Naruto: Post Timeskip Disscussion (Warning Intense Spoilers!)

[gohan5]

She was sad at abandoning them during the summit. And things really wouldn't have to change since she can just as easily be forced back onto the team without a say.

Being forced is different than rejoining on her own, which is what I was saying would seem off.

I would say that she should try to kill him, but clearly Sasuke assassination attempts have worked so well. It would just result in her being tossed aside, and I think she deserves some redemption. She'll likely become a slave to Taka again, but hopefully without the love interest and more interest placed in Orochimaru's plan.

Pretty much this. I mean I can see her being used by Taka again, but it would be much different this time around.

[Joltik-Kid]

Sure that was Sakura, not Ino. And technically, that would be true. Sakura was shown thinking of Sasuke more then half a dozen times, whereas Ino seem all over him up until the meeting to decide on the plan to kill him. Current chapter marks the second time.

Ino also cried when the Rookies decided it would be best to kill Sasuke. And we've seen Sakura think of Naruto just as much, in fact her last true full panel of her doing something was her only thinking of Naruto.

[Ciccone]

I would say that she should try to kill him, but clearly Sasuke assassination attempts have worked so well. It would just result in her being tossed aside, and I think she deserves some redemption. She'll likely become a slave to Taka again, but hopefully without the love interest and more interest placed in Orochimaru's plan.

I feel so bad for her though. I mean at least characters like Ino and Sakura have friends and family, but Karin has nothing; apparently her village was destroyed when she was a kid and she's lived a life similar to Kabuto's. I kind of hope she and Kabuto end up together somehow since they have a similar past.

Oh and isn't it weird that a lot of people like Ino more than Sakura now? I never thought I'd consider Ino to be a good character, but she's more reliable than Sakura now.

[Joltik-Kid]

Oh and isn't it weird that a lot of people like Ino more than Sakura now? I never thought I'd consider Ino to be a good character, but she's more reliable than Sakura now.

I find it ridiculous myself... The plot was set up for her to do something

[SenorLaughsaLot]

I find it ridiculous myself... The plot was set up for her to do something

I really hope she does do something, other kunoichi have been taking the spotlight so far, like Ino, and especially Hinata (it's the fan service...).

I could imagine Sakura having a moment after hearing about Tsunade's death (if it happens, which is most likely).

[Joltik-Kid]

I really hope she does do something, other kunoichi have been taking the spotlight so far, like Ino, and especially Hinata (it's the fan service...).

I could imagine Sakura having a moment after hearing about Tsunade's death (if it happens, which is most likely).

Here I was to believe Ten Ten is also a Kunoichi (treated far worst then Sakura) ^^

And by ridiculous, I mean people liking Ino because of one panel of importance. Sakura is Kishi's heroin, she's gonna do something trust me

[gohan5]

I really hope she does do something, other kunoichi have been taking the spotlight so far, like Ino, and especially Hinata (it's the fan service...).

I could imagine Sakura having a moment after hearing about Tsunade's death (if it happens, which is most likely).

What? NaruHina fanservice? NaruSaku is just as strong, so I wouldn't say that's why. I just think he doesn't have anything for her to do right now.

[Joltik-Kid]

What? NaruHina fanservice? NaruSaku is just as strong, so I wouldn't say that's why. I just think he doesn't have anything for her to do right now.

I think he meant that Hinata is just generally a well liked character for reasons unknown to me. Not saying this is the norm, as their truly are good shippers out there, but my general awareness of the matter is a majority of NaruHina fans are just huge Hinata fans.

[gohan5]

I think he meant that Hinata is just generally a well liked character for reasons unknown to me. Not saying this is the norm, as their truly are good shippers out there, but my general awareness of the matter is a majority of NaruHina fans are just huge Hinata fans.

Well when the person is in the ship you generally have to like them. Not trying to sound uh snippy, but I can't think of another way to say that. And again there's just as many fans of Sakura, so I don't think that's the reason.

[SenorLaughsaLot]

Here I was to believe Ten Ten is also a Kunoichi (treated far worst then Sakura) ^^

And by ridiculous, I mean people liking Ino because of one panel of importance. Sakura is Kishi's heroin, she's gonna do something trust me

Ten Ten had her time... in the anime. XD Poor girl doesn't get much in the manga.

