Naruto and Sasuke are about to head in complete different directions

[Tebows Youth Group]

Many of you may be saying, "Well what else is new?"​

And I would agree except I believe it's about to reach a whole new level.

Let me explain.​

Naruto​

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Ill start with Naruto whom last chapter received the 1 and 8 tails' chakra. As many of you pointed out, these just happened to be the two Bijuu who's chakra Naruto didn't receive earlier...well now he has them (interesting how Obito did this).

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Kishimoto wouldn't have done this unless there was some significance to having all the Bijuu's chakra inside of Naruto. As many of you have predicted I think this means a meeting with Hagoromo is imminent.

Which brings me to Sasuke. Who interestingly, is about to have a meeting with a mysterious person himself.

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I've seen all the theories on Footman and the range of ideas is crazy, but I think we can all agree there are only two reason this man has showed up in front of Sasuke, and none are good.​

Scenario 1. He is there to save Sasuke.

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However, because of the malicious intent Karin sensed, he is there to revive Sasuke in order recruit him. With this scenario, we can confirm that Madara does not know this person. Otherwise, why would Madara hit Sasuke with a fatal wound only to have him revived minutes later? For those stressing the point that Madara is after Sasuke's eyes, I would have to disagree. Madara is steadfast on retrieving his own eyes and if he were after Sasuke's, why not just take them after he stabbed Sasuke?

Scenario 2. He is there to take Sasuke's eyes.

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With this scenario, Madara still may not know the person, however, if it is Zetsu who is trying to retrieve the eyes for Madara, then obviously Madara would know. I guess you could make the argument that Madara intentionally didn't finish Sasuke because he knew Zetsu would be there in time to take his eyes. Although the argument I would make to this is you don't necessarily have to be alive to have your eyes taken. Unless Zetsu isn't actually following Madara's orders (which I think is a possibility) then I don't think Madara knows this person has approached Sasuke, even if it is Zetsu.

Just to make a quick point. You are dreaming if you still think it is Kabuto. I have gone through numerous threads to explain why it can't possibly be Kabuto, but am willing to debate anyone on this. It is not Kabuto, there are simply too many holes you'd have to explain for his presence there..

Sasuke​

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Going back to the scenarios, which are the only two possible reasons this mystery man has approached Sasuke (let's face it, he's not there to watch Sasuke die), I think scenario 1 (he is there to recruit Sasuke) is way more likely. Why? Well because of what happened last chapter...Naruto receiving the 1 and 8 tails chakra.

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"Why would that matter?" you may be thinking. Well, it is because of the parallels between Sasuke and Naruto that have been building up since they met.

I (and many others it seems) believe Naruto is about to meet the ultimate source of "good" (which, let me stress, is an objective term). So wouldn't it make sense that Sasuke is about to meet the ultimate source of evil? In fact, I would make the argument that Kishimoto putting off the reveal of the mystery man until the circumstances could be laid for Naruto to meet the SO6P is evidence enough to suggest that who ever Sasuke is about to meet is the polar opposite of Hagoromo himself. The reveal, Naruto meeting the Sage and Sasuke meeting the mystery man will be simultaneous, furthering their seemingly never ending parallel of each other. These two meetings will be the source of Naruto and Sasuke's final clash.

I have a good idea of who the mystery man is, but since that is not the topic of this thread I will not get into it. I have gone over it before in past threads, even before 664, where it was revealed that there was a man approaching Sasuke. I have long felt that this meeting was going to happen...if you know who I am talking about.

 

[iNotorious]

It's sakura's step cousin.

 

[Kαmi]

Ohh, a very interesting theory as usual. But man, I don't want Sasuke to meet this great evil or if he does, I don't want him to be converted to his side to where it brings about the final conflict of Naruto vs Sasuke. Sasuke finally seems to have his resolve that he should help the village to not let his brother's sacrifice be in vain and so that he can show the world what it truly means to be a Kage as the past is written in mistakes of the previous Hokages and other Kages.

You have a really good point though so it's plausible. I'll be satisfied with Sasuke's character no matter what path he takes but I'm hoping we don't see him go down the path of "evil" and hate again.

 

[Scryed]

Jashin! Hopefully...

Although there were arguments for the Elder Son.

 

[~Sky~]

That's sorta why I think neither Sasuke or Naruto will play much of a role in Madara's defeat.

 

[Tebows Youth Group]

Ohh, a very interesting theory as usual. But man, I don't want Sasuke to meet this great evil or if he does, I don't want him to be converted to his side to where it brings about the final conflict of Naruto vs Sasuke. Sasuke finally seems to have his resolve that he should help the village to not let his brother's sacrifice be in vain and so that he can show the world what it truly means to be a Kage as the past is written in mistakes of the previous Hokages and other Kages.

You have a really good point though so it's plausible. I'll be satisfied with Sasuke's character no matter what path he takes but I'm hoping we don't see him go down the path of "evil" and hate again.

Again, I would to express the terms "evil" and "good" are subjective. With that in mind, let's be honest, Naruto and Sasuke are going to fight in the end. Sasuke doesn't seem to know the whole truth about the origins of chakra and when he learns (which I think will be through the man he is about to meet) his goals will change.

 

[Kαmi]

Again, I would to express the terms "evil" and "good" are subjective. With that in mind, let's be honest, Naruto and Sasuke are going to fight in the end. Sasuke doesn't seem to know the whole truth about the origins of chakra and when he learns (which I think will be through the man he is about to meet) his goals will change.

Well that's why I put evil in quotes the way I did. But you could be right, especially since Sasuke is an Uchiha and we've seen the Uchihas be misguided and have their ideals warped before. As Itachi said, Sasuke is still a blank canvas. Should this new person have dangerous ideals and learn about the past, it could have a negative effect on Sasuke's outlook on life.

