To be a great woman includes compasion and wisdom. Not hitting people. Not adhering to your own path for your own benefit.
If this series had any logic to it, or if you were able to admit to her flaws, Sakura would be held to account on all fronts.
She shafted her best friend Ino, all so she could chase after Sasuke. Now people say that she did this to grow out of Ino's shadow, but are you honestly telling me there was no other alternative? But instead she just abandons her friend...the complete antithesis of everything Naruto stands for.
She offered to join Sasuke in abandoning the village. She didn't give any thought to her friends, or the fact that Sasuke would be going to join a traitor who had just initiated a war that threatened the very lives of everyone in the village including her 'friends and comrades'. That she might eventually be called on to fight against those very people in order to stay with Sasuke never even bothered her in the least.
Her 'confession' was from self-interest. She may have been trying to save Naruto, but she also failed to understand him (a common thread throughout the series) and understand that it wasn't about 'the promise' on her part anymore, but that it was Naruto's goal to bring him back for his own reasons. It's no wonder why all those other's present look at her as if they'd rather not be anywhere near her.
When they leave the 'confession' site, she uses her comrades to track Sasuke...and then knocks them out and leaves them vulnerable. She knows that Sasuke has joined Akatsuki, and yet she still goes ahead and leaves them unconscious and vulnerable in an unfamiliar territory in an area where a known Akatsuki member is and that there may be others nearby for all she knows. All to further serve her own selfish goals with no regard for others.
People use RTN to justify things because it's Kishimoto behind the wheel. But then let's not forget that Sakura uses it to fulfil her own selfish desires to live free from what she sees as her overbearing parents. And she barely gives a thought to Naruto. One of her first actions when they get back to the village in that world is to squeal 'Sasuke-kun' and begin fangirling over him. She doesn't even give Naruto a second thought.
As for the latest chapter, it's not just because she says 'Sasuke-kun'. It's because there's a reason to suspect that she is blushing, and secondly that both Naruto and Sasuke are performing techniques and yet the first one she focuses on is Sasuke. And completely ignores Naruto. Now surely if they've both rushed in to that situation and Sakura cares about Naruto, the first concern in her head should be about Naruto. But it isn't. She focuses completely on Sasuke. Just like she has pretty much the entire series.
As to why I'm posting on here. It's because when I first started on here, I would have been happy no matter what the outcome in relationships with Sakura and Naruto would have been. That and I was promised a bash-free environment...which lasted all of about 7 posts before someone opened up on Ino...and nothing was done about it.
Over time, I've gradually just come to realise that Sakura is just a badly done character. She has very few redeeming features, and at all the key points where Kishimoto could have redeemed her flaws...they were missed badly.
And to Shadow Wolf: "-The simple fact that she is a normal girl and that she has accomplished this much is more than enough proof to conclude that she is more powerful than Hinata. And if you say that she is a doormat... then I wonder what does that say about Hinata. Keep in mind that you were the one who made this comment."
Originally, you could have made that argument. But unlike Sakura, Hinata evolved in that manner. Or did you miss where Naruto was wallowing in self-pity and Hinata slapped him and then brought him out of his funk? That she stood up to him in a positive way? Or that Hinata was the first to have a deeper insight into Naruto's character (chapter 96), whereas Sakura never has that about Sasuke, her 'love-interest'. And I say that because Sasuke has always been her focus, re: the promise. And now that he's back in the picture and temporarily on the good side, he's her focus again. She's back to her old ways.
Seriously, you need to stop viewing Sakura as a real-life person because she isn't.
First off, on the hitting people, there are other characters, especially females, that does this act in other series for the sake of COMEDY! You do realize that this series is not only action but also comedy as its main genres? You think everytime Sakura beats up Naruto, it is consider as domestic violence?! Afraid not. This happens not only in animes/mangas but also western media as well. That mindset of "hitting people is SO serious" needs to go.
On the flaws: Ino did it too, you want to know why? They were 12/13 year olds! Seriously, girls at that age are into boys that are cute, cool, and handsome (or should I say, "pretty boy"). Sad to say, but it is true in real life.
Her confession towards Sasuke: She DID thought about her friends (especially Naruto and Kakashi, you know, her teammate and sensei) as she was trying to persuade Sasuke to stay, instead of walking towards his path of vengeance by going to Orochimaru. She said all of that because of, what's the word? Desperation. Did you ignore the panel of her and the team when she was speaking at the time?
