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[Phantom_999]

but why do you think he still has something to pull though? i mean besides the mandara final confrontation that has to occur- i can only think of kabuto as a baddie that naruto has to take down. unless naruto will go dbz on us and make another bad guy for the main cast to defeat- i really don't think we need to stretch the series like that.

as much as i liked the fluff and everyday interactions- we're reading a shounen- not shoujo or josei or slice of life :/

Its likey the war arc is the end so dont get your hopes up. Besides I dont really want Naruto to drag out.

Hey a Guy can hope can't he? Besides BLEACH looked like it would end after Aizen's beat down didn't it?

[Fyuria'sLeo]

A guy can hope, thats why I told you not to get your hopes up just in case it doesnt keep going.

[Super Boom]

Hey a Guy can hope can't he? Besides BLEACH looked like it would end after Aizen's beat down didn't it?

I wouldn't say so. It potentially could have ended, but there were way too many loose ends to tie up. If Kubo managed to address everything before the final battle, I wouldn't have minded, but it would just feel way too rushed the way everything looked after Aizen was defeated. Besides, unless I saw the return of a certain Espada, who was last seen being protected by Ichigo, there's no way I would have been satisfied with the series ending like that.

In Naruto, on the other hand, I feel like everything's being resolved in the current arc(s). There's only a few loose ends left to take care of, and, on top of that, it's basically a world war, with a bit of ninja zombie apocalypse mixed in. Unless Kishi can top that somehow, any concurring arc is going to feel anti-climactic. I'm guessing the war won't end with Kabuto alive, so the only way I can see it continuing is if Sasuke, Madara, or both of them run away before the war ends. But I hope it doesn't go any further, I really can't see the merit in dragging it out too long, other than just trying to milk the franchise.

Anyways, I don't want to take us off-topic again, so I'll try to bring it back to something that fits the Debate Thread. A while back, people were discussing the merits/flaws of certain crack pairings. What do people think of the Sasu/Hina pairing? The thought of it never really crossed my mind, but it seems like there's a lot of fanart for it, so apparently some people out there must like it. Obviously I don't take it seriously, since the two have only interacted once from what I recall, and that was in a movie, but I was curious if anyone likes it/used to like it.

Edited by Boom...Winning, 14 September 2011 - 07:52 PM.

[Phantom_999]

I wouldn't say so. It potentially could have ended, but there were way too many loose ends to tie up. If Kubo managed to address everything before the final battle, I wouldn't have minded, but it would just feel way too rushed the way everything looked after Aizen was defeated. Besides, unless I saw the return of a certain Espada, who was last seen being protected by Ichigo, there's no way I would have been satisfied with the series ending like that.

In Naruto, on the other hand, I feel like everything's being resolved in the current arc(s). There's only a few loose ends left to take care of, and, on top of that, it's basically a world war, with a bit of ninja zombie apocalypse mixed in. Unless Kishi can top that somehow, any concurring arc is going to feel anti-climactic. I'm guessing the war won't end with Kabuto alive, so the only way I can see it continuing is if Sasuke, Madara, or both of them run away before the war ends. But I hope it doesn't go any further, I really can't see the merit in dragging it out too long, other than just trying to milk the franchise.

Anyways, I don't want to take us off-topic again, so I'll try to bring it back to something that fits the Debate Thread. A while back, people were discussing the merits/flaws of certain crack pairings. What do people think of the Sasu/Hina pairing? The thought of it never really crossed my mind, but it seems like there's a lot of fanart for it, so apparently some people out there must like it. Obviously I don't take it seriously, since the two have only interacted once from what I recall, and that was in a movie, but I was curious if anyone likes it/used to like it.

He CAN make and expand on new plots can't he? we just have to see If he does then I'd like that but if not it was a good run and I don't mind is what I'm saying

Edited by Phantom_999, 14 September 2011 - 07:57 PM.

[Anguyen92]

Anyways, I don't want to take us off-topic again, so I'll try to bring it back to something that fits the Debate Thread. A while back, people were discussing the merits/flaws of certain crack pairings. What do people think of the Sasu/Hina pairing? The thought of it never really crossed my mind, but it seems like there's a lot of fanart for it, so apparently some people out there must like it. Obviously I don't take it seriously, since the two have only interacted once from what I recall, and that was in a movie, but I was curious if anyone likes it/used to like it.

Hmmmm, well that kind of pairing would be really hated by both our oppositions. For me, ehhh, I don't have much of a problem with it. Let's see Sasuke is kinda emo and Hinata's kind of shy. I think on the basis of personality alone, it would work. But of course, like most pairings, the problem would be, of course, interaction. Other than that, I don't mind that pairing.

Edited by Anguyen92, 14 September 2011 - 08:11 PM.

