines her now, are the experiences she’s gone through. Hence, the need for a new weapon and a possible change (both in outlook and appearance). One cannot stay who they are as is forever. They’d stagnate. Finally, I just realized something else. Curious Cat mentioned how Alyx wanted to “fix” everything she had broken in the Ever After. Could this mean that Alyx is a part of the Tree and as such, is the Blacksmith?! Awesome reactions my friend. I hope you get better soon and keep up the awesome!
I just hope that it they choose to make her befome anyone else (with lost memories) that they leave hints behind as well. Have her forget and struggle with adjusting to her family, but also have moments where she says "i'm combat ready!" Or steals moves from pyrha or something like that to show that "the heart rarely forgets"
Regarding Lewis, is he still alive back in Remnant? If so, he's probably very old. I hope he makes an appearance in the future volumes to see Jaune again and learn about what truly happened to Alyx.
I actually think Alyx became the Blacksmith. She wanted to fix everything she ruined, so the tree reached out to her after the cat killed her. Hell, that part where she shows Ruby different glass cases is a pretty clear-cut reference to "Through the Looking Glass", the sequel to "Alice in Wonderland".
@@Desdemona-XI Well since it was apparently Louis (spelling?) that wrote the story and not Alyx, he probably didn't meet the Blacksmith so of course it wouldn't be in the story
I hope you fell better Murder and I thank you for posting even thought you don’t fell 100% also I can’t wait to see your reaction to the final episode of RWBY volume 9 I just watched it and I can’t wait to see your reaction
I believe I have an interesting theory about RWBY's ending (at least one of the main aspects of the ending);(possible spoilers alert???) We know Salem can't be killed, however in S6-7 when presented with that fact and wondering how to defeat Salem, Ozpin/Oscar looks at Ruby, that and well, she's rhe main character, and there are a lot of other reasons as to why Ruby is the Key to defeating Salem, I think most of ppl are ok board with that. Now Comes the interesting part, how? Since the 3rd Season, the silver eyes have been one of the main central plots points, and there are a LOT of elements to back that up. However, what if the silver eyes were not the key, what if her semblance was, how she Can break herfself(and others)down to molecular level, Travel and reasemble... I think you know what I mean now. What if in order to defeat Salem, Ruby had to use her semblance, to separate Salem in différent parts (prolly 4) and Put them in récipients and such, along with hereslf... A willing sacrifice, but not in death, in staying in the molecular state, probably for eternity, or at least until her friends unite Remnant and collects all 4 Relics, so at the end, she would just need to have faith (RT loves that). That's probably why we are focusing more and more on Ruby's psyche and traumas, because at the end of the day, it will all depend on her, on her will and determination... I find that theory really interesting(sorry if someone thought of it before tho) and I Hope you'll see this
very Interesting theory! I like the angle of it. but. Also unlikely. If all it took to kill salem was to effectively have four people eat her matter, that would be an easy solve. Weve seen that Salem reforms even after being blasted to dust, and it doesnt pull the old matter back, she doesnt reform she simply returns with a new body. Also you're glossing over the problem of a semblance, it only works while you have the aura to fuel it. And to have someone with a quarter of a person's matter added to their body would kill them or just be disgusting salem tumors and thats bot accounting for rubys molecules if she stayed in that state herself. Which when her aura ran out would revert to normal, or instantly kill her. My theory is the silver eyes can break the grimm influence within salem, purifying her. Maybe also using her semblance to filter it out. Then they have to deal with Salem, who while still a maniac, isnt compelled to destroy anymore. Another theory I have is that it ends up not mattering. They unite the remaining people against salem. And when the gods return, they find people are united, maybe not flawlessly but at least neither demanding blessings, nor warring with eachother.
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This has been such A good volume. The growth of character development. The truth each & everyone of them had to come to terms with. The reflect on themselves has been a lot. They will be so much stronger as A team & as individuals. Can’t wait till the finale reaction. ❤🤍🖤💛
I literally can’t believe that I was right about ruby becoming Summer Rose or a version of her, I was was going to ask you about it in your livestream before.
I think the door to reminant works similar to the tree . It’s not a place you go . It’s a place you know . That’s why neo didn’t work . The ultimate detatchment .
the blacksmith is a represntation of reforging souls at the tree. likely existed long before Alyx. i've seen people say juniper is Alyx since she's not in the flashbacks and works with Jaune to fix things like the cat said Alyx wanted to do
I hope Ruby moved to carrying an axe (that can be a rifle or spear it looks like)/ It connects her to her mom, and shows the red riding hood motif (more than a scythe).
