[Discussion] A question for the NaruSaku fans

[BakaaNaruto]

Let us begin by reading the critique below. I would like to establish the premise that Naruto and Sakura will be paired by the end of the Manga in order to continue the post. As much as I like to troll, this isn't a troll thread so don't encourage others.

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If we look at the irrefutable evidence suggesting that Naruto will indeed end up with Sakura by the end of the manga, we can conclude that Sakura's NEXT confession will be at the end of the War when Naruto has brought Sasuke back to the village or "saved" him.


Naruto himself has stated HOW can he become hokage if he cannot even save one friend. And such, he feels he cannot confess to Sakura if he cannot keep his promise. He is expressing his belief that he has no right to be whatever he wants to be without EARNING it.

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Below is the scene Sai asks him why he doesn't tell her how he feels and Naruto comments in the next panal that he cannot do so If he cannot keep his promise to her. Promise being to bring back Sasuke.

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Sakura is well aware of Naruto's feelings though not being said directly to her by himself. To suggest the feelings aren't mutual is debatable, because Sakura is said to not have concluded about her feelings towards Naruto in her datebook. In addition, we have seen Sakura from time to time admiring Naruto whilst blushing.

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There has already been an established similarity between Kushina and Sakura such that Minato can pick it up by looking at his sons interactions with Sakura. If we look at Kushina and Minato, we greatly assume they are a PERFECT couple with no flaws, but Kushina herself states in a panel that they argue from time to time. In addition, Shikamaru's father says to that even the roughest women is tender to the guy she loves. In conclusion, there is more than just a rough side to Sakura if you haven't picked up on it so stop with the Sakura is only mean to Naruto rant.

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So one can conclude it's only a matter of time right?

The question I'm trying to ask is do you think Kishi has prolonged it too much and do you believe Sakura deserves to be with Naruto, the hero, the future savior of the world, etc. etc.

I for one believe the perfect opportunity would have been this current chapter during his attempt to redeem Sakura.
Though whenever she reflects back to Sasuke, I cant help to realize how much she hasn't changed and have as of lately begun to dislike Sakura a bit. Naruto-solo is where I'm at atm.

What are your current thoughts of the pairing and it's direction?

 

[Sasukenumberonelover]

NaruHina <3

 

[Akira678]

Well, I'll be honest, I'm a big Naruhina and Sasusaku supporter so I don't quite support this pairing, but I respect your opinion and We'll just have to wait and see what Kishi does.

 

[Acid Ace]

NaruHina <3

 

[BakaaNaruto]

NaruHina <3

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[TheGr8Uchiha]

Let us begin by reading the critique below. I would like to establish the premise that Naruto and Sakura will be paired by the end of the Manga in order to continue the post. As much as I like to troll, this isn't a troll thread so don't encourage others.

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If we look at the irrefutable evidence suggesting that Naruto will indeed end up with Sakura by the end of the manga, we can conclude that Sakura's NEXT confession will be at the end of the War when Naruto has brought Sasuke back to the village or "saved" him.


Naruto himself has stated HOW can he become hokage if he cannot even save one friend. And such, he feels he cannot confess to Sakura if he cannot keep his promise. He is expressing his belief that he has no right to be whatever he wants to be without EARNING it.

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Below is the scene Sai asks him why he doesn't tell her how he feels and Naruto comments in the next panal that he cannot do so If he cannot keep his promise to her. Promise being to bring back Sasuke.

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Sakura is well aware of Naruto's feelings though not being said directly to her by himself. To suggest the feelings aren't mutual is debatable, because Sakura is said to not have concluded about her feelings towards Naruto in her datebook. In addition, we have seen Sakura from time to time admiring Naruto whilst blushing.

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There has already been an established similarity between Kushina and Sakura such that Minato can pick it up by looking at his sons interactions with Sakura. If we look at Kushina and Minato, we greatly assume they are a PERFECT couple with no flaws, but Kushina herself states in a panel that they argue from time to time. In addition, Shikamaru's father says to that even the roughest women is tender to the guy she loves. In conclusion, there is more than just a rough side to Sakura if you haven't picked up on it so stop with the Sakura is only mean to Naruto rant.

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So one can conclude it's only a matter of time right?

The question I'm trying to ask is do you think Kishi has prolonged it too much and do you believe Sakura deserves to be with Naruto, the hero, the future savior of the world, etc. etc.
I for one believe the perfect opportunity would have been this current chapter during his attempt to redeem Sakura.
Though whenever she reflects back to Sasuke, I cant help to realize how much she hasn't changed and have as of lately begun to dislike Sakura a bit. Naruto-solo is where I'm at atm.

