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[T XD]

I don't think there's going to be flashbacks of Obito and Minato unless it's a flashback in some panels then I think so too.

 

Probably now, Minato is going to try to stop Obito and helping him to be back to his old self.

[James S Cassidy]

There are about 2 possibilities. Kakashi shows up and she will have to heal him or she is looking for a way to help out. Obito has taken the ten tails and he is a jinchuriki so those clones might have disappeared. I don't see her as of yet being focused because I see some Minato Obito flashbacks.

The problem I find is is some don't want her to be reduced to the healer again knowing that she can fight. So other than healing, what else do people see her doing?

I think this just shows that while they want Sakura to do more, they can't think of more that she can do other than being a medic.

[ramenanmitsu]

I have a question. Do you guys think the reason why Kakashi neglected Sakura was because she resembles Rin? By putting her out of harm's way, Kakashi wanted to protect her and prevent the same history happening again. 

 

I can think of several instances where Kakashi was neglecting Sakura.

-Even though she was the first one to complete the tree climbing, he didn't teach her anything more while the boys were training.

-He gave Naruto and Sasuke the duty to fight against Haku, while Sakura had to protect Tazuna (basically just standing there and reflecting any projectiles) 

-In the Chuunin Exams, he taught Sasuke, dispatched Ebisu for Naruto, but basically didn't give a thought for Sakura.

-Kakashi saw Sakura's power-up only after the three-year time skip. Didn't he meet/train with her even once? 

-When Sakura and Naruto was talking to Kakashi that they have failed to bring back Sasuke and that he has become too strong, Kakashi told them that he thought of a very effective training. Then he said that the training is only for Naruto. He didn't think of an effective training for Sakura? 

 

I always thought he was a very sorry excuse for a teacher. And the "Sakura wasn't motivated" isn't really a good excuse either. It was shown during the FOD, "please look at my back" and Naruto vs. Neji fight, "when I look at you, I always think that I must try harder" that Sakura was motivated and wanted to become stronger. She just didn't know how, or if she even had the potential. 

 

But reading this whole Obito/Kakashi/Rin history, I can understand if Kakashi connected Sakura with Rin, and wanted to keep Sakura out of the battlefield as much as possible. 

 

 

The problem I find is is some don't want her to be reduced to the healer again knowing that she can fight. So other than healing, what else do people see her doing?

I think this just shows that while they want Sakura to do more, they can't think of more that she can do other than being a medic.

 

I don't know about others. There are two reasons I'm bothered.

1.) I think her fighting with that monster strength of hers is definitely much more helpful in this battle compared to healing fodders(especially those with small cuts) who are basically a non-factor. Not to mention, Shizune is out there near the front lines and the injured fodders can retreat to the medics outside the barrier. I'd prefer her use her chakra on fighting than waste on some fodders. 

 

2.) It was said a few chapters ago that team 7 was back. But when it comes to the most important part such as stopping Obito or bringing down the Bijuu, it's not team 7 anymore. It's team Naruto + Sasuke. If team 7 has indeed returned, Sakura should take a part of it instead of standing on top of Katsuyu and being an observer (like she always does). She's basically looking at their backs letting them do the fighting. Chapter 632, "this time we're going back to back" has just disappeared somewhere.

Edited by ramenanmitsu, 07 July 2013 - 02:02 PM.

[Dkey]

I think we are jumping to conclusions regarding Sakura's role. It all depends on what is Obito trying to do. Crush Naruto or go ahead with the moon eye plan and be with Rin.

[T XD]

I have a question. Do you guys think the reason why Kakashi neglected Sakura was because she resembles Rin? By putting her out of harm's way, Kakashi wanted to protect her and prevent the same history happening again. 

 

I can think of several instances where Kakashi was neglecting Sakura.

-Even though she was the first one to complete the tree climbing, he didn't teach her anything more while the boys were training.

-He gave Naruto and Sasuke the duty to fight against Haku, while Sakura had to protect Tazuna (basically just standing there and reflecting any projectiles) 

-In the Chuunin Exams, he taught Sasuke, dispatched Ebisu for Naruto, but basically didn't give a thought for Sakura.

