accidentally too straightforward courtship
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accidentally too straightforward courtship
i don't understand how people say hinata was always there for naruto, if she was could she let him know at least? i think that isolated and neglected child would really love to know someone wanted to be his friend and actually liked him. hinata stalking him through the years does not equals to her being in his life in any way that matters and that would've matter to naruto. naruto is always confused talking to her and wondering why she's so weird, she can't talk to him she can't look at him, naruto has no idea she's even there. i get being shy, but if you say you love a person and know they are mistreated and alone wouldn't you make an effort to talk to them? she waits for a deadly situation to confess her feelings for him and he doesn't even acknowledge that, he doesn't bring it up at all, that's a girl he barely interacted for the entirety of naruto classic and then shippuden, when we are supposed to believe that naruto holding her hand was something romantic. she never made any effort to be with him and to be there for him, all she ever did is watch. there's a reason why the only person we see in his childhood memories is sasuke, there's a reason why sasuke is the person who made naruto feel less alone, there's a reason why naruto is so obsessed with sasuke - that's his first friend.
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One our greatest living revolutionaries, Assata Shakur, has transitioned to the ancestors. On September 25, 2025, passed away in Havana, Cuba, where she had lived in exile since at least 1984. Beginning her activism in college, Shakur was a foundational member of both the Black Panther Party and Black Liberation Army, where she honed both her revolutionary theory and practice. Targeted constantly by the state, Assata was arrested in 1973 after she and several other BLA members were attacked by state troopers on the New Jersey Turnpike. She and her comrades were injured in the attack, and a state trooper was killed when BLA members returned fire in self defense. Shakur was wrongfully convicted of murder in 1977, but this did not stop her work. She continued to organize as a political prisoner, and she was broken out of jail in 1979 by fellow BLA members and the May 19 Communist Organization. During her years on the run, she was placed on the FBI’s Most Wanted List, where she remained until her death. In 1984, Cuba granted her formal political asylum and refused to extradite her, despite relentless pressure from the United States, including a $1,000,000 reward. In 1987, she published her seminal work, Assata: An Autobiography. This work is a foundational text for anyone committed to destroying Western Imperialism and colonialism. In it, she wrote the following words, which have become a rally cry echoed throughout worldwide struggles for freedom.
“It is our duty to fight for our freedom. It is our duty to win. We must love each other and support each other. We have nothing to lose but our chains.”
Mother Assata, thank you for your relentless fight for our dignity and self-determination. We continue on in your honor and legacy. May the ancestors welcome you in warmly. Rest in Power!
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OH MY FUCKING GOSHHHHH, I made a post where I claimed that Sakura stans are misogynistic AND THEN, this girlie pop comments and defends Sakura (which is what I expected and better than what they did next) THEN they decide to put down Hinata. In a post where I claimed Sakura stans are misogynistic..... THANKS FOR PROVING MY POINT
I don't like Hinata nor Karin, Karin harassed Sasuke and the other stalked him and pressured Naruto into being married to her. What I don't like as well, is what this commenter did. 😭😭😭😭
sakura fans give off that vibe of having stanned sakura from the beginning bc she was the most important female character w a cute design in a cast of men and boys and insisting on stanning her even if she exhibits horrible behaviour and the bad writing shows bc you’ve already put your stocks on her and you can’t back out so you just keep defending her objectively annoying behaviour and kishimoto’s bad writing w shitty arguments even if you know deep down that most of the sakura critique out there is valid
i might have done the same if i watched naruto as an 8 y/o lmao all i cared about were the girls in anything i consumed and i’d love the main female character no matter what they’re actually like just bc they’re female (they were cool and pretty to me as a kid). but ive grown out of that phase and there’s also hinata who is way more likeable so
Honestly when I found out that Sakura x Sasuke became canon by the last chapter and read up on the lore, the entire time I thought may this love never find me 🫡
NH accept 'The Last is canon' is such a comedy. It means they admitted that Naruto had ignored Hinata for 3 years, possibly forgotten her public confession and definitely not even found her after the war.
