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[TouKen4Life3g]

I'm not sure if he would go that far considering there's the whole issue about not confessing before Sasuke is dealt with.

But I do want them to at least exchange some sentences before Sasuke arrives. The last time they properly talked was during the confession so ever since then their conversations have been relegated to small exchanges of situational phrases so as to avoid bringing up where they stand now.

If the romantic development between Naruto and Sakura was meant to be ended in the Summit arc then they would've had a chapter to clarify each others stances. Like Naruto saying that he understands she'll always love Sasuke and that he had feelings for her but that he'll try to move on. If it had happened that way it would've been more fitting for Naruto to suddenly start developing an interest in Hinata (if done properly) but that was never the case.

There's still tension between them that needs to be resolved, and I don't think Kishi would push Naruto's love so far into the climax in order to nullify it. If Sakura was meant to be a false love interest then Naruto would've gotten over her before the final arc so as to make space for him to develop feelings for his actual love interest. Even NH fans realize this which is the reason they insist Naruto has been rethinking his feelings ever since the Summit arc, but that is just a baseless desire that has no evidence whatsoever to back it up.

As I said, I hope Naruto and Sakura can have just a little more time together before the arrival of Sasuke because it will be inevitable that went he arrives there will be a huge focus regarding Team 7 once again. Maybe Kakashi will be done with his fight with Obito just before Sasuke comes and it will make it a full blown Team 7 reunion once again.

Since Sakura's ( and Naruto's) attention will be towards Sasuke when he comes I want Sakura to have a moment with Naruto beforehand because otherwise it does leave the impression that Sakura's development could only happen because of Sasuke's precense. That's not something I'm particularly fond of since I very well know that she gets development from Naruto's side as well, and I want Kishi to remind the audience about that. Especially those who keep saying that Sakura has only reappeared to prepare her for her big moment with Sasuke, and only Sasuke. It really makes me sick how people like to be neglectful of her relationship with Naruto.

Agreed. It's meant to be seen as Team 7, not just Sasuke. Naruto is hurt but not out, but things can get worse for him. Heck, this is the first time he got ripped clothes in part 2. It's getting serious and Sakura won't leave him like that. Plus, Sasuke is not even hurt, he's all good, let alone he already has backups and a medic. So she has no reason to jump in with him, rather Sasuke will do his part while Naruto will do his. As I mentioned before, it's timing that confuses people because Kishi pretty much reserved volume 64 for K9 and others, then the next volume is about making Sasuke go to the battlefield, and now, more and more this volume seems like a resolution and Team 7 focus. In other words, it's a coincidence. But whatever floats their boat, I'm not in it.

Edited by NaruSaku4Life3g, 08 May 2013 - 06:13 PM.

[T XD]

Liked the chapter. Rin's death shows her as a true shinobi for her village. Obito is clinging to the idea of the world as something objective rather than a world that have humans which will make the world more than just objective.

Seems that Obito is neutral towards Kakashi. From the first of their talking, Obito is just trying to make Kakashi understand him more. It's like he took Kakashi away from the battlefield and Madara to just talk about the situation between them and not battle. Plus, Obito's face expressions gives that he wants from Kakashi to listen to him and understand him. Explain to him. Kakashi has took the chance to make him get back to his old self.
Maybe they'll battle cause Obito would have enough of Kakashi or something. Maybe they won't.

Liked the moment of Sakura healing Naruto. Getting immediately to Naruto shows her care. Hinata beginning to show her lead from what she had from her development and that she will be the leader of the Hyuuga clan was a good moment for her in this chapter.
Sakura was shown how her role should be. Being medic is her first priority in a battle, fighting is second if she had to and her role of being there to assist Naruto is done like she always does.

Hinata will get more screen time. She'll be leading the force. Though, maybe they'll be wiped out. As for Sakura, she could have another role or a surprise from Kishi. But, I think she will be assisting as medic and having relevant screen times which will be good enough.

