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QUOTE (soraandven @ Mar 3 2013, 11:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
idk but does it really matter anymore cuz he trolled them in 616 plus tl21xx read to me the official translation for 615 from shounen jump alpha and it seemed very platonic rather then romantic
Try telling that to some hardcore NH fans: "But Naruto held Hinata's hand longer! It must mean that he's developed feelings for her now!
" QUOTE (xxRomanceGirlxx @ Mar 3 2013, 11:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
If NaruSaku becomes canon like I believe it will, then I will do many things in celebration of it: first, talk it over with you guys here, then watch the NaruHina/SasuSaku fans's meltdown for my personal entertainment (at least the bashers) maybe say I told you so, go through an NaruSaku AMV montage with the reality that I was right and the message behind these AMVs were true, and then re-watch/re-read the whole series to see the NS journey all over again. What a great time that'll be. 
I won't lie, I'd probably go all out and start trolling the NH/SS fans and rubbing it in their faces. Sure I'd probably get banned from some forums, but what does it matter when the series is already over?
QUOTE (xxRomanceGirlxx @ Mar 3 2013, 11:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
As for your question, I believe so. Many people who watched and reviewed the movie talked about NS positively and there was even some top comments on RtN webpage that was pro-NS, likely personally chosen by Kishi (Ex. "The reality of Naruto falling in love with Sakura and eventually winning her over follows the themes of the story perfectly." True quote. ) Another plus for this is that on a Facebook poll over the couples (non-canon or otherwise) shown in Road to Ninja had NaruSaku with over 1,000 votes, coming in only second to NaruHina (Which was, hilariously, only 47 votes ahead. Shocking, huh?).
Why this is so surprising? This was quite clearly a Western popularity poll full of NH fans. So it likes look either NS fans were coming out of hiding or the pairing is gaining dramatically in numbers because of this movie.
Why this is so surprising? This was quite clearly a Western popularity poll full of NH fans. So it likes look either NS fans were coming out of hiding or the pairing is gaining dramatically in numbers because of this movie.
QUOTE (NaruSaku4Life3g @ Mar 4 2013, 12:20 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Even SS fan couldn't deny the awesomeness and parallel of NS/MK. It's really effective and there were tons of NS fanarts based off of RtN. There was a discussion board about how NS had a ton of focus and how some of them felt wrong believing other pairings. Oddly enough, this movie helped and caters to NejiHina fans. But yes, what you said is true, especially the top comment part.
Bold: So even the author himself thinks of NaruSaku as befitting the story? Now I'm even more confident in our pairing.
The more I hear about the movie and all the pro-NS reaction surrounding it, the excited more I am to see it. The wait is just killing me
QUOTE (NaruSaku4Life3g @ Mar 3 2013, 11:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
But I hate to say it, if NH happens, let's face it, it does lead to SS. So it's like a lose-lose situation. But yeah, I'm sorry but that will really damage the series a lot in my opinion. The problem is that the series has been pointing out the romance aspect, so now we know that is part of the story as well as being a factor of it. It's no longer just a battle Shounen. That said NS has been hinted to no ends. When that happens, it's hard to escape from that.
Now look, I could understand that SS could have work because of the premise. Here's the problem: the premise isn't the same as your usual one. First of all, Sasuke has not once have a close friendship or demonstrate strong bond with Sakura. In the other premise, it does. Second, Sasuke don't have a childhood relationship with Sakura to make it valid and make you feel sympathy with Sakura that her childhood friend turned evil. The actual premise does have that. Third, Sasuke must show at least three times that he does still feel close with Sakura but he is too dark, so therefore, his mind is on the wrong track; unfortunately, it's not there as well. He has shown no remorse or any care for her. Guess who though? Naruto. Yeah, wrong guy? Fourth, the character must have one person to focus on love, let alone only have one guy to speak to; therefore, she has only one direction. Sakura has two directions: Naruto and Sasuke. Therefore, she has more paths to choose and it's not given that he will be with that one person if she has another to choose. Lastly, Sakura is not THE main character, it's Naruto, who is in love with Sakura. Sakura's character is about learning the reality and correct the mistake.
It's been a while ranting on SS but I can go on longer. For now, I'll just stop there.
Now look, I could understand that SS could have work because of the premise. Here's the problem: the premise isn't the same as your usual one. First of all, Sasuke has not once have a close friendship or demonstrate strong bond with Sakura. In the other premise, it does. Second, Sasuke don't have a childhood relationship with Sakura to make it valid and make you feel sympathy with Sakura that her childhood friend turned evil. The actual premise does have that. Third, Sasuke must show at least three times that he does still feel close with Sakura but he is too dark, so therefore, his mind is on the wrong track; unfortunately, it's not there as well. He has shown no remorse or any care for her. Guess who though? Naruto. Yeah, wrong guy? Fourth, the character must have one person to focus on love, let alone only have one guy to speak to; therefore, she has only one direction. Sakura has two directions: Naruto and Sasuke. Therefore, she has more paths to choose and it's not given that he will be with that one person if she has another to choose. Lastly, Sakura is not THE main character, it's Naruto, who is in love with Sakura. Sakura's character is about learning the reality and correct the mistake.
It's been a while ranting on SS but I can go on longer. For now, I'll just stop there.
I can't agree more. SasuSaku lacks the proper foundation that makes other pairings of the same style feasible. If Sasuke at this point were to suddenly feel some sort of longing for his never-existent connection with Sakura (outside of their Team 7 bond), it would be way out of character for him. Worse, if SasuSaku were to happen, it would destroy so much of Sakura's character development that she might as well have remained the fangirl that she was back in Part 1. It's just so...ugh...if I keep going on I know I'd probably end up ranting irrationally about my hate for SS too.
Edited by Baguette, 04 March 2013 - 08:57 AM.
