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[dl316bh]

Funny how a month ago everyone in the Naruto fandom was whining about how terrible Naruto was, how it was going down the drain, etc. etc...

Two decent chapters do not a redeemed manga make. Part 2 of the manga has still been a frustrating - and outright bad more than I'd care to admit - experience since at least the Team 10 arc, with sporadic good chapters here and there. I still hope for a strong finish - the fact that Kishi is actually getting **** moving is an encouraging sign - but no matter what happens in the finale it's problems as a story and questionable portions will not be erased. I'm still only in it to see where Naruto and Sakura go, if they go anywhere at all.

That said, I hope this sets the pace for the things to come; I don't expect it to, however.

This is likely to be the last manga I follow regularly either way, at least for a good long while.

Edited by dl316bh, 01 April 2010 - 07:53 PM.

[shadow_Uzumaki]

Wait, wait...isn't the Kyuubi more like a force of nature attracted by a build-up of malevolence? I mean, the times the Kyuubi was rampaging we found out that Madara was controlling its rampage across Konoha. It's probably malevolent, yes, but Madara could be worse. And yes, like Goku did say, and Smiter-sama repeated, the other half of the Kyuubi was sealed with Minato's soul inside the Death God.

[Gravenimage]

Wow, it was a good chapter. I noticed that the resurrected Nagato looks like Michael Jackson. I hope that what Kabuto did is just for show to gain Madara's trust and then strike, like a viper, when they (Madara and Sasuke) least expect it.

If Kabuto has really followed Orochimaru's footsteps then he's probably thinking in betraying Madara with the purpose to get to Sasuke. I'm sure he wants revenge for Orochimaru, we can't forget that Kabuto had a lot of trust and loyalty for Orochimaru.

[Prime]

Two decent chapters do not a redeemed manga make. Part 2 of the manga has still been a frustrating - and outright bad more than I'd care to admit - experience since at least the Team 10 arc, with sporadic good chapters here and there. I still hope for a strong finish - the fact that Kishi is actually getting **** moving is an encouraging sign - but no matter what happens in the finale it's problems as a story and questionable portions will not be erased. I'm still only in it to see where Naruto and Sakura go, if they go anywhere at all.

That said, I hope this sets the pace for the things to come; I don't expect it to, however.

This is likely to be the last manga I follow regularly either way, at least for a good long while.

I like to see people bash something but continue to be involved with it. If I don't like something on TV I change the channel. If I don't like a book I close it. If I see some one I don't like I avoid them. I don't see how you could possibly think it was bad unless of course things are not going the way you wanted them to. But we are not writing the story we are only reading it. But honestly the story is pretty far already and it's not at all confusing about how it will be ending so if you really feel that bad about it now you will just feel bad about it later. So what's the point of putting yourself through it all the time?

[Myth]

If Kabuto has really followed Orochimaru's footsteps then he's probably thinking in betraying Madara with the purpose to get to Sasuke. I'm sure he wants revenge for Orochimaru, we can't forget that Kabuto had a lot of trust and loyalty for Orochimaru.

exactly..

now they cant control themselves right ? itachi,nagato but who knws
but ı know for sure itachi will remember sasuke (like 1 st and 2nd sry sarutobi)

Edited by Myth, 01 April 2010 - 10:20 PM.

[Prime]

exactly..

now they cant control themselves right ? itachi,nagato but who knws
but ı know for sure itachi will remember sasuke (like 1 st and 2nd sry sarutobi)

Yep and it will be nice to see what is said. Obviously Itachi will be against what Sasuke is doing.

[pharix]

the other half of the kyuubi is in the shinigami's stomach isn't it? >_>

[James S Cassidy]

Hmm I thought about something. I know how Naruto might be able to use the Flying Thunder God Technique in ways the 4th never even thought of. We all know in his Sage mode he can sense chakra to great distances. He can even tell whose chakra it is.

Instead of seal on kunai what if he was able to lock on to someone's chakra and teleport using that?

[naruto-z]

your not the only one that notice that....she would usually get angry in naruto calls tsunade baa chan right..?

yeah, sakura's definitely gotten quite soft and sweet for naruto.