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11:36 I absolutely love the cat(aka Neo)'s reaction here. He's wildly frustrated at not being able to pass thru the door, But as soon as he realizes he's being watched - he immediately goes into nonchalant mode.
Like a typical cat. I bet he wouldn't even be interested in going through the door if it was open.
@@SCP.343 I mean, it wanted to leave for a reason
OH MY GOSH!! I JUST NOTICED THAT SHE WAS WORKING ON LITTLE'S HEAD WHEN RUBY WALKED UP TO THE BLACKSMITH! JUST LIKE HOW SHE WAS WORKING ON THE HERBALIST'S WINGS THAT LAST TIME WE SAW HER
Oooooooohhhh
Good catch!
The blacksmith is definitely therapist mom in this volume
I actually thought she was either the original Rusted Knight or Alyx
@@chalexen2862I like to think Alyx is Jupiter. I think the earliest Jupiter is mentioned was taking Jaune to the Paper Pleasers.
@@scrambledEgg69 Still, the character design for both Alyx and the Blacksmith are somewhat related. The color of the Blacksmith’s hair matches the stripes Alyx was wearing on her waist and they both wear a blue hairband. Both wanted to fix things as well. That cannot be a coincidence.
I love the hints of red like roses throughout the whole season especially here where Ruby is conflicted about being her mom
This is a weird thing to say out of context now that I think about it.
Crazy it came full circle. Song was about missing mom. To a little angry but will take over the mission... And now to be herself and move on.
For Summer her fairy tale inspiration is speculated to be the Huntsman from Little Red Riding Hood since her weapon resembles an axe used to chop wood and it changes into a hunting rifle and it’s further backed up by the fact that Ruby is confirmed to be based on Little Red Riding Hood herself.
Jaune fighting the cat was the highlight of the episode for me. Holding his own in a serious fight without being reduced to comic relief for absolutely no reason.
He got tons of experience 😊
So that voice we all heard in the Volume 9 teaser and Volume 9 trailer… the narrator was actually Summer Rose.
I totally called it! 🤩😂
Yes!!!
I had a feeling it was her, because I didn’t recognize the voice and thought “is that Ruby’s mom?”
Me too! I even checked the credits for the actress's name (yes, I memorized the narrator's name😂) and it was the same!!
Yup!
I kind of prefer it when it's instead Salem doing the narration with her Alien voice 👾 - makes me 'hard'..
People can keep their rwby hate goggles on all they want. This volume was a breath of fresh air. From diving in deeper into rwbys fairy tale vibe to bringing ruby's character full circle. To going even DEEPER into the brothers lore and giving us stiff to think about qhen it comes to summer rose. This volume was fantastic
You can really here the Akechi in that “in the ground” 13:40
This episode shines more light on how Ruby's been feeling. She feels lost and is unsure of who she is anymore. And now we've got the full truth about what happened to Lewis and Alyx, and what a twist. Also, forgot to mention with last episode but when the Cat first possessed Neo and started talking, it didn't sound like just Robbie's (The Curious Cat's) voice. It actually sounded kinda like Robbie's voice was blended with Casey's, which if that was the case that's some awesome attention seeing as, although Neo is canonically mute, she does make some sounds Casey is credited as her official VA.
The first Genial Gem they meet is a literal ruby.
I just realized something, when ruby first met the blacksmith she was making a butterfly wing, which was then used for the Herbalist, and during this encounter shes making some kind of mask shaped like a mouse skull, so is little gonna get a metamorphosis now too?
I was wondering what that mask might be for! I think that makes sense, since they've made it clear that only if the Jabberwalker eats them do they not ascend and permanently die, it's gotta be!
wait wait wait
people actually have been saying this volume is _filler?_
are they blind? this has been one of the best volumes in the entire show!
In my experience, the people who say this is filler are pretty much ignorant people who haven’t even watched the season
Or it’s people who have a tinge of doubt because Alice in Wonderland themes tend to be used as filler or just something for fun in anime usually. But if anyone watched this season without some weird hate boner, they’d see this volume is amazing and essential for character growth
Filler doesn’t necessarily mean bad, it just means that it doesn’t progress the story and is more of a detour since they are put into some alternate realm. However, if Ruby actually becomes Summer then they are all wrong about it being filler because that would mean the Volume actually has a payoff that does progress the story.
