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QUOTE (xxRomanceGirlxx @ Feb 3 2013, 12:12 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
559 was okay. It makes sense that she'd be upset over Naruto saving her again and I really felt for her then. The closest thing that I can think of of "pining" was when she promised she'd hold his hand and walk with him (I interpreted that as her saying she'd be with him. I really hope I'm wrong 'cause it's not exactly awesome for her character to think over something like that in a war) and also when she commented on his "big, manly hand" with Neji dead in front of her. 
I just think it's a little immature for her to worry so excessively about Naruto when Guy and Kakashi were in so much worse shape in 613(?).
I just think it's a little immature for her to worry so excessively about Naruto when Guy and Kakashi were in so much worse shape in 613(?).I saw her "hold your hand and walk with you" more as her way of saying "I'll be on equal footing with you and work with you in the end", rather than admiring him from behind. Mentioning hi "big, manly hand" was followed by her saying it made her feel safe - it was a momentary thought, not something she decided to pause the war and ponder on. The next chapter, she's off and fighting like everyone else. As for worrying "excessively" about Naruto: the point of the war is to keep him safe, and it's been established that she loves him. Her worry isn't too bizarre or unwarranted, even with Gai and Kakashi in worse shape.
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I have never hated on Hinata for what she did in the Pain arc, battle-wise. She was emotional and impulsive, she could've thought of something else. But again she wasn't thinking (being too impulsive does imply immaturity btw) so I get it. I just wish she did more than what she actually did. Sakura's not spared for this either, but the difference is she was running up to a friend. She had not idea he would turn against her. Hinata was against an enemy and knew of the risks. That's why it's not entirely ridiculous to be more critical of Hinata, though being critical of both should be done also. Her speech was awesome, I was cheering for her all the way. 
(being too impulsive on one occasion implies an overwhelming emotional state, not general immaturity. that aside, she clearly thought about it before jumping in; it wasn't an "oh naruto's in trouble so i must risk my life! *jumps in*" decision. it was a "naruto's in trouble, and he doesn't look like he's getting out of it any time soon... *pause, deliberation that spans a few panels* i'm going to risk my life and help him as much as i can." decision.)
I disagree about Sakura's situation being different - she had no idea what Naruto would do to her, and she didn't take the time to think about it. Yamato yelled at her to not run towards Naruto, but she did anyways because she was overwhelmed with emotion at seeing him like that. Naruto being her friend had no bearing on whether or not she took the danger into account when she did that. Hinata was against an enemy she knew she couldn't defeat, and knew the risks; she chose to act anyways because she'd actually weighed the risks, and in her mind they were worth stepping in to try and defend Naruto. I'd be critical of both, but also forgiving considering the motivation for each. I'd just be more forgiving towards Hinata because I think what she did had some nobility to it *shrug*
