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Can we stop with the abuse kitten. Sakura routinely hits Naruto for "stepping out of line". Would you say anything if their genders were reversed? To be honest you guys are just coming off as a bunch of hypocrites. Or do you truly think it's impossible for woman to abuse men?

Yes, women can abuse men.

Sakura routinely hit Naruto,... but it was conveyed as comedy.  He may appear beat up for a few scenes, but next panels he is all recovered and they act like nothing happened.  

A man beating on a woman is at times used as comedy as well, ( Think of Family Guy, or American Dad), but it makes it clear it's comedy.  Comedy gets dark, that's fine also!  But there are limits, and even these shows know this and are very careful and make sure it apparent that it's comedy.

However Sasuke's relationship with Sakura was not comedic at all, not an ounce of it.  That is what is so unsettling about it.

We can continue to split hairs and also state in general Sasuke's relationship with most people in the manga was VERY unhealthy.  Odd how this character never received retribution.  But when you allow popularity polls to write your stories this is what you get.  

The fact we were given several times where he made attempts on Sakura's life is very disturbing.  I have no qualms with a writer writing his or her story in such a way, and that is fine.  However, when what we see as a good character (Sakura) still falling for some one that has done all this to her...it starts to get worrisome.  Generally abusive kitten in stories get what is coming to them, in one form or another, or at least it is settled in some way. But this was not done whatsoever. 

Now, I believe SasukexSakura could absolutely positively worked if done correctly.  It would be an easier pill to swallow.  Unfortunately for us, it was rushed and done in a very kitten manner. A simple sorry does not erase all of what Sakura has been through for Sasuke.  Naruto at least got to throw fists with Sasuke.  Sakura however was reduced to her former self, and even questioned why he is even apologizing.  It is appalling that Sakura, a girl that risked her life and nearly died by his hands on several occasions, deems his apology as unnecessary.  You think she will at least take a verbal apology for the physical and mental abuse she had to endure, but she could not even take that.

Attempt to justify all you want about the abuse Naruto received from Sakura, but you and me both know that said "abuse" is nothing compared to Sakura's relationship with Sasuke. 

Usually with affairs in love stories it leaves a bad taste in my mouth.

In many stories and plots affairs are used as a plot device, to either cause conflict or to keep the plot moving in some way or form.  Trying to weave an affair and a love story does not work too well.  What message does it deliver if two characters have an affair and then they live happily ever after?  It does not sit well with me.

If an affair is utilized in a love story it better damn well be tragic. 

Kishi's assistant just tweeted this.Makes me cringe

He's probably is reacting so shocked because he is wondering what is Sakura doing outside of the house.

No for like, 1:30 minutes lol. I'm going to eat dinner, take a show crawl into bed and sleeeeeep. 

BTW I was in Michigan last week.   TOTALLY NOT BEING HINATA. 

Oh you were at the youmacon also? That's awesome.

Cannot deny a man that wants to write about love.

Love comes in all forms, abusive or other wise. I have to admit he had an infatuation for undying devotion, even to the point of murder attempts.

I will gladly read his next romance.