@@MadMax-ii8gq I think it's already giving a payoff, Jaune has grown as a character in experience, Blake and Yang have moved passed some doubt, and Ruby is getting serious emotions sorted out, and will likely get a boost of sorts even if she doesn't become Summer. I just feel like it shouldn't hinge on Ruby becoming someone else. The Geojems and Herbalist didn't become comepletely differnt people.
@@MadMax-ii8gqWell I guess we'll have to wait for next volume to really see if they learned anything at all from their adventure in the everafter, but currently, it's looking more and more that this volume's a filler. I really hope that doesn't end up being the case.
I always say "RWBY is not a live action show. RT is not a big company. They can't exactly AFFORD to make 'filler episodes'. EVERY episode has a purpose of advancing the story in some way, shape or form."
Arthur at the start: I'm gonna be a but low energy cuz I'm sick
Arthur at 4:41 :screaming crying throwing up
Who the hell is Arthur ? 😂 Name's Arnold
Not even being sick can stop the excitement
This season has been hitting bro. Imagine if we get red like roses part 3 with Ruby now wielding her mother’s axe.
True.
We need that!!!!!
Well we did get red like roses part 3
Uhhhhh
well........
7:29 "Common Weiss W, dude."
I mean, her name literally starts with a W...😂
ruby turning into summer... i couldn't think of anything worse, I love both of their characters, but ruby needs her own identity not just following summers footsteps all the time, its not fair on Ruby or on Tai
Nah Ruby has been an L for 9 seasons, becoming Summer is just what she needs to finally be strong and succeed.
@@MadMax-ii8gq Ruby has achieved a lot as ruby, didn't need summer for all her wins
I think so long as she becomes neither old Ruby nor Summer but something new and different I’ll be okay with it. But carbon-copy Summer would be bad, just imagine what it would do to Tai and Yang
I’m satisfied with what they went with in the finale.
@@valathor95 I haven’t seen it yet :O I like to watch alongside Arnold. Edit: but glad you weren’t outraged by whatever it was, I’m looking forward to it!
Something to point out that makes a whole lot of sense when you think about it... (Spoiler if you haven't watched the episode yet)
Alice in Wonderland was written by Reverend Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, using the pseudonym Lewis Carroll. So it makes perfect sense that Lewis was the one who got out and then wrote the book.
Something I didn't notice til second watch is in the first scene with the blacksmith she's working on a butterfly wing. And then we see here the herbalist with his wings and I think that's a really neat tidbit :D
That indie credits soundtrack can really put someone's mind at ease❤
My thoughts on Ruby this episode: “You weren’t born to be perfect. You were born to be you.”
Are you being FR? 👀 Don't play with my feelings now
REALLY???
Actually??!!
There isn't. I really don't get why people willingly spread information to others without validating said information first.
@@cassandratodd6732 yes. I read it in an article awhile ago
Weiss has been coping surprisingly well considering what happened last volume. She's obviously very sad about it but she's been able to keep going and support her friends. It still worries me that Neo Cat and Weiss used the same phrase, "nothing to go back to", but I think wanting to stay with her friends will be enough to get her through the door.
To everyone waiting for Arnold’s reaction video to watch the finale, all I will say is this. If you think you’re ready, no you’re not.
Jaune has always been my favorite character. It made me cry when the paper pleasers come back to give him hope.
Couldn’t they take back some leafs from the tree and give it to Salem or force it on her? Or is that only viable in that world? 🤔
The leaves return you to the tree. I'd assume no tree means no ascension for her.
Spoilers for Chapter 10.
The information we gain about the brothers though does give some questions. Remnant was made by the brothers, who came from the EA. I wonder if Salem could go to the EA or if she is quite literally held to only remnant like the wording the gods said. Given the gods created a cycle of death and birth though makes me think that the tree wouldn't work in Remnant either way, but there's no way to know.
@@lizard1255 I mean... but we don't know if she can't leave Remnant! Obviously with the events of Chapter 10 I feel that they're leading up to a God-related final season where they right some wrongs, but also we don't know what would happen if they trick Salem into falling into the Ever After so the curse never applies ("walk THIS earth")
Does Ruby...... BECOME summer or is she gonna talk to her and communicate how it's okay to fail, but you can't give up...