What are your current thoughts of the pairing and it's direction?

No, Sakura continues to backhand slap Naruto and still focuses on Sasuke. Naruto is like his mother and Hinata resembles Minato's calm/quietness. Sakura does resemble Kushina but Naruto does not resemble his father at all and as you know... Kishi likes to have pattens throughout the manga of characters resembling others.

 

[BakaaNaruto]

Well, I'll be honest, I'm a big Naruhina and Sasusaku supporter so I don't quite support this pairing, but I respect your opinion and We'll just have to wait and see what Kishi does.

I'm not a fan of pairings lately, i'm just wondering what they see as the future direction of the pairing.

NaruHina fans can answer the question themselves.

 

[Legendary Broly]

I really hate the idea of NaruHina, but really, it seems NaruSaku just won't happen. o_o

 

[Goddess Leone]

She is just a Sasuke fanboy. She won't end up with him with Sasuke in the picture.

 

[BakaaNaruto]

No, Sakura continues to backhand slap Naruto and still focuses on Sasuke. Naruto is like his mother and Hinata resembles Minato's calm/quietness. Sakura does resemble Kushina but Naruto does not resemble his father at all and as you know... Kishi likes to have pattens throughout the manga of characters resembling others.

"In the original context, Kushina IS referring to finding someone like her personality wise. I had a friend, who is Japanese, translate and tell me what he thought. He is not into the Naruto manga and even asked me afterwards where the page was from. So this is not a bias statement, it is fact."

You didn't read the post, and you failed to read the question I asked......You yourself can answer it regardless of your pairing preference...but you chose to skip it it seems <_<

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[BakaaNaruto]

I really hate the idea of NaruHina, but really, it seems NaruSaku just won't happen. o_o

"The question I'm trying to ask is do you think Kishi has prolonged it too much and do you believe Sakura deserves to be with Naruto, the hero, the future savior of the world, etc. etc.

What are your current thoughts of the pairing and it's direction?"

was my question, I was wondering why you don't think it'll happen, I prefer it NOT to happen myself.

 

[KGB Kakuzu]

I'm personally a NaruHina fan, but your question is one that csn be answered using simple logic.

If NaruSaku is to happen, the only time that would make sense would be after the war as you denoted in your post. This would likely be the best or most logical approach to this revelation.


We would have everyone back in Konoha. Most likely Naruto and Sakura would have crossed paths on their daily business. After some casual talk...most likely Naruto would make a comment about hoe happy Sakura must be that Sasuke is back (using s happy grin). He'd walk by and then Sakura would basically lay it all out....


However. Kishi had been doing a bad job of properly writing in proper forshadows let alone villains...Madara just not giving a shit.


Anyways....that's the only logical way that would be done....even if I don't like it lol

 

[BakaaNaruto]

I'm personally a NaruHina fan, but your question is one that csn be answered using simple logic.

If NaruSaku is to happen, the only time that would make sense would be after the war as you denoted in your post. This would likely be the best or most logical approach to this revelation.


We would have everyone back in Konoha. Most likely Naruto and Sakura would have crossed paths on their daily business. After some casual talk...most likely Naruto would make a comment about hoe happy Sakura must be that Sasuke is back (using s happy grin). He'd walk by and then Sakura would basically lay it all out....


However. Kishi had been doing a bad job of properly writing in proper forshadows let alone villains...Madara just not giving a shit.


Anyways....that's the only logical way that would be done....even if I don't like it lol

great answer, I couldn't agree more.

Kishi's direction with things is starting to go down hill.

I understand that if the pairing was to conclude it would be in that situation for her to lay it out. Likely.

 

[The Necromancer]

I really hate the idea of NaruHina, but really, it seems NaruSaku just won't happen. o_o

This. Sakura keeps being shown as having some mutual feelings with naruto, but with sasuke redeemed i'm hard pressed to confirm either side. Naruhina is stupid, and shouldn't happen, but with sasuke's redemption and the probability of the So6p being an uzumaki and his wife being a hyuuga, i feel kishi might ship naruhina for better or worse.

 

[KGB Kakuzu]

great answer, I couldn't agree more.

Kishi's direction with things is starting to go down hill.

I understand that if the pairing was to conclude it would be in that situation for her to lay it out. Likely.

