We'll it wasn't as bad as I thought even though some ppl are jumping ship as the swarm of HN fans flood the forums. Personally I think this is Kishi's way of ending Hinata's infatuation with Naruto. What with her speech and all. I may not like Hinata at all as a character but even I had to admit that she did some good in this chapter finally she grew some balls and did something useful. All she's ever done is coward behind Naruto. This time she had to step up to the plate and snap him back into reality.
I know that a good amount of us aren't too happy about Hinata being the one next to Naruto at such a climatic event, however dont forget that the only why Hinata is by Naruto is because the Hyuga's were ordered too do so, they were placed there to protect him. Sakura's job is to be healing everyone so of course she isnt near Naruto. I think this chapter would have had more of an impact shipping wise if Hinata had ran to Naruto on her own accord. All that's happening is that Naruto needs her to continue protecting him as he makes his attack, nothing more. So let Hinata have her moment in the spot light because as always she disappearers after a big event.
The bolded is why I think Kishi is the worst when it comes to writing females and heroines. Mashima and Kubo outdoes him in this department.
Me: NARUSAKU SHIPPERS! Prepare for glory!
NH fan friend: Glory? Have you gone mad? There is no glory to be had now! Only retreat, or surrender or death!
Me: Well, that's an easy choice for us, NaruHina fan! NS fans never retreat! NS fans never surrender! Go spread the word. Let every Naruto fan assembled know the truth of this. Let each among them search his own soul. And while you're at it, search your own.
Children, gather round! No retreat, no surrender; that is NS law. And by NS law we will stand and fight... and die. A new age has begun. An age of freedom, and all will know, that thousands of NS fans gave their last breath to defend it!
Go tell the anime fans, passerby, that here by NS law, we lie.
WIN.
This. I would lose all respect for Sakura if she ends up with Sasuke. I can handle NaruHina but not SasuSaku.
Absolutely
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Are you serious? This is Pierrot we're talking about there won't just be a kiss, when Neji dies Hinata will jump up and attack both Madara and Obito landing a few hits on each before getting knocked back down in time to slap Naruto. Then they will kiss.
Could NH still become canon? Of course it could, we don't know what Kishi is thinking, maybe he originally wrote Sakura as the love interest but recently decided Hinata would work better or something. Wouldn't be outside the realm of possibility.
But I very much doubt an inspirational speech and hand holding will equal NH becoming canon, considering how important Sakura is to Naruto and how strong his feelings are for her I doubt we will get any confirmation of pairings until at least Naruto is able to confess to Sakura, she knows he loves her but until he gets the same opportunity Hinata got to confess to him then I wouldn't count NS chances out yet.
Bolded: I think, to be honest, Kishi's editor may have forced his hand to make NH canon.
I'm mostly kidding with that. I actually still think it's a little early to tell. I feel like, as a fandom, we've been through so many ups and downs over the course of this manga that we would have learned our lesson by now. Honestly, just sit back and wait before freaking out or talking smack. Nothing's canon till the manga ends.
Except for Natsu/Lucy.
Anyways, if it is true and N/H is suddenly the end pairing, then dang, Kishimoto may have just reached absolute pinnacle of trolldom. He would have become such a Master that Hiro Mashima and Tite Kubo would seem like mere Novice Trolls in comparison to Kishi's horrible Trollifiscence. Unfortunately, Kishi's characters aren't nearly as interesting as anyone in Bleach or Fairy Tail, and thus his Master Troll status would only end up destroying his own manga. Naruto is doomed I tell ya! DOOOOOOMED!
But as I said, let's wait and see.
Yes, I agree. NaLu is canon. Even Mashima states it. All he needs to do is figure out how to get there.
Also, you reminded me of this comic:
If N/S is actually the end pairing however, when he's just released this chapter, then I think Kishi shall truly deserve the title of Troll Grand Master.
I'm curious about that too, is it just Obito remembering Rin and remembering why he chose to do what he has done. Or does he think Hinata is the one Naruto loves or something, it's all very interesting that combined with the random panel of Sakura listening to Hinata's speech, they're both somewhat out of place.
I do find it interesting that whenever NaruHina have moments or her feelings are brought up, the focus almost always shifts to Sakura at some point.
If that ObiRin connection is made, then I will admit NH is canon.
I am not ignoring the truth mind you. I am not going to make up facts or say something to change the situation to make it seem more or less than what it is. I am just saying I am never going to jump ship. I am also wondering if like many situations that have occurred before is this going to be swept under the rug.
As I said, realistically speaking, this would not be the first time Naruto was oblivious to a romantic advance. This would not be the first time Naruto has done something heroic or romantic and again thought nothing of it. Even in the movies he was also depicted a such.
If this gets brushed off by Naruto, I would not be surprised.
I am sorry, but then you are not a true NaruSaku fan. No offense. I don't even know why you are on this ship if you are so keen to leave it as soon as it sinks. It is nothing about being delusional or rabid, but rather having loyalty and conviction. You can choose to jump off now if you wish, but I rather have conviction in doing what I love and anyone should respect that. It's the same line as when your favorite baseball teams loses all the time. Why do you still follow them? I don't know. You just do.
I am tired of people confusing loyalty with being delusional and it is happening a lot. Especially now. "You just don't see the truth." I see the truth, doesn't mean it I am going to change my mind.
That's why I posted that mockery of the 300 speech.
James, quit the member bashing. I though you were better than this.
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