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[Paptala]

I think this scene is something that can be taken as either NaruSaku or NaruHina.

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Which do you think is more strongly represented in this scene, and why?

[Sakura Blossoms]

I don't really think it represents either. It just seems like it would be the usual "zomg Hinata and Naruto, or Sakura and Naruto are in the 'same' panel, so it 'must' be true love dattebyo" thing.

If I *had* to choose, I would say NaruSaku because of the unshaking faith Sakura shows she has in Naruto, when she tells Hinata to relax and basically watch and believe in him.

I don't believe there ever will be NaruHina. There is simply no development between the two, so to look at one of two or even three or four panels, where the two of them are on the same page together, and then 'try' to find some form of evidence for NaruHina just seems a bit pointless to me.

[Paptala]

I guess what I was going for was which do you think represents love more:

- having unshakable faith in someone

or

- being worried for them, even if its irrational or detrimental to yourself (ie she should have been focusing on the enemy, not on Naruto)

[Onionhead Attacks]

Based on your first question, I'd have to agree with Sakura-jie. Sakura has unshakable faith in Naruto and I'm sure she'd probably be the same right now in the recent events if she were there to witness the fight. Though, she might start worrying now that the tables are turning not in Naruto's favor. However, based on your second question... I'd think it'd be somewhat of both. Like you can have faith in someone, but still worry for their welfare.

[Kyuudaime]

For the first question:

I don't really think it represents either. It just seems like it would be the usual "zomg Hinata and Naruto, or Sakura and Naruto are in the 'same' panel, so it 'must' be true love dattebyo" thing.

If I *had* to choose, I would say NaruSaku because of the unshaking faith Sakura shows she has in Naruto, when she tells Hinata to relax and basically watch and believe in him.

I don't believe there ever will be NaruHina. There is simply no development between the two, so to look at one of two or even three or four panels, where the two of them are on the same page together, and then 'try' to find some form of evidence for NaruHina just seems a bit pointless to me.

Shauna is a mind reader for saying my thoughts.

For the second question: "Which represents love more?"
I *think* the answer is obvious.

[Draco_K]

Sakura Hime is as always correct. Sakura knows Naruto's limits and what he can do, Where as Hinata is to me at least not really sure of what Naruto is capable of and goes into the concerned hinata faze. dont get me wrong if there was a problem and Naruto couldnt handle it it would be interesting to see whom would go to Naruto first. Hinata or Sakura.

[Sora no Kitsune]

Sakura Hime is as always correct. Sakura knows Naruto's limits and what he can do, Where as Hinata is to me at least not really sure of what Naruto is capable of and goes into the concerned hinata faze. dont get me wrong if there was a problem and Naruto couldnt handle it it would be interesting to see whom would go to Naruto first. Hinata or Sakura.

To be honest i say its a NaruSaku moment because, like you said, Hinata doesn't belive in Naruto and doesn't think he can handle it on his own where as Sakura knows Naruto well enough that she can sit back and worry while knowing that he can most likly handle it.

[psycho666]

From the small interaction within that one panel I think it would indicate more NaruSaku. And while many NaruHina fans would argue its simply because I ship NaruSaku and thus immediately see it that way, I don't think NaruHina happening as a mutual couple is represented there. It takes more than a twittering worry over ones unrequited love to make a potential couple happen which is actually what most of NaruHina is based off of. We know that Naruto loves Sakura or at least loved her when they were kids, the fact that Sakura has shown friendship and an unshakable faith in him now is far more implication of a canon pairing than Naruto-Hinata interaction has ever shown. I honestly find myself lost at conceiving how on earth NaruHina fans are so many and support it so fervently.

[Nick Soapdish]

I'd say neither.

It has the barest hint of a moment for either, but if you want an example of Sakura's faith in Naruto, look to PoaL. Or even 429. (I guess that one shows more that she relies on him which has a slightly different flavor for the word.)

[Bryon_Konoha_Ninja]

I say neither, but it shows the big difference at times in how Sakura and Hinata's faith in Naruto is, since Sakura knows Naruto's true strength and ability, while Hinata hasn't at this time seen the full extent of what he can do.

