SasuNaru Slideshow

I live! Really sorry for failing to update yesterday, I had a horrendous 24-hour bug. Seriously, I woke up at 7am in the morning dry heaving and unable to move. But I'm all better now! In fact, I feel great!

Enjoy! ^_^

Ah, there's nothing like SasuNaru to start a blog update.
Disclaimer: I take no credit for the art.
Naruto and its characters belong to Kishimoto.

**Chapter 313 Spoilers**

When I read it first time yesterday I was so ill that I just didn't understand what the fuck had happened to the Jinchuuriki girl. I mean, one second she's gone into her full Nibi stage and is ready to kick some Hidan butt, and the next she's bleeding profusely and hanging from a wall by by a stake through her hands. I was too sick to take much of this in, and thus I can't bring myself to enjoy this chapter very much, even when I re-read it now.

I soon realised that the people on NF were just as confused as me. But why are so many people assuming she's dead? o_O Yugito has to be alive for the Biju to be extracted from her body. Also, there are some little lines around her body which indicate trembling. She's badly injured, but most certainly alive.

I'm really not sure if she will play a sigificant role in upcoming events. Kishi is just too unpredictable.

So it seems like their next target is Naruto. Strange, I thought Kisame and Itachi were assigned to Naruto. Maybe they've already captured two other Jinchuuriki. And are Kakuzu and Hidan taking Yugito with them to Fire Country? Or will they organise another Biju extraction before leaving for Konoha?

Pissed Off Jinchuuriki Déjà Vu.
Coloured by Batanga

Hidan is some kind of religious freak. I think I like Kakuzu better, he's far more straightforward. Hidan is kind of annoying. Those two don't seem to like each other at all, they're rude to each other, unlike Deidara and Sasori or Itachi and Kisame.

And then there's that weird thing going on with Shikamaru and Asuma. God, I was pissed when Kurenai interrupted Kakashi and Asuma's conversation. My opinion of her has irrationally dropped as a result of this. And no, I feel no shame in admitting it.

**End of Spoilers**

I hope some of you found my Fic Rec List useful. I spent quite a long time on it. I'll keep it up-to-date, but if you notice any broken or incorrect links, please inform me so I can fix them.
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Not much to add to that, really. I've shared all of my favourite fanfics, my opinion of the latest chapter, the icons I made, and the slideshow. So I guess I'll leave you with a picture of my current desktop.

It's KakaIru! *le gasp* I usually avoid this couple because it weirds me out, but this picture is just magnificent. So brilliant that I made it my wallpaper. Notice the Yondaime's robe is wrapped around baby Naruto. So tragic and beautiful. *sniffle* Sorry, thinking about Yondaime always makes me sad. I sure hope Naruto finds out about his father one of these days. I can't wait to see his reaction. Heh heh!

Naruto Rec List

Naruto Fanfiction
Recommendations List

Please note that everything I say within this list are my own, personal opinions. You may not agree with my views, but no two people are ever going to be in total harmony. So please don't bother to take offence.

A Prior Warning:
Most of the fanfics on this list are yaoi/shounen-ai stories. In other words they contain boy/boy love and/or sex.
Each adult fanfic has an appropriate rating warning.
Don't like, don't read, don't flame.
Because we all know flamers are closet gays.
Thank you! ^_^

One-Shots

Parallels by thrones
Pairing: GaaNaru
Warnings: Implied Sex
Spoilers: Up to Chapter 281
Summary: After Gaara's resurrection Naruto can't sleep the night before they return to Konoha and pays Gaara visit.
Nettie's Note: A powerful and well written story. This is one of the better GaaNaru fics I've read.

Callow Lamb by firefly
Pairings: Hidan/Female OC
Warnings: Darkfic
Spoilers: Up to Chapter 312
Summary: Fair hair had shone through the darkness, slicked back and framing a slender, pale face. His lips were quirked almost mischievously, a contrast to his bright eyes, and she found herself wondering how a grown man could look so…angelic.
Nettie's Note: A dark look into the life of Hidan, in all his religious glory and angelic good looks. Marvellously written, this story is bound to haunt your thoughts, and change your perspective of Hidan. Yes, the female character is an original, but it makes the story all the better. Hidan fans (like me) will adore this story.

