The Official Naruto Manga Thread. (*SPOILERS*)

[OminousCloud]

I love those 'subtle' throw away hints... "oh yeah btw, Kisame is pretty much a Bijuu without the tail" and then a few pages later he's already found Killer Bee. If it was intended to build up some hype, it failed quite miserably.

I'm happy that we've progressed plot-point wise, but I really do want the series to pick up the pace a little bit, I'm not sure all this 'branching' is really necessary.

As much as it annoys me when Naruto takes a break, I think no Naruto next week is actually good in the scope of my academia lol.

Spoiler:
 I wonder what the Naruto costumes would have been like if Tite Kubo had designed them 

Originally Posted by Pain-sama

honestly im getting sick of this feud between sasuke and naruto i mean come on naruto keeps saying hes gonna bring sasuke back NARUTO sasuke made his own decisions and left with his own will stop trying to bring him back,and i dont think sasuke will ever go back to the village,plus hes gonna be blind soon anyway

His decision to leave was because he thought he wouldn't get strong enough to defeat Itachi if he had stayed. And we don't know if he took Itachi's eyes or not, so the blindness thing could go either way...

But to say he'll never go back to the village might be true. He has a valid reason to despise Konoha or at least those holding positions of power, they pretty much screwed up his life. Naruto and Sasuke are polar opposites of the same situation. They've both been wronged by society but they deal with it in very different ways.

I know a lot of people want Sasuke to stay 'evil', and usually I'd be one of those "keep them evil" types, but I really want Naruto to succeed.

[Gjallarhorn]

I like where Kishimoto went with Sakura's little "confession". I think Sakura is trying to make herself love Naruto consciously but still likes Sasuke, and Naruto obviously knows this. The issue that arises is whether Sakura will accept how she really feels, or stick with how she wants to feel.

And there's still Hinata, who's little confession went nowhere...

[MangaFanGuy]

Personally when Naruto shot down Sakura's "Confession" I lol'ed so hard.
Sakura tried fake feelings and manipulation and Naruto blew her out of the water.
For me this is a blow to any NaruxSaku argument.

I was a bit sad that we only got a brief glimpse of Killerbee vs Kisame tho.

[Nanukana]

I actually think that Sakura makes more sense. Why would she still like Sasuke? He's could have came back but he didn't and it's just stupid. She's moving on like anyone would do. I think Naruto is just afraid of things changing and people letting go of Sasuke like he should be doing. NaruSasu anyone?

[Gjallarhorn]

Originally Posted by Nanukana

I actually think that Sakura makes more sense. Why would she still like Sasuke? He's could have came back but he didn't and it's just stupid. She's moving on like anyone would do. I think Naruto is just afraid of things changing and people letting go of Sasuke like he should be doing. NaruSasu anyone?

I think everything Naruto just said in the last chapter proves you wrong.

[Nanukana]

Originally Posted by Gjallarhorn

I think everything Naruto just said in the last chapter proves you wrong.

I could be wrong but Naruto could be wrong too. If your 12 year old crush left for 3 years and started killing people, would you still like him as much? Ino moved on, why not Sakura? All Naruto said in the last chapter was that he thinks Sakura's kidding and lying. Hopefully the next chapter will shed some more light this though. Kishi's being pretty mean to all the Naruto confessions as of late. ^-^

[MangaFanGuy]

I don't think sakuras confession was truthful.
Remember when she first learned naruto "Loved" her her reaction was bordering on sad because of it.
I actually don't think she has those feelings for Naruto and he has realized it.

Naruto has grown up and Sakura needs to face her own emotions concerning Sasuke.

[Gjallarhorn]

...the whole point of Naruto and Sakura's conversation was to point out that Sakura was lying to him about her feelings. Kishimoto spelled it out in giant green neon letters under a spotlight.

[Yugure's Goddess]

I'm sorry, but I just feel like saying this, now.

REJECTED!!

Yeah, I thought it was kind of funny, and yeah, I can see the lying part. The whole time she was talking about it, she was qualifying her feelings. She kept saying that it didn't make sense for her to have feelings for Sasuke. She was trying to convince herself more than Naruto, is how it appeared to me...

I suppose, logically this would make sense (for her to love Naruto and not Sasuke). This seems the right thing to do to most people, but quite frankly love doesn't always make sense. You don't love somebody because it's right. You just do. (or you don't) I think this is Kishimoto's point, here. You can't fall in or out of love because it's right or wrong. If you don't feel it, you don't feel it. It's just that simple.

They're emotions. They kind of fundamentally lack logic.

I found this chapter interesting. And I'm still very frustrated over Hinata's confession. I guess people in that world don't react when some one nearly dies to save you, whilst telling you they're madly in love with you. I think that little brush over didn't make much sense...

I'm very eager for the next chapter!

love
dani
dude

[MangaFanGuy]

Next Chapter confirms REJECTION whoot!!!

Looks like Naruto was right and Sakura basically admits it.