[tricksie]

In Naruto, on the other hand, I feel like everything's being resolved in the current arc(s). There's only a few loose ends left to take care of, and, on top of that, it's basically a world war, with a bit of ninja zombie apocalypse mixed in. Unless Kishi can top that somehow, any concurring arc is going to feel anti-climactic. I'm guessing the war won't end with Kabuto alive, so the only way I can see it continuing is if Sasuke, Madara, or both of them run away before the war ends. But I hope it doesn't go any further, I really can't see the merit in dragging it out too long, other than just trying to milk the franchise.

There could certainly be more enemies of Kishi wanted to make them. You could have a good person turn bad; you could have a rogue zetsu who wants all the power; you could have the zombie army of mega nins get out of Kabuto's control and stalk the earth of their own free will; you could have Madara rehouse the tailed beasts in shinobi of his choosing, like forming a new mega-akatsuki; and lastly, you could have Madara creat a mutate bijuu based on the tailed beasts already captured, that he either manipulates or loses control of.

If Kishi wanted to, he could create new villians who's motives are outside the motives of the current bad guys. They could be all kinds of crazy-cakes.

My fear is that this series will go out like Fourth of July fireworks: predictable battles, one after another, perfectly timed to never overshadow the next big fight, and consistently moving the main hero closer to the grand finale against the main enemy.

Edited by tricksie, 14 September 2011 - 08:24 PM.

[pharix]

I wouldn't say so. It potentially could have ended, but there were way too many loose ends to tie up. If Kubo managed to address everything before the final battle, I wouldn't have minded, but it would just feel way too rushed the way everything looked after Aizen was defeated. Besides, unless I saw the return of a certain Espada, who was last seen being protected by Ichigo, there's no way I would have been satisfied with the series ending like that.

assuming you're talking about Nel, I'm curious about her too

[Super Boom]

Hmmmm, well that kind of pairing would be really hated by both our oppositions. For me, ehhh, I don't have much of a problem with it. Let's see Sasuke is kinda emo and Hinata's kind of shy. I think on the basis of personality alone, it would work. But of course, like most pairings, the problem would be, of course, interaction. Other than that, I don't mind that pairing.

I guess maybe it could work based on their individual personalities. Like most people she's paired with, Sasuke's personality would dominate hers, but I think that's inevitable with Hinata. I guess Sasuke's sort of emo personality might mix with Hinata's quiet one, but without seeing them interact, it might be hard to say.
The only outstanding merit I can see would simply be that the union would be mutually beneficial in Part I. Sasuke needed to revive his clan, and I imagine a Hyuuga wife would be helpful in maintaining the bloodline. At the same time, I can't see Hinata's family having a problem with marrying their daughter to the last of the Uchiha clan. Unfortunately, though, things become a little bit iffier in Part II, with how Sasuke doesn't seem to care about reviving his clan anymore, at least in the conventional sense.

My fear is that this series will go out like Fourth of July fireworks: predictable battles, one after another, perfectly timed to never overshadow the next big fight, and consistently moving the main hero closer to the grand finale against the main enemy.

I guess, if Kishi wants to continue after the war for some reason, there's a possibility that this arc could lead to another one, if Kishi decided to introduce new plot elements and the like. I wouldn't mind it if he could pull it off, I just feel like the current arc(s) are building up to something big, and I don't want to series to continue on for too long after the final battle, or go the Dragonball Z route with new villains continuously being introduced to keep the plot moving.

And I also hope he throws a wrench in the tired old battle routine, but we'll see what happens.

assuming you're talking about Nel, I'm curious about her too

Haha, I was being jokingly vague, since I thought my av/sig gave away my preference, but I guess Nel also works with what I said. I would like to see her too though, along with several others. Grimmjow's just at the top of my list.

Edited by Boom...Winning, 14 September 2011 - 10:08 PM.

[Miss Soupy]

It's hard to imagine SasuHina in a good light XD Ok, that is mostly my dislike of any Sasuke pairing speaking..probably...but I think I'd really feel sorry for Hinata. We don't really know what Sasuke is attracted to, but we do know what Hinata is, and Sasuke is definitely not a sunny, warm person like what she wants in her life. So really, I can't see this pairing beyond a way to stick two characters that 'might be in the way' of another certain pairing...together. XD; Hinata would disappear into the background which goes against the point of her character development, and Sasuke would only have her in mind for appearance sake/bloodline.

My fear is that this series will go out like Fourth of July fireworks: predictable battles, one after another, perfectly timed to never overshadow the next big fight, and consistently moving the main hero closer to the grand finale against the main enemy.

I'd be surprised if Naruto didn't face at least another low/helpless point before the end. I'm actually expecting the Juubi to be resurrected in some way. I mean, whats the point of creating such a monster if it isn't going to come into play in the story? XD So while I figure this war is the last main plot point for the series, I'd say there are still a lot that will be covered... But, yeah, hopefully the ending wont be as you fear...

Though technically speaking, the entire manga is consistently moving the hero closer to the grand finale, ne? XD That much is to be expected.

