I do get the feeling the kiss on cheek is the next step. We got the hug, but now, a kiss on cheek is possibly the next step. That or skip to kiss, but knowing that we may have one more arc (maybe), it's possible for first one.
I think the most likely option is that the only kiss we'll get is a forehead kiss from Naruto to Sakura; none of the other couples have had any more physical affection that that in the manga so far. The only thing that may indicate that the possibility of an actual lip to lip kiss is the fact that he had Naruto and Sasuke kiss in chapter 3 (but it was for comedy, so you never know).
As far as physical affection from Sakura goes, I think it will stick to hugging, unless we get an actual lip to lip kiss (which I think is more likely to be initiated by Sakura, tbh).
I want Sakura to confront Sasuke on his intentions when it comes to Naruto and when he Says he wants to kill him, she gives this amazing speech. The ultimate speech saying how she'll not let him crush his dreams, and stand by while he does. She'll go on to say how much work Naruto has done for this position and the acknowledgement of the village. She'll end it all with these words. "I won't let you lay a finger on Naruto", and she goes sage mode. Yes!! This is what I want damnit!!
I don't know that Sakura will confront Sasuke on his intentions, as in asking what Sasuke intends to do regarding Sasuke. I think its more likely that Sasuke will make a move without announcing anything, and Sakura will get involved at that point on Naruto's behalf (perhaps then asking angrily what he's doing).
Either way, there's no question that Sasuke intends to kill Naruto, and that Sakura will take Naruto's side on the issue. There isn't anyone that's she displayed more consistent loyalty to in part two than Naruto. I mean, she first there was the fact that she didn't want Naruto chasing after Sasuke if it meant putting himself in danger - despite the fact that she believed him to be the only person capable of saving Sasuke from the darkness (clearly choosing Naruto's wellfare over Sasuke's). Then she yells at Sasuke for badmouthing Naruto, defending Naruto's feelings for Sasuke (instead of Naruto defending Sakura's feelings for Sasuke, which I thought was pretty interesting). Then, she defends him from the other rookies when they were getting on his case about letting go at the summit (while Hinata noticeably remained silent and let Naruto get reamed out).
I agree, I really want Sakura to let loose on Sasuke for going after Naruto. I want her to show Sasuke how scary she can really be
Sakura can kiss Naruto on the cheek after this war, and on the lips after everything and everyone(Sasuke) has been dealt with.
We've had cheesy kisses in anime before. Inuyasha, Yuyu Hakusho, Rurouni Kenshin and so on. Maybe it's just a coincidence, but all these shows are old. D:
I don't know about Inuyasha, but for sure the kiss in RK was anime only - there was no kissing in the manga (though we did get to see them with an adorable child at the end). We got a hug, and hand holding, IIRC for Kenshin and Kaoru.
YYH only had the kiss at the very beginning of the manga, since Keiko had to revive Yusuke. Other than that, I think there was him grabbing her hands to propose to her, and that's it.
Shounens, from the ones I've read, are much more toned down and subtle with romance, sticking with hugs and hand holding, and what not. Same thing with FMA, which had a fairly developed romance. That had just hugs and hand holding and then a proposal at the end (plus kids).
The only reason that I still think we can have another arc is because even after battle, Sasuke is just one man, so the best thing I see is him disappearing after the battle. I know he wants to be Hokage, but something tells me whatever Naruto displays here such as BM, he would leave to get stronger before finally going to his plan. I don't know if Sasuke wants a fair fight, but if he wants to kill him at any rate, I can see Sakura protecting Naruto as well others may step in.
Yep, I agree that there's going to be one final arc after this war arc to deal with the Sasuke issue. I think it will be pretty short though. I'm hoping that there is some major NaruSaku development in the downtime before that fight (i.e. Naruto confession, or at least a heart to heart honest discussion between the two), setting up for canonization of the pairing right after it.
Yeah, but when he leaves, he'll say something. We don't know why he's leaving as in what he thought, and maybe he'll spill his next moves along with his plan and his true motivations.
What I mean is why he's going to leave ? What is/are the reasons ? Did he wanted to go right away and claim the Hokage seat after this battle ends and for some reason he changed his mind which maybe it will be like what you said, he saw Naruto is so strong and get himself ready to fight him ?
I think its quite possible that Sasuke will be injured pretty heavily in this battle, and so will leave to reccuperate before taking on Naruto, espcially if Naruto's BM (or some other powerup, such as receiving the other half of Kurama's chakra) proves to be too much for Sasuke to handle currently, thus forcing him to find some other method of winning).
How do you guys think the whole naruto vs sasuke and sakura resolving her feelings thing will go if it happens after the war is finished?
I'm not sure how it will turn out, but what I'm hoping is that Sakura will talk to Naruto before this fight, because she's concerned about him dying (we know she's concerned about Naruto saying they will both die if they fight). I think during that conversation, faced with the possibility that he might not come back, both of them will be more honest with each other and their own feelings than they were before. I wouldn't be surprised if it played out similar to Tsunade and Jiaiya's last conversation, only with a happier ending.
I think its more to do with what he is than who he is tbh. He's a jinchuuriki and remember what he tried to do to the Juubi before.
Actually, this makes me wonder. IF the beasts get saved somehow, how and who will extract them? I think it'd be pretty damn angsty if the beasts that are currently housed in Obito gets destroyed.
I think if it were just that, he would have let Obito's attack hit him. Sasuke wants to kill Naruto himself - its personal to Sasuke on some level.
So you guys really think Sasuke will try to use/manipulate Sakura against Naruto? Do you think it will happen soon or in the final battle? Also will it out of desperation or an initial plan?
I actually dont think he will try that all, I think their will be a moment where Sakura stands up for Naruto, whether its taking a blow, trying to fight sasuke himself, or idk soemthing along those lines
I don't think Sasuke will use Sakura against Naruto at all - I think he's too prideful for that, and too dismissive of her as well. He tends to overlook her when Naruto is there, and I think that fact is what will allow Sakura to take him by surprise. I imagine that Sakura will get involved in the battle somehow, defending Naruto.
There was a comic strip posted in here not to long ago, and I think that its a very possible scenario (and one that I personally would love to see happen).