-Kakashi saw Sakura's power-up only after the three-year time skip. Didn't he meet/train with her even once? 

-When Sakura and Naruto was talking to Kakashi that they have failed to bring back Sasuke and that he has become too strong, Kakashi told them that he thought of a very effective training. Then he said that the training is only for Naruto. He didn't think of an effective training for Sakura? 

 

I always thought he was a very sorry excuse for a teacher. And the "Sakura wasn't motivated" isn't really a good excuse either. It was shown during the FOD, "please look at my back" and Naruto vs. Neji fight, "when I look at you, I always think that I must try harder" that Sakura was motivated and wanted to become stronger. She just didn't know how, or if she even had the potential. 

 

But reading this whole Obito/Kakashi/Rin history, I can understand if Kakashi connected Sakura with Rin, and wanted to keep Sakura out of the battlefield as much as possible. 

 

 

 

I don't know about others. There are two reasons I'm bothered.

1.) I think her fighting with that monster strength of hers is definitely much more helpful in this battle compared to healing fodders(especially those with small cuts) who are basically a non-factor. Not to mention, Shizune is out there near the front lines and the injured fodders can retreat to the medics outside the barrier. I'd prefer her use her chakra on fighting than waste on some fodders. 

 

2.) It was said a few chapters ago that team 7 was back. But when it comes to the most important part such as stopping Obito or bringing down the Bijuu, it's not team 7 anymore. It's team Naruto + Sasuke. If team 7 has indeed returned, Sakura should take a part of it instead of standing on top of Katsuyu and being an observer (like she always does). She's basically looking at their backs letting them do the fighting. Chapter 632, "this time we're going back to back" has just disappeared somewhere.

I don't think Kakashi will neglect Sakura that way. It will show that he's not a good teacher, not to mention that he can't do this to her either. He may mention that she reminds him of Rin, but it's not related about the teaching.

 

About Sakura, seriously, they just began to stop Obito and just Sasuke has make it to Obito. The battle didn't finish nor is near to finish. It has been two chapters and this means she's not going to play a role anymore ? We have to keep in mind that each main character has his/her role and what must be done for his/her role. They're not always equal in terms of roles sometimes cause every one of them is different from the other on how to play in the story.

 

The battle is far from over. Give it some time and Sakura may very well play an important role and it may be very possible not a healer in that. She's not going to stand still in the same spot all the time...

Edited by T XD, 07 July 2013 - 03:52 PM.

[TouKen4Life3g]

Agreed. This could mean that Kakashi will say something about NS. But it also sums up Minato and Obito. Minato was an Obirin fan. Get ready for more flashbacks thou. btw when are you launching your review?

Tonight. Finally peace. Lol.

The reason why I started to wonder is because granted Minato went through this with Kushina, why is it necessary to mention ObiRin from Minato, while he can just talk about the Hokage title. What I'm saying is that Rin and Hokage are really the two important element to Obito and a way to talk to him before he hit the death bed.

When I said a parallel moment, I don't want it just for pairing wise, but really, I want it for the story itself. This whole Obito and Naruto parallel is build up to be crucial to the character and plot developments. Rin = Sakura can trigger a twist for Obito, good or bad, not like "Hey, you're Rin. Well, Naruto, congrats." No, I want to be story with Obito probably snapped and try to kill reality for Naruto or any sort. The more Kishi shows Rin, the more we want to know what is the point for the current event. Kakashi did his part for the event of Rin's death, so why show Rin still. We'll see soon.

Edited by NaruSaku4Life3g, 07 July 2013 - 02:52 PM.

[sushi.]

ramenanitsu, that is actually a very good catch.

 

Kakashi is very overprotective of Sakura. Remember when he pushed her out of the way of the woodspikes in 614? I'm sure she could've dodged that herself.

 

He doesn't want to repeat any mistakes. He couldn't protect Rin so the least he could do is protect Sakura. I believe that is what Kakashi thinks of it.

