So it's been confirmed that even 2 years after the war, Hinata's feelings are still not returned. Hope all the speculations that Naruto has slowly been falling for her goes in the trash please. And with that, Kishi basically admitted the ending was a rushed asspull lol! According to the latest interview, The Last'll explain how ss/nh came to be, but if he needs that, I guess the rest of the manga is ns. It's like Kishi was expecting negative reactions, and he's like "calm down guys I can explain!! Please wait a month and you'll understand why I took an 180!!"

This is the same as my thoughts. The ending was just poor writing. 

I'm really sick of hearing people say that NH was always going to be the end pairing because "Kishimoto knew how he would end it years ago". Seriously taking it out of context. He was referring to Naruto/Sasuke battle. 

I don't think it means that he doesn't see NS development as non-romantic.

But I'm 100% sure "The Last" is about NH.

I will not read it and I have a few reasons why:

The new story will be about the next generation. I only have attachments to characters in the original Naruto manga. I don't feel like I'm ready  for a next gen when I feel like the current gen remains unresolved. I think the only main character storyline that got fully (and poorly) resolved was Sasuke's in the end. Chapter 700 made me feel distant to all the characters I've followed the last 10 or so years.

My only understanding of making the next gen manga is to make money off the name of the Naruto franchise. They won't leave the manga alone as it is. The more "extra" fluff they add to the series, the lower it sinks into the mud imho.

I've already tried to rationalize the poor ending in fanon. I don't see Naruto being happy with his family or his position.  I don't see Sasuke and Sakura in any sort of loving relationship that would be healthy to them or their daughter (if Salad is an SS child). Everyone sans Lee, Gaara, and KakaGai are only shadows of their former selves. I guess because I'm unhappy, in my fanon they are all unhappy haha. That's just me though. I still can't accept the ending. How could I move on to read about the next gen? Whoever is writing/drawing the manga would definitely rip away their characterizations. 

Funny thing is that...this is probably my first ship in Naruto when I was little. I never have read fanfiction. The only time when I tried was long ago about GaaSaku x)

I have finished translating half of Naruto's part of the databook. And all I can say is that I am more than ever certain, that chapter 700 is NOT the real ending. No way.

I translated Sakura's and Naruto's profiles in the data book (that came out like days before the ending) and I'm STILL IN SHOCK of the manga?? I don't get it? Why would chapter 700 be released if it wasn't the real ending? I'm still in deep confusion.

Wishful thinking. This movie will literally show Naruto falling in love with Hinata for real, and at the end the sound track "after story" will play showing their kids Boruto and Himawari.

I'll still read the theory though. It will make my heart hurt less.

If the "afterward" refers to chp. 700 with all the stupid kids I'm going to be so disappointed. I think they have Bolt and Hima in the movie. It sickens me to think that Hinata's red scarf will be likened to Kushina's hair as the red thread of fate. NO. And I fear that Naruto will want to "protect Hinata's smile" god I want to just vomit thinking of it.

And @ chatte I wanted to talk to you about the movie! When you are able to, please chat with me 

I want to believe in your theory so badly, but I'm feeling very much that this is the terrible ending we have been given. Please make me believe!

I don't think it's a genjutsu. It's just a terrible ending. Good thing NS isn't tainted by Kishimoto's hands. I would have been so angry if NS was depicted like any of the pairings in 700

Ugh. Mothers are so important. Housewives are so important.

But Kishimoto really just couldn't depict them in any other way?? 

I believe Kishimoto that became tired of the whole manga. Naruto and Sasuke neglecting their children? I think it's Kishi's message that in writing Naruto for this long, Kishimoto feels like he's neglected his own children. I don't know. That's the only way I can make sense of it all. I will mourn and honor Naruto through angry tragic and AU fanfiction.

hey ramen, it's a pretty good theory, but I actually believe that the movie will be some filler trash about how Naruto suddenly falls in love with Hinata. 

But, I like your theory and I think it does have a hold. You don't see any of the pairings actually interacting with each other, maybe because Hinata doesn't fully know how people in relationships work or whatever. But in her dream wouldn't Neji be alive? Besides, why would Kishimoto end with an IT? Who would there be a movie and then a mini-series of the children?

The only thing that still keeps me believing is that how can anyone possibly take an NH movie seriously after the last 29374 clearly NS movies. 

have a nice day!

 

 

we are all unhappy, megi.
 

yeah, especially with the depiction of the two characters I rooted for since the beginning. Not the couple, just the characters. They way Naruto treated his child?? He doesn't give his children his time? And Sakura?? I'm not even going to talk about my disappointment.

I'm convinced that they're all unhappy. Good.

Like damn, that person's twitter account doesn't exist anymore. (the one that was rumoured to have drawn the "leaked" art)

yeah because everyone bothered him and drove him off. he obvously didn't draw it and a lot of people made that assumption. nothing was his fault. people suck sometimes.

I do love the optimism, and I thank you guys for it. My optimism was drained by the amount of work I took for myself this week. Group hug! I'll sink to the depths of the ocean if it be. 

Chatte please hold me

Kishimoto isn't going for the most logical route (NS). He just wants to go off somewhere else and be like "oh well, that's life! it doesn't turn out the way it seems at first". 

which is BS! The spoilers hurt be because I feel betrayed by Naruto. The Naruto I love doesn't give up, doesn't settle...ugh. Sorry for being negative. But I'm sure this is the way it's going to be.

All this time I thought Sakura was the tsundere. I was wrong! It's Sasuke.

I'd love to say they are in a genjutu, but I don't think so.

What I can't wrap my head around is why isn't Sakura apart of Naruto's council? Why did Naruto give up on Sakura? Why did Naruto give up on Sakura? Naruto never game up on Sasuke. Ugh. This makes me sick.

I have little hope that there will be NS. Literally all the pairings I despise into one gigantic crapter. 

Sasuke says he loves Sakura?? Am I expected to believe this after everything that's happened between them? I'm sorry I cannot support this pairing on any level. 

Is it just me or does Sakura's seal look pink on this cover? Wasn't it originally coloured purple like Tsunade's? It distinguishes her from her teacher, but at the same time it conflicts with Kishi's previous spreads and covers.

It probably still is purple. 

It looks like NS vs Sasuke in a way.

Okay guys here is what the new info about the movie says: 

ハナビが誘拐される事件が発生。謎の正体不明の男にさらわれたハナビ奪還任務にナルト・サクラ・サイ・シカマル・ヒナタが挑む！

Basically Hanabi is kidnapped by the mysterious unidentified man and Naruto, Sakura, Sai, Shikamaru, and Hinata are going on a rescue mission to bring her back.

Kakashi probably gives them this mission. Sasuke and Gaara are thrown in somehow. I wonder what?

Congrats! I know I haven't been around a while, but I'll try to do a little something for this contest. 

Of course, it will be AU, because NaruSaku AU sustains my life.

The movie will be absolutely NS I believe!

hehe I haven't been here for a while!   how is everyone?

read the raw. I wish Sakura would stand up for herself more.