[Wio]

While Sakura loves Naruto, she feels really guilty because she couldn't stop Sasuke. Her actions throughout Shippuden have shown her love for Naruto, but it's hard for her to move on. I mean, from her perspective she also failed to stop Sasuke from leaving the village, and we all know how butt-hurt Naruto is that he failed.

But at the same time, I can see it going either way. This is just my interpretation. None of Sakura's actions were really definitive.

[Nanukana]

Originally Posted by Wio

While Sakura loves Naruto, she feels really guilty because she couldn't stop Sasuke. Her actions throughout Shippuden have shown her love for Naruto, but it's hard for her to move on. I mean, from her perspective she also failed to stop Sasuke from leaving the village, and we all know how butt-hurt Naruto is that he failed.

But at the same time, I can see it going either way. This is just my interpretation. None of Sakura's actions were really definitive.

That makes sense. It's possible that Naruto's right, but I just think it makes more sense the other way. Naruto may be awesome, but he's not all knowing and if Sakura was trying to deny feelings for Sasuke, why go after him? She could just ignore him and wait for Naruto to come back and be with him.

[Wio]

I think the reason Sakura is going after Sasuke has little to nothing to do with any feelings of love for him. Either she is somewhat delusional and intends to stop him or something, or she wants give Naruto a piece of his own medicine by being like him.

But another thing, even if Sakura is "in love" with Sasuke, why does that matter? It's a snowball's chance in hell that any sort of healthy relationship will come of that. You can't deny that she cares a lot about Naruto and could make a happy couple.

Oh, and this is completely random, but I've gained a newfound respect for Sasori. I was rewatching some episodes and Sakura said "You don't care about your family? Don't you hold anything sacred?" and Sasori says "Hey, should a shinobi really be saying that?" That's been my thinking ever since I started watching Naruto, lol.

[MangaFanGuy]

Originally Posted by Wio

But another thing, even if Sakura is "in love" with Sasuke, why does that matter? It's a snowball's chance in hell that any sort of healthy relationship will come of that. You can't deny that she cares a lot about Naruto and could make a happy couple.

How can she care about Naruto and try to backstab him like this?
How could she be so callous towars him even withholding information he really ought to know if she loves him?

I think these show how little she knows about Naruto and how emotionally stranded she really is

[Wio]

Originally Posted by MangaFanGuy

How can she care about Naruto and try to backstab him like this?
How could she be so callous towars him even withholding information he really ought to know if she loves him?

I think these show how little she knows about Naruto and how emotionally stranded she really is

Maybe she can do it because... Naruto is doing it?
Naruto is being a jerk. Of course she's gonna get upset.
Whatever emotionally standard means, it probably wouldn't make them a worse couple.

But as far as backstabbing goes, Sasuke is the epitome.

[MangaFanGuy]

Originally Posted by Wio

Maybe she can do it because... Naruto is doing it?

Doing what?
Emotional blackmail?
Withholding vital information?
Backstabbing?

Naruto is being a jerk. Of course she's gonna get upset.
Whatever emotionally standard means, it probably wouldn't make them a worse couple.

Sakura has shown to have emotional problems (Once coutered by Inner Sakura preskip) and I see no evidence this has changed.
These latest chapter have highlghted how she stil seems to feel something for Sasuke and is trying to drag naruto down

But as far as backstabbing goes, Sasuke is the epitome.

true but now Sakura is doing it too

[Wio]

Naruto is withholding information on Sasuke. To be honest, I doubt it matters whether Naruto knows or not just as it doesn't matter that Sakura isn't completely up to date about Sasuke.

I don't see how Sakura "emotionally blackmaling" or "backstabbing" anyone. I don't think Sakura has any emotional problems either, she's pretty normal compared to pretty much every other character in this story. You really need to elaborate here.

[MangaFanGuy]

Originally Posted by Wio

Naruto is withholding information on Sasuke. To be honest, I doubt it matters whether Naruto knows or not just as it doesn't matter that Sakura isn't completely up to date about Sasuke.

You mean the information that has little relevance on Sakuras plans?
Compared to her basically looking to backstab Naruto's plans?

I don't see how Sakura "emotionally blackmaling" or "backstabbing" anyone.

what was the point of the confession?
To get him to return to the village and in order to do that she was willing to stoop to trying to emotionally manipulate him using fake feelings and lies.

I don't think Sakura has any emotional problems either, she's pretty normal compared to pretty much every other character in this story. You really need to elaborate here.

sakura has clearly shown she never got over Sasuke
And now this?
after all her crying and guilt she is backstabbing one friend to take out anouther.

[Wio]

Originally Posted by MangaFanGuy

You mean the information that has little relevance on Sakuras plans?
Compared to her basically looking to backstab Naruto's plans?

How is she "backstabbing" Naruto's plans? She doesn't even know Naruto's plans at this point because he hasn't told her anything. Even if she did know them, she's till not "backstabbing" them. She's going after Sasuke... the same damn thing Naruto has been doing this entire time.

what was the point of the confession?
To get him to return to the village and in order to do that she was willing to stoop to trying to emotionally manipulate him using fake feelings and lies.

