Naruto, Sakura and Sasuke got what they wanted in the end.

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Because as a main character and the story's heroine, you have high expectations for such characters. Even if she couldn't be as strong as either of those two, at least make her strong enough to not require saving. Kishi literally trolled her at her most redeeming moment.

He gives her an asspull power up and what does he do next? Has her saved by both Sasuke and Naruto.

Even when it comes to plot relevance, she's fodder. The other 3 MCs are directly linked to the story, Naruto by being the nine tails host, Sasuke by being an Uchiha and his goal with Itachi and revenge, and Kakashi through his background with Obito.

What does Sakura have that's so directly tied on with the main plot? Nothing.

She's just tagging along side Team 7. A character with no background whom supposedly represents human weakness.

Well Kishi never gave her a background because she was not popular. But even if he did I don't see how she would tie into this story?
 

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Tsunade is a Senju/Uzumaki mix and Sakura is not. So the fact that Sakura has managed to obtain and successfully use Tsunades techniques at her age says a lot but you'll never see the people your talking to admit it. Sakura is one of the strongest of her generation.

It was said that Sakura "might" be stronger than pre-yin seal/child Tsunade...

Sakura MASSIVELY inferior to Tsuande and she doesn't know all her techniques.
 

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Because as a main character and the story's heroine, you have high expectations for such characters. Even if she couldn't be as strong as either of those two, at least make her strong enough to not require saving. Kishi literally trolled her at her most redeeming moment.

He gives her an asspull power up and what does he do next? Has her saved by both Sasuke and Naruto.

Even when it comes to plot relevance, she's fodder. The other 3 MCs are directly linked to the story, Naruto by being the nine tails host, Sasuke by being an Uchiha and his goal with Itachi and revenge, and Kakashi through his background with Obito.

What does Sakura have that's so directly tied on with the main plot? Nothing.

She's just tagging along side Team 7. A character with no background whom supposedly represents human weakness.

How is Sakura obtaining the Yin Seal an asspull when she's been parallel ed to Tsunade before she even met her?
 

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Because as a main character and the story's heroine, you have high expectations for such characters. Even if she couldn't be as strong as either of those two, at least make her strong enough to not require saving. Kishi literally trolled her at her most redeeming moment.

He gives her an asspull power up and what does he do next? Has her saved by both Sasuke and Naruto.

Even when it comes to plot relevance, she's fodder. The other 3 MCs are directly linked to the story, Naruto by being the nine tails host, Sasuke by being an Uchiha and his goal with Itachi and revenge, and Kakashi through his background with Obito.

What does Sakura have that's so directly tied on with the main plot? Nothing.

She's just tagging along side Team 7. A character with no background whom supposedly represents human weakness.
Sakura was a main character solely for the love triangle dynamic. It was piss poor writing on Kishimotos part. You want Sakura to be one of your main characters, actually flesh out a god damn backstory for her. It's why I don't bash characters, I bash the author instead.
 

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How is Sakura obtaining the Yin Seal an asspull when she's been parallel ed to Tsunade before she even met her?

There was no hint that she was saving up chakra for 3 years and the third databook states that her chakra level was only 2.5...
 

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It was said that Sakura "might" be stronger than pre-yin seal/child Tsunade...

Sakura MASSIVELY inferior to Tsuande and she doesn't know all her techniques.
But we know for a fact that Tsunade didn't have her yin seal at Sakura age so it can be assumed that 17 year old Sakura is most likely overall stronger than 17 year old Tsunade.
 

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How is Sakura obtaining the Yin Seal an asspull when she's been parallel ed to Tsunade before she even met her?

Because it was never hinted that she was storing chakra prior to the moment she just so happened to have enough to fight along side Naruto and Sasuke whom had just arrived.

Even during her near-death battle with Sasori, she never once mentioned whether she should've used her storaged chakra due to not having any other option.

We got nothing throughout part 2 and then suddenly she's like, "haha! I was charging up my power all along!"
 

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There was no hint that she was saving up chakra for 3 years and the third databook states that her chakra level was only 2.5...

You do understand that the seal isn't apart of the wielders natural reserve right. Its basically a container of put aside chakra that is accessible when opened it's a testament to her chakra control not her reserves. And what hint should she given? She should have told Chiyo or Sasori that she couldn't use her full power because she developing a technique?

Because it was never hinted that she was storing chakra prior to the moment she just so happened to have enough to fight along side Naruto and Sasuke whom had just arrived.

Even during her near-death battle with Sasori, she never once mentioned whether she should've used her storaged chakra due to not having any other option.

We got nothing throughout part 2 and then suddenly she's like, "haha! I was charging up my power all along!"