When I first heard the narrators voice I thought it might have been an older ruby I wasn’t too far off lol
Love how slow they reveal summer rose over the story. Season 6 finally fave reveal was probably the best moment in the city
I can’t wait to see your reaction of this. Then after it imma watch the new chapter
Ruby's mentality kind of reminds me of Tucker from the Chorus arc where he wasn't sure every decision was the right one but wash told him to keep trying. Shout out to recurring themes
Man I remember when I was watching RWBY and wanted to find another who also watched it so I found you. I remember the shared emotes with what happened at the fall of beacon. Its such a good ride. I'm scared and excited for what Ruby could become.
Hope you're feeling better, Arnold!! So excited for the finale!!
This episode was so great! Getting to see Summer reading bedtime stories to Yang and Ruby is so wholesome!☺️❤️
The king changed for the worse, the papers changed for the better, any that changes are always different. In the words of the Cheshire Cat "Different is neither good or bad, but certainly means not the same."
the king became the prince because he wanted to win the game so he became someone who doesn't lose. what does ruby want to be?
Before we start, apparently, Weiss retains the title as RWBY's Best Girl.
Now that that's out of the way...
*-Episode 9: A Tale Involving a Tree*
-RWBY quote of the chapter
_“What... are you?” (Summer Rose)_
-Truth of the Tree
Acceptance. Growth. Change. These apparently are the main aspects of the tree. Clearly it is sentient (with the Blacksmith being its speaker). And it goes in various stages depending on the people. For those from Remnant, it gives them access to the way back once they were able to resolve whatever problems they had.
(Interestingly, they would explain Curious' comment to Weiss, saying she was the most annoying as she had no issues to deal with throughout the chapter, much less for him to manipulate. Her experiences with her father had already given her the strength to overcome such tactics).
Particularly, Ruby, Jaune and Neo were dealing with difficult problems, with each one of them dealing with a different part of the process. For Jaune and Ruby, both were dealing with burden of doing their best and losing, while Ruby and Neo both had issues that threatened their very identities.
In Jaune's case, he had time to do attempt to do something, but ended up overcompensated by 'protecting' the Paper Pleasers, driven by his desire to be the hero and to save others, all the while stagnating their purpose. It actually goes back to his original desire back at Beacon.
In the end, seeing how his actions were flawed, he was able to overcome it due to his experience with the Paper Pleasers (now the Genteel Gems), having to come to terms with his own issues on a smaller, yet more direct, scale in the Ever After and thus making it to the tree with the others.
For Ruby, she had to bear a similar feelings of failure, but there was no moment of acceptance or resolution, which is why she broke down and succumbed to despair. It would explain why the tree was more in contact with her (the Blacksmith and the weather; and the fact that she's the protagonist).
Who would have thought that Neo would be the tragic person in this story. Seems to a blessing or a curse that her current state prevents Curious from going into Remnant, but only because she has nowhere else to go and no ties to anyone. Revenge was her only motivation and once achieved, she had nothing else.
-Malicious Feline
We knew Curious was more than what he seemed to be, but to think he'd be this kind of a menace. And with Neo's body in his possession, even more so, especially with his treachery on Jaune (That Penny/Pyrrha combo was just mean). And to top it off, to escape to Remnant, he will possess Ruby again, and is willing to kill off the others to do it.
We also get to learn to truth about the fairytale, that Louis is the writer of the story, being the only one to leave the Ever After. Given how the story is written, it is likely that Louis didn't know about the darker schemes behind his back and thus the story was viewed from his (positive) point of view, all the while honoring his sister by writing her as the protagonist of the story when she didn't come back and not knowing why.
-Choice
_"Paul Atreides must die... The Kwisatz Haderach must rise..." (Dune)_
I imagine that this may turn out to be something like that, that Ruby may not undergo a physical change so much a mental one. She still wishes to be a Huntress and a hero, but she may follow a different way in doing that. Of course, there may be a change to her physical form as well, but it may be slight.
But as Curious taunted, we don't know what she will be when she emerges, only that it will not be the same Ruby Rose. And although the tree's guidance helped everyone else with their issues, Ruby's current condition and transformation may require that a physical change as well (like the Herbalist). How deep that change goes is entirely up to Ruby. And if the last scene is any indication, she may become more like her mother.
