A DANGEROUS AFFECTION - THE SASUKARIN MANIFESTO [INDEX]
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Originally posted in my LiveJournal, HERE. -> That version is now outdated.613Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEJG1MlTkRr
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※ This Manifesto was originally published in august, 2009 and has been updated ever since.613Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9VNa2kzEmE
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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.613Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡe92qu9wDfz
A Dangerous Affection613Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZFT5bx5hFt
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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.613Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPQOusG17Dx
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And that’s what makes the difference.613Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSbRgdWRHQk
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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.613Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFIK2UiHqE5
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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.613Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtXB2jA8BQs
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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.613Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLB2siJF0ol
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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.613Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9JolguZhUU
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• INDEX613Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSVKJmoNM8n
I- Why SasuKarin?613Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXjNPvd9Qql
♦ Their development.
- a. Meet SasuKarin (Chapters 348 - 457).613Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcgtYdrTksp
b. Sasuke's Downfall (Chapters 457 - 489).613Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡn6cYBApZ0w
c. Their Rising (Chapters 567 - present).
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♦ Their personalities: Similarities&Differences.613Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIZEPOssD5P
♦ Their bond: What's it's foundation?613Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡl7Wqtp8jUj
♦ The unknown: Factor X and Factor Y.613Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXphx5nbfKT
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II- Canonization: aka Kishimoto's writer intent.
a) The amount of moments they've gotten.613Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGqlb5S5zAP
b) Kishimoto's habit of singling out Sasuke and Karin among Taka.613Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJL6n3kDBKk
c) Recurrent Themes of the manga (and how SK ties in).613Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNIpCN6DHSJ
d) Their similar pasts.613Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡI4yreuYCOG
e) The amount of canonical commentary regarding them.613Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoeuxebcrca
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!613Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNBQxuv4T0I
b) Whatever, he still stabbed her! Tool or not, that means he didn’t care that much after all!613Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlVyVKCZQ6S
c) Pft. Even before going dark, Sasuke was always an ass to her!613Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbE6ztWFgXJ
d) Sasuke rejected her from the start!613Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEysPAWB2do
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!613Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5mwk2y3yZb
f) Who cares! Karin said she’s over Sasuke, SasuKarin is dead!613Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmYoPiy3GNl
g) So what! Karin is just a fangirl who doesn’t even know Sasuke!613Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsU508jyEB5
h) Suigetsu’s comments about SasuKarin are meaningless, he was just doing it to be a jerk!613Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUoCp6Cky0N
i) Whatever! So what?! None of that matters anyway, because Karin and SasuKarin are just comic relief!613Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡviUdrTEttq
j) Karin was all over Sasuke after a measly apology. What do you say to that, huh!?613Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhqvjm5EAbP
k) Whatever! Sasuke's apology was half-assed and insincere anyway!613Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡi49dUAFbb8
l) So what!? She disgusts him! The face he made on 627 said it all!613Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxjYXP9dM7J
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.613Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHSXgmL0lhL
V- Extra: Some helpful links you may want to check out.
