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[Minori]

As I said before NH fans don't really believe in their pairing. They only want their little moe princess to be happy. if they were actually baing their pairing on fact they would know they have none, or very little to go on outside of fillers.

Why do people think Hinata's a moe character? She looks creepy.

Well, Naruto is the hero of the series, and main heroes always get the girls they love (even in shōjo manga).

[Nate River]

As I said before NH fans don't really believe in their pairing.

I don't know...flickly seemed like he believed in it to me.

if they were actually basing their pairing on fact they would know they have none, or very little to go on outside of fillers. It's not really about mutual love for them it's seeing Hinata getting what she wants cause they HAVE to hug her kiss her and protect her.

What does that have to do with whether they believe in it or not? At best, you only suggest that this belief is misguided and that their motivations aren't what they say they are, neither of which tells me much about whether they genuinely believe it to be possible.

[Dragunov]

NaruHina fans are running on the assumption that Naruto will somehow fall for Hinata, even though he has next to no history with her in the canon, and besides that, shows no genuine interest in her.

[Dalton.T.R]

NaruHina fans are running on the assumption that Naruto will somehow fall for Hinata, even though he has next to no history with her in the canon, and besides that, shows no genuine interest in her.

I kinda feel like NH has an even lower chance than SS. But that's just me...

[Phantom_999]

I don't know...flickly seemed like he believed in it to me.



What does that have to do with whether they believe in it or not? At best, you only suggest that this belief is misguided and that their motivations aren't what they say they are, neither of which tells me much about whether they genuinely believe it to be possible.

*shrugs* I'm not sure if I'm making any sense Kage Nate, it just seems to me the rabid NH fans are not supporting it "for the sake of" NH. They are solely Hinata fans that just want her to get Naruto just cause they can't bear to see her heartbroken, don't understand the concept of Sakura's
tsundere and think her hitting Naruto is supposed to be taken literally, believing he should pick the sweet, gentle, princess type, or whatever other
reason that they believe in. I'm not pointing out that they're not believing in their shipping, or bashing it, just that the way they argue about it, to
me, seems like they are not shipping Naruto and Hinata because they would make a good couple or anything, they are just focusing on Hinata's
wants only. I hope that clears things up somewhat.

Edited by Phantom_999, 15 February 2012 - 01:20 AM.

[Dalton.T.R]

*shrugs* I'm not sure if I'm making any sense Kage Nate, it just seems to me the rabid NH fans are not supporting it "for the sake of" NH. They are solely Hinata fans that just want her to get Naruto just cause they can't bear to see her heartbroken, don't understand the concept of Sakura's
tsundere and think her hitting Naruto is supposed to be taken literally, believing he should pick the sweet, gentle, princess type, or whatever other
reason that they believe in. I'm not pointing out that they're not believing in their shipping, or bashing it, just that the way they argue about it, to
me, seems like they are not shipping Naruto and Hinata because they would make a good couple or anything, they are just focusing on Hinata's
wants only. I hope that clears things up somewhat.

You pretty much hit it right on the spot...

[ramenanmitsu]

*shrugs* I'm not sure if I'm making any sense Kage Nate, it just seems to me the rabid NH fans are not supporting it "for the sake of" NH. They are solely Hinata fans that just want her to get Naruto just cause they can't bear to see her heartbroken, don't understand the concept of Sakura's
tsundere and think her hitting Naruto is supposed to be taken literally, believing he should pick the sweet, gentle, princess type, or whatever other
reason that they believe in. I'm not pointing out that they're not believing in their shipping, or bashing it, just that the way they argue about it, to
me, seems like they are not shipping Naruto and Hinata because they would make a good couple or anything, they are just focusing on Hinata's
wants only. I hope that clears things up somewhat.

I have to say I agree. And it's one of the reason I don't like the pairing, because of those shippers who constantly says NH is a good pairing because Hinata is cute, nice, and deserves Naruto. Naruto's feelings are ignored, or not worth thinking of.

Of course not all of them are like that. It's just that, I've never encountered a NH argument that ships for the sake of NH. It's ironic that they are doing exactly the same thing Hinata is doing this chapter. If she says she's going to hold hands with him, walk next to him, she HAS TO.

Edited by narunarunaru, 15 February 2012 - 01:52 AM.

[KoolKat]

I badly want Hinata to die, my reasons. Her fanbase is too big.

the only problem with that is that if she dies,naruhina fans will say the reason why naruhina didn't happen is because hinata died. and they would never shut up about the pairing.

