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[HalfStarStudios]

This is the reason why some things here make me rage
why when we dont agree with u, u start calling the others "Sakura bashers" u already called me it one time when i joined this forum and now u are calling Halfstar a basher too, learn to accept the differences i dont see sakura freaking out, i see a sakura blushing with a face of someome is liking it.
2-> This movie has a alternative universe i'm nto speaking of the genjutsu world but the "home" world they are in, since all the akatsuki are alive so it's before all the developments naruto and sakura had, so it's like on the begining of the shippuuden.
And Stop calling other users "Sakura bashers".

I completely agree with you.

[AzureWaters]

As I said before, I don't think Sakura likes it, but I don't think she hates it either. We ALREADY KNOW that Sakura retains some feelings for Sasuke, is it really all that strange for her to be kinda confused by it and maybe even find it appealing for a while? It's really not that hard to understand.

At the same time, as I said, it is confusing and she probably is uncomfortable with his sudden behavior. After all, he's been gone from the village for ages, tried to kill her and Naruto on multiple occasions, and has never given her the time of day before. It's less of a freaked out reaction and more of an 'extremely awkward, how am I supposed to react to him?' look.

How can you say she doesn't like it when her reaction to his advances say the complete opposite?

Come on guys. =/

Whats clear from the cover: Naruto is uncomfortable around AU Hinata, but Sakura is obviously liking Sasuke's flirtations. She's twiddling her fingers in the cliche way that girls do when someones coming onto them (and they like it). Her expression is rather bashfully shy and she's blushing.

Sakura will come to understand that she's living in a world that isn't real, but it doesn't mean she'll completely reject whats in it. Concerning Sasuke, why would you expect her to be disinterested? Here's the guy that she still has feelings for, flirting with her. AU or not, its not surprising that she would accept him to some extent.

[Fenris]

Sakura will come to understand that she's living in a world that isn't real, but it doesn't mean she'll completely reject whats in it. Concerning Sasuke, why would you expect her to be disinterested? Here's the guy that she still has feelings for, flirting with her. AU or not, its not surprising that she would accept him to some extent.

I've accepted she likes it at this point, but the thing that gets me is: it'd be almost inevitable not to have a NS breakthrough in this movie. Either way. The genjutsu will have to end at some point, and who will Sakura find comfort in? Naruto. Like she always has. And if she doesn't - yandere Hinata will definitely have an effect on Sakura most likely. Hinata will probably get angry at Naruto for not responding to her prodding, and realize it's because of Sakura. (There was already speculation to that in one of the releases of the sketches, if I remember correctly. Not sure if it was confirmed or not that Hinata was mad about Naruto because he likes Sakura and not her - but it does sound very familiar) Really it's almost inevitable to hit a brick wall with this movie. In some way or another, there will be a NS breakthrough around all the AU!mayhem.

[kirabook]

How can you say she doesn't like it when her reaction to his advances say the complete opposite?

Come on guys. =/

Whats clear from the cover: Naruto is uncomfortable around AU Hinata, but Sakura is obviously liking Sasuke's flirtations. She's twiddling her fingers in the cliche way that girls do when someones coming onto them (and they like it). Her expression is rather bashfully shy and she's blushing.

Sakura will come to understand that she's living in a world that isn't real, but it doesn't mean she'll completely reject whats in it. Concerning Sasuke, why would you expect her to be disinterested? Here's the guy that she still has feelings for, flirting with her. AU or not, its not surprising that she would accept him to some extent.

By like it I mean, she's not facing him directly, she's not eyed like she would have been pre-time skip, she doesn't "like" it. She does look unsure, which is evident from the other posters as well. She doesn't hate it, she's not pushing him off, she's not saying no, but she's not completely accepting it as smoothly as she could have. Maybe girls do hold their hands like that when they're getting flirted with, I don't know, from my own girl perspective it looks completely awkward and unnatural. I would have expected Kishi to use a pose more like this:



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Heck, his name is Bashful for goodness sakes. When I think bashful, or 'totally into it I'm completely liking this and I have not second thoughts about it', it is not what Sakura looks like in that cover.

And did you completely skip over the rest of what I said? I said that Sakura still have feelings for Sasuke. It's not weird for her to be attracted to this Sasuke or fall for his advances. In the end, I don't believe that she is totally into this Sasuke though, or rather, she kinda doesn't know what to do with him and his actions. Does she accept it or what? In general, awkward, which isn't always bad.

Edited by kirabook, 19 July 2012 - 12:49 AM.