Look how open and happy BOTH are with each other. I have a feeling we'll not get any more angst as far as Naruto and Sakura's relationship development goes. I think we'll just gradually see them get more and more open with their mutual romantic feelings in little scenes like these. These scenes that will serve as little happy breaks from the intense drama that is ramping up in the manga.

why do i have a feeling that they both know each others feelings and are already kinda acting on it (at least sakura is, naruto's too busy with other things right now). sakura's probably not going to talk about it and i dont expect it, but i honestly think she's acting on it now. she's definitely much different than she used to be. i just wonder why sakura couldn't stay with naruto at ichiraku.... (still loved the smile and the warmth she had towards naruto)

[ShippudenGirl]

@James-kun

Ohh... Interesting theory *ç* I'm intrigued! If it comes to confusing/simple ways to figure a tech out I'd be Naruto! But... I don't know if he'd beable to use it without a seal... Hm. *ú*

[Myth]

Hmm I thought about something. I know how Naruto might be able to use the Flying Thunder God Technique in ways the 4th never even thought of. We all know in his Sage mode he can sense chakra to great distances. He can even tell whose chakra it is.

Instead of seal on kunai what if he was able to lock on to someone's chakra and teleport using that?

hmm ı dont know, best space time user is madara now.

[James S Cassidy]

hmm ı dont know, best space time user is madara now.

Naruto learned how to do the Rasenshuriken with enough practice and time. Keep in mind, no one has even done such a technique before. Sure I guess some people knew how to do narture manipulation, but...other than that.

I bet Naruto can make something.

[Prime]

Naruto learned how to do the Rasenshuriken with enough practice and time. Keep in mind, no one has even done such a technique before. Sure I guess some people knew how to do narture manipulation, but...other than that.

I bet Naruto can make something.

Lot's of people can do nature manipulation but it has been impossible for them to mix it with chakra manipulation like you said though Naruto's father or Kakashi were unable to it so it's already amazing to consider he pulled it off. But I don't think it's anything compared to what we will see. He will end up one upping his father again in either taking his move even further or making his own. Either way he has to defeat Madara somehow so its safe to say he will either have some incredibly powerful move to win.. Or he will just win with a rasengan again.

[Myth]

Naruto learned how to do the Rasenshuriken with enough practice and time. Keep in mind, no one has even done such a technique before. Sure I guess some people knew how to do narture manipulation, but...other than that.

I bet Naruto can make something.

ım sure naruto will succeed in this, he could be better than madara.

just madara dont need a seal to do that unlike 4th.

prime, madara is invulnerable (physically) so ı dont think rasengan will be enough

Edited by Myth, 02 April 2010 - 12:06 AM.

[Dreamer]

I'd say it's almost a necessity for Naruto to learn his fathers jutsu otherwise Madara will just keep teleporting away from Naruto and his attacks will keep going through him.

[Prime]

ım sure naruto will succeed in this, he could be better than madara.

just madara dont need a seal to do that unlike 4th.

prime, madara is invulnerable (physically) so ı dont think rasengan will be enough

Not really everyone in the Manga has a down side to there power. Naruto requires concentration to use Sage mode. If Ino's ability missed she simply become useless for a time. Either it takes chakra to sustain the ability over time or it puts an incredible amount of wear and tear on the user like in Sasuke's case. The point is Kishi wants to build up the bad guys and make them seem like they cannot be beaten when in the end Madara's ability will be broken down like everyone elses.

Edited by Prime, 02 April 2010 - 12:19 AM.

[Myth]

Not really everyone in the Manga has a down side to there power. Naruto requires concentration to use Sage mode. If Ino's ability missed she simply become useless for a time. Either it takes chakra to sustain the ability over time or it puts an incredible amount of wear and tear on the user like in Sasuke's case. The point is Kishi wants to build up the bad guys and make them seem like they cannot be beaten when in the end Madara's ability will be broken down like everyone elses.

agreed,pain is a good example.

[ciardha]

i just wonder why sakura couldn't stay with naruto at ichiraku.... (still loved the smile and the warmth she had towards naruto)

She was too overjoyed about the news to want to stay still (heh hyper Sakura) and wanted to shout it all over town. Remember Sakura's bond to Tsunade is as intense as Naruto's to Jiraiya's.

Edited by ciardha, 02 April 2010 - 12:28 AM.

[Gravenimage]

She was too overjoyed about the news to want to stay still (heh hyper Sakura) and wanted to shout it all over town. Remember Sakura's bond to Tsunade is as intense as Naruto's to Jiraiya's.

Yeah Sakura was acting like a perfect copy of part 1 Naruto all hyperactive she even said "hell yeah!" something part 1 Naruto most likely say. I just love how Kishi keeps turning Sakura into a Naruto clone.

Edited by Gravenimage, 02 April 2010 - 12:37 AM.

[crazyefra]

um... Naruto was the one that said "hell yeah"