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Topic= The return of Sasuke



It's been about a year since Sasuke left, maybe more. Maybe less. And now I think we all have seen the symptoms of Sasuke withdrawal from a few of our friends.

So, what do you think about the inevitable return of Uchiha Sasuke and the completion of Team 7? I've heard a lot of people say good riddance, but even more who really want him back.

Personally, I think it's a good move to have him absent for the many months we didn't see him. It makes it feel like he really left rather than just a few chapters. If Kishimoto wants to I'll be perfectly fine if he doesn't show up for another month or two two spread tension. However, I am hoping for the reuniting of Sasuke, team 7 doesn't feel right without him.

Of course, his presence stirs four things.

1. Will he come back? Sasuke is seeking power and he has been with a notorious brainwasher for two and a half years, what makes everyone think that he will return. Even if he is dragged back, what would make him want to stay there? Will they have to force him? Or will Sasuke stay a missing nin?

2. How will Konoha react? I mean, who wants a traitor who was the right hand man of a guy who almost destroyed their village? How will they treat the once loved Sasuke when he returns?

3. What will happen to Sai? Ok, I never thought Sasuke was like Sai in anyway, well...they had similarities but so did a lot of characters. However Kishimoto put so much into the Sai-Sasuke parallel that it makes me wonder if those two can even coexist in the manga. If Sasuke does come back then Sai has got to go.

4. The development of romance. Kishimoto states that he wanted romance but couldn't write it in part I, and kind of hints it in part II. As soon as Sasuke comes back, the potential love interests between Team 7 sky rocket. Some people believe that Sakura will fall in love with Sasuke again, some believe that Naruto and Sasuke will develop a romantic relationship, and some believe that Sakura doesn't love Sasuke that way anymore and will fall for Naruto. Either way it's going to be developed.



Kishimot: I want to continue “people accepting other people,” theme. I also want to put in ‘romance’ that I wasn’t able to in part one (laughs). It seems difficult though.(laughs). Anyway, I won’t give up and my goal is to give it all so please keep cheering for Naruto.


Source: http://forums.narutofan.com/showthread.php?t=71870 <-- translations from the Databook that go from Sakura, Ino, White Fang, Kakashi, Sasuke, and even jutsus.

So, who's up for Sasuke coming back? Or the better question is, is his character worth more as a teammate or as a missing nin?