If The Last hadn't been existed, we would have imagined that Naruto found Hinata interesting and want to go out with her no sooner than 699. Hinata fans and Sakura fans also wouldn't have to fight each other for the appearances of Byakugan Princess and Cherry Blossom Queen. Leaving it as a blank period is so much better than supposing that Naruto was a stupid for not realizing Hinata had having a crush on him for so long.
The most idiotic scene that The Last had done to shot on NH themselves was 'Naruto likes Sakura because of his rivalry with Sasuke' [here].
"Sakura deserves better." "Sasuke was cruel to her because he only wanted to show her his love." Hinata deserves better" "She's too much for Naruto" "Naruto is an idiot"
and there is much more nonsense to see in this fandom that is ridiculous
First and foremost, Hinata and Sakura are not silly ladies who were captured by the men Naruto and Sasuke, they did not subject them to the life they have, they chose that life
Sasuke gave Sakura many reasons to stay away from him, he always showed her how upset he was with her, that he wanted her far away, when they were finally able to be friends, She just didn't respect him and chose to follow him like the crazy fangirl she still was, so the fact that she's "abandoned" now is still not Sasuke's fault, sorry. the only thing Sasuke should comply with is sarad
Naruto was never partly bad with Hinata but she was always ignored by him, classic Naruto only had a slight fixation and then forgot about her, then in Shippuden she jumped to give her life(without Naruto asking her) and was ignored by him and did not thank him either, she continued to be ignored for several months until the fourth war where the death of his cousin didn't help Naruto to pay attention to her either, in the last one they are almost 20 years old and she is still in love with a stupid love where she doesn't do anything either and Naruto is still not in love, everything works thanks to pressure and a genjutsu
Is she too much for him? What? She hasn't done anything for him. Spying behind a tree doesn't do anything, and it didn't make Naruto feel any less alone either. She gave everything because she wanted to
Hinata crying because her husband doesn't pay attention to her shouldn't be a surprise, she could perfectly leave him and give her children a good life but no, she chose to stay, again, naruto should only comply bort and hima
Naruto and Sasuke don't owe these girls anything. Is that cruel? yeah, but in any case, they never asked them to love them. They gave them enough reasons to leave them And they followed through and got them, that keeps them happy
All this talk about these girls deserving boys' correspondence just because they gave everything for them reminds me of incels, sorry. why did you give everything for me? Should I pay attention to you? No, thank you. You decided to give it. I'm not obligated to give you attention
This is the case of Naruto and Sasuke, they should not be forced to reciprocate just because they risk their lives to have their love, they do not love them and that's okay, as much as Hinata and Sakura should leave them alone
In any case, if the point is not understood, I will explain it again.
Hinata Hyuga: A Weakly Written Obsession, Not a Romance
Hinata Hyuga is often praised as one of the sweetest and most devoted characters in Naruto, but when examined critically, her role as Naruto's love interest feels underdeveloped and weakly justified. Despite her potential, her character arc is overshadowed by narrative inconsistencies, minimal meaningful interaction with Naruto, and a lack of agency in the overarching story.
Hinata’s Characterization Revolves Around Naruto
Hinata’s entire character arc is centered around her admiration for Naruto, rather than her own independent growth. While Naruto himself undergoes significant development—struggling against hardship, building relationships, and pursuing his goals—Hinata is largely defined by her unwavering crush. Unlike other characters who face moral dilemmas or complex personal arcs, Hinata’s primary struggle is proving her loyalty to Naruto, which limits her depth and versatility.
Lack of Meaningful Interaction Before Marriage
One of the biggest criticisms of Hinata’s role as a love interest is the lack of substantial interaction between her and Naruto throughout the series. While she admires him from afar, their direct conversations are few and far between, making her eventual marriage to Naruto feel unearned. Contrast this with other major relationships in the manga and anime such as Naruto’s deeper dynamic with Sakura, which involved conflict, emotional exchanges, and genuine friendship.
