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[swagosaurus]

For some reason, and I'm not bashing the pairing or anything, but fanfics that include Naru/Hina make me cringe.

It's so awkwardly out of place. The only way it does work is if you make Hinata OOC...but that's a whole other story.

I think people tend to forget that Naruto was almost the same as Sakura and part one when it came to negatives: Bratty, selfish, immature and rude. I remember watching the anime when I first got into Naruto, and I just wanted him to stfu for one second so I could enjoy it. I honestly hated his character, UNTIL the hospital scene, when Sakura hugs Sasuke and Naruto looked sad. I got major feels from that.

[xxRomanceGirlxx]

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lol it's not really about them liking the emotional abusive relationships,It's about them liking the cool/badboy who doesn't show alot of emotions over the cute/goodguy who's either neutral or an optimist.and this is what makes them root for him to end up with any girl he ( badboy) wants or their favorite female character/actor that might have feelings for said badboy.

Some of those relationships are pretty good and logical but not the ones that you mentioned which happens to be the most common.So I agree with you about that

concerning the pairings you mentioned:
1)Although I don't like edward/bella and find it unhealthy and unrealistic ,bella/jacob wasn't any better .Although I like it more but come on jacob threatened her to commite suicide if she didn't kiss him.

2)The same thing here.I have to admit though since I am a Damon/elena shipper myself that the reason there are lots of shippers for this is because it's so passionate ,I mean did you even see the blood sharing in the last episode
But again,I can't see it happening.seten/elena isn't the most logical pairing but it's more possible then damon/elena

3) can't say anything about that

I've liked bad boy/main girl relationships before in other media. But they have to have more to them than all these unhealthy issues. They have to have more depth to them and I just don't often see that.

1) Most of the Twilight pairings are ridiculous. Yeah, I admit on Edward/Bella's relationship, I've had a few "aww" moments but it's outlandishly unrealistic I can't even like it much ( Also, I have an extreme dislike for Bella's weak character). Jacob/Bella was my preferred choice as well but it had a lot of crazy downsides. And a big wtf on the Renesme/Jacob couple. That is the biggest, most random BS I've ever seen.

2). I sort of ship Delena myself. I'm in a split between Stelena and Delena. I know he genuinely loves her and all. I loved his speech to her in the first S4 episode but I see him as someone that might ruin Elena. He's too unpredicatable and self-destructive. But this the realistic opinion I have on it; I myself ship to some extent. And yes, that blood sharing was very passionate (Even more so with the music ). Yes.

We're getting off-topic. Anyone want to put us back on topic?

[narulsaku]

i agree with you 2 ashley and swag. but dont mention twailight. now thats boaring.

[candycane-chan]

I've liked bad boy/main girl relationships before in other media. But they have to have more to them than all these unhealthy issues. They have to have more depth to them and I just don't often see that.

1) Most of the Twilight pairings are ridiculous. Yeah, I admit on Edward/Bella's relationship, I've had a few "aww" moments but it's outlandishly unrealistic I can't even like it much ( Also, I have an extreme dislike for Bella's weak character). Jacob/Bella was my preferred choice as well but it had a lot of crazy downsides. And a big wtf on the Renesme/Jacob couple. That is the biggest, most random BS I've ever seen.

2). I sort of ship Delena myself. I'm in a split between Stelena and Delena. I know he genuinely loves her and all. I loved his speech to her in the first S4 episode but I see him as someone that might ruin Elena. He's too unpredicatable and self-destructive. But this the realistic opinion I have on it; I myself ship to some extent. And yes, that blood sharing was very passionate (Even more so with the music ). Yes.

We're getting off-topic. Anyone want to put us back on topic?

lol I agree with everything you said
1) when I first saw renesme/jacob I went like ....
2) we share the same opinion about this then

The problem is when SS fans relate them to their pairing simply becausw the boys in all of those pairings are "badboys"
But all the boys are the ones deeply inlove with the girl ,unlike SS where sakura is the only one supporting the pairing

you're right we should probably stop here

i agree with you 2 ashley and swag. but dont mention twailight. now thats boaring.

poor prem,both of the new topics are getting to your nerves,things aren't going well


okay
NEW topic I was wondering why kishi made naruto save both sakura and hinata.I understand why naruto had to save hinata ,but why add sakura to this?
wasn't hinata enough?
and why didn't we see their conversation ?
Do you think what happened will be mentioned in a flashback later on?

