I don't think showing concern for your teammate is any sign or development for a romantic relationship. What about the moments where she worries over Sasuke and thinks about him. Not to mention her heartfelt confession to him and the one she gave Naruto.
I really want to know your standpoint on the confession. Do you think she was lying to Naruto or telling him the truth. I know this is somewhat off-topic and I apologize, but you may just be the last narusaku fan that can engage in a coherent discussion.
But that's the thing. Their relationship isn't just about romance. It's about friendship, support, romance here and there, not too obvious and overall all the components of a relationship shounen-wise.
Those moments are out of love, but as Kishi said, back in part one, it's a selfish love. She didn't do it for Sasuke's good, up to a certain point, she did it because she wanted to be acknowledged by him. Similar a bit to Hinata's case. And I know people won't like it, but it's the truth. Even Hinata said she was selfish. However, her selfishness stopped in the latest chapters and she got Naruto's acknowledgment. This is how is going to work with SS as well. She got to the part where she wanted him to be happy and ok with Team 7 and she'll probably get his acknowledgement as well, just like Hinata. Funny thing people didn't get by now is that SS and NH are redherrings for SK and NS. They both mirror each other.
Sakura's confession to Sasuke was out of desperation to stop him leaving Konoha. Same as Hinata. Was out of desperation to not see him get killed so she decided to get herself killed but before that, confess. Same with Sakura. Under layers that were overlooked. But anyway. Let's get past this to the next one.
If she was honest? Definitely. If you would've seen their development throughout the manga, yes, Sakura has come to love Naruto. Now, romantically or not, debatable, of course. But she does love him. She even gave the reasons in which Kishi, in a subtle way, was telling look back at their development but via Sakura's pov. He has been been there for her, comforted her, made her feel safe. There are manga panels proving that. So why do people doubt it? Oh, because she lied Naruto about the real decision Konoha has made in order to protect his emotional status? That doesn't mean she was lying to him about the confession.
Because Naruto said that she loves Sasuke and that he hates people who lie to themselves? That doesn't make Sakura's confession false. Sakura's confession must be seen strictly from Sakura's point of view, not from other character's point of view because it's her confession. She said that she matured and there's no point in loving a criminal. Tell me? Was she lying? Is there a point for loving a criminal? No. She said that Sasuke keeps getting further and further from her and makes her suffer or something along the lines? Well, isn't that true? When was the last time we saw Sakura being genuinely happy when it comes to Sasuke? Never! She is all the time in pain and has a lowered and sad facial expression.
So once again, she was right.
The lying part was about the decision Konoha made, not about Sakura's confession. People seem to not get the difference there.
She wasn't able to kill him. Indeed, she wasn't because, she still loves him. Attention! Loves him doesn't equal she's still in love with him, either. She ought to protect him along with Naruto, back in Part 1. Now she thought she would be ready to kill the man she sought to protect and she wasn't ready. But where does it mean that it has to be out of romantical love?
Naruto wasn't able to lay a single inch of finger on Sasuke until he tried to kill Sakura. So why is Sakura exactly hated because she couldn't kill Sasuke when Naruto couldn't do it either? Like I told you before, double standards. I can guarantee you that if Sasuke would, in any way, try to touch Naruto Sakura wouldn't stand and watch it.
When it comes to Naruto she has a fierce determination that's unbreakable. Only when it comes to her and Sasuke she gets all emotional. That's an obstacle she has to surpass.
So, yes, her confession was true. Whether people like it or not. If it would've been speculation on our side, it would be debatable, but when the author himself states it, there's no turning back.
However, as I showed you, my statements are based more on the story-wise situation, not on what Kishi said. That it happens for both to share the same belief, well, what can I say? Lucky me, lol.
So yes, the confession was true!
I agree with chatte OH SISTER ! TESTIFY !
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narusaku's love is clearly there , i cant believe i was so blind .
You know this second hand sarcasm isn't going to help you, right?
@chatte
there is no bandwagon affect on Sakura being abusive. i mean she beat naruto so bad he needed to be healed by medical units. >_< not to mention how she strangles him on a daily basis, and pucnhes him leaving him lying in his own blood.
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i said i wouldn't argue against the pairing. but i will argue when people deny the manga :eww:
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what do you think of sakura still loving sasuke from the last moment we have seen her? i mean that must've meant something to you. how do you explain that.
Uhm sorry, yes it is. As for him getting beat like that in the manga? Uhm, no, never happened.
Watch out on the perception you get from the manga and the perception you get from Studio Pierrot.
Two different Sakuras.
Her thinking about Sasuke? Pfft, I explained that already countless times. It is only normal to think about Sasuke given her resolution with Sasuke isn't closed yet. If you took notice, it's like we have 2 Sakuras in 539 and 540.
She makes her tell that guy that "there's someone else who..." Who what? I love? I confessed? I am comited? Specifically left out.
And then, with that "he must be a great guy" she thinks about Sasuke. That served as a red-herring for NS and also, Kishi is showing us that Sakura takes notice of who Sasuke really is, not her idealistic crush from when she was twelve and she has that expression like she's ashamed to have ever loved such a guy.
In 539 we have a Sakura that would make you think about Naruto and in 540 we have a Sakura that is thinking about Sasuke. Drama tension, of course.
Don't forget that the Team 7 love triangle still has to be resolved and the joker there is Sakura. That's why Kishi still plays with her and shows her either with Naruto either with Sasuke in different situations. Has to keep the drama on.
@ Chatte- I honestly think that most of the devolpment everyone says for NaruSaku is mostly just friends. I have yet to see a true development that shows either of them loves each other. There hasnt been anything to show that Sakura loves Naruto in a romantic way ever and there hasnt been any real signs that Naruto loves Sakura in a romantic way in a long time.
Just about all of the development is just becoming great friends who rely on each other, not in a romantic way.
Well, it's mostly. However, there are situations where that borderline is long passed. It goes to deeper meanings like selfless love for one another, deep care so on and so forth.
And once again, may I remind you, Kishi has shown them being physically attracted to one another. That crosses the border of 'just friends'. Thei development is gradual containing subtle hints here and there, that's why things like these are easily left out.
As for Naruto. Well, we know that ever since he got kicked. He did that out of love for Sakura, that's why Sai went to tell Sakura that. That even HE can tell that he loves her. In manga timeline, that's about a week or two.
You know what makes our perception going wrong? Reading it chapter by chapter. Try volume by volume and you'll see how fresh the events are going to seem to you.
You could go more in showing how Sakura's perception of Naruto has changed. Right now it could go either way, because the two of them have the most screen time, but Kishi does love twists.
Well, if this thread is still up and running, I will do it.