The "Pain Arc" Feels Contrived
Hinata’s most memorable scene—her confrontation with Pain—is often cited as proof of her bravery, but it feels more like a forced plot device than genuine character development. She has little prior buildup to suddenly risking her life for Naruto, and her intervention ultimately fails, serving more as a dramatic moment for Naruto’s eventual transformation rather than an actual testament to Hinata’s growth. Her feelings for Naruto remain static, and rather than leading to a stronger bond between them, the arc is largely ignored in their later interactions.
The Forced Romance in The Last: Naruto the Movie
Perhaps the most glaring issue with Hinata’s role as a love interest is how their relationship is hastily cemented in The Last: Naruto the Movie. The film serves more as an attempt to justify their marriage rather than a natural continuation of their relationship. Naruto is artificially made to realize his feelings for Hinata through chakra-induced visions, rather than through meaningful development. The narrative essentially tells the audience to accept their love, without adequately showing them falling in love in an organic way.
Misplaced Dialogue After Neji’s Death
Hinata’s behavior after Neji’s death further illustrates the inconsistency in her characterization. Instead of providing emotional support to Naruto—who had just lost someone protecting him—she oddly fixates on the appearance of his hands. This moment feels both misplaced and disconnected from the gravity of the situation. Rather than acknowledging Naruto’s grief or the weight of Neji’s sacrifice, her dialogue and thoughts shifts to a strangely intimate observation that doesn’t fit the moment. This highlights how her interactions with Naruto often lack the depth necessary for a truly meaningful relationship dynamic.
Hinata Had More Potential Before the Timeskip
Looking at her earlier characterization, it’s clear Hinata had the potential to be much more than what she became post-timeskip. Pre-Shippuden, she was a compelling character struggling with self-doubt, familial pressure, and her desire to prove her own worth. The Chūnin Exams arc established her as a character with a strong internal conflict—her struggles against Neji and her admiration for Naruto could have led to an independent growth arc. However, after the timeskip, much of her personality is flattened, and her development stagnates. Her shy determination, which once made her an interesting character with room to evolve, is reduced to a passive love interest role with little personal growth outside of Naruto’s narrative.
sakura was perfect for Naruto ? i don't think she's perfect for Naruto, cuz she don't have some kind of respect for Naruto, meanwhile Hinata we all know how much she respect Naruto, so every fans know, no one is perfect then Hinata for Naruto they made for each other,but most of the people's hate Hinata just because she end up with Naruto, and they started creating hate memes, meaningless hate logic to create hate between Naruhina, but whatever they say or whatever they post it's meaningless cuz we all know MK did such a great job 👍👍Many people miss this point (mostly NaruSaku shippers), and still can't calm down, saying that Naruto has always loved Sakura...I just wanna say this loud and clear — I seriously can’t stand it when people ship Sasuke with Hinata.
Naruto and Hinata are married. They’re perfectly matched, and I respect their relationship more than some of my absolute favorites. Same with Sasuke and Sakura — they have a real bond, a real story, and real commitment.
But let me be clear: I’m not staying silent if someone forces SasuHina. Sasuke is not a lifeless lapdog you can just pair with whoever you want. He has a wife. He chose her. He loves her. Period.
And Hinata? She’s Naruto’s wife. She loves him — always has. Respect that. Respect the canon. Stop creating delusional ships out of thin air.I wanted to make this about Hinata. She's a super cute and kind-hearted kunoichi. She felt like some people sometimes took advantage of her good faith, but that never changed her because she always offered help to those in need, especially Naruto, despite everything.
I found her gestures and personality so endearing when she was around Naruto. I felt a connection between them and knew they would stay together even though they were Team NaruSaku.
Hinata did a lot for Naruto, and regardless of whether she liked him, she was always empathetic.
I don't have any dislike for this character now, even though I sometimes offer constructive criticism.