How to Recognise an Uchiha by WolfPilot06
Pairings: Implied Perverted Uchiha-ness
Warnings: Crack & OOC-ness
Summary: Naruto's guide to recognizing an Uchiha: from clothing to behavior to freaky bloodline limits, Naruto begs you to remember all these tips to help protect his virtue!
Nettie's Note: A crackfic that's actually funny. It's a short and amusing read.

How to get into Someone's Pants by Gonrie
Pairing: SasuNaru
Summary: Some dating advice from the Ice Prince himself.
Nettie's Note: From Sasuke's POV, this fic is funny indeed. Poor oblivious Naruto...

Surrender by Triste
Pairing: ItaNaru
Warnings: Major Nose-Bleed-Inducing Smuttage (Sex)
Summary: Itachi has hot sex with Naruto when Jiraiya is away.
Nettie's Note: Awesome sex scenes and brilliant writing. What more could you ask from a One-Shot? If you like ItaNaru, then this is definitely the fic for you.

Darkest Desires by Triste (Sequel to Surrender)
Pairing: ItaNaru
Warnings: Heavily-Implied Sex
Summary: Funny how one night can suddenly change everything and turn your whole world upside down. Sasuke learns the truth about Naruto and how Itachi managed to make his way into his life.
Nettie's Note: Sasuke watches in disbelief as his older brother screws his best friend. Okay, that was crude, but the fic isn't, so read it. Unlike Surrender, Darkest Desires does not have a full sex scene, it's far more implied, but just as good.

If it Makes You Happy by Triste
Pairings: NaruSasu & NaruNaru
Warnings: Make-Out Session
Summary: Sasuke has a rather unusual request...
Nettie's Note: Certainly an entertaining read. It's also a very well-written fic. I do like some seme Naruto every now and then. Heh heh!

Public Bathing by rosesareblue
Pairings: SasuNaru
Summary: Naruto and Sasuke go to a public bathhouse. But is it normal for a certain blonde ninja to ask his certain raven haired teammate if he can ... touch?
Nettie's Note: This fic may make Naruto seem very odd and OOC at the beginning, but as the fic progresses you start to get the idea of what's going on. This is a very amusing read.

Pet Him Backwards by FlamesEmbrace
Pairing: SasuNaru
Warnings: Sex
Summary: You only hurt the ones you love especially if you only love the one you hate. Tales of sparring matches and other things in the rain.
Nettie's Note: Ah, the sweet smell of SasuNaru rivalry. I just love those fics where they are in character and actually fight. Pet Him Backwards is one of the best. Any SasuNaru fan will thoroughly enjoy this.

Crushed Violets by orchard_chan
Pairings: NaruSaku & Lightly Implied SasuNaru
Warnings: Slight Huggy/Kissy/Gropey
Summary: He limped back to Konoha, trying not to think about Obito, and how deaths on his team came so easily; he tried not to think about how he’d failed them again. But that was hard to do with Sasuke running in the wrong direction, Naruto’s blood decorating the underbrush, and Sakura screaming to God in his arms.
Nettie's Note: I know, I don't ever get around to reading much hetfiction these days. But I did find time in my busy shounen-ai schedule to read this very romantic NaruSaku One-Shot. Ehem... It's actually pretty much the only het Naruto fic I've read, but I enjoyed it very much, so it's going on this list.

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Multi-Parts
Please note that I do like High-School fics. I happen to be a firm believer that any idea, no matter how ridiculous, can make for a brilliant story if it is written well enough.

In-Progress
(Meaning if you read then REVIEW!)

Winter Release by StarsOfYaoi
Pairings: ItaNaru, some ShinoKiba & NejiShika
Warnings: Sex Scenes
Spoilers: Some post time-skip spoilers regarding Akatsuki.
Summary: Naruto’s identity is discovered and fearing rejection, he runs away, only to be captured by Akatsuki; he’s tortured because Kyuubi can’t be removed from him, but slowly, things start to change, mostly because of a certain someone that can’t help but respect the blond teen’s willpower. And when Naruto gets rescued, it’s only a matter of time before he is forced to decide.
Nettie's Note: I really love this story because it has a proper plot, and is built-up over many chapters. The eventual ItaNaru smut is well worth the wait.