[FoolishYoungling]

the only problem with that is that if she dies,naruhina fans will say the reason why naruhina didn't happen is because hinata died. and they would never shut up about the pairing.

That makes no sense though. Naruto loves Sakura, and Sakura might already love Naruto. Hinata dieing has nothing to do with changing Sakura's feelings. Desperation all around their fan base...

[Dalton.T.R]

That makes no sense though. Naruto loves Sakura, and Sakura might already love Naruto. Hinata dieing has nothing to do with changing Sakura's feelings. Desperation all around their fan base...

Yeah, butarent most NH fans bashers of Sakura? I don't think they pay attention at all to Sakura. Because she's buisy being a "b*tch" to Naruto by hitting him. Yeah, like thay arent laughing their heads off whenever she does that? I'm DYING of laughter! Sakura's a boss, end of story

Sooner or later those so called "shipping fans" will have to wake up to reality and face that love is NOT about deservance and a relationship is made up of two people. Each has to love the other more than their own life. (maybe not that far. But it's how I feel with my girlfriend. I'd die just to see her smile for a fraction of a second *sighs dreamily*) This is something NH AND SS don't have and never will have. It looks too me like NH wasn't even intended to be a shipping couple. But Hinata's fanbase sure turned that one around. Especialy here in America

[4000TMNT]

Right now I don't know what Hinata can do at this point of making Naruto fall in love with her. Naruto does not need any confidence boost from anybody right now, he does not have any insecurity about his image, and he specially never showed or stated that he wanted to be loved by a any woman(besides Sakura). All NH does is benefit Hinata, always have, always will. Their is nothing that Naruto benefits out of NH but being a Hinata's trophy.

[FoolishYoungling]

Yeah, butarent most NH fans bashers of Sakura? I don't think they pay attention at all to Sakura. Because she's buisy being a "b*tch" to Naruto by hitting him. Yeah, like thay arent laughing their heads off whenever she does that? I'm DYING of laughter! Sakura's a boss, end of story

Sooner or later those so called "shipping fans" will have to wake up to reality and face that love is NOT about deservance and a relationship is made up of two people. Each has to love the other more than their own life. (maybe not that far. But it's how I feel with my girlfriend. I'd die just to see her smile for a fraction of a second *sighs dreamily*) This is something NH AND SS don't have and never will have. It looks too me like NH wasn't even intended to be a shipping couple. But Hinata's fanbase sure turned that one around. Especialy here in America

Dieing to protect someone is okay, but dieing to see/make someone smile is stupid. Its like saying your life is mostly meaningless, which can't ever be true.

Anyway yeah, NH fans will probably all switch to NS in the end and say they supported it the whole time, so its best to avoid talking to them, because we have ways of telling if they are real or full of it.

[Shadow Wolf]

I have to say I agree. And it's one of the reason I don't like the pairing, because of those shippers who constantly says NH is a good pairing because Hinata is cute, nice, and deserves Naruto. Naruto's feelings are ignored, or not worth thinking of.

Of course not all of them are like that. It's just that, I've never encountered a NH argument that ships for the sake of NH. It's ironic that they are doing exactly the same thing Hinata is doing this chapter. If she says she's going to hold hands with him, walk next to him, she HAS TO.

I also agree with that. To be honest, I haven't seen a solid argument which favors both of them. And yes, I feel like they're ignoring Naruto's opinion on the matter.

If we reduce the things necessary to make NH canon, we need far more requisites than those required for NS canon, which i believe they can be summarized into three:

1-To have Naruto re-confirm his love for Sakura (not necessary, but this serves as a clear proof that he does not love Hinata)

2-To have Sakura confirm her love for Naruto (which I believe is the factor preventing us from a complete guarantee to think of NS as canon)

3-A symbol of confirmation (mainly, a kiss)

So the chances for NS to become canon are higher compared to the others. But, I guess as long as there are hopes, NH fans will not give up.

[Dalton.T.R]

Dieing to protect someone is okay, but dieing to see/make someone smile is stupid. Its like saying your life is mostly meaningless, which can't ever be true.

Anyway yeah, NH fans will probably all switch to NS in the end and say they supported it the whole time, so its best to avoid talking to them, because we have ways of telling if they are real or full of it.

Well you get my point jeeze! lol. Is it a crime I care about my girlfriend that much? It was just a figure of speech lol. Don't get me wrong, I'd still fight to the death to defend her from someone like a raipist or murderer or something like that.

