As long as we're merely looking at things in terms of what's possible, I don't have a problem with it.
Well, since the pairing isn't canon, I'm not sure what else you would expect. Manifestos are written to show why a pairing is followed, in a way. It offers the chance to peer into the minds of those supporting it to understand what they like about it. It is not there to rub in opposing fandoms faces or force you to believe a pairings canon-ness. But, even more so, it is for the fans of that pairing, because as fans we like re-reading interactions that moved us, and even realizing something we might not have noticed the first time reading through the manga.
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http://www.onemanga.com/Naruto/310/06/You are referring to this scene, no? Sai and Yamato also helped, hence Naruto saying "Thanks Guys." Don't get me wrong; they cheered him up. It's just that this is quite a bit different than saying that Sakura and Naruto mutually rely on one another as a source of strength. To add to the contentions which I've already offered, i you'll refer to chapter 457, Naruto makes it clear that it is THEM who are all relying on Naruto too much.I wouldn't use the word "deals." I'd say he acknowledges things which are quite deep (well, at least deep for this manga). A good example of this is the subplot regarding the "chain of hatred" in the world. Naruto wants to deal with this problem. Although we could potentially have gotten the opportunity to explore the essence of human nature and what kind of changes it will take to insure that humans manage to overcome their own nature, Naruto simply sweeps this subplot's potential under the rug by having Naruto say " I will believe in what Jiraiya believed in."
Yes, that scene. Sakura and Naruto do rely on each other mutually, but they do not
solely rely on each other. I wouldn't agree with someone who said only Sakura can offer Naruto support. That's not true, Naruto gains support from many people, like you said. However, I do have a problem with people who say Naruto gains no support from Sakura, specifically.
Actually, the reason why hatred occurs is dealt with. We know why Sasuke feels the way he does, we also know that Naruto also reached a point where he could have become like Sasuke. This is reason for Naruto to want to fight the chain of hatred, because he has felt it before. That is not just going along with a guy he respects, but instead choosing a path based on his own experiences.
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Now this really isn't a bad answer when taking into consideration the target audience, but it does let us know that Kishimoto has no intention of actually dealing with the issue of human conflict. Instead, all Naruto is probably going to do in the end is give a bold speech, wack Madara/Kabuto/Sasuke with the rasengan a couple of times and wave a magic wand to bring about world peace.
So the ending will become a Harry Potter crossover?!
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Unsuprisingly, I do not agree with you. In the context we are talking about, love does equal acknowledgment. By loving Sakura, Naruto is content with who Sakura is (heck, not just content, but overjoyed). Knowing this, Sakura has no reason to suspect that Naruto doesn't acknowledge her. Therefore, this merely boils down to what she thinks; she thinks Naruto is wrong; she thinks Naruto is wrong to be content with who she is at this point in time.
All Sakura knows is that he loves her. She also recognizes that he goes out of his way to hide his intentions due to worry. What does that say about his expectations for Sakura? It isn't hard to see why she might feel she wasn't good enough, especially when Naruto isn't honest with her. In turn Sakura also isn't honest with him.
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Using Sasuke as an example actually hurts your argument. She doubted herself because he wouldn't acknowledge her (as you say, she felt unworthy of him due to him putting her down). Do you think she'd possess the same feelings if she were to have found out that Sasuke loved her? Of course not.
You said her problem is her self-doubt, correct? Not sure how that differs from what I am saying (worrying that she isn't worthy/good enough). Not being good enough has been her problem since she first met Ino, before Sasuke. It's Sakura's largest flaw. Er, I guess I don't understand what you don't agree with.
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Even so, that still doesn't change the fact that there was nothing romantic about the scene in questiion.
I didn't say there was...
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1) Eh, it's not that simple. Keep in mind that Team Hawk was created in spite of Kishi's actual wishes. Fans wanted to see Sasuke get a team, Kishi's staff saw this and then insisted that Kishimoto create team hawk. Authors are swayed by the public all the time. After all, it's the fans authors are attempting to appease in writing the manga in the first place.
As for NaruSasu, that would piss off the fans of the other pairings. In order to piss no one off, leaving the ending up to interpretation is the best move to make.
2) If it isn't important, it doesn't necessarily deserve anything. As for admitting that he wished to make one of the pairings happen in the end, that's different from saying he WILL make one of the pairings happen in the end.Not a chance.
1) At the same time, authors are determined to, as Kubo put, 'write what they want even if they don't get it' (or at least he twittered this sentiment) XD Some people like to claim the authors are powerless, others that they do whatever they want to. I would believe something in the middle. However, when it comes to the end, which Kishimoto has known how it will play out for awhile now, I think he will do what he wants.
2) While he could always change his mind, he basically said he planned to make at least one of the 3 big pairings happen. If you don't trust him, that's up to you, but most likely this goes along with his already planned ending anyways. The public can just get over it XD
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I liked it when Naruto was determined to break every bone in Sasuke's body AND bring him back alive.
To me it wasn't a realistic plan, so I guess I prefer his current part realistic but extremely confident mindset.
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Didn't stop Kakashi. Not to mention standing up to Naruto, even in a moment like this would be some serious development in character.
Kakashi didn't try very hard. Sakura doing as much as he wouldn't have counted for much. And Kakashi is doing so because he is their leader and feels it is his responsibility. Sakura wanted to make it her responsibility because she loved him, but she already failed. Naruto also loves him, but he could confidently make up his mind and has made it obvious only he can handle the situation. Unfortunately, Sakura just wasn't cut out for it :/ (curse you kishi for setting her up for Naruto to act more amazing!!)
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1) He told Sasuke to fight him with ALL of his hatred.
2) He told Sasuke that if the both of them were to fight at full power, they'd both die.
Put 1 and 2 together and what do you get?
1) Because he is the only one who can take it all, and the only one who could remove it all.
2) If Sasuke truly cannot be saved, then they will both die. That is a big IF because if there is any glimmer of hesitation, Naruto can save him. Kishimoto didn't make Sakura have renewed hope for no reason XD If the statement truly was, when we fight we both die, no other way around it, then she wouldn't have felt that 'happy ending' to be a reachable thing once again.
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