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[Slextrem]

Hey, not even LadyGT can draw that close to Kishi's style!

That's true. I'm sure it's the legit cover. LOL. Still, it would be pretty funny if it turned out to be a fanart.

[StriderC]

That's true. I'm sure it's the legit cover. LOL. Still, it would be pretty funny if it turned out to be a fanart.

LOL I'd praise them for their skill but it definitely looks official.

[CreamPuffCreamCake]

Guys I'm getting pretty worried about this whole cover thing! At first I didn't think much of it. I thought it was just to show the main things that happened in chapter 615 but while I was browsing through tumblr one of my friends shown me a picture of the volume and a guy explaining its purpose and stuff.
He said that there is no chakra around Naruto and Hinata, Kishi made sure to show their hands or something and how the entire alliance is in the background with chakras cloaks.
Also he said that the whole hand holding fiasco was not to transfer chakra because Naruto didn't know Kurama was "boiling" up chakra....
I'm so worried now my beloved NaruSaku! What has happened to you

[MangaReader]

Eh...it's a cover. The minute a cover becomes important is the day all anime openings and endings become important

[Fenris]

We've had more bombshell NS covers than a minor NH one. If they were hugging, lovingly staring -- then we should be worried. But, it just represents Hinata / Naruto / Neji. How Neji died for Hinata, and how Hinata made Naruto snap out of it.
Etc.

[MangaReader]

We've had more bombshell NS covers than a minor NH one. If they were hugging, lovingly staring -- then we should be worried. But, it just represents Hinata / Naruto / Neji. How Neji died for Hinata, and how Hinata made Naruto snap out of it.
Etc.

XD apparently hand holding is the most significant part of a canon shipping...not really but so says the fandom

[Fenris]

^ I stopped reading at "NS needs a bullet to the head."

Edited by Fenris, 27 March 2013 - 08:31 PM.

[PhenixElite]

Wow people still talk about this pairing with assurance? NS needs a bullet to the head, it's a cult of denial washing in a sea of OOC fan made traits that degrade a girl to be the main characters posessive mommy and kitten hole. I really hate how creppy hentai otaku like sunahara makes misconceptionally leading porn of a pairing so far from any sexual beligerance that it creates a fantasy of two people enjoying a couple who doesn't have mutual feelings towards each other. NS is basically self projecting the protagonist as the boyfriend of a girl who's agressively bipolar and simply a insecure mess of a female lead who depends off of said protagonist for another angle with the rival romantically. Or maybe it's stopped being about the couple and more about boinking the girl who represents our deepest failures in trying to woo.

Hinata on the other hand, is pretty much what Naruto needs, a partner and a great idealist like he is, Sakura is pragmatic and fickle just like the other characters who oppose Naruto's philsophy, her logic and her basis of understanding concept make her less understanding of a vision Naruto seeks and will seek out. NS also unlike NH has no balance, charisma, trust or faith it's all smokes and mirrors. Sakura and Naruto have more panel time but they always never seek out each other for a personal conflict they hide there feelings and dwell on the past tense especially involving Sasuke. So it's like a one night stand for shot term couples.

I see the fans as fair though, I won't judge there preference in the couple but alot of fans think just because Naruto and Sakura are close and undoubtly one of the manga's best dynamics means they have to fall in love or force Sakura to fall in love with Naruto.

Here comes NH shipper number 2

[CreamPuffCreamCake]

Wow people still talk about this pairing with assurance? NS needs a bullet to the head, it's a cult of denial washing in a sea of OOC fan made traits that degrade a girl to be the main characters posessive mommy and kitten hole. I really hate how creppy hentai otaku like sunahara makes misconceptionally leading porn of a pairing so far from any sexual beligerance that it creates a fantasy of two people enjoying a couple who doesn't have mutual feelings towards each other. NS is basically self projecting the protagonist as the boyfriend of a girl who's agressively bipolar and simply a insecure mess of a female lead who depends off of said protagonist for another angle with the rival romantically. Or maybe it's stopped being about the couple and more about boinking the girl who represents our deepest failures in trying to woo.

