Hinata of Team 7

[Beatrix]

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With the latest revealations in the manga (chapter 671) - I can't help but wish that Hinata had been part of Team 7 from the beginning, instead of Sakura.

Now, now - it's not my intention to bash Sakura. It probably doesn't help much that I dislike her character a fair bit, but from what I've picked up on from these quotes... Hinata is generally more popular and there's a belief she'd make a better leading lady.

An no -this isn't a Hinata/Naruto thread either. I don't think romance is key, nor should there be any real 'confirmed' pairings between main characters like them until the end (if at all).

Hinata is popular in Naruto character popularity polls, frequently making it into the top 10. As of the eighth poll, Hinata had more overall votes than Sakura, making her the most popular female character of the series.

During a 2010 interview, Kishimoto stated that many who work with him have told him Hinata would have made a better heroine than Sakura.

Just wondering if any of you lot feel the same way?

Have niggling thought at the back of my mind that perhaps Kishi has his motives for not having Hinata as part of the new Legendary Three.
Perhaps there's more to had regarding Sakura's heritage or background? Or maybe the whole point behind Sakura is that she isn't decended from Ashura and Indra at all...

Sakura of Team 8 - I feel would have made her a better person, regardless of whether or not she ended up as Tsunade's apprentice. I don't think being on Sasuke's team did the fan-girl any favours...
I think Kurenai would have made for a better sensei than Kakashi - and it would have kept up the Ino/Sakura rivalry nicely, since neither girl is placed on Sasuke's team and therefore still 'equal' in that sense.
Also there's Sakura's genjutsu affinity - stated by Kakashi that she has a talent for it in Part I - we never hear much about it again after that. I think with Kurenai's love for red, use of flora/fauna genjutsu would have worked well for a pink-haired girl named Sakura.

Plus Kurenai could have done with a true apprentice, instead of three Clan kids who don't seem to use genjutsu at all.

Thoughts on this?

 

[Grammar Nazi]

it actually makes me hate Sakura moar

 

[Made in Heaven]

This would have been thousands of times better

 

[Reraru]

Well It wouldn't be better that way no offence. Dattebayo!

 

[Mari Makinami]

It is because it's Kishimoto's manga, not his fans'. If he would follow every wish of the fans, the manga would turn to be a mediocre fanfic, lots of the type you can find in popular fanfiction archives.

 

[MinaButt]

Fanfiction.:bouncy:

 

[Dantee]

It's all Sakuras fault.

 

[iNotorious]

That would've been really cool in my opinion.​

 

[rama2]

It is because it's Kishimoto's manga, not his fans'. If he would follow every wish of the fans, the manga would turn to be a mediocre fanfic, lots of the type you can find in popular fanfiction archives.

This guy has just soloed this thread.

 

[Made in Heaven]

It is because it's Kishimoto's manga, not his fans'. If he would follow every wish of the fans, the manga would turn to be a mediocre fanfic, lots of the type you can find in popular fanfiction archives.

it woild have made more sense to have Hinata there after all that happened lately. Sakura just being there is so sad for her. At least if kishi had made her senju or something

 

[Turson]

Personality-wise, Sakura is a way better heroine. Not to mention that shes way more talented as kunoichi.

 

[rama2]

Personality-wise, Sakura is a way better heroine. Not to mention that shes way more talented as kunoichi.

And she actually looks like a woman and not a 10 y.o. hamster-schoolgirl with low self-esteem.

 

[Mari Makinami]

it woild have made more sense to have Hinata there after all that happened lately. Sakura just being there is so sad for her. At least if kishi had made her senju or something

To you it would, to many people it wouldn't. The manga is not over yet to judge. And your post doesn't contradict with what I've said The manga is perfectly fine as it is now, there were always Naruto and Sasuke as the main heroes. No need for another one, it's not the Justice League.

And she actually looks like a woman and not a 10 y.o. hamster-schoolgirl with low self-esteem.

I'd say she at least had some developement since p1.

 

[LordDarui]

Yeah I would love this. Sakura is just, meh.

 

[KGB Kakuzu]

It is hard to truly say. Many of the dynamics of the story would alter.