 

He is very vocal of his regrets, he could draw a comparison between the two because he knows them both so well. Obito on the other hand, doesn't know a whole lot about Sakura.

Edited by sushi., 07 July 2013 - 03:02 PM.

[TouKen4Life3g]

ramenanitsu, that is actually a very good catch.
 
Kakashi is very overprotective of Sakura. Remember when he pushed her out of the way of the woodspikes in 614? I'm sure she could've dodged that herself.
 
He doesn't want to repeat any mistakes. He couldn't protect Rin so the least he could do is protect Sakura. I believe that is what Kakashi thinks of it.
 
He is very vocal of his regrets, he could draw a comparison between the two because he knows them both so well. Obito on the other hand, doesn't know a whole lot about Sakura.

But Obito doesn't know anything about Naruto until now and all it takes is keep protecting the dream of Hokage. Don't underestimate Kishi and his way to bring the focus. There are others that just draw parallel in matter of seconds. I won't say it will happen here but I can't say it's unlikely.

[sushi.]

But Obito doesn't know anything about Naruto until now and all it takes is keep protecting the dream of Hokage. Don't underestimate Kishi and his way to bring the focus. There are others that just draw parallel in matter of seconds. I won't say it will happen here but I can't say it's unlikely.

Depending on who pulls out a comparison, it will serve for different purposes.

 

If Kakashi links Rin to Sakura, it might be about his regrets and how he doesn't want to repeat mistakes. Also about the next generation surpassing the others.

If Obito does it, it might be a comparison to his feelings for Rin and Naruto's feelings for Sakura. It might even be a foreshadowing to a future NS moment.

 

Both of them can, but it would be more realistic and logical if Kakashi does it. Though I actually think Kishi will choose the best option from a writing standpoint, not realistic.

[Canadian_DJ]

sorry but WSJ jap didn't annunce any chapters colours for OP and Naruto... I just think that will be only some colourized chapter via digital by Shounen Alpha, only for their subscribers. In fact the ones who annunced these colours chapter of Naruto and OP is Shounen Alpha US&Canada, not the normal paperback magazine WSJ japan. So don't expect colour pages Tuesday.

But it says to celebrate the WSj's publication in japan, not Europe.

 

@Ramenanmitsu 

 

Good catch!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!       Although im gonna have to agree with T XD on the kakashi part and sakura's action roles.

Edited by Canadian_DJ, 07 July 2013 - 03:48 PM.

[TouKen4Life3g]

Depending on who pulls out a comparison, it will serve for different purposes.
 
If Kakashi links Rin to Sakura, it might be about his regrets and how he doesn't want to repeat mistakes. Also about the next generation surpassing the others.
If Obito does it, it might be a comparison to his feelings for Rin and Naruto's feelings for Sakura. It might even be a foreshadowing to a future NS moment.
 
Both of them can, but it would be more realistic and logical if Kakashi does it. Though I actually think Kishi will choose the best option from a writing standpoint, not realistic.

Yeah, though to get to that, question is can Kakashi go back to real world? I know he can but I feel like he may try to work on it now as we speak. Otherwise, he should have been there in this chapter. Looks like he's working on it, like how Toph from Avatar works on metal bending. So yeah, only matter of time and honestly, I think this parallel is inevitable.

[Canadian_DJ]

I don't think Kakashi will neglect Sakura that way. It will show that he's not a good teacher, not to mention that he can't do this to her either. He may mention that she reminds him of Rin, but it's not related about the teaching.

 

About Sakura, seriously, they just began to stop Obito and just Sasuke has make it to Obito. The battle didn't finish nor is near to finish. It has been two chapters and this means she's not going to play a role anymore ? We have to keep in mind that each main character has its role and what must be done for his role. They're not always equal in terms of roles sometimes cause every one of them is different from the other on how to play in the story.

 

The battle is far from over. Give it some time and Sakura may very well play an important role and it may be very possible not a healer in that. She's not going to stand still in the same spot all the time...

