First off, I would like to thank the ones who thanked me for posting the new chapter thread; arigatou gozaimasu! ^.^
Discussion: This chapter was simply phenomenal as it was explosive. It delivered a revelation of what I had known all along. It was Naruto and his feelings towards Sasuke. Naruto comes in saving Sakura from Sasuke and yet he doesn?t scream, curse or attempts to attack him for what he had just done but on the contrary begins to tell him how he understands. Kakashi in the last chapter said that it was his fault for the team turning out this way and that Sasuke was corrupted by Madara. Now all of a sudden he tells Naruto that this is what Sasuke became. However, I believe that because his attempt to revert Sasuke from revenge was to no avail, he came to the realization that Sasuke was simply too far gone but Naruto still kept the faith. Sakura hears out of Naruto?s mouth
"the truth about Itachi" as well as now knowing that it was said by Madara. Karin finally seems to have given up her obsession/stake on Sasuke (the ironic thing being it seemed too out of character as before Sasuke was to give her the final fatal blow she stated
"?I just wanted to see that face?just once more?"). However, I think she did this only because of viewing/realizing Sakura?s love for Sasuke. Naruto/Sasuke clashed a few times and Naruto throughout it conversed with Sasuke. Their brief chat was interesting enough as Naruto confirmed what I had been saying for a while now which wasn?t murdering Sasuke but instead change/take him back. Their talk was pleasant on Naruto?s part of course and Sasuke even though he seemed like he wanted to crawl out of his skin listened to his former friend. I really loved/favored the last panel of this page:
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As it goes to show how deeply Naruto understands Sasuke wholeheartedly.
TAKE THAT HATERS!!! At least
someone out of this manga can fathom what Sasuke has gone through all his life and still see hope/salvation within him.
The final clash was something to think about as Naruto started to say his third answer when the chapter cut off. When their hands connected in the end it seemed different because I didn?t see any traces of Chidori/Rasengan. I was pleased to observe Naruto say that he wouldn?t kill him. Somehow Naruto should be able to change Sasuke if not now then in the future but I don?t have any doubts of that not happening.
Prediction: I wonder if the last clash somehow activated Itachi?s gift as when their hands connected, it looked suspicious. I hope that Sakura presses Kakashi for the truth about Itachi so that she will better understand and be on more equal terms with Sasuke. I wish that Naruto could change Sasuke in the next chapter but I have little doubt that Madara won?t show up to
"rescue/save Sasuke" from reverting back and that way losing his Gedou Mazou pawn. Sasuke is just shy of complete blindness and I wonder how his decision will play out about acquiring his brother?s eyes if at all he even wants to seeing as how sacred he holds his brother to heart. I hope that Ao reveals what he knows about Danzou and that the characters cast aside Suigetsu/Juugo/Anko are all okay/shown soon enough. I hope that with Danzou?s death the Juin branded on the ANBU Root members will be lifted (if indeed this happens then Sai will be able confess everything he knows). Kabumaru??? XD