Or perhaps, her perspective of her mother...
Beautiful analysis
I have to say the fact that you bring this much energy even when you feel sick shows just how much you love doing these reactions. Also a great chapter and next week... oh next week...
Praying for you man! I had the same sickness, minus the chills and pains.. but, get physical and mental rest. Separate yourself from people and collect yourself. Mental strain and possibly stress from the anticipation of the next RWBY *Haymaker* episode ..
Much love, We love to see you at full energy. Joyful tears and all true reaction and deep diving knowledge and theories (oh my gosh! Your theories are top tier) but, you gotta be 100 percent for yourself! You can't pour out of an empty cup, my guy! You are in prayers!
for the finale, I expect 'ruby' when she comes out, to stop the 'cat' cold. Probably even set it straight, and have it slink away in shame. Ruby's soul, with the emotional maturity(and backing) of her mother. and, knowing RT, probably the EQUIVALENT to a maiden in destructive power in encounters that do not involve Grimm. If we do not see her face off with Salem in some way by the end, I fully expect it in the final season.
This *feels* like a similar situation as Peter Parker/Spider-Man in Spider-Man: Far From Home.
Ruby feels like she can’t live up to the expectations placed upon her, like Peter felt like he couldn’t live up to Iron Man. But not even Tony could live up to Iron Man.
Ruby can’t live up to her mom. But instead, Ruby becomes her mom and becomes the inspiration for everyone. A sort of time loop ish thing. Like how Jaune was always going to be the Rusted Knight. But we’ll see how they’ll return to Remnant
17:10 What are you?
Arnold: Who are you?
XD Can't wait for the next reaction to the final chapter! :D Wait...I can watch it right now! >:3
I hope one day we get a back story of Team STRQ.
They may try to save that for a spin-off series once rwby's ended
@@doodlecaboodle9298 As long as the last season of RWBY got well feedbacks and not screwed by RT, I think the chances are high
Welp, after seeing the blacksmith it's time to play a warforged, forge domain Cleric.
lowkey would love to see a red like roses part 3 in the ost - this volume feels like the perfect opportunity for smth like that.
I've seen some theories being tosses around, what if Ruby isn't Little Red but the Huntsman, with how Summer's weapon is modeled after an axe?
I'm happy we get to see them all back together with RWBY
Neo is officially my favorite villainess now. Even when she’s… heh… CATatonic and possessed by a demon cat, she’s still doing whatever (after, Heh) she wants.😂
The last thing we saw the blacksmith working on were butterfly wings, like the ones the Herbalist had after ascending.
Honestly I'm just waiting to hear the full soundtrack of this volume cause it's awesome
To think the Cat could've just helped Alyx fix things (since that's their role), they would've gone back to Remnant regardless of when.
And all because the Cat had no chill. Like bruh, "later" doesn't mean "never".
Tbh the bit in the back of my head was like "yo what if summer had got sent to the ever after and ascended which is why her weapon is even there amidst the weapons the blacksmith has"
These last 3 episodes man oh man so dam Intense
Why was the video getting removed from UA-cam like three times??
lmaoo of course as expected. thumbnail hidden. i love this! lol
You know i remember watching some youtuber play overwatch with rwby characters years ago maybe like volume 5 and idk if those were real rwby voice actors but they sure sounded like them and in one of their videos they actually had Summer... Now i took this as an unconfirmed voice actor moment but it pretty much confirmed it for me that we will indeed get a summer scene where she talks. So incase those were all real voice actors then they had a confirmed voice actress for summer for a while now which is interesting. Doe i doubt they would hire someone and not do anything with them for all those years i mean you would be paying them for nothing so idk.
Are you referring to Lady Kai’s Channel?
Sounds like you have a severe head cold, and make sure to take it easy when you can brother, much love @murderofbirds
Thank you, for your reaction on this episode, thanks to you I am noticing details that I missed during my watch on RWBY episodes.
Thank you again and hope you'll be okay for Volume ending.
Wow a kabowsa summer rose is in VOLUME 9!
Calling it she'll have a Wreck-It Ralph moment, I'll bet 20$ on it
I just went down the IMDB for Summer Rose's voice actress. Of the first 8-ish that I recognized, 5 of them combined cover about as much skin as Summer Rose shows... I love them all, and mostly not for that reason, but damn. Sol Marron, Tio, Kaori Kanzaki, Leannon Sidhe (aka Red Current), and Asmodeus... I have no regrets.