Edited by candycane-chan, 20 October 2012 - 02:34 PM.

[swagosaurus]

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I see the war arc as the resolution to most of the plot. Kishi is tying up loose ends, and completing character's stories.

That's why Hinata is so prominently featured; she's going to get the resolution to her love for Naruto. I don't see her actually ending up with him; probably just a long, drawn out conversation between the two, with some flashbacks thrown in.

That's also, most likely, why the 'main characters' are taking a back seat in the arc. Sakura included.

He said, and it's been mentioned, that this is the 'climax' of the story; whatever that means. I personally see the climax being the fight between Naruto and Sasuke. But, that could happen during the arc as well.

Edited by swagosaurus, 20 October 2012 - 02:31 PM.

[Codus N]

This. It's the same with fanfiction too. Why is there so much more fanfiction for NaruHina and SasuSaku (especially SS) compared to NaruSaku? Because they have so little evidence and it frustrates them so they do their little fanfics for outlets and say " That's how it should happen." NS fans are usually more confident in their pairing so most of the time, we just write for fun, not because we're frustrated with lack of pairing evidence.

Seeing the western side of things in Naruto and other fandoms (TV shows, comics, movies, you name it), it amazes me how much more popular the unhealthy, emotionally abusive couples are in America compared to the normal, happy, healthy ones. In fact, it at times horrifies me, especially in the case of SasuSaku. It's like we see things like "bad boy, destructive character" equals " Wow, it's so passionate and hot! Bad boys changed by a girl. How sweet! " . It's like they see it through rose-colored googles and shrug off how emotionally damaging it could be. Noted this is not directed at every Bad Boy/Main girl relations in our media but I still see so many like that.

Examples: Edward/Bella couple from Twilight over Jacob/Bella (I don't care what anyone says. The Edbella relationship was damaging, anti-feminist, and not a good real life example), Delena over Stelena from Vampire Diaries ( Passionate, yes. Healthy? No), SasuSaku over NaruSaku (Of course).

I truly don't understand some Western fans sometimes ...

Well, think of it from a female perspective. The reason why bad boys are popular is because the female audience see themselves as the female character in said fiction work, and seeing the female character make the bad boy change and fall in love with her probably makes them feel empowered. To put it in a nutshell, it's that theme "with love, you can do anything" that's pretty much the thing that makes females like the trope so much as females tend to see things in a romantic way. Simply put, it's just that theme appeals to most females.

I've liked bad boy/main girl relationships before in other media. But they have to have more to them than all these unhealthy issues. They have to have more depth to them and I just don't often see that.

1) Most of the Twilight pairings are ridiculous. Yeah, I admit on Edward/Bella's relationship, I've had a few "aww" moments but it's outlandishly unrealistic I can't even like it much ( Also, I have an extreme dislike for Bella's weak character). Jacob/Bella was my preferred choice as well but it had a lot of crazy downsides. And a big wtf on the Renesme/Jacob couple. That is the biggest, most random BS I've ever seen.

2). I sort of ship Delena myself. I'm in a split between Stelena and Delena. I know he genuinely loves her and all. I loved his speech to her in the first S4 episode but I see him as someone that might ruin Elena. He's too unpredicatable and self-destructive. But this the realistic opinion I have on it; I myself ship to some extent. And yes, that blood sharing was very passionate (Even more so with the music ). Yes.

We're getting off-topic. Anyone want to put us back on topic?

There are some good Bad boy/Main girl examples in fiction or mangas:

Gajeel/Levy: The former started out as a psychopathic who was pretty much willing to hurt people for the hell of it. After being defeated, he gains some humility, (which is a prominent theme in the manga) and works his ass off for FT. Even going so far as to involve himself in a dangerous suicidal mission for them without the rest of the guild knowing except for Makarov. But what makes this pairing a good example is how the guy works his way from rock bottom to make up for his past with the girl. And it really shows he tries . The theme humility and atonement is a great way to execute this pairing. Not only that, what makes this pairing even better is that there's no need for words to describe Gajeel's feelings. Just him doing his stuff is more than enough to tell you what he really feels. It's something he has in common with Natsu.