[Fenris]

So um, debates anyone?

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I’m tracking the #naruhina tag because that’s what I post, I post pictures of Naruto and Hinata together so when I open my ‘naruhina +10’ tag I expect to see lots of cute NaruHina pictures, but lately, all what I’ve been seeing are shipping wars. People saying all kinds of stuff to eachother.

Masashi said it all in the last chapter: The shipping wars are over, NaruHina is going to happen (unless Hinata dies but that ain’t gonna happen), NaruSaku ain’t gonna happen (it did have a chance but it’s over, Naruto would never be with someone he knows he isn’t loved by. He knows he’s Sakura’s friend, and she loves him in that way, but nothing else, and why would he want to be with someone who is in love with his both best friend and rival?)

Since Sakura said “Naruto… You saved Konoha… And now you’re trying to save the entire shinobi world… You always get left with these insurmountable tasks… But no matter what you say this time… We’re going to be together… Not just me… We’re going to all fight together this time!”
Lemme say this: When I red the sentence “We’re going to be together…” I thought OMG NARUSAKU TRHJGRFT, but then I red “Not just me… We’re going to all fight together this time!” well that’s like a slap in the face, for everyone, even NaruHina fans, it is lol. I was also shocked when I red the first part of what Hinata said, first she says she’s gonna stop chasing after Naruto (and you’re thinking OMG SHE’S GIVING UP ON HIM) but then you read the next sentence when you see she’s gonna go forward with her love towards him. Anyways, let me go back to NaruSaku, and SasuSaku. Since I’m a NaruHina fan I was really happy Sakura said this, and like, for her saying she wants to be together with Naruto like TOGETHER TOGETHER, it doesn’t fit in to the plotline, at all. Naruto always said to Sakura “Don’t worry, leave everything to me!” but Sakura always felt useless and she wanted to do something, she always saw Naruto training hard for making their memories with Sasuke alive again. For bringing Sasuke back. After Sasuke killed Danzo, and the team 7 reunited, you see Sakura trying to go against her love for Sasuke, she really is trying, but she can’t. It just isn’t like her, she has always loved Sasuke and she always will. To tell you the truth, I can’t entirely understand why she can’t let him go. I think she feels sorry for everything, how it turned out, she thinks it isn’t Sasuke’s fault (we know Sakura isn’t the type to still be in love with a criminal, she’s in love with the good guy Sasuke appeared to be back in the days). She always wanted to be a good ninja, and she went through all these life threatening things with Sasuke while they were fighting along side with Naruto and Kakashi. You can say she grew up with that love for Sasuke, and she can’t let it go. Yes, I’m a SasuSaku shipper. I can’t say it has a chance of happening, even though I ship them together. I ship them because of what they once were when they were in team Seven. But now, you can see Sasuke, without hesitation, trying to kill Sakura. Maybe he has love for her left deep inside him, but he’s too blinded by vengeance now for us to know anything about how he feels.

To tell you the truth, I really hope he runs into Itachi and Itachi tells him everything. I think this situation has the most chance for Sasuke to turn back to good again, to go back to Konoha with everyone. I could go on about Sasuke and his path for yeaaaarss, but I’m gonna stop right now because this post is dedicated to the shipping wars.

Anyway, I hope I didn’t sound like I hate someone or those pairings. Honestly, I was a little bit of a NaruSaku shipper when I watched the beginning of the series, but after time I realized it can’t happen because Sakura’s love for Sasuke is too deep, and Naruto knows about this and he gives up on Sakura loving him back that way way back. And Naruto wants to see Sakura happy, he proved that by telling her “Don’t worry, I’ll bring Sasuke back for sure!”. He first said that and meant of making Sakura happy but along the way he wanted to bring his best friend back.

You can’t go about talking about pairings in Naruto without bringing up Sasuke.

