A DANGEROUS AFFECTION - THE SASUKARIN MANIFESTO [INDEX]
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Originally posted in my LiveJournal, HERE. -> That version is now outdated.381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8SmIHLUOwT
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※ This Manifesto was originally published in august, 2009 and has been updated ever since.381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeUhCvSmCly
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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.381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWjvzN2DDYG
A Dangerous Affection381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡs9pLT6DygI
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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.381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfWzODIB4hV
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And that’s what makes the difference.381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpOM47SDfjJ
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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.381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZ68voBNnH2
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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.381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOYDdKD8zea
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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.381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiB1jNv4Tte
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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.381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjbdvs47B2E
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• INDEX381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡitQELKkP9M
I- Why SasuKarin?381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWlU0A5fwDr
♦ Their development.
- a. Meet SasuKarin (Chapters 348 - 457).381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSHWSCppDd2
b. Sasuke's Downfall (Chapters 457 - 489).381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4hwQIVmTDV
c. Their Rising (Chapters 567 - present).
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♦ Their personalities: Similarities&Differences.381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbJaACDgkua
♦ Their bond: What's it's foundation?381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡc2vNUZmeKJ
♦ The unknown: Factor X and Factor Y.381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9hVaQL69rM
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II- Canonization: aka Kishimoto's writer intent.
a) The amount of moments they've gotten.381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9xx9XHC2RQ
b) Kishimoto's habit of singling out Sasuke and Karin among Taka.381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7gtt5vgzEH
c) Recurrent Themes of the manga (and how SK ties in).381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡetiZ3gVMCK
d) Their similar pasts.381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkXJOwnHmRK
e) The amount of canonical commentary regarding them.381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡR8FADiLdzx
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!381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSUI4S5rPA6
b) Whatever, he still stabbed her! Tool or not, that means he didn’t care that much after all!381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUaL87GJxre
c) Pft. Even before going dark, Sasuke was always an ass to her!381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRqB2sdhOlB
d) Sasuke rejected her from the start!381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVwXMxnKGUB
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!381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsKRd69Kjor
f) Who cares! Karin said she’s over Sasuke, SasuKarin is dead!381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4m42gjNJoW
g) So what! Karin is just a fangirl who doesn’t even know Sasuke!381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYukLfbj5Cd
h) Suigetsu’s comments about SasuKarin are meaningless, he was just doing it to be a jerk!381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6q9NQanMkd
i) Whatever! So what?! None of that matters anyway, because Karin and SasuKarin are just comic relief!381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡl9J7SFwIDf
j) Karin was all over Sasuke after a measly apology. What do you say to that, huh!?381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXlCWIvnBdC
k) Whatever! Sasuke's apology was half-assed and insincere anyway!381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrwMiHYJGYK
l) So what!? She disgusts him! The face he made on 627 said it all!381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsrxgrPHYBE
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.381Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDTj6OKWIFQ
V- Extra: Some helpful links you may want to check out.