Usui/Misaki: Another example, but this is more of a teasing one and the way Misaki gets him to open up with either force or words makes it work well. the fact she's a Tsundere probably helps. Not only that, she's a strong character too. It's pretty much a pairing intended to cater to shonen/shojo audiences.

These are the list of pairings that I can remember, though...

[redragon88]

^ I think the bad boy/good girl works the best when the girl starts off not having feelings for the guy, but as he starts changing for the better that's when the girl begins noticing his good qualities and falls for him.

With Gajeel it wasn't until way after he became a good guy that Levy started to like him, that's why it works very nicely.

I don't know who Usui and Misaki are, but from hearing she's a tsundere and strong with her convictions I'm going to assume that she wasn't fond of her love interest in the beginning either and actually would get in his face if he pissed her off.

Both of those scenarios work well since it shows a girl won't compromise who she is just to appease the wishes of her love interest.

The problem with how the bad boy/good girl dynamic is interpreted by some is that they think the girl has to first get together with the bad boy and then use her love to change him afterwards. That's backwards thinking. The bad boy won't have any motivation to change if he knows he can already have the girl that easily. He'll remain the same because he knows the girl will just stick with him anyways.

The right way is for the girl to help change the bad boy, but only decide to be together with him if he shows some improvements. I mean, if what a girl want the most is to be together with the already fixed boy, wouldn't it make sense to first fix him and then be together with him? Also, that way the bad boy will know that the girl is serious about wanting him to change. That way he'll understand that she wants the better version of him, not the damaged one. And if that bad boy truly cares for the girl then he will genuinely try to be better.

[Codus N]

Interestingly enough, Levy probably didn't want to do anything with him at first and just let him be, but thanks to Gajeel's sincerity and working his ass off to change himself for the better, it works. Of course, he probably did it with the idea of atonement in mind at first, but it looks like he's slowly starting to care for her genuinely.

[rocci]

at least the badboy like the girl, unlike sasuke.

i think that's why ss (argument) that the pairing will be happen if sasuke has redeem.

when sasuke get redeem he will be care to sakura and slowly fall in love and ss become cannon.

[narulsaku]

at least the badboy like the girl, unlike sasuke.

i think that's why ss (argument) that the pairing will be happen if sasuke has redeem.

when sasuke get redeem he will be care to sakura and slowly fall in love and ss become cannon.

if i know sasuke well the chancer of hir redeeming is less than -100% for now. so we thought that at first too but it solved. as hes blind in revenge. he want to finish konoha . so if naruto is going to bring sasuke back that after narusaku. if he redeem after that too its impossible for sasuke to fell with sakura.

[AzureWaters]

Wow, this place is on fire. I'm really liking what I read from all of you guys. It's like presidential debate, but more exciting. I really the fact that not only people in here back up Naruto's defense but as well as Sakura.

I really do believe that NS is the one Kishi has chosen a long time ago. Actually, since he started the manga. To me, I see the time of SS is long gone. The reason is because it's like I said before, the reunion that happened in Kage Summit Arc was like the last time we will see them all interact, yet Naruto got the most of it, Kakashi was long overdue and Sakura continues to get crapped on, which is pretty negative. That said I know we will get another Team 7 reunion, but it will be the last one. The point of the last reunion is to gather around and see where are they going with this whole situation. It's concluded that it's up to Naruto and Sasuke to bring the answer to the whole thing. In other words, Kakashi and Sakura are backed out from them until it is resolved and yes, they said it themselves. The next meeting, which Kishi is pretty much saying, will be the fight.