I think this is too long anyway so I’ll just stop with this post as soon as possible xD. I just hope I made myself a bit clearer. As an ex NaruSaku shipper (shippuden 166 confessions was the first episode of naruto i ever watched, so i started out as a naruhina shipper, but was once a narusaku as well, lol isn’t it weird, being a narusaku and a naruhina shipper at the same time? haha) it really is sad how Naruto never got to be with Sakura, and isn’t gonna be with her. Jiraiya never got to be with Tsunade, which is sadder. They would’ve been an amazing couple, imagine them getting married! Their kids! Oh god D: why -.- Ugh, anyway, what I wanted to say is, Jiraiya was a fantastic shinobi, a shinobi every shinobi should look up to. He has always loved Tsunade, but Tsunade, even before Dan, didn’t want to have anything more than a friendship with Jiraiya. Yet she always adored him, but as a brother. It’s a pity, as I said before. I remember Tsunade liked Orochimaru in the beginning as the team Hiruzen. But it wouldn’t be fair to Jiraiya to be with someone who doesn’t love him as much as he loves them. Try to look at things this way: Jiraiya=Naruto, Tsunade=Sakura, Orochimaru=Sasuke. And Naruto has this girl named Hinata who loves him even more than herself. Jiraiya didn’t have that. Try being happy for Naruto, there’s gonna be lots of little Uzumakis :3 If he kept chasing after Sakura it wouldn’t go anywhere, because she wouldn’t be with him even if she lost Sasuke.

[ramenanmitsu]

So um, debates anyone?

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I love debating. But sorry, I lost all motivation to debate the moment I read, "Kishi said Naruhina is going to happen."

How do you expect us to debate a shipper that makes up stories?
There is no way I can win a debate when the only proof I have is manga canon fact, whereas they have their imagination.

Edited by narunarunaru, 15 February 2012 - 03:29 PM.

[Soul]

Masashi said it all in the last chapter: The shipping wars are over, NaruHina is going to happen (unless Hinata dies but that ain’t gonna happen), NaruSaku ain’t gonna happen (it did have a chance but it’s over, Naruto would never be with someone he knows he isn’t loved by. He knows he’s Sakura’s friend, and she loves him in that way, but nothing else, and why would he want to be with someone who is in love with his both best friend and rival?)

Umm first you Didn't prove why will NaruHina happen.And you forgot that Naruto never gives up and he will never give up on Sakura,even If Sakura didn't love him back.

Since I’m a NaruHina fan I was really happy Sakura said this, and like, for her saying she wants to be together with Naruto like TOGETHER TOGETHER, it doesn’t fit in to the plotline, at all.

Well because you are a NaruHina fan and you feel that way.

After Sasuke killed Danzo, and the team 7 reunited, you see Sakura trying to go against her love for Sasuke, she really is trying, but she can’t. It just isn’t like her, she has always loved Sasuke and she always will.

Not true,Sakura couldn't kill Sasuke because he was from team 7,A friend,A teammate and I won't deny that she loved Sasuke before.

Yes, I’m a SasuSaku shipper. I can’t say it has a chance of happening, even though I ship them together. I ship them because of what they once were when they were in team Seven. But now, you can see Sasuke, without hesitation, trying to kill Sakura. Maybe he has love for her left deep inside him, but he’s too blinded by vengeance now for us to know anything about how he feels.

You ship them because it won't harm your Naruhina,And most of NH fans ship SS for the same reason. He had his chance before he left the village,But He didn't show any any any feelings to Sakura. And Sasuke doesn't Have any love for Sakura deep inside,The only feelings he had is for Itachi and Naruto.

To tell you the truth, I really hope he runs into Itachi and Itachi tells him everything. I think this situation has the most chance for Sasuke to turn back to good again, to go back to Konoha with everyone.

He will run to Itachi,I'am sure of it. And for Sasuke turning good because of Itachi? Not gonna happen.

but after time I realized it can’t happen because Sakura’s love for Sasuke is too deep, and Naruto knows about this and he gives up on Sakura loving him back that way way back. And Naruto wants to see Sakura happy, he proved that by telling her “Don’t worry, I’ll bring Sasuke back for sure!”. He first said that and meant of making Sakura happy but along the way he wanted to bring his best friend back.

Naruto never gave up on Sakura loving him back. Naruto's Love for Sakura is much deeper then any other feelings in the series,It's selfless. And yes he promised to see her happy but he won't make his move before he feel that he's worthy when he brings Sasuke back.

You can’t go about talking about pairings in Naruto without bringing up Sasuke.

That's why Sasuke is the key for NS becoming canon.

it really is sad how Naruto never got to be with Sakura, and isn’t gonna be with her. Jiraiya never got to be with Tsunade, which is sadder. They would’ve been an amazing couple, imagine them getting married! Their kids! Oh god D: why -.- Ugh, anyway, what I wanted to say is, Jiraiya was a fantastic shinobi, a shinobi every shinobi should look up to. He has always loved Tsunade, but Tsunade, even before Dan, didn’t want to have anything more than a friendship with Jiraiya. Yet she always adored him, but as a brother. It’s a pity, as I said before. I remember Tsunade liked Orochimaru in the beginning as the team Hiruzen. But it wouldn’t be fair to Jiraiya to be with someone who doesn’t love him as much as he loves them. Try to look at things this way: Jiraiya=Naruto, Tsunade=Sakura, Orochimaru=Sasuke.