By the way, more NS moments are on the way in this battle.

Edited by T XD, 08 May 2013 - 07:05 PM.

[TouKen4Life3g]

Liked the chapter. Rin's death shows her as a true shinobi for her village. Obito is clinging to the idea of the world as something objective rather than a world that have humans which will make the world more than just objective.

Seems that Obito is neutral towards Kakashi. From the first of their talking, Obito is just trying to make Kakashi understand him more. It's like he took Kakashi away from the battlefield and Madara to just talk about the situation between them and not battle. Plus, Obito's face expressions gives that he wants from Kakashi to listen to him and understand him. Explain to him. Kakashi has took the chance to make him get back to his old self.
Maybe they'll battle cause Obito would have enough of Kakashi or something. Maybe they won't.

Liked the moment of Sakura healing Naruto. Getting immediately to Naruto shows her care. Hinata beginning to show her lead from what she had from her development and that she will be the leader of the Hyuuga clan was a good moment for her in this chapter.
Sakura was shown how her role should be. Being medic is her first priority in a battle, fighting is second if she had to and her role of being there to assist Naruto is done like she always does.

Hinata will get more screen time. She'll be leading the force. Though, maybe they'll be wiped out. As for Sakura, she could have another role or a surprise from Kishi. But, I think she will be assisting as medic and having relevant screen times which will be good enough.

By the way, more NS moments are on the way in this battle.

I think the point is to clean up the alliance in order to make it more focus, which is messed up, but it must done. I mean, Team Gai literally got off-paneled and only remaining of Team 8 and 10 are left. It's only going to get lower since there's nothing to protect and we remember how well that lasted for Hyuuga before, especially now they only have few men with use of others that's not specialized in this. To me, unless Naruto can recover in time, I think this is the end of side characters being some focused.

[T XD]

I think the point is to clean up the alliance in order to make it more focus, which is messed up, but it must done. I mean, Team Gai literally got off-paneled and only remaining of Team 8 and 10 are left. It's only going to get lower since there's nothing to protect and we remember how well that lasted for Hyuuga before, especially now they only have few men with use of others that's not specialized in this. To me, unless Naruto can recover in time, I think this is the end of side characters being some focused.

Since the Kages and Sasuke and co. are on their way, side characters won't have any focus as much as now. And, yeah, you do have a point. This is only a passing time to give the alliance more screen time till it's over for them.

[Shadow1275]

Since the Kages and Sasuke and co. are on their way, side characters won't have any focus as much as now. And, yeah, you do have a point. This is only a passing time to give the alliance more screen time till it's over for them.

Focus might shift back to the new Kages, Tsunade's been bisected for a while now. Though I love how Sakura is right next to Naruto now. It's a nice set-up for many NS moments to come.

[Inferno180]

Well naruto and sakura can have interaction soon but it depends on what happens between the focus of the manga and how quickly for the pace of the story naruto can have to get back up before sakura is done.

Unless the next few chapters are Kakashi vs obito or something else, depending on the passage of time, then can there be interaction between naruto and sakura. I mean it will come once the dust has settled with the ten tails and Sasuke prepares to face naruto.

Next time we see them sakura will either be in The process of healing him or already be done with healing naruto, it really depends on what we see but if she is still in prgress then this short time frame can occur.

Still there is the possibility of them interacting more in this arc aside from when Sasuke comes back. Long as team 7 has a story, naruto and sakura still have more development to come. There is still plenty of space for sakura to turn to naruto.

Thing is though, team 10, neji, hinata, and lee all got their development. So are kiba, shino, and tented left out then? Sai still has to make a return which is funny. Least we got back to seeing sakura. Naruto has gotten minor development in slow paces these chapters. All we have seen with sakura this year is again concern, faith, and support for/in naruto. Now she is healing his wounds due to burning out kuramas chakra. So unless kurama is again gathering energy or naruto tries sage mode, no telling what will come forward. Maybe kurama will notice Sakura's perfect energy control? That could lead to somthing.