White, Surge Red by Sugahlei
Pairing: SasuNaru
Warnings: Sex Scenes, Some Gore
Summary: Sasuke does a bad thing. Everything changes, Naruto doesn’t care …but then, he’s got a different reason to live now.
Nettie's Note: One of my favourite SasuNaru fics. Insane Sasuke is written very powerfully. And the complicated relationship that develops between Naruto and Sasuke is bound to draw you in.

London Calling by Red Right Ankle
Pairing: SasuNaru
Warnings: AU, Football-centric
Summary: When Japan's top football player begins receiving anonymous death threats, London born investigative journalist Uzumaki Naruto finds he must return to his birth city and get to the bottom of the mystery... before it is too late.
Nettie's Note: Shows promise, much promise. This fic is based around the world of football. The characterization is very interesting also. A refreshing read, for sure. Not sure if there's going to be any smuttage yet, because it's only a few chapters in. A brilliant story, even if you don't like or understand football (like me). May be down for revision for some time.

The Ultimate Uke Syndrome by rosesareblue
High-School Fic
Pairings: NejiNaru, SasuNaru, GaaNaru & ShikaTem
Warnings: AU, Basketball-centric
Summary: Naruto suffers a pheromone disorder that triggers nosebleeds, X-rated fantasies, and bodily excitations from even the most stoic semes around. So the big question is: if Naru's going to be uke, who will be crowned the Ultimate Seme?
Nettie's Note: I know the title is a little strange, but give it a chance; this is a very good fanfic for several reasons. The writing is compelling. Naruto is kept in character despite this fic being an AU. There are some very powerful dramatic moments and heart-rending scenes, as well as many hilarious parts. Personally, I'm rooting for Neji in this fanfic, because of how close he is to Naruto in comparison to Gaara and Sasuke.
Extra!: Ultimate Uke Doujinshi

One of the Cool Kids by firefly
Spoilers: Up to Chapter 317
Summary: Before Tobi can be recruited into the Akatsuki, he must face the monumental task of passing an initiation test administered by each of the other members. Here's hoping he does.
Nettie's Note: Cracktastic. Not only is it written superbly, it's a totally hilarious story, with a new task for Tobi in each chapter. If you love Akatsuki and crack, then this story is a must-read.

Kiss Me Deadly by Aweshum
High-School Fic
Pairings: SasuNaru
Warnings: AU
Summary: "One kiss. Everyday. For the rest of the school year. Those are my terms, Uzumaki."
Nettie's Note: Very, very good. The writing is brilliant; Sasuke and Naruto's complicated relationship is wonderfully written.

NEW!
They Are Just the Cleaners by Aikage
Pairings: SasuNaru (I assume, it's not specified)
Warnings: AU
Summary: Rookie FBI Agent Uzumaki, along with fellow new agents, must bring down a notorious gang including a raven haired hitman. But not everything goes according to plan...
Nettie's Note: An interesting story and nicely written. The plot certainly strays from the boring norm that most fanfics comply to. I'm keeping my eye on this one; be sure to review it if you read it!

Complete

This Place is a Prison by tsubaki-hana
Pairing: ItaNaru
Spoilers: Up to 260 (about)
Summary: Strongly then kindly forcing a decision. Itachi will do anything to complete his mission.
Nettie's Note: A beautifully-written story about Naruto's depression as he waits to die at the hands of Akatsuki, and the strange relationship he develops with the silent Uchiha Itachi. The writing style is just perfect for this story, though those who are prone to confusion may not enjoy this. It's a complicated fanfic, but well worth the read. Just be sure not to skip even a single paragraph.

