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First of all I am pretty sure you guys know my preferences on the subject but what I am about to say is leaving all bias aside and is truly the impression I am getting. So look at this situation holistically as well.
I didn't bet on either Karin or Sakura but I was pretty confident Sarada was Karin's daughter after last chapter.
However, after reading this week's chapter I am not so sure anymore for several reasons. Notice Sarada already conversed with Naruto and accepted the fact that Sakura is not blood-related to her (Supposedly) and she already decided to save her, thus already establishing that bonds > blood, and all of this was before we heard anything from Sakura and Sasuke themselves. So this still leaves room for a twist.
I've seen people mention little Sarada's clothes and glasses and their uncanny resemblance to adult Karin's attire. This is spot on, they are too similar, thus some people say this is further proof that she is Karin's daughter.
^This side by side looks so cute xd
But let's think about it for a second, choice of attire is a result of nurture rather than nature, and Sakura is the one nurturing Sarada, therefore this could very well be a mislead from Kishi to further play with our minds. Funny thing is people were using the attire argument (Gaiden version) against Sakura being the mother as it was the only apparent similarity (subjective), but right now we can also say the same thing regarding Karin, Sarada's glasses and childhood attire are the only similarities to us readers (subjective) and also the characters (Sarada was only ever compared to Karin by her glasses, nothing else so far, Sasuke is the one she was compared to regarding actual features).
Another point people mention is the kiss question, and this one is hilarious, for some reason some people assume Sakura never kissed Sasuke AND is a virgin only from her facial expression after the question. xd
That is an incredibly rash and baseless assumption given their marriage, the expression could imply many things, notice she was blushing, who is to say their last kiss didn't occur when Sasuke left? Thus being a sad and emotional moment? Think about this, why mention it in the first place, it might be referenced later and noticed how she quickly changed her demeanor when she remembered something better, which was the forehead poke, because that's when he said "I'll be back" which is what Sarada wants, thus Sakura did it to Sarada.
^Most people overlooked what she said, "I'll tell you next time", keep that in mind it could be referenced later.
Lastly and most importantly, notice the way Sasuke and Sakura address and talk about each other. Sakura and Sasuke constantly referring to each other as husband and wife. Sakura explaining that Sasuke is on his mission because he really cares about her and Sarada. Sasuke talking positively about his wife.
This gives us a clear indication of their relationship as husband and wife. Making it extremely difficult to imagine how and why would Sasuke have a child with another woman who did not even appear and probably won't.
I am not saying she is Sakura's daughter for sure, because right now we have evidence that says the opposite (DNA test), however, I am saying it is far from confirmed right now. The whole situation seems very fishy if we consider Karin to be the mother, it could go either way with proper explanation, but based on the bold red text above, I would say there is a higher probability for a turn around and for Sakura to be the mother after all. 50/50 or even 70/30 for Sakura.
I didn't bet on either Karin or Sakura but I was pretty confident Sarada was Karin's daughter after last chapter.
However, after reading this week's chapter I am not so sure anymore for several reasons. Notice Sarada already conversed with Naruto and accepted the fact that Sakura is not blood-related to her (Supposedly) and she already decided to save her, thus already establishing that bonds > blood, and all of this was before we heard anything from Sakura and Sasuke themselves. So this still leaves room for a twist.
I've seen people mention little Sarada's clothes and glasses and their uncanny resemblance to adult Karin's attire. This is spot on, they are too similar, thus some people say this is further proof that she is Karin's daughter.
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^This side by side looks so cute xd
But let's think about it for a second, choice of attire is a result of nurture rather than nature, and Sakura is the one nurturing Sarada, therefore this could very well be a mislead from Kishi to further play with our minds. Funny thing is people were using the attire argument (Gaiden version) against Sakura being the mother as it was the only apparent similarity (subjective), but right now we can also say the same thing regarding Karin, Sarada's glasses and childhood attire are the only similarities to us readers (subjective) and also the characters (Sarada was only ever compared to Karin by her glasses, nothing else so far, Sasuke is the one she was compared to regarding actual features).
Another point people mention is the kiss question, and this one is hilarious, for some reason some people assume Sakura never kissed Sasuke AND is a virgin only from her facial expression after the question. xd
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That is an incredibly rash and baseless assumption given their marriage, the expression could imply many things, notice she was blushing, who is to say their last kiss didn't occur when Sasuke left? Thus being a sad and emotional moment? Think about this, why mention it in the first place, it might be referenced later and noticed how she quickly changed her demeanor when she remembered something better, which was the forehead poke, because that's when he said "I'll be back" which is what Sarada wants, thus Sakura did it to Sarada.
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^Most people overlooked what she said, "I'll tell you next time", keep that in mind it could be referenced later.
Lastly and most importantly, notice the way Sasuke and Sakura address and talk about each other. Sakura and Sasuke constantly referring to each other as husband and wife. Sakura explaining that Sasuke is on his mission because he really cares about her and Sarada. Sasuke talking positively about his wife.
You must be registered for see images
This gives us a clear indication of their relationship as husband and wife. Making it extremely difficult to imagine how and why would Sasuke have a child with another woman who did not even appear and probably won't.
I am not saying she is Sakura's daughter for sure, because right now we have evidence that says the opposite (DNA test), however, I am saying it is far from confirmed right now. The whole situation seems very fishy if we consider Karin to be the mother, it could go either way with proper explanation, but based on the bold red text above, I would say there is a higher probability for a turn around and for Sakura to be the mother after all. 50/50 or even 70/30 for Sakura.
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