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[Jenskott]

Well, Isn't the co-author KingKakashi? By my understanding he is an adamant NaruHina shipper.

Yes, he is. That is what I said. He's a Sakura-hater Nh shipper.

He is always calling Sakura an abuser. Frankly, I can't take seriously someone takes the "violent tsundere" trope seriously. It is a sign of that person has barely read shonen mangas and doesn't understand or is unable to embrace the key concepts of the gender.

21 Questions by RosePhyre has been updated with Chapter 7. Thereby the story is now complete.

It was a Naruto/Sakura friendship story, though. Not a NS romance.

Shouri no Hana is rewritting Ash Like Snow.

Ash Like Snow: Another Day Comes (the rewrite) is now up to Chapter 5.

Edit:

Naruto: Serpent's Vengeance by our own TwilightLink20xx has been updated with Chapter 2. It's the sequel to the completed fic: Naruto: Shattered Dreams.

He has also published an one-shote: Naruto: Conflicts.

Edited by Jenskott, 03 November 2009 - 08:02 AM.

[Hefster]

Yes, he is. That is what I said. He's a Sakura-hater Nh shipper.

He is always calling Sakura an abuser. Frankly, I can't take seriously someone takes the "violent tsundere" trope seriously. It is a sign of that person has barely read shonen mangas and doesn't understand or is unable to embrace the key concepts of the gender.

Now you two don't worry. That story was my idea and I primarily wrote the Prologue and Chapter 1 (that includes the entire Tsunade/Sakura interaction and partially the Naruto/Sakura interaction). In fact it was all just one chapter at first but we decided to split it up for the sake of getting it out with the release of our own story updates.
Yes, KingKakashi is primarily a NaruHina shipper but he reads NaruSaku stories and he doesn't hate the character at all. If you talk to him with reason, you'll find out that he is annoyed at the stupid innuendoes Kishimoto throws around like candy. He just wants it all to be over with. Regardless, have some faith will ya. Don't forget, the big Naruto/Sakura make up is still coming and I get to write it

[harry4e]

Wait another Hefster fic? I'm still waiting for an update on 'Looks can be Deceiving' I wanna know if the Mizukage is actually Kushina Uzumaki (Which I guess would be more beleivable now that we've seen the Mzukage, who just happens to be a redhead, though not as vibrant.)

Might give this new one a try, or might wait a while, these Marraige Contract fics seem to be quite popular for some reason, they were hundreds if not thousands of those in Harry Potter fandom.

Edit: OK so I read it, and have to agree with Jenskott with the comments, Sakura is completely out of Charactor, She accepted her first option that was much worst then she went completely apekitten when the better solution was offered, makes no sense at all. It's disapointing,...oh well hopefully there is more to it than what we've read so far.

Edited by harry4e, 04 November 2009 - 04:33 AM.

[catsi563]

i think also the timing for such a story is bad too.

Sakuras taking so much crap from multiuple fronts includinng some NaruSaku fans that any fic that comes off as bashing her character or makes her so OOC like this one does jsut doesnt fly very well.

[Cupcake-chan]

Chapter 30 from Gone by Hefster

[ciardha]

i think also the timing for such a story is bad too.

Sakuras taking so much crap from multiuple fronts includinng some NaruSaku fans that any fic that comes off as bashing her character or makes her so OOC like this one does jsut doesnt fly very well.

This isn't a new thing though, 3/4 of the fics recced in this very thread have had the Sakura bashing Jenskott talked about- all along. I know mine don't (I don't even bash Sasuke but the only ones of the recs for long running fics that I know does not is Whirlpool Country, which I have enjoyed- but I thought making Karin an Uzumaki was a bit much Characterization wise it's definitely one of the most accurate to canon that I've read.

Oh and thanks for the rec of my one off spec fic Jenskott. I think if I hadn't read so much of the Sakura bashing that went on even here after 469 I think I would have realized my first reaction- that Sakura ought to punch him for being such a self-righteous hypocrite was much closer to the fantastic verbal fighting back she did in 470, than how I felt when I wrote that- colored by dealing with the days of Sakura bashing that went on from last Monday onward on every Naruto forum I visited, including a few people here.

[catsi563]

An intriguing look at the latest chapters through the eyes of the incomparable Twin Enigma

Five by Five

[Nick Soapdish]

Astra M just updated Bittersweet Sixteen with Chapter 18. The chapter is pretty short, but the last one ended on a cliffhanger so it's gotten past that at least.

It was so short because she cut it off early. So now we have Chapter 19.

[naruto-sama]

Medicinal Lullaby by Shivakashi has been updated with Chapter 30

[Jenskott]

Our own AchikaMiyu has published a new one-shot: The Things You Love Most.

Ash Like Snow: Another Day Comes, the rewrite of Ash Like Snow, by our own Shouri no Hana has been updated with Chapter 8.

By the way...

True, the link to her fic "Broken Soul: Innocent Sorrow" is broken (and the fic is misnamed).

This is the correct link:

Broken Soul: Saving the Promise - Shouri no Hana. And the story is up to 28 chapters.

[catsi563]

Chapter 14 of Together by Uzumaki spyder is out. looks like hes only a chapter or two away from the end as well.

Chapter 32 of the Final steps by our own kodachi claws is out. lots of action and a reunion too.

Chapter 47 of Mizukage is out as well

[Jenskott]

We ARe by EroSlackerMicha has been updated with Chapter 12.