Skinless by Shivvlan
Pairings: SasuNaru
Summary: It’s said that beauty is only skin deep and that to truly know a person you have to look beneath the flesh to the soul within the casing.
Nettie's Note: Read this fanfic and you're liable to fall in love with Sasuke. He is pretty much the main character of this story, and is kept in such perfect character that I almost wept. Okay, I didn't almost weep, but I was damn pleased. The fight scenes are simply amazing; you can really visualize Sasuke in action. An absolute must-read, even if you despise shounen-ai. There are only very light hints of SasuNaru affection. It has a sequel that is also very good - Underneath the Underneath. The sequel has far more SasuNaru.

Spiral Falling by BeccaAmon
High-School Fic
Pairings: SasuNaru & Others
Warnings: AU, Sex Scenes
Summary: Finding companionship and maybe more from your most hated rival. Falling willingly with arms wide open.
Nettie's Note: Very awesome. It has a well-written plotline and brilliant sex scenes. This is a fic that grabs you from the beginning, I wish there were more stories that kept you interested all the way through as this one does.
Extra!: Spiral Falling Fanart

Surface Flaws by ineXpressible
Pairing: SasuNaru, Implied SaiNaru
Spoilers: Up to Chapter 309
Summary: Naruto had always thought that when Sasuke returned to Konoha things would continue from where they’d left off. When they don’t, he ends up wishing he were as invisible as he felt. It seems for once his wish may just come true.
Nettie's Note: A wonderfully written story, with some very creepy moments. The complications between Sasuke and Naruto are not only believable, but expressed almost perfectly.

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That's it for now. I hope this list proves useful to you. Be sure to check back on this list for updates once in a while. New stories are marked like this, above the title - NEW! Have fun reading, and remember to review! It's really the least a reader can do, and it means the world to the writer.

Details concerning Disclaimers:
Series Disclaimer: NARUTO belongs to Masashi Kishimoto.
Fanwork Disclaimer: None of the fics recommended here are by me. I just made the list.
Info for the Authors: If you are the author of one of the fics on this Rec List, and you wish for me to remove your story from it, please e-mail* me and I will respectfully oblige.

Notice any broken or incorrect links? If so, please tell me by either commenting on this post, or e-mailing* me. Thanks!

* uzumaki_nettie@yahoo.co.uk

List Last Edited: February 15th, 2008

The Tengu Theory

It's a beautiful Thursday evening here in England, and I figure it's time for a long-ass update to this blog.

**Spoilers for Chapter 312**

Today I got impatient so I downloaded the LQ Scanlation from MangaHelpers.

It's not a bad chapter. I'm quite happy to see Shikamaru, Ino, Chouji and Asuma again. And their introduction to Sai was amusing. That poor boy really is socially inept! And it seems like those SaiIno fans finally got some proper canon evidence. Heh heh! Good for them.

I was disappointed about the lack of information about Naruto's training. Though from the clues it does seem like he'll be learning something big, like the Yondaime's Hiraishin no Jutsu, with the help of Kakashi's Mangekyou Sharingan to slow time. That's just a personal theory though, I'm not sure that it will happen. Though I feel there is plenty of evidence to support this. There's even some obscure evidence on earlier manga chapter covers, where Naruto is holding many kunai, which are used in the Hiraishin technique:-

And the ending was interesting. Two new Akatsuki members, two new freaks to add to the show, Kakuzu and Hidan. They are after a female Jinchuuriki, the Two-Tails (or Nibi). The Two-Tails is reputed to be the Nekomata (cat). And it seems that Tsunade has been informed of the whereabouts of them, and will be taking action.

Can't wait for the crack on these two.
EDIT: LOL I should've known - Hidan Lookalike

Makes me wonder though, if Naruto is supposed to be training with Kakashi, who's going to go after these new Akatsuki guys? It seems odd that Naruto may not be going on this mission.

**End of 312 Spoilers**

I'm going to be adding some new videos to the AMV Archive, so be sure to check them out. I highly recommend every video I put in there.

I completely forgot about to add this in my last update; my friend, Sasha, has made a Photobucket gallery for LeeGaa. If you're a LeeGaa fan, check it out, there is much cute and brilliant art there - LeeGaara Album.

