A DANGEROUS AFFECTION - THE SASUKARIN MANIFESTO [INDEX]
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Originally posted in my LiveJournal, HERE. -> That version is now outdated.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡW7CwSmqbtq
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※ This Manifesto was originally published in august, 2009 and has been updated ever since.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGglbaWPJoY
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WARNING: This manifesto contains spoilers for the entire manga. And detailed spoilers up to chapter 672. Read at your own discretion. also, it’s pretty lengthy, so you may want to grab some snacks.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPnrGXMbFQZ
A Dangerous Affection498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhQ6QO5R381
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The SasuKarin Manifesto
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Unlike all of the most popular pairings, SasuKarin’s introduction does not happen in Part I of the series, but rather in Part II. Which is one of the reasons why some are quick to disregard this couple; but in doing so, they’re missing some vital information. That is: for a potential pairing that was introduced so late into the story, it is one of the top-contenders when it comes to substance—especially because Kishimoto does not only give attention to one side of the bond, but to both of them.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHlcunyKqjx
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And that’s what makes the difference.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgLOnFB4Yyr
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What is this substance I speak of, you may ask? Well, that’s precisely what I want to show you through this. So if you’re curious, please do keep reading! I assure you that once you’re done, you’ll probably see things differently.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsTJGjsEa6s
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Regardless, I want to clarify that while they have gotten mutual development, I'm not claiming their relationship is mutually-romantic in nature; what I am arguing for in this manifesto, is that their bond has all the foundations it needs to naturally step in that direction once they (mainly Sasuke) are ready to (which would be once they have settled the issues they have to work out between themselves due to his betrayal). And also, that the pairing has received a remarkable amount of substance (meaningful moments from both ends, interaction, subtext, focus, backstory, remarks from other characters, etc) that does make it a likely outcome—quite possible the most likely outcome for Sasuke if he is meant to end up with a girl, in fact.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ968IH3GnzV
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...Or it would have been, if Kishi had actually put some care into it rather than simply handing Sasuke over as a consolation prize. But oh well; it is what it is and we had a good run while it lasted :') Hopefully this manifesto can serve as a reminder of that.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPllck83gzW
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Update: as you may notice, the manifesto no longer contains an Introduction to the characters section. However, you may find a brief bio I made for both of them here.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjZebhFoVDK
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• INDEX498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwuH7VL0r9J
I- Why SasuKarin?498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBHkMyRyeVA
♦ Their development.
- a. Meet SasuKarin (Chapters 348 - 457).498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbdg57YaSXK
b. Sasuke's Downfall (Chapters 457 - 489).498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡR6cSmrfKIK
c. Their Rising (Chapters 567 - present).
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♦ Their personalities: Similarities&Differences.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡi0Hg3vuwMr
♦ Their bond: What's it's foundation?498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡr6DOXBAHc8
♦ The unknown: Factor X and Factor Y.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5z27ujWmGT
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II- Canonization: aka Kishimoto's writer intent.
a) The amount of moments they've gotten.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXvHo475aNf
b) Kishimoto's habit of singling out Sasuke and Karin among Taka.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHCcoz9GAqm
c) Recurrent Themes of the manga (and how SK ties in).498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7cY26a9wW6
d) Their similar pasts.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbLYTmwoaO6
e) The amount of canonical commentary regarding them.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡf07E1Go30U
f) The importance given to what happened between Karin and Sasuke.
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III- Common arguments against them: aka misconceptions running rampant.
a) Sasuke just wants her for her abilities!498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ35taLzeLYM
b) Whatever, he still stabbed her! Tool or not, that means he didn’t care that much after all!498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGqmuNTBm3S
c) Pft. Even before going dark, Sasuke was always an ass to her!498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnMk0LMyLBv
d) Sasuke rejected her from the start!498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUWb8t2lJCx
e) Karin just has the hots for Sasuke and wants to ravage him, it’s nothing but lust and a shallow infatuation! She’s a perv!498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKZ5xDJd6BS
f) Who cares! Karin said she’s over Sasuke, SasuKarin is dead!498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcd89QNG1NR
g) So what! Karin is just a fangirl who doesn’t even know Sasuke!498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcHnTOf0Pha
h) Suigetsu’s comments about SasuKarin are meaningless, he was just doing it to be a jerk!498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcyg4LPcZ0e
i) Whatever! So what?! None of that matters anyway, because Karin and SasuKarin are just comic relief!498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡS3w3B1XvKE
j) Karin was all over Sasuke after a measly apology. What do you say to that, huh!?498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrJezNKZWfk
k) Whatever! Sasuke's apology was half-assed and insincere anyway!498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpNFAg5ACgX
l) So what!? She disgusts him! The face he made on 627 said it all!498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdwFCcpkVcS
m) I hate it anyway! Going back to Sasuke is a detriment to Karin's character!
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IV- Conclusion; final words: why I support SasuKarin, tying the knots together.498Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLF5lT7ShkF
V- Extra: Some helpful links you may want to check out.