1. Obviously our team dynamic wouldn't be the love triangle that Sasuke breaks.

2. How do moments like Sakura stopping Gaara from striking Sasuke go down.

3. How does the Gaara rescue arc go down (Hinata and Chiyo vs Sasori would be nearly impossible without the cure. Also does this kill off Kankuro?).

4. The whole Danzo bridge meeting would be entirely different. Karin would likely die as she isn't found.

I'll stop there. Some may feel Sakura can be effortlessly replaced with another character, but even if she isn't hardly the spotlight, she still has made contributions that are relevant to the story and have pushed progression.


Is the concept interesting: given the seemingly Hyuga relations with Kaguya maybe so. As a Hinata fan I wouldn't get in the way of more panel time either. However, this doesn't mean it would automatically be better. At the same time it isn't automatically worse either. The story is what it is. To change a key aspect easily changes the story by a fair bit.

 

[JustAnotherNarutoFan]

Personality-wise, Sakura is a way better heroine. Not to mention that shes way more talented as kunoichi.

That are all assumptions that are based of part 2 (In part 1 Hinata is stronger, you can't deny that and Sakura is most of the time fangirlish). The whole story would have had a much different drift with Hinata on Team 7. Maybe it would be better, maybe not we will never know.

@KGB Kakuzu
That is under the assumption that still Sakura and not Hinata would be Tsunade's apprentice, although it is much more likely in such a setup that Hinata becomes the medic.

 

[Sennin of Logic]

It would have been interesting to say the least. Imagine this.... Hinata, in an attempt to make up her past failures, works very hard.(but we actually see it and results instead of how it actually went) During this period of time, she began to awaken powers similar to Kaguya's. This would have made Hinata far more relevant than Sakura and by extension, probably a better main supporting character.(the main characters are officially, Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura, and Kakashi BTW)

To be honest, Hinata's character is better for the main role instead of the side one. At this point, you know she wants to be side-by-side with Naruto, but how in the world could she do that since she's on a different team??!! I mean, it would have made more sense for the person who wants to support someone to be on the same team. Furthermore, I think Kishi may have altered Sakura to be a bit like Hinata given her "desire to become stronger."


Think about this. We have the following members of team 7.


1. Naruto, who's ambition is to be hokage and wants to become stronger for that and to surpass his rival Sasuke.

2. Sasuke, who want's to become stronger to avenge his clan and become hokage.

3. Sakura, who really had no drive and spontaneously developed the desire to become stronger during these chapters.


Who do you think would have fit in more? Sakura or Hinata?

 

[Turson]

That are all assumptions that are based of part 2 (In part 1 Hinata is stronger, you can't deny that and Sakura is most of the time fangirlish). The whole story would have had a much different drift with Hinata on Team 7. Maybe it would be better, maybe not we will never know.

Considering Hinatas boring personality I dont see how it would better. Hinata was stronger when Sakura couldnt even train properly becuase Kakashi was focused on Sasuke. He hardly gave a crap about Naruto, let alone Sakura. Currently it should be clear who is more talented kunoichi.

 

[KGB Kakuzu]

That are all assumptions that are based of part 2 (In part 1 Hinata is stronger, you can't deny that and Sakura is most of the time fangirlish). The whole story would have had a much different drift with Hinata on Team 7. Maybe it would be better, maybe not we will never know.

@KGB Kakuzu
That is under the assumption that still Sakura and not Hinata would be Tsunade's apprentice, although it is much more likely in such a setup that Hinata becomes the medic.

I'd disagree. Hinata learning Medical Ninjutsu and not Jyuken would be a bad move. She's a Hyuga. To suddenly have no use of her natural style would honestly be disappointing.


From a story prospective it also makes things more interesting. That random girl from team 8 that Naruto likes trained with a top notch ninja. How is the heroine supposed to compete: hard work.

Oh wait... Kishi threw that theme out the window.

 

[Yolobito Swagchiha]

Wouldn't make all that much sense. What people fail to see is that if Hinata was on Team 7 and received the same amount of development as Sakura, she would be even more annoying and less relevant to the plot. Sakura being on Team 7 was more interesting because she didn't come from an amazing clan or have any Dojoutsu or passive powerups. She was constantly outclassed by her teammates, and it would have allowed Kishi to push the 'Hard work overcomes all obstacles' theme. But he's shit at developing female characters.