I also found another Japanese fanart site with adorable Naruto fanart - Haruka. This artist is a girl after my own heart; totally Uzumaki-centric shipping. Heh heh!

An example of the art at this site. You may be familiar with it.

Now for the obligatory rant: While I was browsing NF, I came across some crazy NaruHina fans talking about the 'filler evidence' of their favourite ship, I was infuriated. Seriously, it takes a lot to really piss me off, but these people were just too much. I mean 'filler evidence'? The very phrase is enough to make my blood boil. Have they lost their minds? Kishimoto has little to nothing to do with the anime, and certainly not the fillers. Anything within the fillers is no more canon than fanfiction. Very bad fanfiction. I've vowed to add anyone else who even mentions 'filler evidence' to my NF Ignore List - permanently. That's how angry I am at those baka NaruHinatards.

Don't get me wrong, I actually find canon NaruHina interaction to be extremely cute, though I don't believe they will end up together. I just don't respect people who try to lord their ship over everyone else's using fillers, for God's sake. That's just wrong. Luckily, anyone who's anyone isn't having any of this 'filler evidence' crap. I don't take anything that happens in the fillers seriously, and nobody should, because it's not part of the story.

This adorable riceball was made by Hinata in a filler ep.
It's cute, but not canon.

Speaking of NF, last week I was linked to the best damn theory I've ever read. It's called The Dark History of Uchiha: The Bloodline of Tengu, and it is definitely a must-read. Perfectly consructed with clear paragraphs and manga & outside evidence. Read it and be amazed if you're up-to-date on the manga. Personally, I believe that this theory is on the right track, but there will obviously be some things that Kishimoto will do differently. After all, we never can quite predict what will happen next.

That's all for this update. I have finally started on that fic rec list I promised. Hopefully it'll be up sometime around this weekend. I've also made a special SasuNaru slideshow to go with it. So expect an extra post before Thursday. And I apologize in advance if it is not up before next Thursday, but if so you can expect it very soon afterwards. Remember, a good rec list takes time! ^^

Now I'm off to Japflap to download the high quality Scanlation of 311. Later!

10-RANKAI & Ships

Hello, all! This week I've been so incredibly busy, but I bring you a big-ass update anyway. I have lots to share that I've been saving up.

Chapter 311 is out on NarutoFan. It's a very awesome chapter, indeed. Oh yeah, I'll be using the below spoiler warning from now on. It clarifies things a bit.

**Spoilers for 311**

The first part of the chapter with Sai in all his robot-boy cuteness was very refreshing. And it was especially interesting to see teen Sakura and Naruto in civvies! Heh heh! And the part where Naruto reflects on his recent meeting with Sasuke is just so heart-rending. Poor Naruto... That flashback scene and Naruto's expression will make for a good AMV one day. But the coolest part was the last page:-

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It got my blood going, I was so excited. Sorry, but that's what that blond kid does to me. Heh heh! I can't wait to see what training he'll be doing. And no, I don't think he'll be working out in a Hyperbolic Time Chamber.

**End of Spoilers**

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I'm still working on that Fanfiction Rec List... Okay, so maybe I'm not. But I'll be starting on it very soon ... promise!

In the mean time, enjoy this Japanese gallery site, mostly devoted to Sasuke - 10-RANKAI. There are so many brilliant pictures on this site. If you browse you're liable to become an even bigger Sasuke-fangirl; I know I did. After visiting this site Sasuke officially became my second favourite character. My fave is Naruto himself, if you couldn't tell! ^^;;

If you read this blog often, you'll know that I'm a big fan of Team Seven, and of SasuNaru and NaruSaku. I dislike SasuSaku, mostly because I see it as not only incredibly boring but very unrealistic. Let's face it, people; Sasuke only barely saw Sakura as a friend, she'll never be more to him than that.

As for Sai, the new addition to Team Seven, well I think I'm starting to like SaiSaku. They're so adorable together, though I'm still quite certain that Sakura is eventually going to get with Naruto. Still, if I was a hard-core SasuNaru fan, then I'd be tempted to ship Sakura out of the way with Sai. It never quite pleases me when she's shoved off with Lee, just because he has a slight crush on her. But SaiSaku is genuinely sweet, in my opinion.