Thank you, Hinata, for always being there for Naruto 💜
Many people misunderstand saying that Naruto was forced to be with Hinata or that Naruto felt sorry for her or that they loved her because of genjutsu, even though from childhood to adulthood, if we examine their interactions, they support each other and worry about each other, even though their interactions are few but very impressive and in my opinion, their couple is a very healthy couple where each other believes in each other's strengths, and how Naruto helps Hinata to believe in her own strengths and how Hinata makes Naruto realize when Naruto almost forgets his ninja path, I really like it even though their interactions are seen a little, but once they are made into an important scene, it really hits home.To be honest I can't see that sakura was perfect for Naruto, but i don't think she's perfect for Naruto, cuz she don't have some kind of respect for Naruto, meanwhile Hinata we all know how much she respect Naruto, so every fans know, no one is perfect then Hinata for Naruto they made for each other,but most of the people's hate Hinata just because she end up with Naruto, and they started creating hate memes, meaningless hate logic to create hate between Naruhina, but whatever they say or whatever they post it's meaningless cuz we all know MK did such a great job 👍👍
NaruSaku Fans need to stop because it has been 10 years and they to stop because they said that Naruto was a waste of their time when NaruHina became Canon. They said Naruto was a Shit Manga in The Beginning, a Shit Manga in The Middle, and a Shit Manga in The End that they wasted 15 years of their lives with it from 1999 to 2014. Now they are wasting 25 years of their lives over a pairing that didn't happen.In the story of the last movie, Naruhina's sister, Masashi Kishimoto said that he asked Marui several times to revise the script for the last movie, Kashi also said that he knew that maybe the staff felt bad because Masashi Kishi Moto asked to revise the last script scene several times, and Masashi Kishi Moto also said that he included his love story with his wife in the form of a red scarf, and the scene when Naruto vs. Toneri where Naruto said "making (the red scarf) is not easy, it takes a long time to make it, and I won't just end it like that". Masashi Kishi Moto included the script scene himself, it's so cool that Kishi Moto included his story in his film 😍😍
A Little Analysis of NaruHina:
In the first sketch of Hinata, we can see Naruto in the background looking at the sun. The sun is written with the name Hinata, Hinata means a bright place, and towards the sun. Likewise, Naruto heads towards the sun and in a bright place, and after Hinata's name, the sun is depicted with the Uzumaki symbol, which means the sun is compatible with Uzumaki. Tendrils (maybe here it means united) in a bright place. Hinata will be with Naruto.
In the last movie, the scene showing Naruto facing the sun and his hands as if wanting to catch it, this seems to refer to Hinata, which means as a man, Naruto accepts Hinata's feelings and wants to be with her.
This part refers back to the first sketch of Hinata, united together towards the sun in a bright place. And finally they both unite and reach the sun in the form of a small family with 2 cute and super cute suns filling their family with brightness, joy and warmth full of happiness, love & affection 😍😘☀️💜🔩🌻💙💚💞
Yes, that's a little analysis of NaruHina, which from the beginning they were planned by the creator himself, namely Masashi Kishimoto. Hopefully after reading this post there will be no more hoaxes that they are a forced couple, because in truth and based on valid facts, from the beginning of the story they were planned to be a canon couple at the end of the story 😉😊💜
Karin Uzumaki visiting Konoha during the Blank Period and seeing Sakura head the hospital when the last time she saw her she had poisoned Naruto and five other comrades.
people who find sakura relatable especially pre-shippuden are usually self inserting themselves in her and 9 times out of 10 they always hate sasuke
insecure naruto self inserters or dudebros always gonna hate sasuke but that’s always been the case since the show started
lately new fans have been gaslighting themselves into believing sakura is a good written character and so “relatable”
honestly, acting like Kishimoto isn’t known for writing female characters like a classical male author is delusional. His failure to write female characters has been documented, it has essays and genuine thesis written about its effects and how it ties to misogyny. Not saying he’s this evil women hater btw but Naruto as a manga is obviously a product of its time and culture of origin.
Ignoring it is delusional. But so is sakura. So I guess it makes sense her “fans” are too.
