In terms of character development, Hinata is the character I feel the most pity for. I really loved her, and I probably still do.
She, as a hard-working unfortunate girl had a potential to become so much more. Unlike Sakura in part one, who kept chasing Sasuke and neglecting her responsibilities to become stronger. At least, Hinata used her feelings for Naruto to motivate her into becoming stronger.
But now? While all the other characters have something that shine what does she have? Everything about her is so half-assed.
Her feelings for Naruto, romantic as it is, lacks trust and she barely knows him. Also, unlike part 1 her focus is not to be strong and be like him, but to be with him. (Going backwards and becoming like part 1 Sakura)
Her non-genius but hard-worker theme has been replaced with a role as a pairing fodder.
Her ninja abilities seems only like a weaker version compared to Neji. Since, Neji is a genius it may not be fair but then again she could've used that to work harder. Instead of making Neji her rival, he is now more like her protector.
Her role as a clan heir doesn't look bright when there were many instances showing her lack of leadership skills.
But the most annoying thing of all is how Kishi handled her development!
Normally, when characters get development they reach a certain phase of self-doubting, but then the character fights against their own self-doubt, wins against it and thus receiving development.
Now lets see Hinata....
Yes, she did have a phase of self-doubt during the war. When she was nearly beaten by Zetsu, Naruto saved her and then she was like, "I can't do anything..."
Then Naruto said, "You're strong." And as if she never doubted herself she became all confident to the point thinking that she is going to hold hands with Naruto and walk next to him. (Whether Naruto really wanted to do that with her was never important anyways.)
Seriously? She got her development because Naruto said so? One phrase from Naruto? She didn't fight for it at all! What was her character for?
If Naruto doesn't love her back, then what is left of her character?
I do feel bad for Hinata's developement, Narunarunaru. I'd like to think one reason though Hinata is confident she
CAN be with Naruto is because of how he told her he liked people like her back before he took on Neji, but that was his complimenting her guts for standing up to fight Neji even when the odds were against her, yet she seemed as if she misconstrued it as if he was saying he had feelings for her too. Or that's the impression I got outta it with her getting all beet red in the face and everything.
I wonder if in the long run, given Hinata hasn't had much panel time, that may add up to why her developement has been piss-poor compared to everyone else. That kinda sucks in the long run given Hinata has potential when she isn't thinking about Naruto, since she obviously was able to make Chunin without him there.
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