I hope that is not the case but I won't deny that it's a possibility giving Sasuke's character tends to fluctuate between the subjective titles of "good" and "evil". He's a pure kind of guy so even if Sasuke does get influenced, he won't be acting out of "evil", simply his own justice. I believe Pain said something similar and when he said it, he put it best.

 

[EternalKaze7]

Very good thread. Seems like your hell bent that it's not Kabuto, well okay but that might turn to be a double edged sword in your ass if it is him. It seems like the mystery man was lurking in the shadows and waiting for a moment like this and it would be major trolling if it was zetsu so NO it can't be him. That's all I can really say.

 

[Tebows Youth Group]

Well that's why I put evil in quotes the way I did. But you could be right, especially since Sasuke is an Uchiha and we've seen the Uchihas be misguided and have their ideals warped before. As Itachi said, Sasuke is still a blank canvas. Should this new person have dangerous ideals and learn about the past, it could have a negative effect on Sasuke's outlook on life.

I hope that is not the case but I won't deny that it's a possibility giving Sasuke's character tends to fluctuate between the subjective titles of "good" and "evil". He's a pure kind of guy so even if Sasuke does get influenced, he won't be acting out of "evil", simply his own justice. I believe Pain said something similar and when he said it, he put it best.

Excellent points, but to the bold.

I think this person is as ancient as the Sage himself. So I believe he experienced the past first hand, much like Hagoromo. He is Hagoromo's opposite. Naruto's opposite. And Sasuke's likeness.

 

[SIR HERDERP PRESIDERP SDO]

Well, Naruto is bound to meet the Sage very soon according to the WSJ Preview:

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As for Sasuke's direction, I'm not sure.

 

[Kαmi]

Excellent points, but to the bold.

I think this person is as ancient as the Sage himself. So I believe he experienced the past first hand, much like Hagoromo. He is Hagoromo's opposite. Naruto's opposite. And Sasuke's likeness.

Lol By new, I meant new to the story. We've never been shown Hagoromo's opposite so this person could be considered a new character to the story. Unless we've already met the Sage's opposite and we just don't know it yet O_O

 

[iNotorious]

Well, Naruto is bound to meet the Sage very soon according to the WSJ Preview:

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As for Sasuke's direction, I'm not sure.

Can you send me that link page?

 

[Tebows Youth Group]

Very good thread. Seems like your hell bent that it's not Kabuto, well okay but that might turn to be a double edged sword in your ass if it is him. It seems like the mystery man was lurking in the shadows and waiting for a moment like this and it would be major trolling if it was zetsu so NO it can't be him. That's all I can really say.

Lol, true. But if it is Kabuto I will personally buy you a premium membership to this site and you can hold me to that. Kabuto is in Izanami, he is not in front of Sasuke. Even if he broke out (and remember what it would take for him to achieve this) , appearing before Sasuke with bad intentions is not the first place he would go.

 

[SIR HERDERP PRESIDERP SDO]

Can you send me that link page?

Here it is:

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[EternalKaze7]

Excellent points, but to the bold.

I think this person is as ancient as the Sage himself. So I believe he experienced the past first hand, much like Hagoromo. He is Hagoromo's opposite. Naruto's opposite. And Sasuke's likeness.

On second thoughts about it being Kabuto, it probably isn't him but I guess we all just feel like it should be him since Orochimaru and Konoha left him, Anko, and Yamato to rot while being subject to multiple tests and abductions. I made a thread thinking that the mystery man was probably Kabuto or related to him but it was only based on Orochimaru's reactions to Karin sensing the chakra so it's probably incorrect. We've seen how Hashirama sees him as similar to Izuna who I quote said "Don't believe them (Hashirama, Tobirama, & the Senju clan) they are liars." So maybe he will truly sympathize with that. The mystery man is most likely very knowledgeable but not very powerful otherwise he would have done something about this all so I scratch out the elder son of the sage.

 

[SIR HERDERP PRESIDERP SDO]

Btw, isn't it about time for the fruit to emerge? it's probably a thousand years already since Kaguya and Hagoromo's era.

 

[Tebows Youth Group]

Well, Naruto is bound to meet the Sage very soon according to the WSJ Preview:

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As for Sasuke's direction, I'm not sure.

Well, sticking to what Kishi has written so far, it shouldn't be hard to figure out Sasuke's direction...and that is opposite of Naruto. A meeting with the Sage for Naruto will result in a equal and opposite meeting for Sasuke. You ever find it interesting that they were both taken to the brink of death at the same time? It is because they are both about to have a "rebirth" of ideals, starting with their new encounters.

 

[iNotorious]

Here it is:

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Thanks ,

 

[AburameShino]

Lol By new, I meant new to the story. We've never been shown Hagoromo's opposite so this person could be considered a new character to the story. Unless we've already met the Sage's opposite and we just don't know it yet O_O

It's plausible one could argue the elder son is the opposite the sage since their ideologies clashed.

But also, I think the difference in what naruto and sasuke want to do with the tailed beasts (set free/burn them down) is enough of an issue to cause a severe conflict already.

 

[Tebows Youth Group]

Lol By new, I meant new to the story. We've never been shown Hagoromo's opposite so this person could be considered a new character to the story. Unless we've already met the Sage's opposite and we just don't know it yet O_O

Ahh I see. Right, well I guess it's possible he was hiding in plain site, but I don't think it is a face we will recognize. If you read my thread on "the true villain" I guess it could be argued he was hiding in plain site through statues and monuments dedicated to him.