I started to like Ino, well, more like recognize her, because of what she's done. Although, it's because of Ino-Shika-Cho that she's been given some light. Either way, I kinda liked the way she behaved during her fight with Edo Tensei Asuma and that made me pay attention to her a bit more, but that might just be me.

Sakura is just in the side lines now, so I'm waiting for Kishi to finally make her do something (Isn't this like the third/fourth time I've said it? XD). I trust you, she is his heroin, she has to have an important role.

What? NaruHina fanservice? NaruSaku is just as strong, so I wouldn't say that's why. I just think he doesn't have anything for her to do right now.

I was saying Hinata is getting a bit of the spotlight because of the fan service. For NaruHina they got hand holding and heartfelt speeches recently. Then he gives Hinata the first power up. NaruSaku may be just as strong, but I think NaruHina is being displayed more, as of now.

I don't see much NaruSaku going on now, but that doesn't mean Sakura won't/can't do anything. Like Joltik said, she's the heroin, she gonna do something. It just isn't her time I guess.

I hope I make sense...

[gohan5]

Ten Ten had her time... in the anime. XD Poor girl doesn't get much in the manga.

Ironic isn't it? I heard that Tenten was Kishi's favorite of the 4 Konoha kunoichi, or he preferred her design the best or something. You'd think she'd get more time than she does, but she's just like a cheerleader for Team Guy :/

I was saying Hinata is getting a bit of the spotlight because of the fan service. For NaruHina they got hand holding and heartfelt speeches recently. Then he gives Hinata the first power up. NaruSaku may be just as strong, but I think NaruHina is being displayed more, as of now.

I don't see much NaruSaku going on now, but that doesn't mean Sakura won't/can't do anything. Like Joltik said, she's the heroin, she gonna do something. It just isn't her time I guess.

I hope I make sense...

What fanservice do you mean though? Maybe that's the wrong word? I think he's giving Hinata her due time, same with Ino-Shika-Cho, this manga has always been about bonds and such. It's probably more of a desire to finally bring Hinata out of her shell a bit, out from behind Naruto's shadow so to speak. And it's not like it's random as we've seen buildup to this moment earlier, with it reaching the climax in Pain's invasion of Konoha. This was just the next step as far as I can see. Not because he wants to throw out fanservice, but because Hinata is developing as a person. But that's just me.

[Joltik-Kid]

Well when the person is in the ship you generally have to like them. Not trying to sound uh snippy, but I can't think of another way to say that. And again there's just as many fans of Sakura, so I don't think that's the reason.

What I mean Gohan, is most NaruHina fans I've come to know only care about Hinata, not Naruto. Hinata fans just want her to get whatever she wants, thus why some are self-proclaimed NaruHina supporters. But from what's been shown recently, it's still a one-sided ship with a possibly. I say one-sided because Naruto still has yet to show any form of romantic feelings for Hinata. Not that NaruSaku is doing any better though, as Sakura seems to hold feelings for both her teammates and we still don't know if Naruto see's her in the same light as before.

***But sticking more to the current manga subject, I feel it's kinda haxy that everyone know gets a cloak XD

[gohan5]

What I mean Gohan, is most NaruHina fans I've come to know only care about Hinata, not Naruto. Hinata fans just want her to get whatever she wants, thus why some are self-proclaimed NaruHina supporters. But from what's been shown recently, it's still a one-sided ship with a possibly. I say one-sided because Naruto still has yet to show any form of romantic feelings for Hinata. Not that NaruSaku is doing any better though, as Sakura seems to hold feelings for both her teammates and we still don't know if Naruto see's her in the same light as before.

Well I haven't had the pleasure of knowing said fans, but it exists in everything, I don't believe in generalizations like those. That's all I'll say about that. As for what's one-sided, more likely, whatever, you can't really say for sure either. It's subjective to everyone and just like you said what you think about the two pairings, someone could have the exact opposite feel and it wouldn't be wrong. Again I won't go into it any further than that since that's not what we're here for and it has a place of it's own to discuss such matters.