You think that because it was never definitively confirmed and it is what you want to believe. Also, even assuming it's all fake feelings and lies, how is it worse than what Naruto has done. He's risking his life to try to capture a missing nin instead of doing missions to assist the village. He's jeopardizing the village by running off on his own accord. He's going apespit ninetails and nearly killing Sakura.

sakura has clearly shown she never got over Sasuke
And now this?
after all her crying and guilt she is backstabbing one friend to take out anouther.

It's interesting how you think Sakura has this undeniable love for Sasuke, and yet has no right to know what he's up to or anything.

I wonder what advice you would give to Sakura. You'd probably tell her to be true to her heart chase after some renegade missing nin to win his heart. Maybe they can have their first date in front of the Geno Mazo.
Or maybe you'd rather that she wait at Konoha waiting until she's old and rinkly for Sasuke to come back. After all, no puppy-love genin crush would ever wear off.

[Gjallarhorn]

So, Kisame is apparently an Arrancar. Did you see his Resurreccion? Pretty similar to Grimmjow's, amirite?

[Wio]

At least he'll fire off some interesting kidoh or ninjutsu. Most arrancar are so busy daydreaming about their backstory and shouting taunts that they can't get a good cero in edgewise.

[MangaFanGuy]

Originally Posted by Wio

How is she "backstabbing" Naruto's plans? She doesn't even know Naruto's plans at this point because he hasn't told her anything. Even if she did know them, she's till not "backstabbing" them. She's going after Sasuke... the same damn thing Naruto has been doing this entire time.

No.
Naruto is trying to "return Sasuke from the darkness" etc etc all that jazz and to stop the cycle of hatred etc etc.

Sakuras seems to be somewhere along the lines of "Either he comes back or he dies!"
And if Sakura really cared why not simply help Naruto?
If their goals are the same then why not?
probably because their goals and tactics are not the same and SHE (Remember Kiba wanted to tell him but Sakura stopped him) wants to keep that from him

You think that because it was never definitively confirmed and it is what you want to believe. Also, even assuming it's all fake feelings and lies, how is it worse than what Naruto has done. He's risking his life to try to capture a missing nin instead of doing missions to assist the village. He's jeopardizing the village by running off on his own accord. He's going apespit ninetails and nearly killing Sakura.

How is this bad?
How many Akatsuki has Naruto beaten in that time frame?
He helped out to try and rescue Gaara
He took down Pein
He took down Kakuzu
and now he is one of the instrumental pieces standing in the way of Madara and world domination and it was only his going off to get stronger that has allowed him to remain as such.

And what has Sakura done for the village?
Healed a couple of people?
Beat Sasori?
Cried?

So Naruto has done MORE for the village then Sakura has

as for going apeshit I hardly see how Naruto is to be blamed for Sakura being useless and Kyuubi smacking her

It's interesting how you think Sakura has this undeniable love for Sasuke, and yet has no right to know what he's up to or anything.

I fail to see how the Jyubi and all the information concerning it is anything to do with sakura and her feelings.

Tell me what part of Madaras speech is really relevant to Sakura? (Feelings or not)

I wonder what advice you would give to Sakura. You'd probably tell her to be true to her heart chase after some renegade missing nin to win his heart. Maybe they can have their first date in front of the Geno Mazo.
Or maybe you'd rather that she wait at Konoha waiting until she's old and rinkly for Sasuke to come back. After all, no puppy-love genin crush would ever wear off.

Or perhaps if you want to save him then go with the hero?
Go with the guy who is most likely to achieve this?
Don't backstab your friends?

Honestly she has shown she holds feelings for Sasuke and the latest chapters reinforce the idea that Naruto for her is just Second in line.
And if she really wants Sasuke back then she is going about it all wrong

[chii-chan91]

I think cause it was only out today, and ill abide by the original spoiler rules (and ive never spoilered anything before so ill see if it works) and post my comment on this weeks in spoiler ^^

Spoiler:
 I dont have a clue how many people have read the new chapter, but what does everyone think of Samehada?? Haha to say nothing of Kisame... now weve seen, id imagine a good half of the fight between him and Killerbee, im actually kinda pleased that some actions happening! I also find Samehada quite funny now, to say nothing of the fact his sword seems to talk to Kisame, which, granted makes sense... but then it chooses to limbo arch over people it doesnt want to cut?! And then gets booted out the way by Kisame! (which i believe is just sword abuse)Also, i know the fights not over, cause the idea that chakra was given to Bee suggests that the fight will go on, but it seemed a little quick for me... 

[Paain]

i thought it was funny how his sword just betrayed Kisame just like that,i was lolen so hard
it seems as if his sword has a will of its own..i knew this but i didnt think it would betray its wielder,but know when i think about it it is the most terrifing and strongest of the 7 swords so it probably does go from wielder to wielder

[Nanukana]

Aw, I felt so bad Kisame though. He's always been so proud of his sword it just get's up and leaves him because Bee tastes better. It kind of worries me because it seems as if Kishi's trying to make Bee stronger so that he can help Naruto later on, and I personally just want Bee to die cause I don't like him.