Unfortunately, I'm losing interest. There is so much OOC-ness than the characters are barely recognizable. Sasuke going out of his way to bother Naruto, Sakura and Ino? In the manga he was going out of his way to DODGE them. Sasuke wondering why Sakura and Ino are ignoring him -and someone can tell me when they earned the "Sasuke Fanclub Presidents" title?-? He didn't give a damn for them, so I would think he would be relieved and wouldn't care for the cause.

And now why is he bashing Sai? Not, don't tell me: Sai derided Naruto's manhood several times long ago, so he must SUFFER!

And of course, Naruto isn't clueless. He's just faking it. Suuuuure. What would I be thinking.

And of course, Naruto using profanity and swear words. I don't mind much for profanity, but there's a place and a time for it. And as far as I can remember, Naruto never or almost never uses it. He using it out of the blue in a situation didn't call for it is very OOC.

[catsi563]

Team Sharingan was also updated.

Im gonna cut the guy a little slack for now. His dad had a stroke and hes not in a good way so his writings suffering accorsingly. As to the OOCness of We are im actually geting a kick out of it a bit. bascially i look at it as a comedic take on the story meant to be a little tongue in cheek.

Edited by catsi563, 20 November 2009 - 08:40 AM.

[Jenskott]

Im gonna cut the guy a little slack for now. His dad had a stroke and hes not in a good way so his writings suffering accorsingly.

I know that. I understand he's going through a terrible time and I pray God for his father and his family's wellfare.

That doesn't mean if I find flaws in one story of his, I won't mention it. All after, I only mention my gripes in this thread, and it's unlikely he reads this forum, so I'm not giving him grief over it.

As to the OOCness of We are im actually geting a kock out of it a bit. bascially i look at it as a comedic take on the story meant to be a little tongue in cheek.

I know you take a comedic, non-serious approach in order to enjoy his stories, but it really bugs me. Maybe it's because I think the story has great potential, but it's being squandered? I don't know.

Nonetheless, I realize I have stated my opinion on his stories time and again, and maybe you and other people are getting fed up with it, so I shall try and shut up about it.

[naruto-sama]

Tied Hearts by Gentle-Wind has been updated with Chapter 9

[Jenskott]

Naruto Shippuden: In Your Heart by Catsi563 has been updated with Chapter 5.

Thank you, Catsi563!

Heaven & Earth member Dasdeke has published a new one-shot: Now and Then.

Edited by Jenskott, 24 November 2009 - 02:11 PM.

[catsi563]

=^__^= Welcome. next chapter of Code sharingan is incoming soon as well.

[Jenskott]

You are welcome, too.

I'm glad Code Sharingan next chapter's release is also aproaching. Do you have in mind a number of chapters for each story?

Likewise, several of your ideas for future stories sound pretty appealing and original, so I can look forward to good fanfic after In your Heart and CS are completed.

I'm quite interested in reading your time travel fic. Even if that particular cliche has been over-exploited and overdone, I'm convinced a good author still can give it an interesting twist (for example, getting twelve-year Naruto and Sakura traveling to the future and meeting their older selves) or penning an amusing tale.

And it's always interesting pondering how adult Sakura would feel if she somehow found herself back in her Genin years.

And how would she behave during the bench scene? Naruto realized why he loved Sakura back then, and Sakura fell in love with a false and inexistent Sasuke's image back then. What if she knew of both instances? She would want Naruto reached that realization about her, but she wouldn't want spouting out the harsh, thoughtless words she spewed back then. What she would do?

Although I also can imagine her telling: "What do I think about Naruto? Well, I think he's an idiot believes he can fool me with a Henge.". And then, while he's freaking out, she would suggest him dropping the Transformation and talking seriously with her about his feelings.

And her confrontation with Ino after the formation of the teams? I figure she would drop any mention of Sasuke. She would talk about how she yearns for becoming so good like her best friend or surpassing her.

And I wonder if she would try keeping Ino away Sasuke for her own good in a subtle, stealth fashion. Or maybe she wouldn't bother with it, because she knews would never love Ino back. Or maybe she thought she shouldn't chance it.

[catsi563]

nothing specific for Code Sharingan thats gonna kind of be one of those that ends when it ends.

In your heart will probably be about 12-15 chaoters roughly give or take. So im roughly halfway to a third of the way there.

My next story will be Foxhawk and Ill probably be starting it soon not certian when the first chapter will be released.

the time travel is gonna be tricky ((understatement)) but I have an idea where Sakura may explore both angles fixing the past and seeing the potentital for new futures by changing it, and the consequences of changes even ones for the positive.

[Jenskott]

nothing specific for Code Sharingan thats gonna kind of be one of those that ends when it ends.

In your heart will probably be about 12-15 chaoters roughly give or take. So im roughly halfway to a third of the way there.

My next story will be Foxhawk and Ill probably be starting it soon not certian when the first chapter will be released.

I understand. Thank you.

the time travel is gonna be tricky ((understatement)) but I have an idea where Sakura may explore both angles fixing the past and seeing the potentital for new futures by changing it, and the consequences of changes even ones for the positive.

Indeed, I think she could be wary and cautious about changing history since you can never know or foresee what kind of unexpected and/or unwanted changes your actions may cause, and what the consequences of those changes will be, because there ALWAYS are consequences, good and bad.

After all she thought she could stop Naruto's suffering by confessing to him, but her decission and actions had not the effect she hoped for.