Dear NaruSaku shippers (Naruto chp 615)

Hi everyone!

I hope you're fine, please don't hate this, please read it and understand what I'm about to convey... I have seen a lot of comments journals, threads, forums discussing about the Naruto manga chapter 615 that was out recently. Please guys and girls there... I see a lot of you hate it and some are brokenhearted I couldn't stand seeing you guys like this, so this is my opinion about the chapter, and considering that I am A NARUHINA fan pretty much I'm more neutral, i don't want you all to grieve over it to that point, i cant stand to see you guys lose hope on your pairing.

Let me start of with the chapter 614 (Neji died) everyone knew, i hated it, it hurt. But it was relevant to the story, without losing a character there, war seems so petty and no one will realize the seriousness of it, so Kishi had to make this hard decision and thumbs up to be brave enough to write off a major supporting character that has big fan base. He gave Neji a very good last development that he needed, Neji holds a bond with Naruto and Hinata. Being one of the character that was completely changed by Naruto's words Neji contributed to his part very well, but Kishi turn him into Hinata's protector in terms of the Hyuuga duty as the branch family member, he was reminded of his father's sacrifice for the one he hold dear. And to Neji, Naruto the one who changed him and Hinata the one who he hated and considered useless, (looking down on both of them in the first part for being a smartass), for the exact reason, for being a genius he sacrificed his life in a brilliant way because he considered them as precious comrades. *I;m particularly dissatisfied to the term GENIUS they give to Neji because Kishi didn't let him have some more actions and moves to show off (I almost feel that being a Hyuuga is useless, the Uchiha are being emphasized all over the manga, related to Senju and what so ever but i dont see anything relevant showing why Hyuugas are strongest of Konoha apart from the unique talent, they dont show of any majestic techniques apart from jabbing some chakra points and fending off attacks seeing in all direction, scanning, nothing else is there)*

Neji's lost was taunted and mocked by Obito, in the starting of chapter 615, Naruto giving in to despair and hurt from losing someone as close as a friend to him got him down (it is the most natural reaction he could let out), after a long battle oriented chapters we finally see Naruto being a human with emotions once again. He slipped in as Obito stirred the pain inside him once again, almost made the Uzumaki doubt his own words.

I consider it to be a very good temptation, then what happened next was the totally unexpected part (even to me), Hinata who couldn't even raise her voice him raised her hands and snapped him out of his deep despair, even Madara made a mental note that Naruto might give in, Hinata slaps him at the right moment startling almost everyone and also Naruto himself. *Here I wanted you guys to note that, Hinata's further development as a character is starting here*, her plausible speech about his words, recollecting Neji's words to him, making Naruto believe that his own words aren't a lie (Note: she tried her best in giving a boost of confidence to make him believe in it as well) making a point that the bonds the whole Shinobi alliance holds are profound from his words, the feeling that connected him to everyone and everyone to him. At this moment she reminded him of his own Nindo, that even confuses Obito with his own ideals for bonds further triggering his anger and irritation. Not only that, Kyuubi snaps in and scolding Naruto for spacing out in the middle of an important war, recalling the exact moment his life was saved by that same way Neji did, *his parents* on the very day he was born. Naruto then recalled that not only his parents or Neji but everyone else, Jiraiya, Sarutobi Hizuren, Nagato, Itachi, Shikaku, Inoichi, Chiyo all of them sacrificed their life entrusting the future to him, to put a stop to this endless cycle of hatred and pain, to find an answer for overall peace.

That is where he realizes that his life is not only one, his life is connected to those who sacrificed their lives for him and for the future. It didn't imply that the phrase referring only to Hinata, but also to Neji (sorry, i don't sense any NaruHina here, Naruto needed Kyuubi to remind him of his parents sacrifice the same way Neji did, to be sure of himself, its not only Hinata who did the job, *Kishi just gave her the moment for her to shine as a character, since she admires Naruto from the starting point she could understand how he feels, reminding him of what she observed of him from long ago, his desire to never give up*). He lifted his hands to tug her hand away from his face, standing up together with her, he genuinely thanked her for that stayed there with him *he didn't give any reference for her staying by his sides ever since from the past*, with his new found determination, Naruto silently thanked Neji, holding Hinata's hand and (SEE THE MANGA PANEL AGAIN CLEARLY) he lifts his other hand, folding into a fist, his mind voice echoed *I will never let go of your hand* he held out the invisible Neji's hand and vows silently to never let it go, symbolically Kishi drew the ten tails in narrow scope as though implying from his picture that ten tails, Obito and Madara who killed Neji and many others will be crushed.