Team 7 has a lot to do, sakura is finally up with naruto again, maybe her role is finally coming. Kishi did say she always displayed the potential of a great heroine, now she may live up to it, doing something no one thought. Sakura cares for naruto, this much is true. Should she turn to him, that's still a possibility. She can still overcome her ideal of Sasuke, should tsunade die, maybe hashirama will bring the news if the edo kage team comes across the injured kage? This is a still a bi g event which has been left with speculation. Hell sakura technically has a reason to meet hashirama because of her association with tsunade and the situation tsunade is in.

This chapter had another good sakura supporting naruto scene just like the last one with her concern and faith. I'd say this chapter outdid the one where fans went crazy cause hinata put narutos shoulder back into place. If hinata is such a good medic she should heal him errpa derp!

As the story goes on, another chapter passes, ns still green, nice to have 2 chapters of sakura showing her concern and support for him. No questions asked, she just goes over to help him. That's good. Now hopefully this will lead to more stuff.

Narusaku is on track, Sakura's moment may be upon us, she will have a lot more when the focus becomes only team 7. She will interact with naruto more, team 7 still has a story to finish, she won't abandon naruto. Naruto is still very close with sakura, that's true too. It makes the most sense for him to still love her, there are many ways this makes sense. Especially considering she would be the one person aside from sasuke naruto would never even think of giving up on. Maybe a good ns moment will come in a few weeks maybe it will be longer but sakura is still around with naruto, ns still has the advantages snd does a lotnof good for the story, lets hope it stays this way. I said my faith on ns was about 88% I feel like its 90 now. It's green for me, if this keeps up and we soon find something big from their development, then I'd be set. The future looks good for now though. Narusaku is still strong.

[TouKen4Life3g]

Since the Kages and Sasuke and co. are on their way, side characters won't have any focus as much as now. And, yeah, you do have a point. This is only a passing time to give the alliance more screen time till it's over for them.

Pretty much. That's why the alliance is wearing thin. Now, it seems like Naruto won't fight Sasuke as well, which may make room for one final arc with Taka and maybe Kages. Right now, I want to know what will happen next for Obito/Kakashi. If there's nothing more to it, then things can change. Otherwise, how long the fight would last.

Focus might shift back to the new Kages, Tsunade's been bisected for a while now. Though I love how Sakura is right next to Naruto now. It's a nice set-up for many NS moments to come.

It's possible. That or save it for a sad conclusion of this arc, much like Chuunin Exam. Everything was going good, but when Sarutobi died, it left in a sad conclusion. If Tsunade is made to die, then a sad conclusion it is. Yeah, Sakura being there with Naruto is like having a shield from being wiped out by Juubi, so anything can happen now.

[Dkey]

I think the point is to clean up the alliance in order to make it more focus, which is messed up, but it must done. I mean, Team Gai literally got off-paneled and only remaining of Team 8 and 10 are left. It's only going to get lower since there's nothing to protect and we remember how well that lasted for Hyuuga before, especially now they only have few men with use of others that's not specialized in this. To me, unless Naruto can recover in time, I think this is the end of side characters being some focused.

I kinda lean on your theory of thinning the herd if you will until Sasuke arrives with company.

Thou people be warned we probably see more of Hinata in the next chapters. Now this volume kinda confirms that Obito and Kakashi will have their dispute, thou not sure if it will go to battle but probably will include moments from the real world with Naruto struggling with the juubi. It seems that things are branching, somehow the connection between Naruto and the S06P and the Obito Kakashi discussion. Still can't figure out what this volume is about. Maybe a team 7 team Minato parallel? meaning that Minato will show up soon.

[TouKen4Life3g]

I kinda lean on your theory of thinning the herd if you will until Sasuke arrives with company.