 

 

This!!

[Dkey]

The Obito Naruto conflict is related to not giving up. That flashback is ironic considering Naruto's father was the one who told Obito not to give up. Now Obito wants to see Naruto despair and give up on fighting. But for what purpose. To validate his own failure? At the same time he is showing that all he is thinking off is Rin.

[TouKen4Life3g]

I'll just repost here since it took me a while to write. The question is that why Obito ended up like this if Minato encouraged him to never give up.

My guess is that Madara was telling Obito that life in reality is really horrible and nothing can ever be the way you wanted because of it, but Obito didn't listen. Madara was the like devil side of his conscious telling him that life is hell while Minato and others are his angel side of conscious. Unfortunately, the devil side won because he witnessed the worst of humanity. He was told to never give up, but what's the point if his love, Rin, is dead? For that matter, what is to say about him becoming Hokage if the ninja system is corrupted to the point that no one can be changed? So you can say Madara's idea of life won over Obito.

Think about it. Obito is about telling to everyone who believes that they can change the world to a peaceful one. Remember the talk with Nagato. That moment was after Yahiko and Nagato were encouraged to change the world, but since Obito failed to talk to them out of it, he let them experience it on their own. Later, Obito won Nagato over. He pretty much did the same in a way to Sasuke, though it was easy since all of it was complete true about Itachi. Now, it's Naruto.

He has been battling Naruto to accept the cruel fate of the world, especially about him fighting Sasuke, but he always bounce back, so he continues on. The closest he has gotten was in 615 because people was dying and he said, "I will protect everyone," but in reality, that's impossible in more ways than one. I wouldn't say Naruto was going to submit to Obito, rather he was getting scared that everyone starts to die as later point out that he rather die than seeing his friends to die. So he was snapped back to reality because people will die, but they won't die in vain because everyone are doing for a reason and at times, that reason is for Naruto, so he pretty acknowledged that everyone is altogether as one, hence 616 and 617 resolutions.

What does this mean for Obito? That means he was losing but incredibly stubborn to admit that there is hope, which is why Madara keeps looking at him and pretty much examine him. Kakashi realized Obito that he's incredibly desperate to make Naruto understand the harsh reality. Now skips to the latest event, we learned that Minato encouraged Obito to never give up. This all adds up to why Obito became the way he is today. Now, the battle between Naruto and Obito is about to begin. Now why Rin = Sakura parallel is important? Not because of pairing but because of the development.

Obito has already acknowledged that Naruto is the same as him and he wants him to understand the harshness of the world. If you recall, Obito told him that if he wants to be Hokage, he can easily be one in the moon eye plan world, but Naruto refused it. Throughout the battle, he was trying to tell Naruto to give up on Hokage, but once again, Naruto triumphs it. Now that Obito is back as a Jinchuuriki, it's time to question Naruto if he still sees himself to become Hokage in the future. Most likely, he will say yes. Now then, thanks to Minato, we learned that he encouraged Obito that never give up on Rin as well as becoming Hokage. Remember, Minato has Kushina and later, the Hokage title. Obito got none, but he can now with the plan. That said we are missing one puzzle: "Rin". Who is Rin in this generation? You guessed it: Sakura.

"Rin" can be the game changer because Obito lost hope upon seeing Rin's demise because of what Minato told him about never giving up. Again, what is the point if the goal is gone? Naruto is about a guy who can make the difference and Obito don't want to admit that he can do it. It's as if to say, "If I can't have it, nobody can." It's eery that he attacked MinaKushi, like "Screw you, I couldn't get my wish!" even though that's not really the case. I think Kishi is really planning this because look at the setup. We got Sakura who is now strong to go up without getting one shot, she is a strong medic, she stood back because if she was with the guys, the parallel plot would trigger right now, the fact Obito didn't see Sakura's demonstration, and lastly, Tsunade and others are on the way, which can it mean that Tsunade could take over to let Sakura help others in combat knowing that Sakura has no restriction since she is young. So yeah, the possibility is endless and honestly, I am very hyped.