[SenorLaughsaLot]

Ironic isn't it? I heard that Tenten was Kishi's favorite of the 4 Konoha kunoichi, or he preferred her design the best or something. You'd think she'd get more time than she does, but she's just like a cheerleader for Team Guy :/

What fanservice do you mean though? Maybe that's the wrong word? I think he's giving Hinata her due time, same with Ino-Shika-Cho, this manga has always been about bonds and such. It's probably more of a desire to finally bring Hinata out of her shell a bit, out from behind Naruto's shadow so to speak. And it's not like it's random as we've seen buildup to this moment earlier, with it reaching the climax in Pain's invasion of Konoha. This was just the next step as far as I can see. Not because he wants to throw out fanservice, but because Hinata is developing as a person. But that's just me.

Really, I thought Ten Ten had potential. I liked her in part one. I thought she was cool, especially since they said she never missed her targets, and then came Temari...

Maybe that's what it is. I might be labeling it as fan service just because of the hand holding and such. When you put it that way it makes much more sense.

***But sticking more to the current manga subject, I feel it's kinda haxy that everyone know gets a cloak XD

I thought that at first too, but then I thought about what they're up against. You gotta fight hax with hax. XD (I'm also hoping to see the Kages with cloaks)

[gohan5]

Really, I thought Ten Ten had potential. I liked her in part one. I thought she was cool, especially since they said she never missed her targets, and then came Temari...

Maybe that's what it is. I might be labeling it as fan service just because of the hand holding and such. When you put it that way it makes much more sense.

Yeah so did I, Tenten is my favorite Konoha kunoichi. Kishi has always expressed that he's wanted to add her more, why it hasn't happened I have no idea.

Well that's fine, I understand that their moment may have come at a bad time. I think it made sense and that it fit, but maybe it was a little more fluffy than what people are used to seeing. But I wouldn't take away from that moment at all though, it's a powerful moment for both Naruto and Hinata.

[Joltik-Kid]

I thought that at first too, but then I thought about what they're up against. You gotta fight hax with hax. XD (I'm also hoping to see the Kages with cloaks)

Leave it to those blasted Uchiha eyes of all time hax :P

[J Ken]

Leave it to those blasted Uchiha eyes of all time hax :P

Nowadays you have to either have a Sharingan, be a Jinchuriki or have some sort of relationship with one of those things to have any kind of important in this series. I miss the days where kunais were considered dangerous.

[Platinum fan.]

Haven't been on here in awhile so I'll just address what everyone is talking about. I hope Karin does not to Sasuke's team. If she does then she's as bad as Sakura. Please don't have Karin go back to Team Taka. True there isn't much to do for her character now but that's only because she hasn't been used. If she goes back to Sasuke then Naruto will pull a BW, which means Bad Writing. Yes, I am going to use BW as my slogan for Bad Writing from this point on. It fits perfectly.

As far as the girls go, some of you are surprised that Ino is getting more popular and more positive stuff then Sakura currently. That shouldn't come as a surprise. Ino has broken away from Sasuke's groupie list and become her one character. Yes, she only gets screentime because of Ino-Shika-Cho, but considering how this series treats females, thats a pretty sweet deal. I myself didn't care that much for Ino in the start but now I truly like the character. Her Sasuke lover status really weighed her down but now that she's free of that she's far more likeable and useful in battle with Shikamaru and Choji.

The only real female that got cheated was Tenten. Poor Tenten. Sakura has moments but as of now I consider Hinata and Ino way cooler then her. It's a shame really.

[Ciccone]

It's funny that Tenten has the least amount of screen-time among the female characters given that Kishi said he liked her and wanted to show her more often. I guess using the Bashōsen is all she will get to do in this war.

[Agility]

I don't see how Sakura's feelings have limited her as a character. One, she hasn't been in a situation in a very long time where she's doing anything productive, and two, it's been just as long since her feelings got in the way. Sure, she turned down the ninja in the medical tent, but I don't see that as debasing her personality. I'll reiterate what I said a few pages ago; those feelings you guys have a habit of disparaging are actually a strong base for Sakura's character. No one whines half as much about Naruto still pursuing Sasuke, so I don't see why people do it to Sakura.

Hopefully Kishi'll give her something big later on. It's been a very long time since she fought the Akatsuki, and I personally enjoyed that battle very much. Here's to wishing.