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[Phantom_999]

well I'm not I Love Sakura's character and see the changes she's gone through

[Super Boom]

Has any1 realized not to long ago, i think it was almost 5 or 4 manga chapters back where that guy comes into sakuras tent, telling her he had feelings for her and then she told him there was some1 else, and then there was a picture of sasuke in the backround.

she still likes sasuke. am i the only 1 it really bothers?

LOL, trust me, you weren't the only one who was bothered with that panel. You can check out the Chapter 540 Thread to see how everyone here reacted when that came out.

There are basically two ways to look at that scene. The first is the way a lot of people here have been looking at it, which is to say that Sakura's "There's someone else I like..." line WASN'T connected to her image of Sasuke. Rather, it's that random nin's statement, "Anyone you love must be a great person" which triggered that thought bubble of Sasuke. The guy, in a way, put her on a pedestal, when in reality she realizes that her first love was not a great person, and therefore she doesn't deserve his praise.

The second way to look at that scene is that she still has feelings for Sasuke, and the conversation made her contemplate those feelings. Her previous statement was connected to the thought bubble, and she still believes she loves Sasuke. To me, this seems like the more obvious interpretation, though I'm not necessarily discounting the first. But here's the thing about that scene. Her feelings for Sasuke weren't portrayed in a positive light. In fact, the image was about as negative as you can get, what with the evil look, the flames in the background, and Sakura's negative expression.
On top of that, introducing this random nin into the plot for the sole purpose of reinforcing a previously established pairing isn't really Kishi's MO. To me, this doesn't seem like a stand-alone scene. I'm pretty sure this whole random love letter nin scenario is going to be mentioned again in the plot, and that one panel, as bad as it may seem to some, will be the catalyst for Sakura to finally resove her romantic issues.

[Anguyen92]

well I'm not I Love Sakura's character and see the changes she's gone through

Well, I know that, sorry if I was pointing fingers at you, its just that I just can't handle anyone else outside this forum hating on her, it just seems pointless at this point.

Edit: Yeah Boom, I'm really hoping for this to get resolve soon, some people here and probably other shippers are getting antsy and impatient. Yeah, I know this is not a romance manga, but still if Kishi is throwing it at our face, well I'm gonna take it as it is.

Edited by anguyen92, 25 June 2011 - 03:51 AM.

[Phantom_999]

Yeah but they still hate on her anyway what can you do? I can't stand them either but unless we staple their mouths shut, and tape their fingers together or otherwise restrain them from bashing her little else we can do besides put up with it

[bthug]

I dont think I can wait any longer and I just started getting into this waiting game, before I just took it as it came in.

Just think about 469 was the last romantic moment before 540's that 70 chapters kitten, I cant wait 70 chapters.

[Anguyen92]

^^ What about the time that he saved her and carried her bridal style.

[OrangeFlash]

LOL, trust me, you weren't the only one who was bothered with that panel. You can check out the Chapter 540 Thread to see how everyone here reacted when that came out.

There are basically two ways to look at that scene. The first is the way a lot of people here have been looking at it, which is to say that Sakura's "There's someone else I like..." line WASN'T connected to her image of Sasuke. Rather, it's that random nin's statement, "Anyone you love must be a great person" which triggered that thought bubble of Sasuke. The guy, in a way, put her on a pedestal, when in reality she realizes that her first love was not a great person, and therefore she doesn't deserve his praise.

The second way to look at that scene is that she still has feelings for Sasuke, and the conversation made her contemplate those feelings. Her previous statement was connected to the thought bubble, and she still believes she loves Sasuke. To me, this seems like the more obvious interpretation, though I'm not necessarily discounting the first. But here's the thing about that scene. Her feelings for Sasuke weren't portrayed in a positive light. In fact, the image was about as negative as you can get, what with the evil look, the flames in the background, and Sakura's negative expression.
On top of that, introducing this random nin into the plot for the sole purpose of reinforcing a previously established pairing isn't really Kishi's MO. To me, this doesn't seem like a stand-alone scene. I'm pretty sure this whole random love letter nin scenario is going to be mentioned again in the plot, and that one panel, as bad as it may seem to some, will be the catalyst for Sakura to finally resove her romantic issues.

