On to the argument over Naruto's conversation with the Raikage. I personally think Naruto's weepy begging actually got to the Raikage. In that last panel when he turns over his shoulder to look at Naruto, that said to me that Naruto may have struck something in the Raikage that he hasn't admitted yet. Also, don't forget that the Raikage can be a deeply emotional guy. He did cry when his brother KillaBee was taken by Akatsuki. I think the Raikage may understand a bit where Naruto's coming from in terms of begging for the life of someone you consider a brother, even if he may be a complete a*hole (referring to Sasuke).
It will be interesting to see what the next chapter will be like. I'm wondering if Naruto's going to crash the meeting of the kages. Afterall, if Naruto wants to change the way shinobi's currently run as his father thinks he needs to, what better way to do that than to put his case in front of the 5 Kages. I know that some people may argue that having Naruto beg and grovel doesn't seem becoming of him, but this is what makes him different. I'm not going to judge about whether that's the best way or not yet. I think we're going to have to see what the results yield first before we can say. I mean, we've seen him fight tooth and nail to get Sasuke back at the Valley of End and we know how that turned out. Perhaps the passive route may be the best route right now.
I agree with this post, 100%!!!
But let me acknowledge this information on you guys whom are saying the scene where Naruto is begging to the Raikage regarding Sasuke is a, in literally terms, downfall for his character. As someone pointed out, Kakashi said that Naruto is not good of a negotiator, for now. Plus you guys do realize that eventually the Raikage and his fellow ninja will change views (along with the other Kages exclude Gaara, whom had already changed and has a close connection towards Naruto, and Danzo because he's a damn old warhawk trying to gain his selfish needs) because of Naruto's "ability" to change and make friends through others, mentioned way back in the beginning of Part 2 when Kakashi talked to Chiyo about him. He already made it through some of the Cloud: Omoi, and to less extent, Samui and Karui (though she looks like she's taunting him at the moment).
While the begging part was a little off for me too, but I think its the only humanly and peaceful way to get his attention of forgiviness for Sasuke towards the Raikage.
And, OMG... Sai, you better have good words when talking to Sakura in the next chapter! I can't wait for the next chapter! I wanna know!!!