That said do you really think there's room for SS. There isn't, only a resolution to Sakura's feelings for Sasuke. If anything, if SS becomes canon, it will happen off-panel and epilogue will suggest that they got well together. To me, that's a bad idea, because the resolution of two people after going through multiple developments should happen on panel. You can't tell us that Sasuke eventually love Sakura off-panel. The fans wouldn't like it and they will be upset, sending a bad review letters and what not. Sakura isn't done with Naruto as far as development goes. Not only understanding her feelings, but the stuff Naruto placed himself (planning to die with Sasuke?). It's guarantee that they will talk to each other soon. Another problem is that Sasuke didn't do anything that tells you that he's a great guy to be with. A lot of fans acknowledge that. Naruto got that smile, which Kishi seems to be a fan of. Those who smiles at his/her love interest will smile as well. Sasuke has not done that at all to Sakura. Only to Naruto (in a friendly/rivalry way). Also, a lot of things he has done suggest a bad relationship. I don't buy it. You know it was bad when Sakura, the one who is in love with Sasuke, said that they never talk. If you suggest that they never communicate is love, then that's just bad writing.

Lastly, there's nothing that tells us about Sasuke's love. Nothing at all. If you want him to think of Sakura, your best bet is when he thinks of Team 7. That's it. I reread the manga and noticed that he never thought of her individually. The whole third party support suggest that he needs a family/friends to bring him happy. Naruto not only gets these same support about family/friends, but he gets support on each categories (best friend, love interest, etc.). Naruto has more accomplishments that need to be done. That's why I feel that Naruto has more priority than Sasuke when it comes to goals and dreams. Naruto has so many obstacles that is dangerous. Kishi wants us to root for Naruto to overcome everything in his way. We are closing to the end, and his goals/dreams/etc. are getting closer to reality.

For the record, I respect your pairing support on SS. I'm not bashing you. When I say "you," I mean people who reads this in general. Again, I don't go around and write hate stuff on SS or NH. I'm only expressing my thoughts here since well, we are in the heat of the moment.

Actually I think it would be fairly easy to make any of the pairings canon. When you get down to it, it wouldn't take much. Simply place a moment or two in the manga that shows that both characters are romantically interested in each other-- emotional tears as bonus.

A few examples would be:

NaruSaku- Naruto saves Sakura in some way, he says that he loves her. Sakura flashbacks to whatever moment (pick and choose), and she embraces him, hidden kiss whatever. Kishi can avoid bringing up Sasuke too much if he wants, appropriately avoiding the issue, or he can briefly bring it up but not create too much drama over it.

SasuSaku- Sasuke appears during the Alliance/Naruto fight, having a different opinion about Obito and second guessing his goals. At this point, Sasuke is slowly transitioning into a good character, but still isn't on Naruto's side. Have him protect Sakura in some way from Madara or Obito, and he says something apologetic to her. He does not say that he likes or loves her, but will have a very emotional response/expression when addressing Sakura. Sakura for her part says something romantic. End result is heavily hinted SasuSaku which Kishi can then outright confirm during the final chapter/epilogue.

NaruHina- Hinata appears on the battlefield with the rest of the Alliance. She has another moment to think of what Naruto means to her or what she wants out of him. Naruto specifically remembers her saying "I love you" and smiles/looks at her adoringly. May say she's grown on him/ he likes her. After he war they hold hands Liking Sakura can be resolved in a similar manner to NaruSaku's Sasuke issue. If he does bring her up more explicitly, Naruto says something along the lines of moving past her, but doesn't say that he "gave up", which would suggest that he still liked her but got tired for whatever reason.

These scenarios won't be satisfactory and people would make claims of "but this and this, and what about Sakura/Hinata/Sasuke" yet this can be done by Kishimoto and would require little effort. A bit of build up maybe and a chapter or two.

[PhenixElite]

Actually I think it would be fairly easy to make any of the pairings canon. When you get down to it, it wouldn't take much. Simply place a moment or two in the manga that shows that both characters are romantically interested in each other-- emotional tears as bonus.

A few examples would be:

NaruSaku- Naruto saves Sakura in some way, he says that he loves her. Sakura flashbacks to whatever moment (pick and choose), and she embraces him, hidden kiss whatever. Kishi can avoid bringing up Sasuke too much if he wants, appropriately avoiding the issue, or he can briefly bring it up but not create too much drama over it.