Bryon

[Nee-sama]

Hehehe I gotta admit the first time I read that page I was like "Oh, snap!" cuz it's totally like Sakura is telling Hinata straight-up, keep your eyes off Naruto bish! There's even an exclamation above Hinata that kinda confirms it for me because if it was anyone else telling her not to worry in a nice way then it would be more like "..." instead of !

[Paptala]

Hehehe I gotta admit the first time I read that page I was like "Oh, snap!" cuz it's totally like Sakura is telling Hinata straight-up, keep your eyes off Naruto bish! There's even an exclamation above Hinata that kinda confirms it for me because if it was anyone else telling her not to worry in a nice way then it would be more like "..." instead of !

Lol. I never even looked at it that way, but now that you mention it...

[light.keyblade.master]

I don't really think it represents either. It just seems like it would be the usual "zomg Hinata and Naruto, or Sakura and Naruto are in the 'same' panel, so it 'must' be true love dattebyo" thing.

If I *had* to choose, I would say NaruSaku because of the unshaking faith Sakura shows she has in Naruto, when she tells Hinata to relax and basically watch and believe in him.

I don't believe there ever will be NaruHina. There is simply no development between the two, so to look at one of two or even three or four panels, where the two of them are on the same page together, and then 'try' to find some form of evidence for NaruHina just seems a bit pointless to me.

I agree.

[SageNaru]

I don't really think it represents either. It just seems like it would be the usual "zomg Hinata and Naruto, or Sakura and Naruto are in the 'same' panel, so it 'must' be true love dattebyo" thing.

If I *had* to choose, I would say NaruSaku because of the unshaking faith Sakura shows she has in Naruto, when she tells Hinata to relax and basically watch and believe in him.

I don't believe there ever will be NaruHina. There is simply no development between the two, so to look at one of two or even three or four panels, where the two of them are on the same page together, and then 'try' to find some form of evidence for NaruHina just seems a bit pointless to me.

same here.

[RyrineaHaruno]

I don't really think it represents either. It just seems like it would be the usual "zomg Hinata and Naruto, or Sakura and Naruto are in the 'same' panel, so it 'must' be true love dattebyo" thing.

If I *had* to choose, I would say NaruSaku because of the unshaking faith Sakura shows she has in Naruto, when she tells Hinata to relax and basically watch and believe in him.

I don't believe there ever will be NaruHina. There is simply no development between the two, so to look at one of two or even three or four panels, where the two of them are on the same page together, and then 'try' to find some form of evidence for NaruHina just seems a bit pointless to me.

I agree fully.

[Kakebun-kun]

I find it to be a NaruSaku moment. It shows what faith Sakura has in Naruto and what his limits are.
While Hinata was just 'Naruto-kuning'. :/

[TashaJ]

Definitely a NaruSaku moment. It shows her faith and trust in Naruto.
I loved the "!" that came from Hinata at the end, It looked to me, like Sakura was angry that Hinata didn't have the faith in Naruto and Hinata was taken aback because she just got told.
It was even funnier the fact that it wasn't Kaksahi or Yamato who told Hinata to focus, it was Sakura and technically speaking, Kakashi and Yamato are higher ranked so they should be the ones in charge.

[believeit6]

I've always considered this NaruSaku, becaus it shows sakura's faith and trust in Naruto, two things needed to form romance. Hinata just doesn't know him like that, and she never will.

[Froot]

There's a difference between concern and blind worry. Hinata's obviously got no faith in Naruto, since she feels it's her obligation to jump in and assist the guy.

But Sakura's got faith in him. Like many have said, she's got faith in Naruto. This is true.
And she obviously shows concern for him. In fact, take chapter 450 for example. As soon as she sees him again, she whacks him in the head... and caught him in a hug. I think that's proof enough.

Now, as for your previous question...NaruSaku, quite obviously, but I think that one small panel was thrown in their for Hinata. She smiled at them, not sulked sadly. It goes to show that she's growing up (therefore doesn't need to follow Naruto around anymore)
I'm saying this not as a NaruSaku fan, but as a reasonable, thoughtful human being-

With that panel, I believe NaruHina was officially disproven.
It looks like she's moved on..

and, id say more but... i think ive said too much! lol

[Froot]

...oops, my bad! I thought we were talking about ch 450... should have clicked the thingie...
oh well, my statement still stands. It's still true