Lol I guess that you forgot that JiraTsu was going to happen if he came back alive from pain and Tsunade Had feelings for Jiraya.

And Naruto has this girl named Hinata who loves him even more than herself. Jiraiya didn’t have that. Try being happy for Naruto, there’s gonna be lots of little Uzumakis :3 If he kept chasing after Sakura it wouldn’t go anywhere, because she wouldn’t be with him even if she lost Sasuke.

Even Jiraya had a girl just like Hinata,It won't change anything. He's not chasing after Sakura. I guess you forgot the stalker of Naruto . What?! did I heared it wrong or something? Sorry I can't replay to that.

Sorry but I'am bad at debating .

[Shadow Wolf]

*sighs* Well... here goes...

ALERT: I make reference to a few episodes here, so there's a chance for spoilers.

Masashi said it all in the last chapter: The shipping wars are over, NaruHina is going to happen (unless Hinata dies but that ain’t gonna happen), NaruSaku ain’t gonna happen (it did have a chance but it’s over, Naruto would never be with someone he knows he isn’t loved by. He knows he’s Sakura’s friend, and she loves him in that way, but nothing else, and why would he want to be with someone who is in love with his both best friend and rival?)

OK, so where exactly says: "I, Masashi Kishimoto officially say that I will make NaruHina happen at the end of this manga"? I only see Hinata saying the same words she has repeated through the whole series (with a bit more confidence? maybe... but they're the same words). As for Naruto giving up on Sakura... I know fillers sometimes are annoying, but it’s clear that you haven't seen the episode no.235 (The Kunoichi of Nadeshiko Village). Let me quote what Naruto said:

“I have a girl I love named Sakura. Well actually, it’s one-sided on my part. Sakura is totally in love with a guy named Sasuke. She tries so hard, chasing after him and trying to win his love. When she’s at it, her smile is the cutest thing. There’s no explaining it. Before I realized it, I was in love with her. I would never try to force her to love me. I’d be no different from that guy just now if I did. So I made up my mind. In the same way that Sakura tries so hard to win Sasuke over, I’m going to do my best to win Sakura over.”

Does that sound like he’s giving up on her? I don’t think so!

Shizuka: “When you return to your village, will you tell that person you love her?”
Naruto: “No, I don’t have the ability to do that yet. For now anyway, I’ll just keep watching over her.”
Shizuka: Are you satisfied with that?
Naruto: Sure, nothing would make me happier is she chooses me someday (yeah, not even Hinata’s confession did this), but that’s OK. As long as Sakura is happy, that’s what counts.

See the “yet” at the end of the sentence? See the phrase “nothing would make me happier…”? It means he’s afraid to do so, but he will not give up on Sakura.

Since Sakura said “Naruto… You saved Konoha… And now you’re trying to save the entire shinobi world… You always get left with these insurmountable tasks… But no matter what you say this time… We’re going to be together… Not just me… We’re going to all fight together this time!”
Lemme say this: When I red the sentence “We’re going to be together…” I thought OMG NARUSAKU TRHJGRFT, but then I red “Not just me… We’re going to all fight together this time!” well that’s like a slap in the face, for everyone, even NaruHina fans, it is lol.

I agree with you on this being a slap for NaruHina fans, but with a different approach. The fact that she said “we’re going to be together” can be interpreted in many ways. However, If she mentions her being with Naruto first before speaking about the rest of the people from Konoha, it means Naruto is a priority in her life. And when compared to Hinata’s speech, you can see that Hinata is speaking only about herself, while Sakura is speaking about Naruto. Who of the two girls has Naruto’s feelings above her own feelings, Hinata or Sakura (the fact that Sakura did not say anything about Sasuke here clearly states something)?

…and like, for her saying she wants to be together with Naruto like TOGETHER TOGETHER, it doesn’t fit in to the plotline, at all.

I’m surprised you say this considering the fact that most of the relationships in Naruto (Jira/Tsu, Mina/Kushi, etc.) are a reflection of the relationship between Naruto and Sakura (one based on communication, understanding, and the willing to do anything to make the other half happy).