[xxRomanceGirlxx]

Sakura looks like she likes Sasuke's advances but also nervous and unsure. As much as it I hate SasuSaku, I can't be surprised she's acting like this. Her childhood dream was to have Sasuke notice her and actually be friendly to her. Naturally, given how Sakura hasn't moved on from her romantic feelings for Sasuke, of course she's going to give in to his advances. But Sakura also knows he'd never act like this and that it's not real. So I do think this is Kishi's way o developing her character. The Sakura bashers are going to take it another way as she shows interest in Sasuke after everything he's doing, but honestly Kishi's just being realistic.


Naruto looks completely uncomfortable. His expression looks forced and he's actually leaning away from Hinata(which she's apparently oblivious to ). In the 6th movie, Naruto is probably going to spend his time trying to get away from Hinata XD. Sakura is going to swoon over 'Nice' Sasuke a bit, but eventually chose Naruto in the end because she cares about him more than Sasuke. I don't expect Sakura's feelings for Naruto being admitted in this movie. Something more subtle and vague, up to interpretation like most NS moments are, but still meaningful

[Transformers03]

Sakura looks like she likes Sasuke's advances but also nervous and unsure. As much as it I hate SasuSaku, I can't be surprised she's acting like this. Her childhood dream was to have Sasuke notice her and actually be friendly to her. Naturally, given how Sakura hasn't moved on from her romantic feelings for Sasuke, of course she's going to give in to his advances. But Sakura also knows he'd never act like this and that it's not real. So I do think this is Kishi's way o developing her character. The Sakura bashers are going to take it another way as she shows interest in Sasuke after everything he's doing, but honestly Kishi's just being realistic.


Naruto looks completely uncomfortable. His expression looks forced and he's actually leaning away from Hinata(which she's apparently oblivious to ). In the 6th movie, Naruto is probably going to spend his time trying to get away from Hinata XD. Sakura is going to swoon over 'Nice' Sasuke a bit, but eventually chose Naruto in the end because she cares about him more than Sasuke. I don't expect Sakura's feelings for Naruto being admitted in this movie. Something more subtle and vague, up to interpretation like most NS moments are, but still meaningful

Agree, see we just need more post like this.
Still disappointed that Sakura didn't have anything to do in this chapter.

[The Max]

Interesting One shot

There is also a bath house scene in the movie right?

If so it is gonna be interesting to see the contrast between the two of them

[Broken Figurine]

Something I noticed that was a big part of the one-shot that hasn't been brought up yet... Lee was acting off. He looked sad at times, and Kakashi had asked him to do something special for him. Also notice that he, like Naruto and Sakura, seem in character? I think he plays a bigger role in the movie too. As for Sakura, she was showing her nicer, calmer, more mature side! She was annoyed in the baths that she couldn't get to be alone on her day off, but she still noticed Hinata being shy and told her not to be nervous. While Ino was raging against Lee, she said that it could really be a misunderstanding (showing she knows Lee's character) but it was when Naruto had the panties with him did she go all upset.

[CloudMountainJuror]

So I finally read the whole thing. I loved it. Why? Because we actually got to see some of the other Konoha 11 again. Finally. I missed them...

[Gravenimage]

This is the reason why some things here make me rage
why when we dont agree with u, u start calling the others "Sakura bashers" u already called me it one time when i joined this forum and now u are calling Halfstar a basher too, learn to accept the differences i dont see sakura freaking out, i see a sakura blushing with a face of someome is liking it.
2-> This movie has a alternative universe i'm nto speaking of the genjutsu world but the "home" world they are in, since all the akatsuki are alive so it's before all the developments naruto and sakura had, so it's like on the begining of the shippuuden.
And Stop calling other users "Sakura bashers".

Hm...I didn't saw in ciardha's post saying that you or anyone from the forum were" Sakura bashers". She didn't pointed fingers of who are the ones that don't like her character. However there are some members (you know who you are) who don't like Sakura and will try to bash her even be the slightest. There's no need to take your frustration on her, ciardha is giving her two cents on the movie and the manga she has experienced reading so many shounen type manga. If you don't like her opinion then you can simply ignore her and move on.

[CloudMountainJuror]

Hm...I didn't saw in ciardha's post saying that you or anyone from the forum were" Sakura bashers". She didn't pointed fingers of who are the ones that don't like her character. However there are some members (you know who you are) who don't like Sakura and will try to bash her even be the slightest. There's no need to take your frustration on her, ciardha is giving her two cents on the movie and the manga she has experienced reading so many shounen type manga. If you don't like her opinion then you can simply ignore her and move on.

She called Halfstar a Sakura basher in one of these threads. I don't remember which one, because I've been switching through several threads today and I lost track of which posts were where, but I remember reading her accusing Halfstar of being a basher.