[ramenanmitsu]

I don't think Kakashi will neglect Sakura that way. It will show that he's not a good teacher, not to mention that he can't do this to her either. He may mention that she reminds him of Rin, but it's not related about the teaching.

 

About Sakura, seriously, they just began to stop Obito and just Sasuke has make it to Obito. The battle didn't finish nor is near to finish. It has been two chapters and this means she's not going to play a role anymore ? We have to keep in mind that each main character has his/her role and what must be done for his/her role. They're not always equal in terms of roles sometimes cause every one of them is different from the other on how to play in the story.

 

The battle is far from over. Give it some time and Sakura may very well play an important role and it may be very possible not a healer in that. She's not going to stand still in the same spot all the time...

So in your opinion Kakashi just neglected her for the sake of neglecting? Well, that's also plausible. It does speak volumes of how he wasn't a good teacher though. 

 

@the bolded. I truly hope so. It's just that I don't trust Kishi at all regarding Sakura. And there's the fact that she did stand at the same spot all those years. Let's just hope Kishi won't disappoint us. 

ramenanitsu, that is actually a very good catch.

 

Kakashi is very overprotective of Sakura. Remember when he pushed her out of the way of the woodspikes in 614? I'm sure she could've dodged that herself.

 

He doesn't want to repeat any mistakes. He couldn't protect Rin so the least he could do is protect Sakura. I believe that is what Kakashi thinks of it.

 

He is very vocal of his regrets, he could draw a comparison between the two because he knows them both so well. Obito on the other hand, doesn't know a whole lot about Sakura.

I thought if Kakashi connected Rin with Sakura, his previous actions, or lack of, regarding Sakura was understandable. 

 

If the past Obito reminds him of Naruto, and part 1 Sasuke reminds him of himself in the past, I found it nearly impossible that he doesn't see the resemblance between Rin and Sakura and their situations. 

 

And I also thought that the wood spikes should have been easy for Sakura to dodge. If she was able to sit in a chair, stand up, get behind Zetsu in a short moment where Zetsu was nearly slitting her throat, her speed is damn fine. Not to mention the recent chapters where she punched the bijuu clone and caught up to it, which is like a soccer player kicking the ball towards the goal at the other side of the field, and said soccer player running and catching it a moment before it hits the goal net. 

[T XD]

So in your opinion Kakashi just neglected her for the sake of neglecting? Well, that's also plausible. It does speak volumes of how he wasn't a good teacher though. 

 

@the bolded. I truly hope so. It's just that I don't trust Kishi at all regarding Sakura. And there's the fact that she did stand at the same spot all those years. Let's just hope Kishi won't disappoint us. 

I thought if Kakashi connected Rin with Sakura, his previous actions, or lack of, regarding Sakura was understandable. 

 

If the past Obito reminds him of Naruto, and part 1 Sasuke reminds him of himself in the past, I found it nearly impossible that he doesn't see the resemblance between Rin and Sakura and their situations. 

 

And I also thought that the wood spikes should have been easy for Sakura to dodge. If she was able to sit in a chair, stand up, get behind Zetsu in a short moment where Zetsu was nearly slitting her throat, her speed is damn fine. Not to mention the recent chapters where she punched the bijuu clone and caught up to it, which is like a soccer player kicking the ball towards the goal at the other side of the field, and said soccer player running and catching it a moment before it hits the goal net. 

It's that there's no neglecting. He's doing what he must do as a teacher. If Kakashi neglected her which at least Tsunade, her mentor, must have known of this, she would not let that happen.

 

Kakashi not teaching her rightly and making her weak can not make this happen nor his job doesn't allow him to do that. Sakura doing this and that in a fight is her role in it. It's simply that.

Edited by T XD, 07 July 2013 - 05:51 PM.

[六道仙人]

Imho, the reason about Kakashi neglected Sakura is simple: He seen more potentialities in Naruto and Sasuke rather than Sakura who has a simple kunoichi without any special innate power like Naruto (son of the fourth Hokage which was his master, kyuubi's jinchuuriki) and Sasuke (from Uchiha clan, endowed with enormous ocular powers).

