It’s been years since I’ve watched/read Naruto, but that series despite its ups and downs will always be a classic to me.
That being said I can’t help but always sob, “MY SHAYLA” every time I think of the potential we could’ve explored in sooo many characters. Or even the dynamics we could’ve explored. Don’t even get me started on plot points or world building.
For example I LOVE Team 8, they are adorable little weirdos with incredibly complimentary skillsets and a deep care for each other. I wish we could’ve gotten joint team 10 and 8 scenes since Kurenai and Asuma were literally together. Also why weren’t team 8 involved in the whole Hidan and Kakuzu situation?? They’re all so ride or die for Kurenai. Even if they couldn’t have I feel like the impact this had on their team was never addressed.
Also the girls from the Konoha 11 barely interact and with how male dominated their world is there’s no way those girls don’t put aside their differences and have a standing support group to vent about them.
Hinata?? I’m in tears again. Her default setting as love interest never went away, it makes me so sad! The internal politics of the Hyuuga clan were so interesting and I wish we could’ve seen how she chose to confront it. Also someone like Hinata who doesn’t like violence or fighting would’ve been the perfect candidate to introduce Hyuuga technique in medicine or even the Anbu? The possibilities!
In general the found family dynamic of the Konoha 11 is so weak. They barely interact and I think that’s why it’s so hard to believe some of their relationships. If we had regular joint training or a single space dedicated to Genin where they could practice and hangout then those organic moments would be so much easier to build or reference.
It’s been a while so my memory is hazy and I may have gotten some details wrong. There’s so much potential that I would love to see explored and this is why we have fanfiction! If anyone has any recs for fics that fill the void please share!
