Closing/deleting a thread and remaking another results in 1 single thread. I see no problem in that. Most people that like to debate would gladly attempt to refute some claims.
However, They most probably feel the same way I do about looking through 13 pages. It's a hassle not worth the debate. The reader has to assume who's replying to who if no quotations are used as well.
I'd ignore the Sakura haters, liking or disliking her has absolutely nothing to do with Chatte's points. Logic is what's needed for this discussion. Logically, Sakura is 1 part of a 3 person story. Her relationship to Naruto and Sasuke, as well as her already being above most Ninja (She did beat Sasori after all, and is medically skilled to boot) leads me to think she will, indeed, recieve an upgrade just as Naru/Sas did.
Will it be an offensive, defensive, or medical upgrade remains to be seen though
Closing/deleting a thread and remaking another results in 1 single thread. I see no problem in that. Most people that like to debate would gladly attempt to refute some claims.
However, They most probably feel the same way I do about looking through 13 pages. It's a hassle not worth the debate. The reader has to assume who's replying to who if no quotations are used as well.
Well, as I said, I am not going to do it. Every bit of information is here. And, as I said, if people want to, they read.
I mean, we already have an example in the thread of someone who followed the thread throughout and responded.
It's not that easy to follow. I mean, for others it shouldn't, it's just a bit hard for me.
That's why I use the quotations precisely, making sure I didn't wrongly quote or anything like that.
If I can follow, more or less, so many people, I think it shouldn't be that hard for the others as well.
Don't mention it! That's why I made it in the first place. Sorry for taking so long to respond, though.
Didn't thought it will have this much of a feedback. O_O
but,i still don't completely agree with what you have said in this thread.yes,she'll get an upgrade.but,not a senju-related one.most probably will be an upgrade in medical ninjutsu and most probably genjutsu.anything beyond that is really far-fetched.
Well, I never really referred to anything beyond that, did I? And I said Senju Hashirama related, not Senju related as in clan. Something that has to do with him. And, as you said, my guess is that will have to do with medical ninjutsu. And originally, medical ninjutsu originated in Hashirama, more or less. So it will be Senju Hashirama related.
Once again, I didn't even said anything beyond that...As I don't think it will happen.
Will update the thread in order for everyone to understand.
about the slug-sage mode thing,has it been mentioned anywhere that she'll get a storage tool for storing chakra?.....again you're coming up with blatant assumptions,chatte....again,tsunade summoning katsuyu when her chakra was low,in the sannin showdown is not a good example,we are not talking about how much chakra a summoning jutsu needs,instead we are talking about the amounts of slug-sage mode needs. ....and yes we don't know about how much chakra slug-sage mode will demand..in fact,we haven't seen much about slug-sage mode...but seeing the other two modes,anyone could guess it will not demand any less......!
About Slug Sade mode... IF there is such a thing - yet to be confirmed... IF the chakra reserves are indeed a problem as I said, I feel that Tsunade's Yin seal is the bypassing tool for that. Why have a seal that stores large amount of chakra? As I said, I feel that it's the bypassing tool in order to break that rule.
Similar to how people do here with censorship.
My assumption had a logic. Tsunade was chakra depleted when she summoned Katsuyu. Whereas, it was made clear with Gamabunta that you need large chakra reserves and, with Manda that you need those sacrifices. So if for summoning they had these conditions, it is only normal that for Sage Mode there have to be conditions as well. Simple basis.
So we are not sure IF she'd had the same conditions for Sage Mode as well, if, of course, there would be a Slug Sage Mode.
But as I said, that huge chakra reserves can be fairly bypassed by the Yin Seal. And if you're saying that wait, she doesn't have it yet, what if it will be as it is with Hashirama? Appears when in Sage Mode? I am not saying I am right. Of course I am making assumptions, that's why, once again, it is a theory. But it has a basis. It didn't just came from my head, just like that. It would be impossible for me even to think at such things if there wouldn't have been those details.
So before saying it's too far-fetched, I'd say to think twice...what if, in the end, I might be right? Emphasis on might!