Hinata on the other hand, is pretty much what Naruto needs, a partner and a great idealist like he is, Sakura is pragmatic and fickle just like the other characters who oppose Naruto's philsophy, her logic and her basis of understanding concept make her less understanding of a vision Naruto seeks and will seek out. NS also unlike NH has no balance, charisma, trust or faith it's all smokes and mirrors. Sakura and Naruto have more panel time but they always never seek out each other for a personal conflict they hide there feelings and dwell on the past tense especially involving Sasuke. So it's like a one night stand for shot term couples.

I see the fans as fair though, I won't judge there preference in the couple but alot of fans think just because Naruto and Sakura are close and undoubtly one of the manga's best dynamics means they have to fall in love or force Sakura to fall in love with Naruto.

Not to sound rude but by The sounds of it you're a NaruHina fan...what are you doing with a NaruSaku fan club?

[StrikerTheNoble]

Wow people still talk about this pairing with assurance? NS needs a bullet to the head, it's a cult of denial washing in a sea of OOC fan made traits that degrade a girl to be the main characters posessive mommy and kitten hole. I really hate how creppy hentai otaku like sunahara makes misconceptionally leading porn of a pairing so far from any sexual beligerance that it creates a fantasy of two people enjoying a couple who doesn't have mutual feelings towards each other. NS is basically self projecting the protagonist as the boyfriend of a girl who's agressively bipolar and simply a insecure mess of a female lead who depends off of said protagonist for another angle with the rival romantically. Or maybe it's stopped being about the couple and more about boinking the girl who represents our deepest failures in trying to woo.

Hinata on the other hand, is pretty much what Naruto needs, a partner and a great idealist like he is, Sakura is pragmatic and fickle just like the other characters who oppose Naruto's philsophy, her logic and her basis of understanding concept make her less understanding of a vision Naruto seeks and will seek out. NS also unlike NH has no balance, charisma, trust or faith it's all smokes and mirrors. Sakura and Naruto have more panel time but they always never seek out each other for a personal conflict they hide there feelings and dwell on the past tense especially involving Sasuke. So it's like a one night stand for shot term couples.

I see the fans as fair though, I won't judge there preference in the couple but alot of fans think just because Naruto and Sakura are close and undoubtly one of the manga's best dynamics means they have to fall in love or force Sakura to fall in love with Naruto.

I dont want to be agressive... so I won`t be.

Why would you do this? Why would you come to friendly place that has a policy to accept everyone and you come and this is your first post. Why should we take a bullet to the head? Because we support a different ship? Why would you take your time to cause trouble. Seriusly man don`t you guys have enough bad reputation. Please don`t make it worse on yourself. The bashing rule is in place for everyone not just the NS members.

Enjoy the rest of your day.

Zen Master Striker

[AzureWaters]

We've had more bombshell NS covers than a minor NH one. If they were hugging, lovingly staring -- then we should be worried. But, it just represents Hinata / Naruto / Neji. How Neji died for Hinata, and how Hinata made Naruto snap out of it.
Etc.

The focus is clearly Naruto and Hinata on the cover. Neji has semblance of being their "protector" (at least in the drawing) and he is in the background with the rest of the alliance.

As far as I can remember there hasn't ever been a volume cover like this. It definitely looks shippy.

[Fenris]

^ Well there was Neji's saying that Hinata was willing to die for Naruto. (As was ALL of his other friends, as well.)


Kishi wrote RtN. Imo, that reflects the true ship here. This cover is either fanservice to milk as much money as he can before Naruto comes to a close, or -- just a form of Hinata's growth, and in memory of Neji.

[AzureWaters]

^ Well there was Neji's saying that Hinata was willing to die for Naruto. (As was ALL of his other friends, as well.)


Kishi wrote RtN. Imo, that reflects the true ship here. This cover is either fanservice to milk as much money as he can before Naruto comes to a close, or -- just a form of Hinata's growth, and in memory of Neji.

Not sure how a volume cover (which is part of the manga, and Kishi had drawn this) is fanservice and a movie isn't. If NaruSaku is going to be depicted, it matters most when it comes from the original source. =/

Edited by AzureWaters, 27 March 2013 - 09:06 PM.