SasuSaku- Sasuke appears during the Alliance/Naruto fight, having a different opinion about Obito and second guessing his goals. At this point, Sasuke is slowly transitioning into a good character, but still isn't on Naruto's side. Have him protect Sakura in some way from Madara or Obito, and he says something apologetic to her. He does not say that he likes or loves her, but will have a very emotional response/expression when addressing Sakura. Sakura for her part says something romantic. End result is heavily hinted SasuSaku which Kishi can then outright confirm during the final chapter/epilogue.

NaruHina- Hinata appears on the battlefield with the rest of the Alliance. She has another moment to think of what Naruto means to her or what she wants out of him. Naruto specifically remembers her saying "I love you" and smiles/looks at her adoringly. May say she's grown on him/ he likes her. After he war they hold hands Liking Sakura can be resolved in a similar manner to NaruSaku's Sasuke issue. If he does bring her up more explicitly, Naruto says something along the lines of moving past her, but doesn't say that he "gave up", which would suggest that he still liked her but got tired for whatever reason.

These scenarios won't be satisfactory and people would make claims of "but this and this, and what about Sakura/Hinata/Sasuke" yet this can be done by Kishimoto and would require little effort. A bit of build up maybe and a chapter or two.

Disagree! After all the buildup we have from NS it would come over extremly rushed if he would do some kind of the scenarios you pointed out.
Kishi is definetly not the kind of mangaka who writes rushed scenarios.

[AzureWaters]

I don't think it'd be rushed. These scenarios are based off of previous chapters, and resolve the issues they brought with minimal effort. Trust me, when Kishimoto makes a pairing canon, it will be just as surprising or unexpected as the things he did in Kage Summit and a bit after. How many romantic centric chapters caused kittens because they surprised a fandom? The moments won't be out of nowhere, but they will likely be unexpected (at the time) or shocking.

Edited by AzureWaters, 20 October 2012 - 05:33 PM.

[PhenixElite]

I don't think it'd be rushed. These scenarios are based off of previous chapters, and resolve the issues they brought with minimal effort. Trust me, when Kishimoto makes a pairing canon, it will be just as surprising or unexpected as the things he did in Kage Summit and a bit after. How many romantic centric chapters caused kittens because they surprised a fandom? The moments won't be out of nowhere, but they will likely be unexpected (at the time) or shocking.

Yeah its based on previous chapters but in negative way in case of SS. Do you realy think he could make SS happen in two chapters, since all the bad stuff that happened between sasuke and sakura??
That would mean after 500 episodes sasuke doing bad things, we see him making 2 chapters good things and suddenly all the stuff that happened before is forgotten and sakura chooses him?

Dont think so!

Edit:
Also lets not forget. It would also destroy the picture of surpassing the older generation and it would deliver a bad message to the audience.

Edited by PhenixElite, 20 October 2012 - 05:46 PM.

[Sakamaki Izayoi]

Disagree! After all the buildup we have from NS it would come over extremly rushed if he would do some kind of the scenarios you pointed out.
Kishi is definetly not the kind of mangaka who writes rushed scenarios.

I share of your opinion i highly doubt that sasuke will save sakura and say something of emotions, i highly doubt about this, in all the story sasukemo never show any sign of romantic feelings for her even on sakura's confession to him.
And even if he do this wich i think he wont this would make that lover nin scene meaningless.

Naruto is the hero he's the guy that saves people not sasukemo, sasukemo never saved anyone.

Edited by dovahkiin, 20 October 2012 - 05:46 PM.

[AzureWaters]

He has the ability to do it, believe me. And not just for SasuSaku.

I already stated that these scenarios would be unsatisfactory for the most part, but they're not impossible nor very unlikely. Many things that Kishi has done with pairings has left several with bad feelings. His track record proves that he could do it, otherwise I wouldn't be mentioning any of this. At this rate there's not enough time for extended pairing triangle drama. He's going to start making these moments two-sided rather quickly.

To me, this wouldn't be so terrible. It could actually work very well for NaruSaku, and milking these things makes for even worse writing.

Edited by AzureWaters, 20 October 2012 - 05:54 PM.

[PhenixElite]

He has the ability to do it, believe me. And not just for SasuSaku.

I already stated that these scenarios would be unsatisfactory for the most part, but they're not impossible nor very unlikely. Many things that Kishi has done with pairings has left several with bad feelings. His track record proves that he could do it, otherwise I wouldn't be mentioning any of this. At this rate there's not enough time for extended pairing triangle drama. He's going to start making these moments two-sided rather quickly.