“You tried to help the people of the market. You mostly failed. This is life. The longer you live, the more you fail. Failure is the mark of a life well lived. In turn, the only way to live without failure is to be of no use to anyone. Trust me, I've practiced.” Oathbringer
Wishing you a swift recovery, MoB :)
7:38 Team Jazzberry! if you've read the fanfic "Not this time, fate" by Coeur Al'Aran you'll get why I'm so happy to them together. ｰ(☆∀☆)/”
Man oh man. An insane chapter this episode was. And I have to admit this has me watching it over for so many times I lost count! Lol. 😂
In any case, it seems we may be getting some answers very soon on what will happen next! Still, the question remains, how will Ruby ascend? I can get that the Blacksmith said “You can leave Ruby Rose behind”, but I think she meant more like leave that chapter of her life behind as what defines her now, are the experiences she’s gone through. Hence, the need for a new weapon and a possible change (both in outlook and appearance). One cannot stay who they are as is forever. They’d stagnate.
Finally, I just realized something else. Curious Cat mentioned how Alyx wanted to “fix” everything she had broken in the Ever After. Could this mean that Alyx is a part of the Tree and as such, is the Blacksmith?!
Awesome reactions my friend. I hope you get better soon and keep up the awesome!
I just hope that it they choose to make her befome anyone else (with lost memories) that they leave hints behind as well. Have her forget and struggle with adjusting to her family, but also have moments where she says "i'm combat ready!" Or steals moves from pyrha or something like that to show that "the heart rarely forgets"
get well soon arnold!!
YOU'VE BEEN SICK?! GET SOME REST, BRO. WE CAN WAIT.
GO TO BED.
anyway this episode is good and the next episode is great
Get Better my dude we need you at 100% when we watch the chapter final!
I hope you feel better soon and get some rest too☺️
Regarding Lewis, is he still alive back in Remnant? If so, he's probably very old. I hope he makes an appearance in the future volumes to see Jaune again and learn about what truly happened to Alyx.
Crazy idea, but what if Lewis became Peitro? Explains why he would create someone like Penny, to carry on kindness, and to protect others.
wow...i was not thinking it was summer at all that so crazy i'm curious to see what gonna happen to ruby jaune and neo 'im so hype right now
Ohh I cannot wait see ruby's rebirth in ep 10
Rebirth? 🤨🤨
@@tavishfinnegandegroot3513 vol 10 she's coming out of her cacoon
@@connergaskell1909 phew 😅, u said cacoon thank goodness u didnt say shes coming out as in shes one of those LGBT characters.
@@tavishfinnegandegroot3513 bruh what
@@tavishfinnegandegroot3513 What made you even correlate those 2 things together..? Makes no sense.
Aka the cat being unhinged for 5 minutes
I actually think Alyx became the Blacksmith. She wanted to fix everything she ruined, so the tree reached out to her after the cat killed her.
Hell, that part where she shows Ruby different glass cases is a pretty clear-cut reference to "Through the Looking Glass", the sequel to "Alice in Wonderland".
HAH
@@destroyerofnirn3537 Hm?
Also the blacksmith seemingly wasnt in the story. Unlike the jabberwalker. Which was.
"clear-cut"? I see what you did there.
@@Desdemona-XI Well since it was apparently Louis (spelling?) that wrote the story and not Alyx, he probably didn't meet the Blacksmith so of course it wouldn't be in the story
Get well Arnold I love seeing your reactions.
I hope you fell better Murder and I thank you for posting even thought you don’t fell 100% also I can’t wait to see your reaction to the final episode of RWBY volume 9 I just watched it and I can’t wait to see your reaction
the song gives Me Kingdom Hearts Vibes n I love it lol
I will say nothing to spoil the next episode, just that it was awesome!
I wonder if John will do the same as will be there before going back
I believe I have an interesting theory about RWBY's ending (at least one of the main aspects of the ending);(possible spoilers alert???)
We know Salem can't be killed, however in S6-7 when presented with that fact and wondering how to defeat Salem, Ozpin/Oscar looks at Ruby, that and well, she's rhe main character, and there are a lot of other reasons as to why Ruby is the Key to defeating Salem, I think most of ppl are ok board with that.
Now Comes the interesting part, how?