There is also another reason why he holds her hand, that is to lend her his Kyuubi chakra, without any contac to the person he couldn't share Kurama's chakra with her, so there you go. If you understand Kishi's ways clearly, you could see that the manga has no implication of future pairing of the manga being finalized. In my p.o.v they will be friends, this chapter has given them another factor that they can relate to (Neji's death) apart from their mutual desires for gaining acknowledgement and also to be strong. This will a be spot for Hinata's growth and development as a character, deepening the friendship bond she has with Naruto. It was also a platform served for Naruto to see her as a person who is matured, she's calm able to snap the child of destiny before the manga's major villains, now they are in the war, I hope that Hinata uses this time well to prove the world wrong, show them why Hyuuga are said to be Konoha's strongest, I hope she wont die though.*This came as a surprise to us because we always see her as someone who is weak, an indecisive uncool girl that has no guts or confidence, we always had seen blush and faint, stutter around Naruto not this, Kishi used this to show that she had grown, and matured, gaining confidence she is now strong enough to re-assure Naruto of his own words*. To Naruto, Hinata is someone he thinks highly as a friend even from part 1 and now the confession doesn't change anything about how he feels about her, just that now he knows her feelings well compared to before, he could realize what was the reason for she was being weird looking away from him when he sees her, her fainting spells and extreme blushes around him. Kishi stated that in the war he will have all the characters to have their moments to shine, this time is Hinata's turn next person will soon come up. Some fans fiercely believe that this is a chapter dedicated to NaruHina, but honestly, i am one of NaruHina fan, I am saying this is a chapter for Hinata's development that we weren't able to see in the starting, this is the most that she had grown thus far, and the chapter 614 for was for Neji.

Naruto regards Hinata as his precious friend that he doesn't want to lose, and Hinata believes in him fiercely, she loves him unconditionally note this: Hinata didn't say that she wants her feelings reciprocated, (both in her confession and also in her thought about Naruto in the war) she merely stated her wishes to walk side by side with Naruto and holding his hand, so that could also be done in a friendly manner if not in romantic manner. She knows she'll be selfish if she even wished for Naruto to look at her romantically. Hinata only wants to see Naruto happy, if he's happy with Sakura then, Hinata would be very happy for him than anyone else. Note that Hinata's character is similar to that of Naruto's he did wanted to have dates with Sakura, but didnt force her to love him, he only wants her to be happy at the cost of his own happiness and feelings, same goes for Hinata. Naruto will go to any lengths to make Sakura happy, and Hinata by the way wished to see him smile, and would even throw her life away for him in order to protect him. So, that is what most likely will happen.

Besides, Naruto is not affected about any of this. His respects for her even increased considerably, no romantic indication is in there. Naruto's only love interest has been Sakura all along, I don't see why would Kishi give it a boost from the starting of Shippuden just to end it? So please NaruSaku fans out there, don't lose hope. Naruto owes Sakura a confession, and she will definitely get over Sasuke (Kishi states that Sasuke is her obstacle to fully blossom as a character) Sakura wishes to be acknowledged by the Uchiha, her love for him is still there, the girl already did realized that she's attracted to Naruto, it will take just a bit more for her to fully outgrow her feelings for Sasuke (that will be her ultimate development; most likely happens in the final clash between Naruto & Sasuke). She will see Naruto as how Hinata has viewed him, and the time skip will have them both together as a couple. That is what I believe how it will all end. So please dont have this one chapter ruin you.
I don't hate any Naruto character, (just have a little dislike towards Sasuke but I dont hate him), I believe NaruSaku will happen, that is what Kishi wants too. Be strong.

I am concerned about you guys, and I have my sister who is one of you (a previous SasuSaku fan and now NaruSaku fan) and I am NaruHina fan, we don't fight with each other... we understand what we like and dislike is different so we came to a mutual understanding, even this chapter didnt affect us... I'm a bit hurt though. It hurts me for already knowing that the pairing that i love isn't gonna happen but, i cant dislike it just because it didnt happen. To me, I love NaruHina no matter what, even if NaruSaku happens I would still love NaruHina. More than the pairing itself, I liek them both as characters, I want them to be happy, if NaruSaku happens I would want Hinata to give up on Naruto, BUT not her feelings that she holds for him, I don't want Hinata to give up her feelings for Naruto, he is the most perfect being for her to be in love with and I don't see anything wrong in keep loving him silently. But I really pity her. It hurts to be her, really... people considering you weak, underestimated, not strong enough or confident enough to stand for own self, the heart ache you felt when people humiliated you, even your father scorned you, living in the shadows of your younger sibling, having a cousin hate for no reason, the clan's restrictions not having your freedom for your own, it must have felt lonely. She was definitely saved by him, that is for sure. And now, being rejected will hurt, but she deserves the truth from him, Naruto is a very honest person, he will definitely tell her how he feels and his love for Sakura, i believe they will be best friends forever. I love them both.  
So no matter what believe in your NaruSaku it will happen. Keep smiling ^.^
(on the side note: NaruHina no offence please, fans please learn to see what is hidden between the lines to save the heart ache for later on, but if you find this totally ridiculous, this is all my point of view, my opinions and now i see it, i wouldn't force you all to believe it... so its up to you i dont want anyone to get hurt by this so please forgive me if anything i wrote here is wrong to you)