If you really open your mind, you'd see that 50% it is possible. But of course, it doesn't mean that in the end it has to happen.
you give too much emphasis on the drawings saying kishi follows patterns when he draws.while he does that to a certain extent,you cannot expect him to follow up on minor details like these.you are comparing neji's case to this one.neji's case was different! that fight with naruto was the turning point of neji's life.it changed him.that's why the eagle comparison was made when he died.that's why it was made full-circle.now,you're comparing something major like that to a minor detail like a symbol and the forehead?......yes,we can definitely see associations with the symbol thing and also with the forehead thing.but,you have to remember these are very minor details,and you cannot expect kishi to follow up on these.
Well, if that's your opinion, than so be it. But I have my reasons to believe so. You say he doesn't give so much attention to details? Tell me, would you have expected him in the beginning to give attention to those signs? Especially the Uzumaki one. But all that, before Kushina appeared in the manga and explained. Would you? People say Kishi doesn't give attention to minor details, where this is what he's done throughout the manga.
Tell me, those spikes... minor detail! Even more minor since it wasn't featured on a cover or anything, yet, Neji died being impaled by spikes, exactly as in part 1. If Kishi wouldn't be a guy who gives an important to the minor details why have Neji being killed by the same thing as back in Part 1? So, not so minor eh? Especially if we look at the timeline of events.
Sasuke, Naruto, Sakura.
Sasuke had the first one the symbol explained, Naruto the second, in the middle of the manga and the logical follow-up, the third and at the end would be Sakura.
Dunno, I feel like people don't give Kishi enough credit sometimes. Look at Obito's situation... He created a hysteria among the fandom and how he succeeded to have us all fooled when we were certain it was Obito. Come on, give the guy some credit!
nothing major has happened yet in sakura's life regarding the symbol.if that was the case,you could definitely say your theory had a real chance of happening.same with the forehead thing.just because it has linkages here and there doesn't mean it has a possibility of happening.you need something "solid" like in neji's case.then and then only you can say"yup this is a foreshadowing".
Well, if you would have researched a bit about the symbol, you would've seen that she doesn't need something major to happen in her life. As well, if you would have taken notice of her character all-throughout the manga, you would've seen that this symbol is a heavily related to her symbol and with her development throughout the manga.
Anyway, let me try to explain this a bit.
I think I've seen this theory on the base, but can't remember who made it. I know for certain the person but can't remember the username so I could've told you who. Kirin-Rei, maybe?
However, I have found this on other forum, so credits to the initial creator.
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Hashirama's forehead seal, that circumpunct, is actually the Bindu symbol. What does it mean?
It represents a vast number of things, but mainly; creating life from nothingness. - Meaning, his regeneration abilities, similar to Tsunade's Byakugou, derived from Sōzō Saisei (Creation Rebirth). The Sage's technique Banbutsu Sōzō means Creation of all things. See the connection here? Basically, Tsunade creates life out of nothingness. More or less, since she does it with her chakra, but I think you get the idea.
Anyway, moving along... Bindu is said to be located at the back of the head. This centre is said to be where the chakra is produced from, a chakra that can be the nectar of immortality.
In metaphysical terms, Bindu is considered to be the point where creation begins.
Now, at the back of the head thing. If you remember back in part one, Naruto and Sakura were compared to Heaven and Earth, more specifically, Body and Mind. General conception, the mind resides in the head. So, there you go, another connection. In most books the Bindu chakra is not mentioned, but in the Tantra teaching a lot is written about the healing and rejuvenating effects of said chakra. It's basically considered to be the health centre of the human body and when put to use, it's said to speed up healing, satisfy the being both physically and spiritually and basically grant the user immortality.
Now, what do we get here... healing and rejuvenating.
Don't you find really suspicious the fact that Sakura, out of all the things she could've been, she became a medical nin?
Keep in mind healing and rejuvenating.
Let's get to something else about Sakura. As we all know, Sakura's color eye is green. What is it known/said about green?
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Green is a vibrant and fresh color that has connotations of life-force, vegetation, rejuvenation, youthfulness, and health. In the chakra system, green is the color associated with the fourth chakra, also known as the heart chakra, and is associated with empathy, compassion and the power to heal. The fourth chakra is associated with the path of devotion that elevates spiritual love above religious ritual. Green eyes can indicate a youthful-seeming and compassionate person of boundless energy who has immense creativity as well as the gift of healing.