[TouKen4Life3g]

If I remember, Kakashi was told to look after Naruto and Sasuke because of their traits. Sasuke was taught first because I believe Gai said it best: he's like Kakashi. Which is why he taught him Chidori as well as lectured him that they need team 7 because they're alone inside. Kakashi lost everyone, so he don't want Sasuke to feel the same. Not to mention, Orochimaru did want him as well. After Sasuke left, it's time to focus Naruto since he's targeted, being Minato's son, and of course, IMO, understanding that he's Obito 2.0. Because of his experience with Naruto, he saw hope within Naruto.

Edited by NaruSaku4Life3g, 07 July 2013 - 06:10 PM.

[Dkey]

So in your opinion Kakashi just neglected her for the sake of neglecting? Well, that's also plausible. It does speak volumes of how he wasn't a good teacher though. 

 

@the bolded. I truly hope so. It's just that I don't trust Kishi at all regarding Sakura. And there's the fact that she did stand at the same spot all those years. Let's just hope Kishi won't disappoint us. 

I thought if Kakashi connected Rin with Sakura, his previous actions, or lack of, regarding Sakura was understandable. 

 

If the past Obito reminds him of Naruto, and part 1 Sasuke reminds him of himself in the past, I found it nearly impossible that he doesn't see the resemblance between Rin and Sakura and their situations. 

 

And I also thought that the wood spikes should have been easy for Sakura to dodge. If she was able to sit in a chair, stand up, get behind Zetsu in a short moment where Zetsu was nearly slitting her throat, her speed is damn fine. Not to mention the recent chapters where she punched the bijuu clone and caught up to it, which is like a soccer player kicking the ball towards the goal at the other side of the field, and said soccer player running and catching it a moment before it hits the goal net. 

 

I think Kakashi made a link to Rin and Sakura. From the point she arrived on the battlefield she was always featured next to Kakashi. And usually Kakashi stayed in her front. So he seemed to position himself so he can be within arms length to Sakura. As for neglecting her I don't really know why. Even if he thought she was like Rin why didn't he help her out. There's also the genjutsu thing.

[Hiraishin]

Since the translation of this week is really bad (as always corcening about me) and this time I had enough free time, i translated the whole chapter from the raw. If someone of you wanted this, enjoy:

 

637 translation

01
[Howl!]
Obito: OOOOOOOOOOH!
637: The Juubi's Jinchuuriki
Madara: Obito...
Madara: You're just a standby that I tamed for having the advantage of bringing me into life.
Obito: Did you save me, grandpa...?
Obito: Thanks you...
Madara: It's still premature to thank me...
Madara: You'll do it properly to that extent...
Madara: Now is the time to get that back.

02
Obito: WHOOOOOOOO!!!
Hashirama: [He is being manipulated by Madara's chakra...!!]
Hashirama: That would be the so-called "Rinne tensei"...
Hashirama: The Rikudou's forbidden technique!?

03
Naruto: That is...!?
Hashirama: [We must not allow him to revive completely!!]
Hashirama: Ehi you, boys! You are the closest!
Hashirama: Stop immediately the technique of the man above the Juubi!!
Naruto: Wai...
Naruto: SASUKEEE!!

04
Minato: ...Is that so...?
Minato: I got it.
Hashirama: [That's the limit of Kage bunshin that I can do within this barrier?!]
Tobirama: KAGE BUNSHIN NO JUTSU
Tobirama: [Only two... I'm also in a sorry plight, meh...!]

05
Madara: Given that you don't have enough time to get close to Obito...
Madara: You prepared to attack myself...
Madara: I expected you should understand that...
Madara: you can't stop me with clones.
Obito: Ugggh...

06
/

07
Sasuke: That's enough, Aoda! You can disappear!
Aoda: Yes, Sasuke-sama!

08
Sasuke: Tap...!

09
Minato: Sure you won't be as you're now, you see.
Minato: Don't give up.
Minato: Rin...
Minato: Do you like her very much, isn't?