Till now i havent recognized any bad pairing scene from kishi. Yes maybe for NH or SS fans but i case of NS its all buildup till canon.
If it really happens the way you describe it, it would be just bad writing.

Also naruto is the main character who has the same dreams and goals for now more than 600 chapters. Do you really believe hes going to change them now. Also kishi said we should continue supporting naruto!
The story is about naruto reaching his dreams and goals not sasuke or hinata!

[redragon88]

at least the badboy like the girl, unlike sasuke.

i think that's why ss (argument) that the pairing will be happen if sasuke has redeem.

when sasuke get redeem he will be care to sakura and slowly fall in love and ss become cannon.

But Sasuke falling for Sakura after his redemption would have to be a completely other story of it's own. Which is impossible seeing as how the story will conclude just after Sasuke becomes good again.

Kishi could make an epilogue with Sasuke already loving Sakura, but that would be the worst cop out he has ever done. Sasuke could start saying the reasons of why he now likes Sakura, but without actually seeing the development in the story it would have the same validity as if Tenten decided to be together with say... Kiba, it would just look out of freaking nowhere.

Kishi would just put them together for the sake of putting them together, therefore not being able to use the story as validation of why they're together. Sasuke never appreciated Sakura's good qualities in a romantic sense, so him suddenly doing so just by the end just looks odd.

At least with Sakura it has been implied that she potentially considers Naruto more than a friend because of how he is. The only issue is that her feelings for Sasuke prevent her from going further with Naruto, but at least we know that if she gets over her feelings for Sasuke that it won't come out of nowhere that she starts loving Naruto since her development has implied that she has come to cherish him more and more as the story progressed.

In all honesty I think that Karin has more chances to be together with Sasuke than Sakura just for the simple fact that in Part 2 she has been the girl that has spent more time with him. And let's not forget the fact the she will most likely encounter him once again during his quest for "the person who knows everything", which will give them even more development since they have to deal with the fact the Sasuke nonchalantly tried to kill her because she was in his way. When you think about it in a storytelling point of view Karin's development in relation to Sasuke is miles ahead now in comparison to Sakura's.

At least Karin is able to scold Sasuke when he's reckless, even if she likes him. All that Sakura would do in a similar situation is put on a sad face and say "Sasuke-kun". When it comes to how she treats Sasuke she never has any backbone and even if Sakura where to encounter Sasuke once again before the final fight I doubt there would be a lot of time for her to finally grow a spine when it comes to him. She even said that she would leave Sasuke to Naruto, that makes me believe that her development when it comes to interacting with Sasuke is over, her development when it comes to her feelings is another story of course.

Funny little thing I noticed: In part 1 both Konohamaru and Gamakichi assumed that Sakura was Naruto's "this" (pinky finger, red string of fate), therefore implying how they could potentially be a couple in the future. Then recently in part 2 we have Suigetsu commenting on how Sasuke and Karin just want to be alone together which gives him the urge to cut them apart since cutting stuff is his hobby. That comment by Suigetsu, for some reason, gives me the same vibe as the ones done by Konohamaru and Gamakichi.

To me, the Suigetsu comment about Sasuke and Karin really seemed to come out of nowhere, so that makes me believe that Kishi put it there to serve as foreshadowing. If it's not about them becoming a couple, then at the very least it's about the development they'll get when they encounter each other again. Either way, the fact that Kishi wants to emphasis the possible development between Sasuke and Karin makes me believe that he finds it way more interesting than whatever possible development that could happen between Sasuke and Sakura.

[TouKen4Life3g]

I have to jump in. Not going to hate you, but there's no way I'm letting that slide about how Kishi can make them canon in a matter of seconds.

SasuSaku - Okay, this requires OoC from Sasuke to do that moment. First of all, he's away from this battle, so no way he will show up. Second, why would he be sorry without being resolved by Naruto, you know the fight. Lastly, it's given that he will fight Naruto to bring a closure to this whole bond situation. Sasuke will still be anti-hero and all at this time. He might go bad one more time after learnig the truth and have the same motivation to kill Naruto. Oh and it's given that the next time Naruto and Sasuke meet, it will be them first, then another reunion of Team 7 but one last closure. Also, are you telling me that one save from Sasuke will overpower all the saves for Sakura, including her crying for Naruto to save Konoha back in Pain Invasion Arc? I think my middle finger will forever be shown to the manga.

