Vilvake
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LONG post.
I just got an idea that I think would be pretty interesting.
The first teamwork that Naruto and Sasuke exhibited was in the original encounter with Zabuza. In that fight, Kakashi was trapped in a water prison, and the situation suddenly looked pretty bleak. However, Naruto and Sasuke were able to come up with a plan. First, Sasuke threw two Shuriken at Zabuza. He caught the first one with ease and jumped over the second one, which Naruto had transformed into. Naruto was then able to transform back and a throw a kunai at Zabuza, forcing him to release kakashi. This event instituted the mutual respect between Naruto and Sasuke that spawned their friendship.
Thinking about this fight, and comparing it to the current situation, gave me a good idea. It's so obvious and the potential for symbolism is so great that I'd be very surprised if someone hadn't posted about it already. I'll continue anyway.
As it stands now (at least I think, 628 confused me a little), Kakashi and Obito are in the Kamui dimension, most likely preparing to fight. What if Obito defeats or somehow strands Kakashi in that dimension (maybe takes back his sharingan?), and goes back to the real world?
Suddenly, from Naruto's perspective, Obito has returned and he has no idea where his sensei is. The thoughts that would likely run through his mind- 'Is Kakashi hurt? Possibly even dead?- would combine with the reality that it was up to him to save Kakashi. Let's be real... if Obito's power rivals Madara's, then only Naruto would have a chance against him. All these factors would combine to create a pretty bleak situation.
But then! In the same way that Naruto's call to action and quick thinking against Zabuza kept hope alive, if Sasuke showed up and joined Naruto against Obito, there would definitely be a noted surge in morale.
This is where things get interesting. In this theoretical situation, Naruto and Sasuke would be working together to fight Obito and save kakashi from the Kamui dimension. Sounds similar to the other conflict where they are fighting Zabuza to free Kakashi from the water prison, doesn't it?
Now, you're probably thinking to yourself, "Okay, OP. That's a nice little theory you have. But what else is there that would connect the two scenarios?" And that's a good question. There are, in fact, a couple more links.
First and foremost, the bond between Naruto and Sasuke! Yeah, that one little thing that Kishimoto shoves down our throat every Wednesday. In the fight against Zabuza, that bond was non-existent. But the result of it spawned a friendship between Naruto and Sasuke. As you all know, that bond has broken up and fallen apart since then. What better way to rekindle that friendship than in the same way it first began?
The next link is the fact that Naruto's main technique is in the form of a Shuriken! Just like the one (except less chakra-y, and a tad less powerful) that Naruto transformed into and Sasuke threw to free Kakashi from the water prison.
Now, you're probably thinking to yourself, "That's great and all, but there are some glaring issues with this *coughbadcough* theory. First of all, against Zabuza, Sasuke threw the shuriken, not Naruto. Secondly, you wouldn't be able to free Kakashi from the other dimension by simply throwing a rasenshuriken at Obito." And my reaction to that would be.... a few tears. I hadn't thought that far yet. Thanks for ruining my day.
Just kidding. My answer to how Sasuke is supposed to throw the shuriken, not Naruto, is symbolism. Think back- in the first few episodes of Naruto, in which the fight against Zabuza took place, Sasuke was more powerful than Naruto. He was the dominant fighter, and Naruto was the support. That is one of the reasons why he threw the shuriken. Naruto using rasenshuriken, and Sasuke transforming into it (is that possible?), would symbolize Naruto surpassing Sasuke. The roles have been reversed; Naruto is now in the position of power.
Onto the final problem- a rasenshuriken wouldn't free Kakashi from the other dimension. In fact, it's dangerous because you risk killing Obito and, as a consequence, permanently trapping (or killing) Kakashi. That would normally be the case, but if Sasuke were to be disguised as the rasenshuriken, he could transform back and catch Obito off guard enough to use a sharingan technique. I'm not entirely sure what he'd be able to do to save Kakashi. Maybe he has a technique he hasn't shown yet. Or maybe it's already within his abilities ... I don't remember how but I recall Sasuke looking into Naruto, and seeing Kurama within him, during their original reunion in Shippuden. Perhaps he could do something similar to access the Kamui dimension. I don't know.
Another quick symbolism tidbit... the greater circumstances, threat, and power involved in this theoretical situation than the original Zabuza fight would show the amazing growth that Naruto and Sasuke underwent. A contrast between their first real mission and what could end up being their last. From the start of Naruto until the end of Shippuden.
Expecting TL;DR in comments. I tend to go on and on after taking adderall. If you managed to read the entire thing, or didn't and want to respond anyway, what do you think of this?
