How are you liking Naruto/Sasuke thus far in the Gaiden?

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I think Naruto's change from Boy to Hokage was probably one of the best things in the Gaiden even with this shitty plot. Seeing him retain his old Naruto characteristics, but still showcase a difference between the old Naruto and this new Naruto was fantastic. I don't think people are giving Naruto enough credit, funny enough the man has given two less shits about his opponents thus far, but in comparison to the old Naruto, this one seems more calculating, cool headed, and determined. No one has been able to breach him, nor make him move from his spot entirely in a battle /thus far/. I doubt anyone will unless they pull out a straight up Avatar battle -- But even then this Hokage Naruto as a character without a doubt, in my opinion, is A+. His interactions with almost everyone reminds me of what a father is really supposed to be like, and a leader.


We haven't seen much of Sasuke, aside from being a deadbeat father before we found out the truth about his mission, which wasn't entirely obvious since Kishimoto said himself that he would not write about that story line, I guess you it can be interpreted both ways. Sasuke without a doubt is a ninja of caliber. I don't know if you see the direct parallels (with Itachi) but Kishimoto seems to be sacrificing Sasuke's life as a father/friend so that he can find the truth about Kaguya's army, and who it was actually made to defeat. I don't really know if he found this person yet, but the reason lies that both shinobi had to sacrifice things important to them, to keep the shinobi world alive (or in Itachi's case Konohagakure). Albeit, I surely doubt that Sasuke has found this person yet, but a reason why the Movie is looking a bit more intense in that area is because I think we might actually see both Naruto/Sasuke go all out if there is an enemy on Kaguya par level or higher.

As a father, I don't really know what to say. His interactions with his daughter don't really speak out to me, hell he even forgot her face as he tried to rid her from this world. I don't really want to go into this discussion but I just don't feel for that area, Kishimoto created too many holes with his shitty writing for me to accept it as good.

However as fathers, in the sense of protecting and not relationship wise, both Naruto/Sasuke's maturity and sacrifices are noteworthy.

What do you think about them so far? Comments, concerns, complaints or compliments.

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Please don't talk about power levels or another stupid Naruto v. Sasuke thread, this is purely a discussion of their characters in Gaiden and comparison to their old selves.
 
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Lord Sasuke redeemed himself in chapter 5.
 

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I'm enjoying it. The resurrection of the Akatsuki sure is interesting.
 

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I thought it was gonna be about the kids but I was wrong
 

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Well, i am quite bias, but I really do like Sasuke now. I really wanted to know exactly how he had changed after his fight with Naruto. He still isn't sociable, but he is someone that likes to view things logically and make sacrifices for what is important.
 

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I'm liking both so far. Naruto has finally gotten serious and doesn't goof off when enemies are around. He doesn't act stupid questions and behave like a moron as much. So I am enjoying a more mature Naruto. As for Batsuke what can I say..I'm glad Kishi has kept his character intact and he has been on a top secret mission in regards to Kaguyas plot line. The Sarada thing doesn't really bother me that much anymore maybe I've lost my soul but at least he has a good reason for not contacting his daughter. The movie is also bound to be dope.
 

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I stopped reading at shitty plot lol
 

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I like it so far! Only thing I dislike is the whole ChoCho act with '' Are you my dad? and he must be my dad '' 1 time was funny, second time was meh.. now it's annoying as F
 

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1. Naruto is a bad ass.

2. I want Sasuke to settle. He's been chasing something for his entire life and it looks like he doesn't know how to chill anymore. I know he's doing it for a great cause but the guy deserves a break.

3. I don't want Naruto and Sasuke in the main fight. I thought this mini series was about the kids.

4. The hooded man is such a copy and paste of the previous villains. He seems like a Tobi/Danzo/Pain but much weaker so far.

5. The kids are great but Chou Chou, she has a lower IQ than part one Naruto and nothing to make up for it.

6. Oh yeah, the last thing is, I didn't like Sasuke's reactions to Sarada. It was basically "why are you here?". I'm still waiting for his TnJ skills.
 

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I stopped reading at shitty plot lol
The plot is incredibly shitty

Lord Sasuke redeemed himself in chapter 5.
You do realize that Sarada was born in the flash back, right? Naruto was a father with kids already who were 5-7, and he wasn't the Hokage in the movie yet.

The flash back shows that Naruto is the Hokage ... and yet Sarada has no interactions with him at all. He redeemed himself for not wanting to contact her in a sense, but the reason for not dropping by is plainly redundant.
 
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Didn't read. Sasuke blitzes Nardo no diff.

Jk I agree with what you said. Naruto seems more mature and Sasuke acts like a true Ninja. I'm still not too pleased with his interactions with Sarada tho but I guess Kishi just wants to keep this stupid family drama alive for a while to milk the series.
 

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Sasuke :ls::hooray:

Naruto :what::|:|:|:|:|
 

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The plot is incredibly shitty


You do realize that Sarada was born in the flash back, right? Naruto was a father with kids already who were 5-7, and he wasn't the Hokage.

The flash back shows that Naruto is the Hokage ... and yet Sarada has no interactions with him at all. He redeemed himself for not wanting to contact her in a sense, but the reason for not dropping by is plainly redundant.
In your opinion lol. I'm loving it so far
 

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I'm liking both so far. Naruto has finally gotten serious and doesn't goof off when enemies are around. He doesn't act stupid questions and behave like a moron as much. So I am enjoying a more mature Naruto. As for Batsuke what can I say..I'm glad Kishi has kept his character intact and he has been on a top secret mission in regards to Kaguyas plot line. The Sarada thing doesn't really bother me that much anymore maybe I've lost my soul but at least he has a good reason for not contacting his daughter. The movie is also bound to be dope.

Pretty much this ^

And plot is awesome, Sarada is awesome, Sasuke is awesome, Naruto is much better and boruto is getting better in being irrelevant
 

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In your opinion lol. I'm loving it so far
I find it interesting, but that doesn't change the consistency with Kishimoto's writing. Like Sarada's whole story could have been avoided if Sakura just answered her God damn questions :lol

Then the Akatsuki/Uchiha mess with Sharingan's which sprang from God know's where. I can go along with the Kaguya plot because that was ambiguous from the get go.
 

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naruto is the coolest guy. :p
im mixed on sasuke
 

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i like the new Akatsuki a lot more than either one of them really.
 
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