(I don’t hate Sakura. She’s just a very shallow character. She has no depth to her character, never grows and maybe that’s Kishimoto intentionally writing her that way.)
Sasusaku shippers being delusional pt. 5
I hate whenever I get recommended Naruto content in any app that isn’t tumblr because it’s always people giving their most brain dead opinion:
So people here are acting like Sasuke is the bad guy for treating Sakura like shit (deservingly) and how they wish Sakura would demand for better when in reality she got what she deserved for not leaving that man alone. On top of that, the way this shippers talk about Sasuke's character is yet another proof of them only seeing him as a sextoy Sakura is owed simply because she wants him (it's also extremely gross ew).
Also these people acting like “I would never treat Sakura this bad” LMFAO I would 100%
Lastly, Sasuke never proposed (I wonder if this shippers ever wonder themselves why there was no wedding), we're literally told in canon not that retsudent thing they like to read, that Sakura chased Sasuke until she got pregnant and was forced to return by themselves but we're never told about any proposal or wedding and this "marriage" has more to do with Sasuke and Sakura having a child together gods knows why rather than affection.
This is so funny because we literally see the opposite.
Sakura attempted to create a diversion thinking she had finally caught up to Naruto and Sasuke in skill. But she never communicates an actual plan to either of her teammates.
Sakura trusting her healing seal allows herself to be stabbed by Madara, her plan was probably to fool Madara into thinking he harmed her but due to their very close distance she would still be able take him down. Foolish of her, because she's never fought anyone with Madara's skills (something she should've taken into account before charging against him but alas) but Madara has already fought and defeated someone with the healing seal before, Sakura's own mentor and far more experienced kunoichi, Tsunade.
Which is why is double funny how the Sasusaku shipper says "he would know how to fight a sharingan user" in reference to Madara but doesn't have the same brain-power to conclude that Madara would also know how to fight a shinobi with the healing seal.
Sakura stans like to think this is Madara "prasing Sakura" when it's him communicating to us, the readers, that he recognized the healing seal used by another ninja he already defeated. Madara is telling us he knows how to fight and defeat someone with the healing seal. He's not impressed by Sakura, on the contrary, as we'll see in the following panels.
Sakura's attempt to be a diversion is frustrated by Madara who clocked what she was trying to do and had an "invisible wall" to protect himself, something Sakura clearly didn't expect and took her completely off guard. That's when Naruto and Sasuke had to intervene and run to her aid and rescue her from Madara.
What's even funnier is that the sasusaku shipper tries to come up with a sad pathetic argument on how Sasuke aCtUaLlY knew Sakura's plan (that she didn't have) and conveniently leaves out Sakura acknowledging Sasuke ignored her all along and it's only Naruto who cared for her wellbeing.
Sasuke didn't know if she had a plan because he wasn't even paying attention to her to begin with. Whole time Sasuke had been plotting a plan alongside Naruto who can actually go toe to toe with him in terms of skill and strategy. Both of them were able to see what Sakura could not, Madara's clones.
Also notice how the sasusaku shipper left out the fact that Madara mocked Sakura and called her the sideshow but Sakura stans swear the man was impressed by her skills lmao
Because that's the thing, Naruto and Sasuke were always able to see Madara's invisible clones thanks to their Sage Path Powers, that's why they didn't immediately attack, they were assessing the situation. That's also why Naruto told Sakura to wait, she is not on par of Madara but also she had no idea there were clones surrounding him, which she initially thought were an "invisible wall". The first white "explosion" you see is actually one of Madara's clones blocking Sakura's punch, the other two "explosions" come from Naruto and Sasuke, who were aware of the clones this whole time, blocking their attacks so Sakura wouldn't be harmed any further and be killed or rendered too wounded to fight (like Tsunade).
Sakura, on the other hand, demonstrating zero teamwork skills and a total lack of communication as well as ineptitude as a kunoichi charged against Madara not bothering to evaluate the battle scenario first, overconfident on her own (lackluster) skills. She attempted to attack an enemy she had no clue of his skills or powers resulting in an embarrasing defeat.