A DANGEROUS AFFECTION - THE SASUKARIN MANIFESTO [INDEX]
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Originally posted in my LiveJournal, HERE. -> That version is now outdated.476Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkpxL4n0ttM
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※ This Manifesto was originally published in august, 2009 and has been updated ever since.476Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJz3lSzl3Np
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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.476Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡw5cR7g92Iv
A Dangerous Affection476Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUGGy2sF5D8
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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.476Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡg2Iz4QXauq
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And that’s what makes the difference.476Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpATwyjxSbD
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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.476Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4P9xs2COxr
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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.476Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1aOVa8ucTQ
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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.476Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6npBOi1mfB
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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.476Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYp86J2GYyQ
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• INDEX476Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDdIxsmiozZ
I- Why SasuKarin?476Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHafVap1zXf
♦ Their development.
- a. Meet SasuKarin (Chapters 348 - 457).476Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7CSOezC0TN
b. Sasuke's Downfall (Chapters 457 - 489).476Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡv86eeuK4ug
c. Their Rising (Chapters 567 - present).
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♦ Their personalities: Similarities&Differences.476Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdPyYBZS2VP
♦ Their bond: What's it's foundation?476Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuTZzhxrQA3
♦ The unknown: Factor X and Factor Y.476Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfln8WAfZzg
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II- Canonization: aka Kishimoto's writer intent.
a) The amount of moments they've gotten.476Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSfZXAyKyIl
b) Kishimoto's habit of singling out Sasuke and Karin among Taka.476Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡme6A3KcofJ
c) Recurrent Themes of the manga (and how SK ties in).476Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9a3Mx3XjPL
d) Their similar pasts.476Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBANC1lsIaD
e) The amount of canonical commentary regarding them.476Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeGYse7xQNg
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!476Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxVVZlIICoM
b) Whatever, he still stabbed her! Tool or not, that means he didn’t care that much after all!476Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnc0KXXBBno
c) Pft. Even before going dark, Sasuke was always an ass to her!476Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡX8VmhmMDuK
d) Sasuke rejected her from the start!476Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7po9KkBjnI
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!476Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzRjd8ZDlN4
f) Who cares! Karin said she’s over Sasuke, SasuKarin is dead!476Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjHBppWdgs4
g) So what! Karin is just a fangirl who doesn’t even know Sasuke!476Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhhSMIZXOaf
h) Suigetsu’s comments about SasuKarin are meaningless, he was just doing it to be a jerk!476Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzQKFpUcH4a
i) Whatever! So what?! None of that matters anyway, because Karin and SasuKarin are just comic relief!476Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2XtQ34RizX
j) Karin was all over Sasuke after a measly apology. What do you say to that, huh!?476Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdw3KZ02DTh
k) Whatever! Sasuke's apology was half-assed and insincere anyway!476Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbDHXIFGDk2
l) So what!? She disgusts him! The face he made on 627 said it all!476Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxt4r3U3kwP
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.476Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9B1Wy3KMSd
V- Extra: Some helpful links you may want to check out.