I'm also a NejiNaru, NaruGaa/GaaNaru, ItaNaru, and yes, KakaNaru fan. But with KakaNaru it isn't romance that I like, I just love how adorable their interaction is. I don't think I could bring myself to read KakaNaru smut. It's like GaiLee, entertaining in the father-son, teacher-student kind of way.
My favourite pairings that do not include Naruto are probably LeeGaa, SaiSaku, KibaHina, ShikaTem and ChouIno.
My favourite crack pairings are ItaDei, ItaKisa, KisaGai and GaiKaka.

Well, that's it for now. If you want reading material, then here's a link to my FanFiction.Net profile - nettieneko on FF.Net. I only have two little One-Shots published there, but you will find some very good yaoi fics in my favourites.

Later!

Sai

First off, this update was delayed due to the lateness of manga chapter 310. ¬_¬ It was way into Friday before it was released, for us here in England anyway. And I only have free time on my hands to compose updates in the evening.

**Spoilers for Chapter 310**

I thought 310 was a sweet chapter. I'm happy for Sai, finally having found happiness in his new friends. I'm also glad for the whole NaruSaku 'we'll get strong together' thing. That's what I love about NaruSaku, Sakura has found someone she can depend on and stay together with in Naruto. I just find that very cute.

I know for a fact that some people are going to be pissed off at the 'sappiness' of the latest chapter. Personally though, I think Kishi handled it perfectly. Naruto's angst and self-loathing only lasted for a single chapter, and Sai has become a full-fledged good guy. It wasn't dragged-out and boring, it was expressed powerfully in a few simple pages.

**End of Spoilers**

Which brings me to the main topic of today's update; Sai. He pissed off the more serious Naruto fans by denouncing said character's penis. He pissed off the Sasuke-lovers by 'taking his place' on Team Kakashi. And he annoyed people in general by his rude and witty comments, and depthless personality.

Personally, I had no particular opinion of Sai at the beginning of this manga arc. The reactions his clever remarks evoked from Naruto kept me amused, and I found his mysterious drawings rather cute. It was only after he approached Orochimaru, with no regard to his own life, that I began to pity him. As his past was unveiled it became obvious that he'd led a difficult life. An orphan raised as a warrior, purged of all emotion, and unable to understand the complexities of the people around him. But as he was developed it became clear that poor Sai was really just like a friendly robot boy, trying desperately to decipher human emotion.

That's why I'm glad that he's befriended Naruto and Sakura, and hasn't been callously killed-off. He really deserves some happiness.

My predictions for the next chapter; I really have no clue. It looks like Yamato, Naruto, Sakura and Sai are off on another mission. I have a feeling that we'll be straight into something significant again. Well, whatever happens we can rest assured it's going to be good.

Poor Mr. Zetsu, he looks so lonely. He needs a hug! ... Volunteers?

... I don't know why but I really want to see Zetsu in the manga again. o_O He's not even my favourite Akatsuki guy, but I just have a Zetsu-craving going on.

For the past week I haven't really been at my computer much, due to the hot weather and some new duties. The summer's really here now. So I haven't found anything in the way of fanfiction and fanart. However, all is not lost, as I do have some things to reccommend.

For fanfiction; white, surge red by Sugahlei. Basically, this is a story about the complex character's of Naruto and Sasuke. Sugahlei keeps them in perfect character, all the way down to Sasuke's (smexy) near-insanity. This is the best damn SasuNaru fanfic I've come across, and I want it updated, dattebayo! So read it and review supportively, and maybe the update will be released sooner. The last update was late last January, but in my desperation I've visited the author's blog and she's apparently still working on it. So let's all show our support!

If you're not unnessarily completely opposed to browsing Japanese websites, then check out Keroyon-Jima's Website. There is a lot of brilliant Naruto fanart there. Just keep clicking. Heh heh!