10-11
Minato: We will become Hokage.......
Minato: don't you agree... Obito?

12
Obito: ...Sen...sei...
Minato: Obito...
Tobi: Gwaaa!!

13
Minato: Was it...
Minato: you...?
Hashirama: ...Which one?

14
Madara: That was a failure
Madara: But...
Madara: Well, it's OK...
Fodder1: Did they make it?
Fodder2: That was Yondaime-sama!!
Tobirama: [A Kage bunshin and then the shunshin technique... Does that fellow have been marked?]

15
Minato: Hiraishin's marks never disappear.
Minato: Didn't I teached you that, eh...? Obito...
Minato: If you was alive... / I wanted you to become Hokage...
Minato: Why...
Sasuke: That was too quick... / The war will also end after we'll seal Madara who has missed out on being revived.
Sasuke: And then this big thing too...
Obito: Based on what do you declare the end of the war
Obito: eh, my fellow traitor...?

16
/

17
Naruto: He shook Madara's manipulation off...
Naruto: This guy made a hand seal in order to become in this way all the time...!!
Naruto: The Juubi's...
Naruto: Jinchuuriki!!!!
[To be born...!!]

 

Another thing: Next issue will be an early release so we should expect spoilers and chapter on Tuesday.

Thanks for the translation! It's much appreciated.

 

It's so nice having people who can translate Japanese for us in the fandom. :)

 

I think that colours chapter will be colorized digital by those one from Shounen Alpha since the WSJ japanese didn't annunced any colour chapter for OP and Naruto... But I could wrong...

Actually I think you're right... One of the articles that talked about the full colour chapters said that the English manga would have them... Plus, they didn't announce it at the end of 637 like they usually do, or in Japanese WSJ, so... Aw man, what a gyp. Oh well.

 

I have a question. Do you guys think the reason why Kakashi neglected Sakura was because she resembles Rin? By putting her out of harm's way, Kakashi wanted to protect her and prevent the same history happening again. 

 

I can think of several instances where Kakashi was neglecting Sakura.

-Even though she was the first one to complete the tree climbing, he didn't teach her anything more while the boys were training.

-He gave Naruto and Sasuke the duty to fight against Haku, while Sakura had to protect Tazuna (basically just standing there and reflecting any projectiles) 

-In the Chuunin Exams, he taught Sasuke, dispatched Ebisu for Naruto, but basically didn't give a thought for Sakura.

-Kakashi saw Sakura's power-up only after the three-year time skip. Didn't he meet/train with her even once? 

-When Sakura and Naruto was talking to Kakashi that they have failed to bring back Sasuke and that he has become too strong, Kakashi told them that he thought of a very effective training. Then he said that the training is only for Naruto. He didn't think of an effective training for Sakura? 

 

I always thought he was a very sorry excuse for a teacher. And the "Sakura wasn't motivated" isn't really a good excuse either. It was shown during the FOD, "please look at my back" and Naruto vs. Neji fight, "when I look at you, I always think that I must try harder" that Sakura was motivated and wanted to become stronger. She just didn't know how, or if she even had the potential. 

 

But reading this whole Obito/Kakashi/Rin history, I can understand if Kakashi connected Sakura with Rin, and wanted to keep Sakura out of the battlefield as much as possible. 

Ha! Yeah, I've actually always thought this. It would make sense, imo, and would explain why Kakashi neglected Sakura. He couldn't have neglected her simply because he didn't see any "potential" in her (that would make him seem like a jerk, and that's still no excuse for not teaching her in favour of Sasuke and Naruto), because he knew about her intelligence, excellent chakra control (which was above even Sasuke's), and affinity for genjutsu. Plus she was always eager to learn. So yeah, my headcanon is that he, perhaps subconsciously, was overprotective of her because she reminded him of Rin.

 

It's also possible that he was just a bad teacher (which is possible, because it was his first time IIRC), but I prefer to believe otherwise. I like Kakashi too much.