[Konohakitten]

So many conversations going on right now, so I'll just add my two cents. The one shot was cute, Naruto playing cards with himself was like "Awe poor Naruto." I really wish they put more stories like this in the actual manga. They dont show enough of everyone's relationships with one another aside from them interacting on missions. I really didnt care about Hinata's boob moment, big chested yes, personally of a wet blanket, yup you betcha What I didnt like is that Sai wasn't there D: he would have been perfect if he was added in there, I wonder why he wasn't.

Now here's my input on the whole AU Hinata dry humping Naruto, and I'm not bashing. Now is it just me or does AU Hinata come off as a skank. At first when I saw sketches of her and Ino I said oh look its like they swapped personalities, but Ino isn't that flirty or vulgar. I mean Hinata looks like shes about lick Naruto's face while shes flipping everyone off. I know some ppl are worried about the pairings in the movie but seriously? NH fans cant be happy about AU Hinata because it isnt her, shes not the quite innocent underdog that lingers in the shadows. I think the SakuSasu, NaruHina pairing is a blessing in disguise, Kishi is showing that even in a Universe where our hero and heroin are paired off with other individuals they aren't happy. Its like here Sakura here's metro sexual Sasuke on a silver platter, and here Naruto have a nymphomaniac Hyuga that might rob you after she makes out with you. It's just too crazy and no one should be worried ;D

[HalfStarStudios]

Hm...I didn't saw in ciardha's post saying that you or anyone from the forum were" Sakura bashers". She didn't pointed fingers of who are the ones that don't like her character. However there are some members (you know who you are) who don't like Sakura and will try to bash her even be the slightest. There's no need to take your frustration on her, ciardha is giving her two cents on the movie and the manga she has experienced reading so many shounen type manga. If you don't like her opinion then you can simply ignore her and move on.

She said I was a Sakura basher and i've bashed Sakura from day 1 and told everyone to ignore me which is completely untrue. Anyone who knows me knows i'm ALWAYS defending Sakura. I've made 3 pro rants for her and defended her on the website too.

All because I said I was pissed with how Kishi is treating Sakuras character. She was being ignorant and pathetic and what Dova said was 100% correct.

Edited by HalfStarStudios, 19 July 2012 - 01:59 AM.

[Gravenimage]

She said I was a Sakura basher and i've bashed Sakura from day 1 and told everyone to ignore me which is completely untrue. Anyone who knows me knows i'm ALWAYS defending Sakura. I've made 3 pro rants for her and defended her on the website too.

All because I said I was pissed with how Kishi is treating Sakuras character. She was being ignorant and pathetic and what Dova said was 100% correct.

Easy Halfstar no bashing remember the rules. We don't want mods sending warnings.

[KeikoxYusuke]

So many conversations going on right now, so I'll just add my two cents. The one shot was cute, Naruto playing cards with himself was like "Awe poor Naruto." I really wish they put more stories like this in the actual manga. They dont show enough of everyone's relationships with one another aside from them interacting on missions. I really didnt care about Hinata's boob moment, big chested yes, personally of a wet blanket, yup you betcha What I didnt like is that Sai wasn't there D: he would have been perfect if he was added in there, I wonder why he wasn't.

Now here's my input on the whole AU Hinata dry humping Naruto, and I'm not bashing. Now is it just me or does AU Hinata come off as a skank. At first when I saw sketches of her and Ino I said oh look its like they swapped personalities, but Ino isn't that flirty or vulgar. I mean Hinata looks like shes about lick Naruto's face while shes flipping everyone off. I know some ppl are worried about the pairings in the movie but seriously? NH fans cant be happy about AU Hinata because it isnt her, shes not the quite innocent underdog that lingers in the shadows. I think the SakuSasu, NaruHina pairing is a blessing in disguise, Kishi is showing that even in a Universe where our hero and heroin are paired off with other individuals they aren't happy. Its like here Sakura here's metro sexual Sasuke on a silver platter, and here Naruto have a nymphomaniac Hyuga that might rob you after she makes out with you. It's just too crazy and no one should be worried ;D

I agree with you, but you know what I happen to be seeing? lots of NH fans LIKE this Hinata... I don't get it.. I have spent alot of time debating with people on youtube, and most of the time people go on and on about Sakura being some kind of b*tch/whore.. so now that Hinata is actally acting like one...they LIKE it?

actally, I'm mainly seeing this on Gaiaonline, and I'm combating it with how adorable it is that Sakura admires Hinata... ( cuse her jealous thoughts come across as very innocent and not mad at her or anything...just my funny little way of trying to get people to see Sakura's good side...)


( I admit I have ranted when I shouldn't have on there..) anyway, I'm going off topic... so... what do you think of the fans reaction to AU Hinata compared to how they claim to hate Sakura?