Coincidence much that all these details are linked and connected to each-other? Most of them have in common healing, rejuvenating, immortality? And the only characters that are associated with such thing are Hashirama, Tsunade and Sakura.
Sorry, but if you don't find these solid evidences, I don't know what else you could, honestly.
again your pulling out random things to make out connections.how is "you have no fashion taste" and ino making fun of sakura's forehead be anywhere even remotely related?....."sigh"....madara made fun about hashirama's clothing sense,while ino made fun about sakura's forehead which is a part of her face.there is absolutely no connection there.and i am not gonna even comment about that punching comparison.
Well, to each his own. If you feel that there aren't, you are free to think whatever.
However, it all had to to with "fashion", even if it's about the body, clothes, whatever. The central and common idea was how they improved their looks after receiving the advice from their friends concerning "fashion" taste. So I think you really didn't understood the idea. But meh...
You say those have no connection, however, the other times when Kishi drew scenes similar and the subject from 2 parties was in common was either a foreshadowing or something about relation.
But, as I said, you're free to take it or not.
you want real comparisons?.....try sasuke and naruto with madara and hashi.you will get tons of similarities.do you want me to present them?.....when you look at those comparisons these minor comparisons with sakura are really nothing..!that's why i keep telling you're making a big deal out of these very small things/details.look,every character in naruto are inter-related in some way or another.at first,sakura was compared to tsunade because of her short temper and monster strength.then she was compared to kushina,emphasizing on the short temper and hyper active part about sakura.the she was compared with rin,striking resemblance with the short hair,big forehead,and even the love triangle.look at naruto.he was compared to jiraiya,hashirama and even obito for some part.then sasuke,comparisons with orochimaru,kakashi and now praised as the new madara.see,i can go on and on with this.random similarities like these can be seen between major characters.if you give too much importance to it,you are bound to fail.
You don't need to tell me the similarities, lol. I know them already. That's why I said besides the normal ones.
You say I give too much importance to that. Well, the reason I do it it's because it's relevant. That's Kishi's way of doing things.
If you haven't caught that up until now, then we're talking for nothing, really. History repeats itself every time. We have 3 generations as example.
what i'm trying to say is,don't try to give too much importance to these minor details/similarities.if you have something solid and something no one can deny,then you can be sure of a foreshadowing like this.
Well, I do. And I think I proved enough the basis. If you want to believe them or not, that's your thing. People can deny it. It doesn't matter if it's strong or not. If they have a mindset, they will deny it. Period!
I think I explained enough and should be self explanatory if we're reading the same manga for about the same amount of time to know when Kishi is predictable. I watched Naruto for years and I've been reading the manga for one year. However, in this year, I have re-read it al least 10 times for different purposes. Be it VS or analyzing it. Mostly to analyze it. And not to brag about myself, but I was never wrong. So in the end, we will see if I am wrong or not. Not saying I can't be though.
That's why I said it myself in the very beginning.
about the bringer of darkness....well,i have no proof to tell you whether it requires huge chakra or not..!but i can tell you this,it is indeed a high-level jutsu(you confirmed it yourself) and high level jutsus always require high amounts of chakra..remember kakashi's words-"the higher the level of jutsu,the more chakra it requires".i am not entirely sure,but i think he mentioned this in the beginning of the series and when he and naruto were training for rasenshuriken.
Hmm, to be honest, I don't remember that. Maybe if you could show it to me.
However about genjutsu, it was never mentioned you need high amounts of chakra. Genjutsu works a bit differently than the other jutsus.
and that comparsion thing with sakura and hashirama,i'm sorry i misunderstood it.i thought you might be emphasizing sakura is gonna reach hashirama's level as a shinobi.that's why i said all that.sorry again!
after shikamaru,you cannot bluntly say that she is the most intelligent character.there is shino,neji(although he is dead),etc also competing for that spot.yes,i agree she is a quick learner and definitely intelligent,but as i said before,you need to have a special level of genius to learn all those jutsu by yourself.yes,tsunade created a whole system of medical ninjutsu..but,remember that she had the capabilities to do so...tremendous chakra reserves,heritage from her grandfather,etc..but then again that's not exactly the same as learning high level jutsu from scrolls by yourself,is it?...