I just got an idea that I think would be pretty interesting.
The first teamwork that Naruto and Sasuke exhibited was in the original encounter with Zabuza. In that fight, Kakashi was trapped in a water prison, and the situation suddenly looked pretty bleak. However, Naruto and Sasuke were able to come up with a plan. First, Sasuke threw two Shuriken at Zabuza. He caught the first one with ease and jumped over the second one, which Naruto had transformed into. Naruto was then able to transform back and a throw a kunai at Zabuza, forcing him to release kakashi. This event instituted the mutual respect between Naruto and Sasuke that spawned their friendship.
Thinking about this fight, and comparing it to the current situation, gave me a good idea. It's so obvious and the potential for symbolism is so great that I'd be very surprised if someone hadn't posted about it already. I'll continue anyway.
As it stands now (at least I think, 628 confused me a little), Kakashi and Obito are in the Kamui dimension, most likely preparing to fight. What if Obito defeats or somehow strands Kakashi in that dimension (maybe takes back his sharingan?), and goes back to the real world?
Suddenly, from Naruto's perspective, Obito has returned and he has no idea where his sensei is. The thoughts that would likely run through his mind- 'Is Kakashi hurt? Possibly even dead?- would combine with the reality that it was up to him to save Kakashi. Let's be real... if Obito's power rivals Madara's, then only Naruto would have a chance against him. All these factors would combine to create a pretty bleak situation.
But then! In the same way that Naruto's call to action and quick thinking against Zabuza kept hope alive, if Sasuke showed up and joined Naruto against Obito, there would definitely be a noted surge in morale.
This is where things get interesting. In this theoretical situation, Naruto and Sasuke would be working together to fight Obito and save kakashi from the Kamui dimension. Sounds similar to the other conflict where they are fighting Zabuza to free Kakashi from the water prison, doesn't it?
Now, you're probably thinking to yourself, "Okay, OP. That's a nice little theory you have. But what else is there that would connect the two scenarios?" And that's a good question. There are, in fact, a couple more links.
First and foremost, the bond between Naruto and Sasuke! Yeah, that one little thing that Kishimoto shoves down our throat every Wednesday. In the fight against Zabuza, that bond was non-existent. But the result of it spawned a friendship between Naruto and Sasuke. As you all know, that bond has broken up and fallen apart since then. What better way to rekindle that friendship than in the same way it first began?
The next link is the fact that Naruto's main technique is in the form of a Shuriken! Just like the one (except less chakra-y, and a tad less powerful) that Naruto transformed into and Sasuke threw to free Kakashi from the water prison.
Now, you're probably thinking to yourself, "That's great and all, but there are some glaring issues with this *coughbadcough* theory. First of all, against Zabuza, Sasuke threw the shuriken, not Naruto. Secondly, you wouldn't be able to free Kakashi from the other dimension by simply throwing a rasenshuriken at Obito." And my reaction to that would be.... a few tears. I hadn't thought that far yet. Thanks for ruining my day.
Just kidding. My answer to how Sasuke is supposed to throw the shuriken, not Naruto, is symbolism. Think back- in the first few episodes of Naruto, in which the fight against Zabuza took place, Sasuke was more powerful than Naruto. He was the dominant fighter, and Naruto was the support. That is one of the reasons why he threw the shuriken. Naruto using rasenshuriken, and Sasuke transforming into it (is that possible?), would symbolize Naruto surpassing Sasuke. The roles have been reversed; Naruto is now in the position of power.
Onto the final problem- a rasenshuriken wouldn't free Kakashi from the other dimension. In fact, it's dangerous because you risk killing Obito and, as a consequence, permanently trapping (or killing) Kakashi. That would normally be the case, but if Sasuke were to be disguised as the rasenshuriken, he could transform back and catch Obito off guard enough to use a sharingan technique. I'm not entirely sure what he'd be able to do to save Kakashi. Maybe he has a technique he hasn't shown yet. Or maybe it's already within his abilities ... I don't remember how but I recall Sasuke looking into Naruto, and seeing Kurama within him, during their original reunion in Shippuden. Perhaps he could do something similar to access the Kamui dimension. I don't know.
Another quick symbolism tidbit... the greater circumstances, threat, and power involved in this theoretical situation than the original Zabuza fight would show the amazing growth that Naruto and Sasuke underwent. A contrast between their first real mission and what could end up being their last. From the start of Naruto until the end of Shippuden.
Expecting TL;DR in comments. I tend to go on and on after taking adderall. If you managed to read the entire thing, or didn't and want to respond anyway, what do you think of this?
