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This sentence is made of pure win. My vote is going to Naruto, for sure.

Jeez, how can I possibly post when this thread is going too quickly for me to read?

This chapter was absolutely amazing. I didn't see the hug as just a common hug. It was a hug with a lot of meaning, and I got the feeling that Sakura didn't want to let go. There was a lot of feeling there and I'm still sitting here cheering.

The hug has been discussed a fair amount though, so I'm going to discuss a few of the other things in the chapter.

Tsunade's being in a coma certainly hints to the fact that there will be a new Hokage, however, I don't know if it will end up being Danzo in the end. I think this is going to become a new conflict that will eventually lead to Naruto becoming Hokage, of course, as other things reach a climax as well.

All in all, I really don't have any complaints about this chapter. It was absolutely amazing. I loved the hug, and I loved seeing the developments in the story. I certainly see this chapter as a big development for NaruSaku!

I really thought the chapter was alright. It wasn't overly exciting, but I don't find myself in a position to complain when I adore this story to the point that I do. I'm just going to sit back and let Kishimoto do his thing.

So far, I don't think Nagato has had it very bad compared to the other characters we see. Naruto has had it worse, and Sasuke has as well. War is a part of all histories, and Nagato certainly wasn't the only one to experience hardships from it. There are many that would have gone through much worse things, but Nagato has power and he has abused it because he never grew up. He failed to do what Jiraiya had instructed him to do.

Yahiko does remind me a bit of Naruto. The thing that bothers me is how Nagato took Yahiko's dream and twisted it - he's even using Yahiko's body! Nagato clearly never understood Yahiko or else he wouldn't be to this point.

I'm just rambling on. I'm interested to see what the second source of Nagato's pain is - it better be good, because so far, he's got nothing on Naruto and Sasuke (or even Tsunade, really).

I thought it was a good chapter. Once again, it's showing the maturity level that Naruto has reached. Even with Nagato right in front of him, Naruto was able to hold himself back to listen to Nagato before passing his judgment. In that sort of situation, where I would be so filled with rage, I don't know if I'd be able to do what Naruto is doing.

As for Nagato's story, while I admit it is painful, I think Naruto has as great or a greater understanding of what True pain is. I'm interested to see what happens when Naruto has already experienced such great pain. I'm also interested to see Konan's reaction in all of this. I find myself thinking that she's much more devoted to Nagato than to Akatsuki itself.

Not too much to say about this chapter, but I'm excited to see the next one.

I thought this was a good chapter. It really showed a lot about how much Naruto has grown and how much support and respect he has gained. He's dealing with something that neither his father nor Jiraiya could answer, and it seems that he's found his answer. I'm excited to see the talk between Nagato and Naruto. I was glad that Nagato had Konan step aside, since I didn't really want to see Naruto fight against her. It seems to me that Konan's loyalties lie entirely with Nagato rather than with Akatsuki.

Not too much to say about this chapter, except that I liked it. I think that what Shikamaru said about Naruto was really special, especially considering his intellect. Naruto really has grown up, and he has what it takes to become Hokage. That's what this chapter is showing. He's protecting the village and doing it by himself (albeit with emotional support).

I've got my own theories on what's going to happen between Naruto and Sasuke, but I'll keep them to myself at the moment. I do believe, however, that Nagato and Naruto are simply going to talk. I don't think it's going to become another battle. I can't say for sure though, I'm just excited to see where Kishimoto takes us next!