A DANGEROUS AFFECTION - THE SASUKARIN MANIFESTO [INDEX]
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Originally posted in my LiveJournal, HERE. -> That version is now outdated.450Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpKC24HDC95
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※ This Manifesto was originally published in august, 2009 and has been updated ever since.450Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡo3mn63Yfvd
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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.450Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJjEnHVsHHK
A Dangerous Affection450Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRJUpxp67kp
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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.450Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoyeqhbYD69
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And that’s what makes the difference.450Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxAtxvUZqyS
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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.450Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhLrg4ZmqNF
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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.450Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGLTPKHgTNE
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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.450Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDzrWiqCj2z
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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.450Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡB5TfNqX3pn
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• INDEX450Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡT1q7eZiovd
I- Why SasuKarin?450Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1Jb7TQsiFk
♦ Their development.
- a. Meet SasuKarin (Chapters 348 - 457).450Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyDj0OtAlUc
b. Sasuke's Downfall (Chapters 457 - 489).450Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡinqV6bEyTd
c. Their Rising (Chapters 567 - present).
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♦ Their personalities: Similarities&Differences.450Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUE9Mp0GBZx
♦ Their bond: What's it's foundation?450Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGlLijvlSTf
♦ The unknown: Factor X and Factor Y.450Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9Zjta2xBaR
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II- Canonization: aka Kishimoto's writer intent.
a) The amount of moments they've gotten.450Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡS8bgWk7Jr8
b) Kishimoto's habit of singling out Sasuke and Karin among Taka.450Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6eBDbQSLOl
c) Recurrent Themes of the manga (and how SK ties in).450Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqEK8T2dVuu
d) Their similar pasts.450Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡs16u5kAtKq
e) The amount of canonical commentary regarding them.450Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEFfIc2Cos6
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!450Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlHACQqabLd
b) Whatever, he still stabbed her! Tool or not, that means he didn’t care that much after all!450Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡB7iFYgTh6N
c) Pft. Even before going dark, Sasuke was always an ass to her!450Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8RcJFLOEVj
d) Sasuke rejected her from the start!450Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWvn0eQ2TJn
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!450Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIRyFZr1yxQ
f) Who cares! Karin said she’s over Sasuke, SasuKarin is dead!450Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡy332JmE0Hm
g) So what! Karin is just a fangirl who doesn’t even know Sasuke!450Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKaxY8dJWYv
h) Suigetsu’s comments about SasuKarin are meaningless, he was just doing it to be a jerk!450Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ84eOqHzP9R
i) Whatever! So what?! None of that matters anyway, because Karin and SasuKarin are just comic relief!450Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡy1dWnDwRF8
j) Karin was all over Sasuke after a measly apology. What do you say to that, huh!?450Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmpCfsHMmvP
k) Whatever! Sasuke's apology was half-assed and insincere anyway!450Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYNy0PDhx5u
l) So what!? She disgusts him! The face he made on 627 said it all!450Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTw4eOfedU2
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.450Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡY7X2vE9Jy5
V- Extra: Some helpful links you may want to check out.