Uhm, I may sound arrogant, but yes I can. Databook fact! She and Shino are on par after Shikamaru. And sorry, no offence, but you need intelligence in order to learn faster and better a technique. Remember part 1? Big emphasis on that.
And sorry, but you seem to forget the meaning of a medical ninja. What requires to have as a medical ninja.
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This is what it means to be a medical ninja. She needs to know a large amount of knowledge. So if you don't know all these, having large amounts of chakra is for nothing, no offense. Actually, as shown, Tsunade didn't had such amounts of huge chakra, till she created the Yin Seal. Once again, I wonder why was that Yin Seal created?
Rhetorical, of course. As I am sure this is why it was created, more or less. And how wouldn't exactly be the same? Just because she doesn't have those level of chakra it doesn't mean she cannot learn it. And I think I already explained what makes her different than the others. And that's her control. She knows how much she needs to use and she uses it precisely without wasting any chakra, so this way, she saves stamina, which allows her to produce more chakra.
So, sorry, it doesn't mean she cannot do it. By this logic, Kakashi should've never been able to sustain Mangekyo Sharingan yet, look at him.
in the end,all i can say is this-i respect your opinion,and i do hope your favourite character gets some kind of major development,and i'm pretty sure she will.also,i hope she gets redeemed from all the hate that she gets,i know she doesn't deserve all that.i truly appreciate the efforts you have put in this thread,as always.and i gotta compliment you on your observatory skills.even though you are stretching your theory too much,there is no denying your great observatory skills for finding out those small little details!
Well, in the end, I thank you for respecting my opinion! Same here! Even though we don't agree on certain matters, at least we had a nice discussion, which, I appreciate, a lot, really.
You are one of those type of people I am looking for. That type that knows how to have a nice and polite debate, although, both parties don't agree with one another.
You have my respect, fellow NB member!
Thanks a lot!
well researched and thought out never really thought about a connection btw hashi and sakura but i see where your coming from. it would be nice to see some development for sakura, it seems she has been kind of forgotten about.
Thank you, dear! Well, neither would I have thought, however, the links are there. And while I keep responding to people and research, new connections keep coming.
Let's hope for the best, anyway!
No, I am not suggesting that. I am suggesting that she will get Hashirama's medical skills, she will get to that Senju-like power, despite being a normal girl.
Hope you got it! ^_^
Comparing Hasirama and Sakura's character and saying they are similar
I don't think this holds as much value as you have stated because there is a distinction I've found between Hashirama sulking and Sakura crying. When Hashi sulks, he has done it to gain sympathy/reaction from Madara in order to grow a bond and from this week's chapter, he also sulked in order to gain an advantage over Madara (in their race). This as opposed to Sakura who cries because she cannot contribute anything to the situation.
Uhm, I think you really don't understand why Sakura cries or else, you'd get the idea.
Hashirama did that because he was growing a bond with Madara, as well as the rivalry element.
Well, guess what... it's the same thing with Ino and Sakura. They were also growing a bond and later, they were also racing. The subject was different, indeed, but it doesn't change the similarity that they were constructing a bond and were also racing for something. The idea was that they were both (Sakura and Hashirama) emotional. Reasons of course that there are different. I mean, you wouldn't want every aspect of them to be similar, right? There have to be differences as well.
That is all I have to say.
Second, similar drawings could be as what you have presented or it could be standard drawings Kishi does. For example, you showed Naruto, Yahiko, Obito, well I have one more
That symbol is quite interesting (the most interesting part of your thread) but unlike you I failed to see how this shows Sakura will show us something later on. That symbol is linked to Hashi's mokuton and last time I checked Sakura isn't Senju nore does she or will she ever possess Mokuton unless Kishi just decides "Hey f*ck it". Also there is no way you could know she is the only one of the newest generation to know about Mokuton.
Actually, no, the symbol is not related to Mokuton. I did some research, I will post it right away.
Hope that will clear things out. And no, it doesn't have anything to do with the Mokuton.
It's about the rejuvenating abilities.
But as I said, I will add things.