Thank you. I mean on the battlefield wouldn't work. Back in Konoha had the idea of home, it has where it all began, and it would also show that Sakura would have had time to talk to Sasuke over things...making it a more emotionally impactful event...


And that's all I shall say on that matter.....as it is not something I like to dwell on

 

[BakaaNaruto]

This. Sakura keeps being shown as having some mutual feelings with naruto, but with sasuke redeemed i'm hard pressed to confirm either side. Naruhina is stupid, and shouldn't happen, but with sasuke's redemption and the probability of the So6p being an uzumaki and his wife being a hyuuga, i feel kishi might ship naruhina for better or worse.

True anything is possible with Kishi's current direction with the manga.

Nothing seems to make sense atm.

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Still waiting for the SO6P to be revealed! GRRRRAWRRRR

 

[hixa kuogame]

sakura hasnt really reverted back to sasuke
she hasnt shown us that
we still dont know but i think narusaku is more lively than naruhina

 

[BakaaNaruto]

sakura hasnt really reverted back to sasuke
she hasnt shown us that
we still dont know but i think narusaku is more lively than naruhina

Happy birthday for one, and I was wondering do you think it's too late for Sakura to redeem herself and how do you like the direction Kishi has taken with the possibility of the pairing or it's direction since season 1 of Naruto.

 

[luzhikari]

I'm personally a NaruHina fan, but your question is one that csn be answered using simple logic.

If NaruSaku is to happen, the only time that would make sense would be after the war as you denoted in your post. This would likely be the best or most logical approach to this revelation.


We would have everyone back in Konoha. Most likely Naruto and Sakura would have crossed paths on their daily business. After some casual talk...most likely Naruto would make a comment about hoe happy Sakura must be that Sasuke is back (using s happy grin). He'd walk by and then Sakura would basically lay it all out....


However. Kishi had been doing a bad job of properly writing in proper forshadows let alone villains...Madara just not giving a shit.


Anyways....that's the only logical way that would be done....even if I don't like it lol

this. If any pairing is bound to happen the final outcome will be at the end of the war.

 

[Chili]

I think you have some valid points. I feel as though once upon a time, in part one, Kishi had it in mind to have them (NaruSaku) end up together in the end, but as part one developed things may have changed, and Sakura became more of a motivational influence on Naruto than a romantic one (that is not to say that Naruto doesn't believe that there are still feelings for her within himself is false, but what I am referring to is within the bigger picture).

I think that we can all agree that if there is to be shown any pairings in the end, it will most likely come as a result of showing of the future of our beloved heroes after the war (or whatever point the series story draws to a close) to see where they end up, and where the world ends up.

Now which way the pairings go, IMO, will depend on which route Kishi decides to go. He can either follow the trope-esque road where the main male character gets the object of his affection, while conveniently ignoring (and leaving unresolved) the females cannon feelings because he wants her, as well as the disregarding the female's feelings who desires him. I personally hate the trope, but I won't deny that it is very possible given the audience Kishi is targeting (young male, and therefore catering to their desired relationship dynamic - the gender they are being placed in the spot of most importance), and the general prevalence of the trope in most fiction.

Or he could follow the road that he has set up for himself thus far in the story he has told us. We only know of what Naruto's feelings are in regards to himself and Sakura. Sakura has always been left to be the ambiguous one on the subject, never confirming such feelings, nor outright denying them. The only place we have ever seen Sakura confirm anything in the way of those sorts of feelings are towards Sasuke. Remember that the war has only been three days, so in the naru-verse, the following was only a night or two earlier than the fight we are seeing right now:

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Now I personally do not think that Minato showing up and making a comment that fueled a couple of panels for comic relief totally negates Sakura's implied feelings for Sasuke in the above chapter, given how recently it took place within the naru-verse. Also, again in the case of the NaruSaku dynamic, Sakura does nothing that would explicitlyconfirm nor deny any feelings on her side, or even a sense of confusion or conflicted feelings.

Also, if Sasuke ends up in the village all good again, then I feel it is just that much more likely that her still implied feelings for him will remain.

Also, I fail to understand why Kishi would keep writing Hinata in in the way that he has this late in the game, unless it meant something. She is just part of the Konoha 9, not a main character, so if he wanted to have someone do the feelings thing and love/suppot thing, it could have easily been Sakura. If the Hinata thing wasn't meant to be something of importance, he could have easily chosen to simply give her as much a place as the other Konoha 9, and left her affections for Naruto as a childhood crush of part one and nothing more.