Thou people be warned we probably see more of Hinata in the next chapters. Now this volume kinda confirms that Obito and Kakashi will have their dispute, thou not sure if it will go to battle but probably will include moments from the real world with Naruto struggling with the juubi. It seems that things are branching, somehow the connection between Naruto and the S06P and the Obito Kakashi discussion. Still can't figure out what this volume is about. Maybe a team 7 team Minato parallel? meaning that Minato will show up soon.

If the battle ends short for Kakashi and Obito, then it will be Team 7 center. Otherwise, it will be Obito center. Sasuke will come when the alliance is already short and hard to say if we will see more of the alliance if we keep focusing on Obito/Kakashi. For all we know, we will resume of all of them being wiped out and Naruto trying to stand up. After all, Hinata is asking for knock out, but she's a Hyuuga and their job is play defense for Naruto.

Edited by NaruSaku4Life3g, 08 May 2013 - 07:54 PM.

[Transformers03]

I remember when many fans dislike Obito being Tobi, and some even disliked that it seemed that his only reason for not joining was simply because of Rin. Many still don't like it, nor his reasons, but I now like the fact Kishi is adding a lot of layers to Obito's reason, and why he wants to change the world. Rin dying is still the primary reasons, but now it is not simply because she died, it's how and why she need to die.

While there is no denying that Obito has gone to far with his plan, being the cause of multiple tragedies in both the leaf and mist villages, he is at least he has motives. He is at least not a simple one-dimension villain who just wants to create a new world just cause, I personally still feel sorry for him, because he could of turned out to be someone different if Madara didn't save him. Despite what most think of Kishi's current writing abilities, especially compared to the series' peak, I like how he has slowly peel away the different layers of the main villain of the series. I feel like his writing mostly suffers when he focuses his time Sasuke, though there has been many weak instances in the current war arc, particularly there doesn't seem to be any clear focus and different character perspective keep getting jump around.

[Chatte]

Wow that Jinchuuriki thing... didn't see that one. So, what exactly you guys think it has to do with?

[Dkey]

Wow that Jinchuuriki thing... didn't see that one. So, what exactly you guys think it has to do with?

What Jinchuuriki thing? the helmet?

[TouKen4Life3g]

I remember when many fans dislike Obito being Tobi, and some even disliked that it seemed that his only reason for not joining was simply because of Rin. Many still don't like it, nor his reasons, but I now like the fact Kishi is adding a lot of layers to Obito's reason, and why he wants to change the world. Rin dying is still the primary reasons, but now it is not simply because she died, it's how and why she need to die.

While there is no denying that Obito has gone to far with his plan, being the cause of multiple tragedies in both the leaf and mist villages, he is at least he has motives. He is at least not a simple one-dimension villain who just wants to create a new world just cause, I personally still feel sorry for him, because he could of turned out to be someone different if Madara didn't save him. Despite what most think of Kishi's current writing abilities, especially compared to the series' peak, I like how he has slowly peel away the different layers of the main villain of the series. I feel like his writing mostly suffers when he focuses his time Sasuke, though there has been many weak instances in the current war arc, particularly there doesn't seem to be any clear focus and different character perspective keep getting jump around.

This only tells me to wait long and things can be clear and more to your liking rather than jumping to conclusion. Honestly, that's how I feel.

[merryGOflava]

wait if Rin was the host for the 3 tails.........and she got killed.....then doesn't that mean that the 3 tails dies also??

then how did the 3 tails come back?? and if it doesn't die....why didn't it break out of rin when she died.???


.........I'm confused here...someone wanna help me out?

[Chatte]

What Jinchuuriki thing? the helmet?

Rin being a Jinchuuriki, Kushina being a Jinchuuriki and so on.

[TouKen4Life3g]

wait if Rin was the host for the 3 tails.........and she got killed.....then doesn't that mean that the 3 tails dies also??

then how did the 3 tails come back?? and if it doesn't die....why didn't it break out of rin when she died.???