Do you feel the whole "random love letter nin" will come into play later, in a scenario where he dies protecting Sakura? Cause i honestly don't see another way this love letter nin could show up in another plot point....and be useful. or is Kishi just trying to make us mad

[Phantom_999]

only IF it reinforces her feelings for Naruto

[bthug]

I know we say/believe that Naruto can't die cause he is the main character, but that could also be a reason why he might die (u know go out in a blaze of glory)

He could die protecting sasuke, the way sasuke protected him from Haku or the way the Iruka protected him from that dude.
Some people say well he cant die, if doesnt become hokage, well the village could make him hokage before he dies or he could die and then they make him honorary hokage or something like that.

Maybe Naruto or sasuke or both of them take care of Madara then they fight each other and both die, which might I add Naruto said would happen and he was pretty damn convincing.

Here's the SCARY alternative
Or Naruto dies saving sasuke and has enough faith in sasuke to do the right thing and sasuke in turn protects the village and kills Madara.
Then (pains me to say this) marries sakura and their name their kid Naruto, who would be an Uchicha so the clan would live on.

Of course the point is Naruto unfortunately has a good chance of dying which would ruin Narusaku.

[Super Boom]

I can personally see the Naruto dying scenario happening, but with one addition. While Naruto's starting to fade away Sasuke pulls out some sort of Self-sacrificial Resurrection no Jutsu out of thin air and brings him back. Then when Naruto looks at him shocked, Sasuke says something like, "Just look at your face, you look like such a loser." Then everyone says their good-byes to Sasuke instead, and all of a sudden Sasuke's a hero who never tried to kill anyone. He gets a statue in Konoha and Naruto names his son Sasuke.

Hurray for happy endings.

Edited by Boom...Winning, 25 June 2011 - 06:26 PM.

[Fyuria'sLeo]

To cliche, I want Sasuke to die saving Naruto and all but not like that.

[hothead]

I think there's no way he could die. Main characters in shonen manga usually don't. Sure, there are a few exceptions, but Naruto isn't that kind of manga.
Also, Naruto dying and Sasuke staying alive has zero chance of happening. It could be that Sasuke will die trying to save Naruto, but I'm not a fan of the idea.

Why is it that Dragon Ball Z popped into my head? lol

[Anguyen92]

^^ Hey, Goku died with a good wife, that he loved, and kids and grandkids, but that was hardly the point.

Edited by anguyen92, 25 June 2011 - 06:57 PM.

[Super Boom]

Why is it that Dragon Ball Z popped into my head? lol

Actually Goku didn't die in DBZ (at least not permanently), he just left to train his new student at the end. He sort of died in GT (depending on how you define 'die') but that was anime-only, so I'm not sure if Toriyama was involved in writing the conclusion.

And as cliche as Sasuke sacrificing himself for Naruto in a Haku Fight-esque moment sounds, Kishi definitely likes callback scenes, so I wouldn't be terribly surprised if it happens. Though personally I hope it's a little more original than that.

Edited by Boom...Winning, 25 June 2011 - 07:07 PM.

[CloudMountainJuror]

Here's the SCARY alternative
Or Naruto dies saving sasuke and has enough faith in sasuke to do the right thing and sasuke in turn protects the village and kills Madara.
Then (pains me to say this) marries sakura and their name their kid Naruto, who would be an Uchicha so the clan would live on.

That is indeed scary, but unlikely. Why? Sakura would never get with Sasuke now; if she would, then all of the character growth of hers would be for nothing. If Sasuke ever became good again, Sakura would most likely just want him as a close friend and nothing more.

[Amrikandesi93]

I know that this a NS debate thread, but some comments people put on here shake my faith, but just a little.
We just need one NS moment, that's it, is that too much Kishi?!

[hothead]

Actually Goku didn't die in DBZ (at least not permanently), he just left to train his new student at the end. He sort of died in GT (depending on how you define 'die') but that was anime-only, so I'm not sure if Toriyama was involved in writing the conclusion.

I know that he didn't die permanently, but thats exactly the point it's funny cause he died more than once...