Naruto 440

[redbrunja]

Okay, I loved the conversation with the Fourth. I adored that Naruto punched him (like, I chortled, and my mom called and asked what was funny from the other room) and called Minato on the fact that, guess what, Naruto's life kinda sucked because of that. I also am really pleased that Kishimoto made it clear that Minato left a weapon behind and that he choose Naruto for somewhat selfish reasons.

Also, I was really, really surprised that Kishimoto so explicitly declared the shinobi system a problem. I have NO idea how he's going to fix that problem, but he's committed to it now, and I'm curious to see where that goes.

What I disliked: that horrifically foreshortened shot of Naruto at the end. Way to look kinda cool, Naruto. Also, I hate that instead of being completely exhausted, which would only make sense since every other time the fox has come out he's ended up exhausted (I think? correct me if I'm wrong) and he's also just watched his home destroyed, Hinata get stabbed, and chatted with his dead dad. I dunno about you, but I'm want a breather and maybe a soda and definitely my best ride to ride shotgun when we go off to kill the big bad's bitch.

Bleach was boring, as per usual. So glad I read that first.

Comments

[redbrunja.livejournal.com]

The only reason I continue to read Bleach is that a lot of people on my flist also continue to read Bleach. Which is possibly not the greatest reasoning ever.

And I've really been enjoying the last couple chapters - it's nice!

[digthenym.livejournal.com]

haha my reasons for continuing aren't much better: I've been following it for almost two years, and the plot lately is so thin it only takes about two minutes out of my life to read the next chapter XDD

It bums me out because this series had awesome characters and potential and Kubo's art style is so damn pretty. Le sigh, oh well. Maybe it'll have a comeback like Naruto seems to be doing! /crosses fingers

[redbrunja.livejournal.com]

That would be really nice! Although I actually think KT's been getting a little sloppy lately. I think his earlier works showed more care and attention to detail. (I know! I can't seem to say anything good about this manga that I'm watching! It's terrible!)