Sasuke-rant

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I'll put this under a cut just because it contains spoilers for chapter 306+

and... don't read it if you're a sasuke-fan

Does anyone else besides me think that the manga's focussing a lot on Sasuke? I understand that there are two distinct villian groups in  the series - Orochimaru and his subordinates, and the Akatsuki. But it seems like Naruto and Sakura are so obsessed with Sasuke. I just don't see how he could ever return to Konoha. I mean... Sasuke betrayed everyone...  and when Konoha finally finds him... he's no different. He's arrogant, shows no emotion, and has absolutely NO interest in returning to his home town. Why is Sasuke such a freaking big deal? Orochimaru left Konoha a long time ago. Jiraiya mentions having faught with him and then later tailing him... but why is Sasuke so important to Konoha right now that they even let Sakura and Sasuke get anywhere near Orochi's lair? Can't they just forget about Sasuke?!

Does anyone else feel like Sasuke should just leave the manga forever? He's really angering me. I wish that Kishimoto would focus more on the Akatsuki. Honestly I think that's a MUCH bigger threat to Konoha and the entire ninja world in general. Yea... Sasuke used to be a "good friend," but why don't Sakura and Naruto... AFTER TWO AND A HALF YEARS... realize that he's totally changed? It's not like Sasuke can get the crap beaten out of him and then be all like "oh you guys are right after all, let me return my years with Orochimaru and come back and live happily in Kohoha with you guys"

I don't know. Maybe I'm exagerating or something... but I'm just really tired of Sasuke already and he's only been around for 3 chapters. I already can't stand him. He's so arrogant and egotistical "look how special my sword is" Ya know what? I hope he gets his sharingans stabbed out.  and... i bet you he still can't beat Itachi.