This chapter was amazing. I didn't expect the Naruto-Minato goodbye to be so soon, but damn was it emotional and heart-breaking.
Naruto was trying so hard to be strong by all his smiles and act like he was okay, but then he couldn't hide his feelings anymore and he broke down and I was just.
I actually did get a little choked up ... I wish Minato didn't have to leave. :( It would've been nice if he could've known his father better. But I'm glad he was able to see his Dad on his birthday.
I didn't expect Madara to change and I actually thought that part was done well. No redeemed villain, though it did feel more like Madara thought it was too late to regret anything he did. And Kurama's tsundere moment with flipping Naruto off was absolutely hilarious. 
Sasuke's panels were interesting. He really didn't seem to like Hagoromo's praising of Naruto---Sasuke's expression when Naruto said all his friends were good guys was hilarious tho, it was like he was saying "Don't call me a good friend"
---but his reaction to Madara's death sticks out. It's asking too much for Sasuke to learn from Madara's mistakes even by just watching his death, but it probably made him think a little. Just not enough. Naruto still needs to redeem him. Sasuke still has ulterior motives ... I have a feeling he'll try to return to the village now for his "plans".
And of course, the comment about Naruto referencing girls ... I was so caught up in the Minato goodbye I barely paid it any attention, but I guess I should state my opinion.
Naruto obviously wasn't referring to Hinata. He said not everything his mother wanted was happening, but he's trying his best. You can argue it was a general statement and it was IMO, but it still proves Kushina's words still have credibility. Naruto still wants to follow them all.
What I gathered from that is Naruto does have girl he loves he thinks as great as his mother, but nothing's happening yet because he he hasn't confessed yet. It also reflects my original opinion of 631 where calling Sakura his gf wasn't literal, but his feelings behind it were sincere and he might be aware on some level it's complicated between them. However, this chapter does support my belief Naruto is still insecure about Sakura's affections and believes she loves Sasuke. 631 might not have proven that wrong after all.
The Minato-Naruto goodbye is what sold this chapter for me.
Edited by xxRomanceGirlxx, 05 September 2014 - 01:38 AM.