Oh, and your right, I have seen people who do not like this new Hinata at all, but it's the ones that like her when she is being overly mean or flibbing people off with her middle finger...well.. I just don't get it.

anyway, you guys are better at explaining things then I am..

[Dragunov]

Hm...I didn't saw in ciardha's post saying that you or anyone from the forum were" Sakura bashers". She didn't pointed fingers of who are the ones that don't like her character. However there are some members (you know who you are) who don't like Sakura and will try to bash her even be the slightest. There's no need to take your frustration on her, ciardha is giving her two cents on the movie and the manga she has experienced reading so many shounen type manga. If you don't like her opinion then you can simply ignore her and move on.

She clearly called Half Star out. I dont often jump in to others arguments, but I wont let this one slide: Half is entitled to his opinion. If he believes that Kishi is doing an injustice to Sakura's character he is in every right to make that opinion voiced. No one here, however, has the right to call him out. You can rebuttal his argument, but saying he is a "basher" serves no purpose.

Edited by Dragunov, 19 July 2012 - 02:07 AM.

[Konohakitten]

I agree with you, but you know what I happen to be seeing? lots of NH fans LIKE this Hinata... I don't get it.. I have spent alot of time debating with people on youtube, and most of the time people go on and on about Sakura being some kind of b*tch/whore.. so now that Hinata is actally acting like one...they LIKE it?

actally, I'm mainly seeing this on Gaiaonline, and I'm combating it with how adorable it is that Sakura admires Hinata... ( cuse her jealous thoughts come across as very innocent and not mad at her or anything...just my funny little way of trying to get people to see Sakura's good side...)


( I admit I have ranted when I shouldn't have on there..) anyway, I'm going off topic... so... what do you think of the fans reaction to AU Hinata compared to how they claim to hate Sakura?

Oh, and your right, I have seen people who do not like this new Hinata at all, but it's the ones that like her when she is being overly mean or flibbing people off with her middle finger...well.. I just don't get it.

anyway, you guys are better at explaining things then I am..

I know right I cant believe that there are some that like AU Hinata its so not her!! I saw a ton of AU Hinata supporters on DA just right now, so many ppl are posting this picture. Just goes to show they know nothing I guess XD

Oh and someone was asking about what Sai wrote, apparently its "what a pity" or "this is really a pity"

Edited by Konohakitten, 19 July 2012 - 02:09 AM.

[HalfStarStudios]

Easy Halfstar no bashing remember the rules. We don't want mods sending warnings.

Sorry, I just get easily pissed when someone insults me,calling me something i'm clearly not.

[Strangelove]

Well overall, I liked this little one shot, so said the spider to the fly. On the other hand...as for the cover...Is just a chapter cover...Kishi isn't going to throw away years of development for a movie that might suck in the end.

But I also have to put my 2 dollar bill on the table and say that Sakura is quite flustered with this Sasuke. Is everything she wanted, which proves to me she really hasn't grown a lot. Is kind of sad though...Then again, this is promotional work...nothing more nothing less, and also you guys are just focusing on Hinata and Sasuke...what about Chouji, and Neji, as well as Ino and Ten Ten...poor Ten Ten. They are complete opposites, it is what they will never ever be. Sasuke will never be prince charming, and Hinata will never be a skank. Chouji will never be serious, and Neji will never be a pervert. What I am afraid of, is that this may forever tarnish Sakura's character.


Edit:

Or save it, maybe she will get over this illusional Sasuke, and realize that they're friends, the people of Konoha need them awake, and if she does, it will completely get rid of her fangirlish.

Edited by Strangelove, 19 July 2012 - 02:22 AM.

[xxRomanceGirlxx]

I did mostly love the one-shot. It was so sweet when Lee offered him to go to the bath house so he wouldn't be alone. More Hinata fanservice which I have to say slightly annoyed me, only because she got more of a spotlight than Sakura . The one-shot also strengthened my believe that Hinata's most used words are "Naruto-kun" . Despite my indifference towards Hinata, I have to admit I did go "Aww" when Hinata was being her timid self at the bath house. Kinda couldn't help it; it was such a cute scene .

Sakura's reaction over Hinata's breast size was funny. I think I remember her feeling insecure about her body in the beginning of Part One. Though she shouldn't feel that insecure. So what if she's flat-chested compared to Hinata? Sakura is the one with the pretty face and more outgoing personality.

It was enjoyable seeing K11 together again. We never get to see it that much in the manga. Naruto's inner-pervert showed again . Haven't seen that since the Tenchi Bridge Arc. I'm kinda glad Sakura hit him. Yeah Naruto was supporting Lee but it's good that he got hit for being a pervert again

Edited by xxRomanceGirlxx, 19 July 2012 - 02:22 AM.