I wanna add but I don't have your dedication so I will finish by saying my biggest problem is there is no time for her in the manga. I'm pretty sure this is the last arc and the characters who will have the biggest roles are the edo's remaining, Sasukes gang , Naruto and Obito. The only ones she can have any influence over is Naruto and Sasuke and that will almost certainly be through some emotional baggage.
But hey, hopefully you're right and the manga can end with people saying "wow, Sakura rocked"
Well, if that's your opinion, then sure, but as I said, Kishi already said Naruto manga has still many more surprises left and that he isn't sure if he is going to end the manga in 1, 1.5 years.
And seeing how he keeps lengthening this, I say Naruto will still continue for about 2 - 3 years. There are still many things to cover up.
But, as you said, hopefully I will be right. Though I doubt people will say that.
Thanks for participating, nevertheless.
good argument, however the series is ending, and Kishi did state Sakura to show the human side of the story. To give her a power up would go against what kishi states. Sakura surpassing tsunade? thats a give and will easily happen, but anything more than that? I don't see that.
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sorry still very good points and keep observations
I already mentioned about what Kishi said about the series ending, so on and so forth.As for Sakura, he indeed said he is a normal girl and represents human side. But that human side has to do with her personality. Not with her prowess as a ninja.
But thank you, anyway, for the participation!
Seems too late for me to reply but i'll do it anyway.Some of the things you mentioned is kind of a desperate attempt to cling to information.I've seem that dot circle pattern on Naruto but that doesn't mean he'll be a direct descendant of Hashirama himself.
Well, dear pal, I didn't even said that she is a descendant. Nor am I trying to change your mind.
And I know you've seen it. I made a thread about it last time which I also gave as an example here. Wanna know the connection between the two symbols Naruto/Hashirama, that parallels them? One word: rejuvenation.
Let's see if you get it.
Good points, You probably have it right on with that bulls-eye design, but i feel like you pulled that whole forehead and insecurity thing out of nothing. It made no sense, and i don't think hashirama was insecure, half the time he was really just trying to catch Madara in a joke .
Well, you are free to feel like it. If that's what you felt, however, I think I already talked about that countless times before. Same for the second thing.
So, excuse me if I won't do it again. You can check it up in the previous responses.
As awesome this theory may sound like, it won't happen IMO.
Sakura has been played out as one of the main characters of the series, shes not any relevant any more except for the final Sasuke VS Naruto fight. She might have an important role later on if we do get a TS (Time-Skip) but that seems to be impossible as of right now.
I think Sakura and Sai went to Tsunade and the other Hokages, explaining their relative absence in the battlefield against Madara, Obito and the Juubi.
I think Sakura and Sai went to Tsunade and the other Hokages, explaining their relative absence in the battlefield against Madara, Obito and the Juubi.
I don't think that's it. Tsunade is able to heal all the Kages and herself (with the Snail) so why would Sai and Sakura need to go to them if it's already under control?
I don't think that's it. Tsunade is able to heal all the Kages and herself (with the Snail) so why would Sai and Sakura need to go to them if it's already under control?
Tsunade must have contacted her via Katsuyu, maybe Tsunade and the Hokages want Sakura to lead the way where the battle is commencing, or maybe she wants to give a powerup to Sakura.
I don't think that's it. Tsunade is able to heal all the Kages and herself (with the Snail) so why would Sai and Sakura need to go to them if it's already under control?
Well she should i mean kishi made no mistake drawing the seal still being on her forehead after she gone through the whole cut in half thing, maybe they did go because i do have a theory that her sticking herself back together may cause paralysis? The whole rock lee thing showed us how delicate medical ninjutsu to do with the spine is
Well she should i mean kishi made no mistake drawing the seal still being on her forehead after she gone through the whole cut in half thing, maybe they did go because i do have a theory that her sticking herself back together may cause paralysis? The whole rock lee thing showed us how delicate medical ninjutsu to do with the spine is
How can the situation with Tsunade and the kage's be under control? Tsunade is split in half and the other kage's possibly dead, Sakura is definitely on her way to save/assist her master. Katsuya also was horrified when she saw the state Tsunade was in.
Medical ninjitsu is not magic, no matter how many times Tsunade will speed up her cell regeneration she won't be able to repair her spine. Sakura is most definitely on her way to help.