.........I'm confused here...someone wanna help me out?

Well, I'll try. Ok, here's something that's confusing. When Naruto was close to death back in Search for Tsunade arc, Kyuubi was seeing darkness as in he's going to be closed forever until someone release it. But then, Kyuubi said to Sasuke to not to kill Naruto or he'll regret it. Regret what exactly? This is confusing but that's the best I can say.

Actually, the confusing thing is does that mean anyone can be Jinchuuriki?

[merryGOflava]

Well, I'll try. Ok, here's something that's confusing. When Naruto was close to death back in Search for Tsunade arc, Kyuubi was seeing darkness as in he's going to be closed forever until someone release it. But then, Kyuubi said to Sasuke to not to kill Naruto or he'll regret it. Regret what exactly? This is confusing but that's the best I can say.

Actually, the confusing thing is does that mean anyone can be Jinchuuriki?

........wait.....so what happened to the 3 tails in Rin???? O_0?

i mean what was the point of killing herself if the 3 tails was gone....

and if the 3 tails was still inside Rin.........does it just hang out in her dead body?????

.......I mean it's not like the ninja had enough time to extract it...seeing as Obito went on a crazy murder rampage against them....


......DANGIT I'M MORE CONFUSED!!!!

[Dkey]

Rin being a Jinchuuriki, Kushina being a Jinchuuriki and so on.

Ah Rin is a jinchuuriki.
Rin is a parallel to Sakura.
Kushina is a jinchuuriki.
end result: Kushina is a parallel to Sakura.

But It feels far fetched because what Obito knows seems to be inconsistent.
1) 3 tails should've released or take control of Rin's body when she arrives in Konoha, meaning that she wasn't a proper jinchuuriki but rather a living bomb, now what sort of trigger did they use is up for debate. One that triggers when she arrives in Konoha, one time-based similar to what Naruto has but designed to release the 3 tails so it can create havoc.
2) Rin's sacrifice is a bit odd. Couldn't Minato manage to properly seal the 3 tails, the end result is having her as a jinchuuriki for life but it would far outweigh the possibility of Konoha being destroyed and Rin dieing when the 3 tails is released.

Well, I'll try. Ok, here's something that's confusing. When Naruto was close to death back in Search for Tsunade arc, Kyuubi was seeing darkness as in he's going to be closed forever until someone release it. But then, Kyuubi said to Sasuke to not to kill Naruto or he'll regret it. Regret what exactly? This is confusing but that's the best I can say.

Actually, the confusing thing is does that mean anyone can be Jinchuuriki?

Not anyone. Chyo talked about it and it explains why gaara and not kankurou or temari were made into ones.

Kushina before dieing tried to seal the kyuubi back in her but Minato told her that the kyuubi would show up. Maybe now we are going to see how exactly. Maybe Obito extracted the 3 tails and sealed it into the 4th Mizukage because from what I remember he took her body.

[HauntedCake]

What will Naruto get jutsu/ability wise from becoming the new Sage of the 6 paths??? God-mode???

Edit - is there any info on what the SOTSP'S abilities

Edited by HauntedCake, 08 May 2013 - 08:42 PM.

[K9ofChaos]

It's my opinion and if you don't like it don't respond to it.

Just because you have the right to your opinion doesnt mean you have the right to have it free from criticism. Once you post an opinion online, you open yourself up to scrutiny depending on the subject of said opinion and the points of views held by members of the online community in question. Just saying.


On the topic of this chapter, Was Rin the Jinchuriki of Isobu before or after Yagura? Also is this the first time Naruto ever had some easily noticeable clothing damage akin to DBZ fights? And I love the fact that Obito just doesn't give a kitten about the gaping hole in his chest. Body modification does wonders in the Narutoverse.

Edited by K9ofChaos, 08 May 2013 - 08:51 PM.