NaruHina - Like everyone said, side character's feelings over main character's feelings AND theme. That's insulting to his own work and by that, it's more of a fan manga, not his manga. That's the last thing I need from Kishi. He can fanservice other characters for not being there so long, but that's all you're going to get. Naruto doesn't seem like he forgot about Hinata's part against Pain. After all, he did flashback to that moment. Kishi probably did the fan a favor to include the I love you part. Otherwise, it's sure like not a lot of media as well as interviewer paid a attention to it. Why else Sakura's confession gets mentioned heavily, whether it was true or false. Naruto is shown to be her inspiration/role model. Naruto was acting like he has signed an autograph for her when he told her that she's strong. I find it funny that when she was looking down, there's no strong emphasis on the whole scene. For example, Sakura looks down, Naruto looks at her, then decided to act quickly to brig that smile out. Hinata's part skipped the Naruto looking at her part, which means Naruto only saw her as a friend. We always get Naruto looking at Sakura with a concern on his face, but not with Hinata. Again, if not giving up on bringing back Sasuke, what makes this any different.

Look, I'm not bashing you but let's face it, SS and NH requires an arc that solely based on them to make it work. But unfortunately, we are very close to the end and side characters are getting their closures. Sasuke won't have time to developed with Sakura, which would call this a very rushed and unsatisfying result. This is NS is seen as a best possible canon pairing.

[Derock]

I have to jump in. Not going to hate you, but there's no way I'm letting that slide about how Kishi can make them canon in a matter of seconds.

SasuSaku - Okay, this requires OoC from Sasuke to do that moment. First of all, he's away from this battle, so no way he will show up. Second, why would he be sorry without being resolved by Naruto, you know the fight. Lastly, it's given that he will fight Naruto to bring a closure to this whole bond situation. Sasuke will still be anti-hero and all at this time. He might go bad one more time after learnig the truth and have the same motivation to kill Naruto. Oh and it's given that the next time Naruto and Sasuke meet, it will be them first, then another reunion of Team 7 but one last closure. Also, are you telling me that one save from Sasuke will overpower all the saves for Sakura, including her crying for Naruto to save Konoha back in Pain Invasion Arc? I think my middle finger will forever be shown to the manga.

NaruHina - Like everyone said, side character's feelings over main character's feelings AND theme. That's insulting to his own work and by that, it's more of a fan manga, not his manga. That's the last thing I need from Kishi. He can fanservice other characters for not being there so long, but that's all you're going to get. Naruto doesn't seem like he forgot about Hinata's part against Pain. After all, he did flashback to that moment. Kishi probably did the fan a favor to include the I love you part. Otherwise, it's sure like not a lot of media as well as interviewer paid a attention to it. Why else Sakura's confession gets mentioned heavily, whether it was true or false. Naruto is shown to be her inspiration/role model. Naruto was acting like he has signed an autograph for her when he told her that she's strong. I find it funny that when she was looking down, there's no strong emphasis on the whole scene. For example, Sakura looks down, Naruto looks at her, then decided to act quickly to brig that smile out. Hinata's part skipped the Naruto looking at her part, which means Naruto only saw her as a friend. We always get Naruto looking at Sakura with a concern on his face, but not with Hinata. Again, if not giving up on bringing back Sasuke, what makes this any different.

Look, I'm not bashing you but let's face it, SS and NH requires an arc that solely based on them to make it work. But unfortunately, we are very close to the end and side characters are getting their closures. Sasuke won't have time to developed with Sakura, which would call this a very rushed and unsatisfying result. This is NS is seen as a best possible canon pairing.

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You know the funniest part about Sakura's confession to Naruto? It was critically praised by the manga critics during their volume reviews, unlike Hinata's confession. They said it was well-received because of not only for dramatic purpose but makes the audience guessing the fact whenever she was sincere or faking it.