Well, once again, Kishi shows off NS and kills that favorable pairing. Naruto STILL has feelings for Sakura after all of that, and she's not relying on anyone either. I'm gonna shout canon. I'll just say they're official. LMAO!

OFT. This is why I love Sakura. I don;t need to make excuses for her or anything. She is awesome as she is. Flaws and all.
Its not canon in the manga currently, but i think its 100% save to say that it will be in the future.
Ask yourself, would you do a chapter like that if you want other couples in the end? Guess not.
Why should kishi confirm the most important parralel to NS if he doesnt want it to be canon?
@Qia: As said, see it from a stoytelling point of view and its canon
OFT. This chapter confirmed that Naruto still has feelings for Sakura and the fact that Kishimoto had Minato ask that question is a question many harems do. It is a question that I see all the time to couples that do end up canon in the end. "Is this your girlfriend?"
That is usually the turning point when YOU KNOW that when everyone else can see it. Minato hasn't even been around and he can see it right off the bat. That's saying something.
Our girl!!

It's such an awesome feeling. Haven't felt this way about Naruto in a VERY LONG TIME!
1. Sakura's not some damsel.
2. Naruto still loves Sakura.
3. Sannin fight!
4. SakuKushi comparison
5. Sakura's practically on all the pages!
What more could we want here!?!
A kissing scene, but that would be too much excitement for one day. XD
Edited by James S Cassidy, 22 May 2013 - 12:12 PM.