Now the confession towards Naruto: Ah yes, the one that suppose to bring drama (another important genre this series has). As someone else's said: it was suppose to lift Naruto's burdens. Problem is that you're applying Naruto's quote as a major issue, while ignoring the fact that he did chew on his own words, when Sai and, less to extent, Gaara explained the details.
Used her comrades? OMG, She saved them from her burden. You do realized at the time Sasuke has a higher chance of killing all of them, if Sakura hadn't used the sleep gas? Imagine this, I hardly doubt the combined focus of Kiba, Lee and Sai will give Sasuke trouble. Not to mention the fact that the setup was for the original Team 7 reunion. And how could a Akatsuki member would start something of attacking enemies, especially if they were handicapped at the moment? This series isn't that dark for that kind of scene.
RTN: My god, stop. Sakura DID NOT squeal Sasuke's name all of the time. You need to rewatch the movie or shall I explain the details:
First off: her mother, Mebuki, initially embarassed her outloud in front of her friends because she, Sakura, was acting like a true tomboy: doesn't cook, doesn't clean, do laundry, and is very messy. Que in anger and add in normal teenage lifestyle of kids disobeying their parents.
Sakura complained about her parents towards Naruto before Madara/Tobi came in since she is living in a "strict family life". During her complaining, she wished she had less strict parents. She had mentioned this, "Sasuke could understand her", because he did had parents alive before, remember?
Next, in the AU! world: first off, Sakura was shocked along with Naruto, seeing Sasuke for the first time in the village. This gave Sasuke the impression that they looked like they had seen a ghost.
Next day, in AU! world: obviously, this is the scene you should complain about because its the one that Sasuke gives her the rose. What you have fail to look is that during the movie when she was at home, the rose starts to wilt and then died.
When Sakura went out for a walk, she saw Sasuke but with a bunch of girls, whom were fangirls. That didn't work well for Sakura...
But while this was going on in the AU! world, guess who was with her all throughout the movie? Naruto. I don't know how the hell you keep on saying she doesn't give Naruto a second thought when she was with him all the freaking time in the movie, expressing her thoughts and feelings for him, especially the fact his parents are alive and well.
This chapter: You basically fail, because many of the members pointed out these important creditials:
1) There is NO Blush on Sakura, whatsoever on the panel. That was dirt. Dirt and smuges were all over her because they in the middle of the battlefield...
2) Sasuke got there first, obviously. That's why she said his name.
3) She DID NOT ignored Naruto. Her quotes is a form a teasing. She's basically saying, "Are you jealous of me saying Sasuke's name because he got here first? Baby, stop focusing on little things or I'll take the Hokage seat both out of your noses!" Panel proof: look at her eyes' direction, guess who she's speaking to, and it ain't Sasuke!
4) Again, suffixes are a common norm. Reread the chapter 310/11. Sai talked about this in detail. Try see the difference why Sakura never add "-kun" for Naruto.
Also this apply to 4 as well, why on earth you're worrying Sakura calling Sasuke, "Sasuke-kun" all the time? Guess who doing the same toward Naruto everytime she saw him or be near him? And what about Lee because he's also in this category?
Flaws: I'm guessing you like characters whom are consider "perfect". Guess what? ALL of the characters have flaws, and that's include Hinata. Say all you want, but obviously this girl has the worst development than Sakura that many fans, including you, seem to ignore while praising Hinata like she's a goddess. Supposed to be a stronger ninja by improving and believing herself, since she's a heir to the most prestigous clans of Konoha? She finally got to that point, I admit. However, she's consider pairing foddler (many NH fans sees this), satelite character (all around and about Naruto), and plot device (her confession and supposed one-hit wonder towards Pain). Has better skills? Not really and certain not even close in recent chapters. Neji has had better combat skills than her and Sakura beaten her in this department and this is going through the databooks. Also, deeper insight? Really? Hinata had little information about Naruto's character compare to *ahem* the following people: Sakura, Kakashi, Iruka, Jiraiya, Tsunade, Sai, and Shikamaru. Might as well add Sasuke and Gaara on the list.
Also, 615, that "NH" moment, it was also Kurama who did the talking as well. Many forgot or should I say ignore because you're too glued on this girl who has nothing to do with the main plot.
So basically, Sakura IS NOT and WILL NOT be the same as her beginning self back in Part 1. This needs to stop, really. The bashing on her is all over the place. Many of you are taking this way too seriously. And its unhealthy.
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