Well she should i mean kishi made no mistake drawing the seal still being on her forehead after she gone through the whole cut in half thing, maybe they did go because i do have a theory that her sticking herself back together may cause paralysis? The whole rock lee thing showed us how delicate medical ninjutsu to do with the spine is
I remember her saying that the healing jutsu that comes from using her mark is a little different from regular healing jutsu. It's more than healing, it's regeneration. So it might work on the spine. It might not have the same limitations as medical jutsus.
I remember her saying that the healing jutsu that comes from using her mark is a little different from regular healing jutsu. It's more than healing, it's regeneration. So it might work on the spine. It might not have the same limitations as medical jutsus.
That is true but that still leaves the question wide open as to where sai and sakura have gone. I'm not saying Tsunade isnt capable of healing the other kage and herself, but how much chakara could she possibly have left after, and even if they are all healed to a point of survivability(lets just say for instance) they would still need some assistance
How can the situation with Tsunade and the kage's be under control? Tsunade is split in half and the other kage's possibly dead, Sakura is definitely on her way to save/assist her master. Katsuya also was horrified when she saw the state Tsunade was in.
Medical ninjitsu is not magic, no matter how many times Tsunade will speed up her cell regeneration she won't be able to repair her spine. Sakura is most definitely on her way to help.
GO back and read that chapter. If you realized it Tsunade mentions she would heal the kages before she heals herself. Katsuya is the only one who will heal the kages with Tsunade. No one else. There are many reasons why Sakura or Sai haven't been seen in previous chapters. They could be doing anything! Like maybe making sure Killer Bee isn't hurt from going into the Jyuubi mouth? But anyway they really aren't gonna aid the kages when the situation is still under control.
That is true but that still leaves the question wide open as to where sai and sakura have gone. I'm not saying Tsunade isnt capable of healing the other kage and herself, but how much chakara could she possibly have left after, and even if they are all healed to a point of survivability(lets just say for instance) they would still need some assistance
And just to remind you two, Tsunade is a Uzumaki and a Senju both. Tsunade has a strong bloodline so it's possible she'll still heal herself or Katsuya will if she can't. If Kushina can survive from a beast extraction then Tsunade can put herself together again.
GO back and read that chapter. If you realized it Tsunade mentions she would heal the kages before she heals herself. Katsuya is the only one who will heal the kages with Tsunade. No one else. There are many reasons why Sakura or Sai haven't been seen in previous chapters. They could be doing anything! Like maybe making sure Killer Bee isn't hurt from going into the Jyuubi mouth? But anyway they really aren't gonna aid the kages when the situation is still under control.
And just to remind you two, Tsunade is a Uzumaki and a Senju both. Tsunade has a strong bloodline so it's possible she'll still heal herself or Katsuya will if she can't. If Kushina can survive from a beast extraction then Tsunade can put herself together again.
Read what i am sayinnnnng, she can do it but how much energy will she have left when shes done she and the other kage will probably need assistance still they are pretty banged up. She will probably go into her true form after due to the mass amount of chakara shes already used, thus needing help
if she was supposed to develop new powers or defeat more villains or grow as a character in her own right kishi needs to rewrite everything post sasori, all her references since then are only in relation to her supporting role of more important charaacters
It's ok, don't worry.
The thing is, if you want me to clear everything up, you should give me a little time to catch-up with the other replies, heheh. ^_^
LE: And also try to not multi-post. It's against the rules.
Ok sorry, I thought it is not consider multi-posing if it is edited and revised. I actually change and add many phase and sentence on each post so I consider it different. Anyway next time I'll see to it that every post I write is unique.
Hashirama reached sennin mode just like naruto, jiraya and Kabuto did. Obviously all of them got markings on their face or even horns in Kabutos case. Now the markings seem to be different for each contract, so obviously you would get thos strange frog-eyes if you would sign the frog-contract and achieve senninmode - like Naruto did. You would get horns and stuff if you sign the dragon-contract and achieve senninmode - like Kabuto did. Now we dont know what kind of contract Hashirama signed and thus we dont know what kind of sennin he is, all we know is, that his senninmode gives him this specific pattern on his forehead.
Agreed again. Based on the design on his face and Tsunade's ones and given Tsunade's affinity with the slugs, it might be Slug Sage Mode, who knows?!
