On a related note Every time I see a comment on any fan that says Naruto moved on from his crush on Sakura and that shows maturity I can't help but face palm and maybe even laugh. That is the BIGGEST proof that these fans see nothing except their own head canon. First off let's not pretend or ignore this very fact. Naruto having a crush on Sakura is not only an an overwhelming understatement, It is COMPLETELY UNTRUE. What he feels for Sakura goes beyond a mere crush, because for ANYONE that truly understands relationships, they would realize that the lengths he goes for Sakura are not what someone with just a crush would do Really, How many individuals can anyone list here that would go to the lengths that Naruto did to ensure Sakura's happiness? How can you call Naruto's feelings a crush when he has always shown to put Sakura before himself? How is is the POALT made by someone that ONLY has a crush on a girl? Naruto was basically shredding his own feelings and wants to pieces RIGHT THERE, but he did it for Sakura. Would anyone go that far for someone they only had a crush on? I sure wouldn't. And no it was not so that he could win over Sakura from Sasuke when they got back. Remember when Sai asked "why Naruto hasn't confessed yet, and Naruto responded " how can I? I couldn't even keep a promise? Do you that speech as" Oh I'm waiting for the perfect opportunity for when Sasuke comes back so I can show her I'M THE BEST MAN FOR HER once and for all? HELL NO!! That was a guy that was putting a girl's feelings first and shows emotional sensitivity an tenderness towards her, and not to win her over like a prize but because he wants her happiness and to smile more than he wants any chance to be with her and because he felt like he failed her he didn't even feel worthy. ( my personal opinions on that mentality aside)
I'm actually gonna split this rant into more parts so stay tuned but you get what I mean here
Edited by Phantom_999, 03 December 2020 - 08:29 PM.