[redkunai66]

Sasuke and Hinata... I'm so not sure about this one... It could probably work based on their personalities; Sasuke is a alpha male while Hinata is submissive. She needs someone dominant to lead her through life. It would also be a good thing clan wise.
On the other hand I don't see how would they communicate. Both are quiet and very introverted individuals. I don't know, it could work but I can also imagine all of it ending in one big disaster.

eh i've read a few sasuhina fics- there interesting i guess because they usually portray sasuke as not-a-jerk, he always ends up being the 1st one to really make a move anyways and hinata eventually falls in love with him in those fics (the idea is that he falls for her first cause her personailty isn't that of a fangirl- or something else, who knows the last one i read- it was about hinata visiting him over 50 days- from which he'll be scentenced to death, was interesting but i never got back to it)

long and short of it, its complete crack and AU really- the only reason i liked the pair was cause of the fanarts-
this one made me lol:
http://fc01.devianta...100-d3gqps1.jpg

[narutouzumaki50]

SAsuhina huh! SOUNDS INTERESTING! MIGHT WORK WHO KNOWS!

[Anguyen92]

eh i've read a few sasuhina fics- there interesting i guess because they usually portray sasuke as not-a-jerk, he always ends up being the 1st one to really make a move anyways and hinata eventually falls in love with him in those fics (the idea is that he falls for her first cause her personailty isn't that of a fangirl- or something else, who knows the last one i read- it was about hinata visiting him over 50 days- from which he'll be scentenced to death, was interesting but i never got back to it)

long and short of it, its complete crack and AU really- the only reason i liked the pair was cause of the fanarts-
this one made me lol:
http://fc01.devianta...100-d3gqps1.jpg

Oh, that pic is so great. Muy grande. Loved how Hinata owned Sasuke with that vaccum machine. I still think that pairing might work though.

Edited by Anguyen92, 15 September 2011 - 07:59 PM.

[Phantom_999]

I've thought of it too but in the end they might not work out either because maybe Hiashi might not want his daughter marrying a criminal but I'd LIKE for it to work out
and as for that fanfic ARE they trying to give Sasuke a Naruto personality? Cause that's insulting to NARUTO

Edited by Phantom_999, 15 September 2011 - 08:13 PM.

[Amy-chan]

eh i've read a few sasuhina fics- there interesting i guess because they usually portray sasuke as not-a-jerk, he always ends up being the 1st one to really make a move anyways and hinata eventually falls in love with him in those fics (the idea is that he falls for her first cause her personailty isn't that of a fangirl- or something else, who knows the last one i read- it was about hinata visiting him over 50 days- from which he'll be scentenced to death, was interesting but i never got back to it)

long and short of it, its complete crack and AU really- the only reason i liked the pair was cause of the fanarts-
this one made me lol:
http://fc01.devianta...100-d3gqps1.jpg

And that was the day Sasuke learned not to look up skirts.

[Phantom_999]

Honestly I see SH but IF none of the Konoha 9 girls will pair up with Sasuke I either see him dying as the last of his clan or making some cool beauty OC for him
OH wait! I just remembered something! Did anyone find it strange that Hinata and not Sakura saw Sasuke at the end of the "Bonds" movie and she said "Sasuke-kun"? Think that is HINTING at something?

Edited by Phantom_999, 16 September 2011 - 03:57 AM.

[Anguyen92]

^^ Ehhhh, is there video proof of that? Because now I'm kinda intrigued on that. But let's be realistic here. Either Sasuke dies or he's going to go around the world all alone and into the void because even if he's good at the end, there's really nowhere to go.

[Fyuria'sLeo]

Honestly I see SH but IF none of the Konoha 9 girls will pair up with Sasuke I either see him dying as the last of his clan or making some cool beauty OC for him
OH wait! I just remembered something! Did anyone find it strange that Hinata and not Sakura saw Sasuke at the end of the "Bonds" movie and she said "Sasuke-kun"? Think that is HINTING at something?

It's just a movie it wouldnt have anything to do with that but most of the girls call him Sasuke-kun except for TenTen and Temari. But I could be totally wrong and there could be something between them maybe.

[Fenris]

i just hope there isn't a ending where it's up to the fandom to guess what happened for themselves so everyone can be happy -___-
I seen some movies like that, where it allows the viewer to guess and decide how it ended THEIR way, and the author doesn't let the movie interupt it. NaruSaku must be PROOF D:

[Anguyen92]

^^ No, I'm sure its not up to the fandom to decide on how it ends because if that was the case, wouldn't Kishi try to build the main pairing in a different way than narusaku? He's given all of these big time hints and stuff like that and to just tear it away would be such a tease. I'm sure that he's got the main end pairing in his mind since around the start of the manga.

[Fyuria'sLeo]

i just hope there isn't a ending where it's up to the fandom to guess what happened for themselves so everyone can be happy -___-
I seen some movies like that, where it allows the viewer to guess and decide how it ended THEIR way, and the author doesn't let the movie interupt it. NaruSaku must be PROOF D:

Kishi said he already had everything planed out so I dont think it will end like that.