[Qia]

I could be wrong, and no one probably cares about my interpretation of the cover but I'm putting it here anyway. Not that this matters much or anything but, from the moment I saw it, it seemed more like Naruto and Hinata were looking at Neji. I mean, it would make more sense for them to be looking at Neji (the flaming bird which represents his will) rather than each other. Not only that, but the people drawn behind them also seem to be looking at Neji, which may symbolize that, not only Naruto and Hinata, but everyone else will make sure that his will lives on (The will of fire), as they go forth to defeat the enemy (probably why it's in the form of a bird, considering it does happen in one of the chapters). But, again, I could be wrong....

Edited by Qia, 27 March 2013 - 09:06 PM.

[swagosaurus]

Even if the cover is focused on them, it's not like it directly represents the most important aspect of the volume, which was Neji's death. Probably the last bit of Hinata showcasing/development/fanservice we'll see forever a while, unless Kishi really did lie about Sakura being the heroine.

Edited by swagosaurus, 27 March 2013 - 09:09 PM.

[The Tax-Man]

The focus is clearly Naruto and Hinata on the cover. Neji has semblance of being their "protector" (at least in the drawing) and he is in the background with the rest of the alliance.

As far as I can remember there hasn't ever been a volume cover like this. It definitely looks shippy.

People, chill out. This is the same as having that thing happening in the first place. It's obviously supposed to tease and further a ship. It's about time, really. I've known for a long time that NH was bound to have some major fanservice sooner or later. This is it. Kishimoto is an obvious tease. He just wants tension in that department. I mean come on, did y'all really think he would just let us have it without any bumps along the way? Of course not, but I guess expecting it and acting reasonably once it actually happens are two different things. Just calm down and see what's coming because whatever's coming, it's not going to be small. Remember talks about the climax coming up? Well this is what happens.

As for me, I still have all the previous development behind me and I wont forget that because tension is always a good thing once you go back and re-read a story. I like it. Besides, this shows no hint of romantic feelings from Naruto's side. But that's been talked about to death. I wont go there. Just stand back and look at the whole picture, is what I say.

[Fenris]

The cover page of Sakura in the battle suit (that was a few chapters ago) looking quite heroine-y quote proves it, though, right?

[K9ofChaos]

Wow people still talk about this pairing with assurance? NS needs a bullet to the head, it's a cult of denial washing in a sea of OOC fan made traits that degrade a girl to be the main characters posessive mommy and kitten hole. I really hate how creppy hentai otaku like sunahara makes misconceptionally leading porn of a pairing so far from any sexual beligerance that it creates a fantasy of two people enjoying a couple who doesn't have mutual feelings towards each other. NS is basically self projecting the protagonist as the boyfriend of a girl who's agressively bipolar and simply a insecure mess of a female lead who depends off of said protagonist for another angle with the rival romantically. Or maybe it's stopped being about the couple and more about boinking the girl who represents our deepest failures in trying to woo.

Hinata on the other hand, is pretty much what Naruto needs, a partner and a great idealist like he is, Sakura is pragmatic and fickle just like the other characters who oppose Naruto's philsophy, her logic and her basis of understanding concept make her less understanding of a vision Naruto seeks and will seek out. NS also unlike NH has no balance, charisma, trust or faith it's all smokes and mirrors. Sakura and Naruto have more panel time but they always never seek out each other for a personal conflict they hide there feelings and dwell on the past tense especially involving Sasuke. So it's like a one night stand for shot term couples.

I see the fans as fair though, I won't judge there preference in the couple but alot of fans think just because Naruto and Sakura are close and undoubtly one of the manga's best dynamics means they have to fall in love or force Sakura to fall in love with Naruto.

Take a chill pill dude. No one will take you seriously if you say someone needs to get shot for having a different opinion than you do. Word of advice, citing fanmade PORN is not the way to go if you want your argument to have any valid credibility whatsoever.

Edited by K9ofChaos, 27 March 2013 - 09:23 PM.

[Mik3]

blah blah blah whatever he/she said

You made an account just to rant? Troll harder

[merryGOflava]

woo hoo~ I'm over the cover now!!

:3 it's not that bad when you think about it it basically just showed what happened in 615~ a little memory for neji

Edited by merryGOflava, 27 March 2013 - 09:12 PM.