She couldn't of used the chakra from the seal during her fight with Sasori because there was no seal to use. When Tsunade reviled the technique to Orochimaru she literally said she had been focusing her chakra into a spot behind her head for years. And since the being of the manga Sakura was praised for her chakra control so put it together guy. Lol
 
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But we know for a fact that Tsunade didn't have her yin seal at Sakura age so it can be assumed that 17 year old Sakura is most likely overall stronger than 17 year old Tsunade.

No, she is not stronger than 17 year old Tsunade. She was already pulling off similar strength feats to 17 year old Sakura she before even reached puberty according to Hashirama.

Tsunade is not like Sakura who holds back chakra in fights. So she didn't develop the seal until her fighting days were over.
 
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Not having a smidgen of backstory tends to make people not care. Might be why Hinata was so popular in contrast to her panel time. Too bad Kishimoto didn't do shit with her backstory other than to make her Naruto's wife.

Yup now your finally getting it. People who are ignoring this aspect don't really care for it. Hence why she has fans.
 

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You do understand that the seal isn't apart of the wielders natural reserve right. Its basically a container of put aside chairs that is accessible when opened it's a testament to her chakra control not her reserves. And what hint should she given? She she have told Chiyo or Sasori that she couldn't use her full power because she developing a technique?

It is apart of their natural chakra reserves as it's the wielder's own chakra and it's still apart of their body. Kishi already admitted that he didn't plan part 2 out save for Naruto vs Sasuke. It not being mentioned/hinted at all, means it's an obvious asspull.
 

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Who had more screen time to show development? Hinata or Sakura?

Getting few screen time doesn't change the fact that Hinata would keep "Naruto-kuning" the same way Sakura keeps "Sasuke-kuning" even if she was the main heroine. It has nothing do to with getting screen time to show development, Hinata's goal still would revolve around Naruto.
 

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Yup now your finally getting it. People who are ignoring this aspect don't really care for it. Hence why she has fans.

If popularity is based on how much background a character has, then it should've been no shock to Kishi as to why people preferred Hinata over Sakura.

One has some background that wasn't fleshed out in any way, and the other has none.
 

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No, she is not stronger than 17 year old Tsunade. She was already pulling off similar strength feats to 17 year old Sakura she before even reached puberty according to Hashirama.

Tsunade is not like Sakura who holds back chakra in fights. So she didn't develop the seal until her fighting days were over.

17 year old Tsunade couldn't preform remote healing because the seals a requirement.

17 year old Tsunade couldn't use creation rebirth because the seal is a requirement.

17 year old Tsunade couldn't use the strength of one hundred technique because the seal is a requirement.

17 year old Tsunade wasn't immortal in battle because the seal is a requirement.

17 year old sakura is overall stronger then 17 year old Tsunade.
 

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Getting few screen time doesn't change the fact that Hinata would keep "Naruto-kuning" the same way Sakura keeps "Sasuke-kuning" even if she was the main heroine. It has nothing do to with getting screen time to show development, Hinata's goal still would revolve around Naruto.


Having a goal around a main character is not the problem. Its making it just that same goal is the problem. Sakura never had a backstory that one would care for. She had no relation to the story other than the fact that she is part of team seven used for the love triangle. Hinata still had a backstory and a clan that could have been worked on. As a main heroine she would be more than just about Naruto. Having more screen time and having less screen time does make a difference. This is why Sakura has feats and Hinata doesn't. Those feats are the only defense you guys have for her. The rest was poorly done.
 

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You do understand that the seal isn't apart of the wielders natural reserve right. Its basically a container of put aside chairs that is accessible when opened it's a testament to her chakra control not her reserves. And what hint should she given? She she have told Chiyo or Sasori that she couldn't use her full power because she developing a technique?



She couldn't of used the chakra from the seal during her fight with Sasori because there was no seal to use. When Tsunade reviled the technique to Orochimaru she literally said she had been focusing her chakra into a spot behind her head for years. And since the being of the manga Sakura was praised for her chakra control so put it together guy. Lol

There was no seal? I'm not saying that she should've used her seal during her fight with Sasori.

I'm saying she should've utilized the chakra that was stored for the seal.

Please read carefully next time.
 

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If popularity is based on how much background a character has, then it should've been no shock to Kishi as to why people preferred Hinata over Sakura.

One has some background that wasn't fleshed out in any way, and the other has none.

If you watched RTN. That story of her parents was very nice. I think it would have made her relatable. Thats something she needed in my opinion.
 

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17 year old Tsunade couldn't preform remote healing because the seals a requirement.

17 year old Tsunade couldn't use creation rebirth because the seal is a requirement.

17 year old Tsunade couldn't use the strength of one hundred technique because the seal is a requirement.

17 year old Tsunade wasn't immortal in battle because the seal is a requirement.

17 year old sakura is overall stronger then 17 year old Tsunade.

That doesn't make her stronger, just better at medical ninjutsu. In combat 17 year old Tsunade would shit on her. She finished the acedemy at 6, half the age it took Sakura to.
 
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