Naruto always said to Sakura “Don’t worry, leave everything to me!” but Sakura always felt useless and she wanted to do something, she always saw Naruto training hard for making their memories with Sasuke alive again. For bringing Sasuke back. After Sasuke killed Danzo, and the team 7 reunited, you see Sakura trying to go against her love for Sasuke, she really is trying, but she can’t. It just isn’t like her, she has always loved Sasuke and she always will. To tell you the truth, I can’t entirely understand why she can’t let him go. I think she feels sorry for everything, how it turned out, she thinks it isn’t Sasuke’s fault (we know Sakura isn’t the type to still be in love with a criminal, she’s in love with the good guy Sasuke appeared to be back in the days). She always wanted to be a good ninja, and she went through all these life threatening things with Sasuke while they were fighting along side with Naruto and Kakashi. You can say she grew up with that love for Sasuke, and she can’t let it go.

If you take your own words into account, you will find the answer to your own question. Sakura has realized that her image of Sasuke has been erased. In the same way, her image of Naruto has changed from the dork to the man who will do anything for her. She wants to protect Naruto and to be at his side (we’re going to be together), even at the cost of killing Sasuke (why she was afraid to tell Naruto that his friends planned to kill Sasuke? Because she knows him more than anyone else.)

Yes, I’m a SasuSaku shipper. I can’t say it has a chance of happening, even though I ship them together. I ship them because of what they once were when they were in team Seven. But now, you can see Sasuke, without hesitation, trying to kill Sakura. Maybe he has love for her left deep inside him, but he’s too blinded by vengeance now for us to know anything about how he feels.

Considering what I've read so far, I’m not surprised that this is the explanation for SasuSaku.

And Naruto has this girl named Hinata who loves him even more than herself.

Let me express what I think of the following statement with this quote: “Only the person who has faith in himself is able to be faithful to others… Love means to commit oneself without guarantee, to give oneself completely in the hope that our love will produce love in the loved person. Love in an act of faith, and whoever is of little faith is also of little love.”

As far as I remember, Hinata has little faith in herself. The rest of the thought should fall into place. (Sorry if this sounds like I'm bashing Hinata. This is for the purpose of seeing her personality and comparing it to the quote)

If he kept chasing after Sakura it wouldn’t go anywhere, because she wouldn’t be with him even if she lost Sasuke.

On the contrary, even if Sasuke still lived, Sakura would have to sit down and think carefully about all the events, about how each one have helped her (Naruto and Sasuke), and about her feelings for each one of them.

To sum it all up: It has been clearly stated that NH ans SS are no more than one-sided relationships. And NS, even though it has been a one-sided from Naruto, it has more chances of happening than the others because of the interaction between Naruto and Sakura through the series. As I like to state, communication is the key for any relationship to bloom, and the one who fits the criteria are none other than NaruSaku.

[CloudMountainJuror]

“I have a girl I love named Sakura. Well actually, it’s one-sided on my part. Sakura is totally in love with a guy named Sasuke. She tries so hard, chasing after him and trying to win his love. When she’s at it, her smile is the cutest thing. There’s no explaining it. Before I realized it, I was in love with her. I would never try to force her to love me. I’d be no different from that guy just now if I did. So I made up my mind. In the same way that Sakura tries so hard to win Sasuke over, I’m going to do my best to win Sakura over.”

Does that sound like he’s giving up on her? I don’t think so!

Shizuka: “When you return to your village, will you tell that person you love her?”
Naruto: “No, I don’t have the ability to do that yet. For now anyway, I’ll just keep watching over her.”
Shizuka: Are you satisfied with that?
Naruto: Sure, nothing would make me happier is she chooses me someday (yeah, not even Hinata’s confession did this), but that’s OK. As long as Sakura is happy, that’s what counts.

Um... you do know that filler isn't usable in debates, right? Considering that filler has no effect on the storyline whatsoever?

[Shadow Wolf]

Um... you do know that filler isn't usable in debates, right? Considering that filler has no effect on the storyline whatsoever?

Yeah, I guess so...

Despite this, we know Naruto's determination to make Sakura happy. We also know that he hasn't confessed to Sakura because he feels that he can't do so unless he keeps his promise to her. And we also know that the closest interaction Naruto has ever had with Hinata was also in a filler, right (the filler about searching for an insect called Bikochu, I believe)?

So if we set the fillers aside, it will reduce bonus "points" for both "couples", but despite this, we know that the situation will not change. Naruto will do anything for Sakura and Sakura will do what it takes to protect Naruto.