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[MAN OF SIN]

1. How did it destroy the three main characters?
2. How long did you want Naruto to be a underdog? He had to grow eventually.
3. Agreed
4. Naw he was with the team for some time before it happen. He learned the bonds of friendship through Naruto. When he realized how much Sasuke mattered to him.
5. I think it was hidden for suprise value. I see nothing wrong with that.

1. I already explained Sakura in the blog. I'm get to Naruto and Sasuke eventually.
2. The Child of Prophecy concept meant that Naruto was never an underdog.
4. Years of brainwashing undone like that?
5. It was poorly written. Evenyone knows who Hiruzen's grandson is.