So, to make up for the lateness of this update (it's been more than a week! Ack! >_<) I've decided to work on a fanfiction rec list. And I might add in some good Naruto galleries too. I have no idea when it'll be up, but it won't be a regular post on Thursday; it'll be an extra. Now I wish you a prosperous week, and please enjoy this SasuNaruSai video by shuqra that I've just been linked to - Wedding Day in Otogakure.

Avatars & Doujinshi

22 September 2007 - Doujinshi download link fixed for you!

**The Following Post Contains Spoilers For Chapter 309 Of The Naruto Manga!**

Woohoo! What an awesome chapter! Sasuke's conversation with Kyuubi was very interesting. And my God! Kyuubi gives a damn about SasuNaru?! I wasn't expecting that at all! Geez, all of those corny SasuNaru fanfics where Kyuubi offers love advice to Naruto, and they call each other 'Kit' and 'Kyuu-san'... They now have canon evidence! o_O

Listen to the Kyuubi, Sasuke! He's so damn right!

Makes me wonder though... Perhaps, rather than Kyuubi meaning Sasuke would miss Naruto if he killed him. Kyuubi was referring to the horror that would befall Sasuke if he achieved Mangekyou Sharingan? It's a long shot, but worth considering.

And what did I tell you about Sasuke, Orochimaru and Kabuto running off, and leaving the dispirited team behind? Ha ha haa! It just had to happen. Oh well, I wonder what will happen next. Naruto isn't going to give up on his love Sasuke. Ah, poor Sakura. She must be feeling pretty useless right now. She didn't get a chance to do shit. Let's hope she takes out her frustrations on an Akatsuki member or two. Heh heh! I think that they'll be heading back to Konoha now. They have no further leads, and they have to report Danzou's treachery to Tsunade. I wonder how all of that will go... Well, at least I can relax in my wait for the next chapter, now that nothing immediately pressing is going on. Gosh, I've been pulling my hair out in anticipation of the past few chapters.

I made these while I was very bored. They're nothing to brag about, but I'm fairly pleased with them, nonetheless. Anyone can use them freely, I really don't care about comments or credit. Speaking of credit; I take none for the art used in these avatars. All three are 100x100 and were made in IrfanView and MS Paint. Very basic.

I downloaded a file of 30 or so SasuNaru doujinshi last week. I read the cutest little story ever! It's actually more of a NaruSasu than SasuNaru, but that hardly matters, as it doesn't have any smut. Basically, Naruto has been shrunk to a tiny size by some jutsu, and Sasuke agrees to look after him until it wears off. Needless to say, cuteness ensues! The drawing style is wonderful, and it has some hilarious moments too. As well as a little romance at the end.

Tiny Naruto attempts to defeat Sasuke with the only jutsu he can now use; Kage Bunshin no Jutsu!

But there are also brief serious moments. Like after Naruto hides from Sasuke, behind a picture frame:-

You can download this doujinshi, along with many others here - http://www.sendspace.com/file/d6133e
Or here -
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=VE5EYB4V
(Links have been fixed!)

I hope you enjoy! Please remember that I did not make or translate these pages. I just found them in various places which no longer seem to exist on the web. In an effort to keep them in circulation within the fandom, I am offering downloads here.

So I was on this French Naruto website the other day, NCT, and I found this coloured manga page:-

I Babelfished the "ce mec", it means "this guy", predictably.

I like this page very much, because in the anime we didn't get to see Sasuke's reaction to Kyuubified Naruto. Sasuke just saw Naruto rise from the water, the red chakra swirling up around him, and then he was punched in the face and spent the rest of Naruto's transformation cradling his nose in pain. And after Naruto had achieved the One-Tailed form, there wasn't any time for Sasuke to get a good look at Naruto, in his demonic glory, as the fight started again right away.

On a totally unrelated note, I hope there will be some more NaruSaku in the manga soon. Now that Sasuke's buggered off, I want to rub some NaruSaku in the faces of those SasuSaku fans! Muahahaha! Of course, I have nothing against SasuSaku fans in particular, but those who actively hate on NaruSaku deserve a thrashing.