After I found something a long time ago [click
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to read] on a possible Slug Sage Mode for Tsunade, I can corelate something from there with the design that Hashirama's statue has.
Then there’s the possibility of a shell. Just like Sasuke shed his skin and transformed from snake to hawk, so too, Tsunade might build a chamber of some sort to transform from slug to snail. This shell may not come in the form of a giant spiral on her back, but may be malleable and provide a solid defensive technique.
Now if we look at the design of the Statue, it looks like on the back it has a shell.
Also, if we remember Katsuyu, she can split in so many forms of herself, maybe thousands, even. Well, as we've seen, the statue and the technique are named a few thousand of hands.
So we have that connection with the numbers there.
But who knows? I guess we should wait more and see about that in order to say for sure.
My guess would be, that Sakura will sign the same contract in the future and maybe achieve sennin mode (maybe). We havent seen her using a summoning jutsu thus far as well (if I'm correct with this one), so this might be intentionell (if I were Tsunade, I would have teached her to summon Katsuja, why didnt she?)...
But I think her and Hashirama beeing related by blood is a bit too far-fetched in my eyes.
But its a nice find anyways!
I think she already has the slug contract however she won't use it until it's too dangerous, same as Tsunade did. I think it will be an element of surprise thing.
And, as I said, I didn't meant blood connection.
Hope we got that clear.
Thanks a lot! ^_^
Sad you wrote all of this for no reason. Sakura is not important to the storyline anymore. Hell.. He had to kill Neji just to give to Hinata character development.
It's called a theory, so it isn't for no reason.
Also, if you think that, so be it.
Neji's death had a symbolism behind it, but meh, I guess you didn't get it.
It's a good effort, but I think you're looking too hard at something that isn't important. I also think you ascribe too much significance to the genius of kishi, and the symbolism he uses. This manga has been running for several years, and Kishi has been drawing influence from certain limited sources: other manga, Shinto mythology and Buddhist mythology. These limited sources are the reasons why people were able to predict that he would introduce a technique named "Izanami" after he introduced Izanagi with Danzo and Tobi. It's also the reason why people were predicting Hashirama would use that 1000-hands jutsu against Madara, because of the name "Senju" and other Buddhist imagery.
The fact that Kishi has used and reused symbols, especially between early manga chapters, pre-production artwork and the later chapters is not surprising. There's a limited amount of historical symbolism that he can use, and the manga is filled with symbols (1 symbol for each county, one for each village, one for each clan, fuinjutsu seal images, regalia from the Rikudo sennin, MS eye patterns, etc). Of course Sakura in the pre-production artwork was associated with symbols that Kishi later used for other purposes. Kishi has used many symbols, and some he used early and others he saved till later.
That said, Sakura always was the odd one out. She was the third person, a romantic foil, in the group of Sasuke (last child of a cursed clan) and Naruto ("destined child" host of the 9-tailed fox). Sakura always was the "normal" one in the group, and served as a point of reference for some of the more important reveals and plot turns in the story. In the early chapters, when Naruto or Sasuke needed a powerup, Kishi always put Sakura in danger and the stress forced Naruto and/or Sasuke to rise to the challenge. Later, when Naruto needed to make a promise to bring Sasuke home, he had to make that promise to Sakura. Later still, when Naruto needed to rush to the bridge where Sasuke fought Danzo, he rushed because he had to save Sakura again.
Sakura is important to the story not because she's inherently special, but because she's a "normal" person in a complex relationship triangle with two non-normal, super-powerful ninja: Sasuke and Naruto. Later in the manga, if Sasuke becomes good and joins a team with naruto, it will be in large part because of Sakura. If Sasuke ever gets redeemed and is able to live a normal, peaceful life, it will be because of Sakura. Otherwise, she really serves no purpose in the manga going forward. She's not a romantic target for Naruto anymore (Hinata does that, now), and she doesn't have the kinds of super powers that Naruto and Sasuke and the other front-line fighters need.
So yes, this was a fun analysis, but you're looking in the wrong place. Sakura isn't special, her purpose is to be a point of reference for the people in her team (Sasuke and Naruto) who are special and who are diametrically opposed.