Since the 3rd Season, the silver eyes have been one of the main central plots points, and there are a LOT of elements to back that up.
However, what if the silver eyes were not the key, what if her semblance was, how she Can break herfself(and others)down to molecular level, Travel and reasemble...
I think you know what I mean now.
What if in order to defeat Salem, Ruby had to use her semblance, to separate Salem in différent parts (prolly 4) and Put them in récipients and such, along with hereslf...
A willing sacrifice, but not in death, in staying in the molecular state, probably for eternity, or at least until her friends unite Remnant and collects all 4 Relics, so at the end, she would just need to have faith (RT loves that).
That's probably why we are focusing more and more on Ruby's psyche and traumas, because at the end of the day, it will all depend on her, on her will and determination...
I find that theory really interesting(sorry if someone thought of it before tho) and I Hope you'll see this
That seems pretty interesting actually.
@@sakurahirawa thanks !
very Interesting theory! I like the angle of it. but. Also unlikely. If all it took to kill salem was to effectively have four people eat her matter, that would be an easy solve. Weve seen that Salem reforms even after being blasted to dust, and it doesnt pull the old matter back, she doesnt reform she simply returns with a new body.
Also you're glossing over the problem of a semblance, it only works while you have the aura to fuel it. And to have someone with a quarter of a person's matter added to their body would kill them or just be disgusting salem tumors and thats bot accounting for rubys molecules if she stayed in that state herself. Which when her aura ran out would revert to normal, or instantly kill her.
My theory is the silver eyes can break the grimm influence within salem, purifying her. Maybe also using her semblance to filter it out. Then they have to deal with Salem, who while still a maniac, isnt compelled to destroy anymore.
Another theory I have is that it ends up not mattering. They unite the remaining people against salem. And when the gods return, they find people are united, maybe not flawlessly but at least neither demanding blessings, nor warring with eachother.
Not gonna lie was not expecting the end of this volume the very last scene was surprising.
Note to self: turn headphones down for the next reaction.
Be sure to wash your hands before and after eating, avoid raw and acidic foods, and have disinfectant with you if you need a quick clean, and be sure to drink 8 glasses worth of water min a day.
Get well soon B!!!
This has been such A good volume. The growth of character development. The truth each & everyone of them had to come to terms with. The reflect on themselves has been a lot. They will be so much stronger as A team & as individuals. Can’t wait till the finale reaction. ❤🤍🖤💛
I literally can’t believe that I was right about ruby becoming Summer Rose or a version of her, I was was going to ask you about it in your livestream before.
Love the fact probably no reaction youtuber noticed that the blacksmith was making Herb's wings in a previous episode.
I mentioned that in my livestream last night
@@MurderofBirds I know just wanted to point it out ^^
every other reactor i've seen mentioned it including 2 that talked about herb becoming a butterfl before the blacksmith was in the show
@@corberus3119 lol I didn't see those then
I think the door to reminant works similar to the tree . It’s not a place you go . It’s a place you know . That’s why neo didn’t work . The ultimate detatchment .
hey dude, are you planning to upload the volume 9 finale by next week or so
I missed you since volume 8 I hope you get better trusted I’ve been in the same spot during last school semester
What happened to your reactions of volumes 1-2 of rwby
One thing for sure, when they leave the everafter everything will be different time in remnant move faster than the everafter everyone will be grow
Well then. Beware of spoilers for the next episode. You might have a lot to talk about while waiting years for volume 10
I need more context on the cat, I wonder why he coudnt pass?
Weiss has always been best girl. Cat don't know what they're talking about.
So Alyx is the blacksmith I guessed? They kinda resemble a bit and seeing how she never got out it got to be her.
the blacksmith is a represntation of reforging souls at the tree. likely existed long before Alyx. i've seen people say juniper is Alyx since she's not in the flashbacks and works with Jaune to fix things like the cat said Alyx wanted to do
I hope Ruby moved to carrying an axe (that can be a rifle or spear it looks like)/ It connects her to her mom, and shows the red riding hood motif (more than a scythe).
We could just wait for rwby volume 10 on 2023.
my theory is that Ruby is gonna become a fairytale and officially become Red Riding Hood
If you look closely at the weapons, you can actually see a white thangs weapon... meaning, "hey ruby wanna be a white thang member?😂
fang*
@@corberus3119 LOL I knew I did that wrong
No the episode ended! Also I love that greataxe.