A DANGEROUS AFFECTION - THE SASUKARIN MANIFESTO [INDEX]
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Originally posted in my LiveJournal, HERE. -> That version is now outdated.419Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoHBaE276xm
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※ This Manifesto was originally published in august, 2009 and has been updated ever since.419Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7O3dMe1pdU
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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.419Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAKw1uVHrYt
A Dangerous Affection419Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQDzCzlavgq
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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.419Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHsJ4fT0aVn
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And that’s what makes the difference.419Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRfzGuIP6Qu
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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.419Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlWnGOl8VuN
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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.419Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgAkhdnHMwr
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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.419Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbOGSyxDPBe
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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.419Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMZVov5K6H7
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• INDEX419Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡj6WonbV2GV
I- Why SasuKarin?419Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡU0UbRNmDvt
♦ Their development.
- a. Meet SasuKarin (Chapters 348 - 457).419Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhAKOFfDxQh
b. Sasuke's Downfall (Chapters 457 - 489).419Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡt1pnpoBOPU
c. Their Rising (Chapters 567 - present).
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♦ Their personalities: Similarities&Differences.419Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ89akARyvOR
♦ Their bond: What's it's foundation?419Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXonuo9MHWz
♦ The unknown: Factor X and Factor Y.419Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNvO887wN5O
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II- Canonization: aka Kishimoto's writer intent.
a) The amount of moments they've gotten.419Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡD8bOcSli1d
b) Kishimoto's habit of singling out Sasuke and Karin among Taka.419Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzfORzgRY3i
c) Recurrent Themes of the manga (and how SK ties in).419Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFaN7XuCE7W
d) Their similar pasts.419Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡE3a2G6Tg2d
e) The amount of canonical commentary regarding them.419Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuJOedi6pDI
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!419Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡW8r3GSVCsX
b) Whatever, he still stabbed her! Tool or not, that means he didn’t care that much after all!419Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡX03osYO0pz
c) Pft. Even before going dark, Sasuke was always an ass to her!419Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4HQj8dTT2C
d) Sasuke rejected her from the start!419Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXOAFcpe0QZ
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!419Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaAT7qMz7nm
f) Who cares! Karin said she’s over Sasuke, SasuKarin is dead!419Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡem1viOyMPc
g) So what! Karin is just a fangirl who doesn’t even know Sasuke!419Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzpxfUR1P8j
h) Suigetsu’s comments about SasuKarin are meaningless, he was just doing it to be a jerk!419Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡe2ilrUW08h
i) Whatever! So what?! None of that matters anyway, because Karin and SasuKarin are just comic relief!419Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLj08OneJ0f
j) Karin was all over Sasuke after a measly apology. What do you say to that, huh!?419Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7vE48YsgAy
k) Whatever! Sasuke's apology was half-assed and insincere anyway!419Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0g1vPpHP6Z
l) So what!? She disgusts him! The face he made on 627 said it all!419Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡu2BFLevRPs
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.419Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ952qrvRthM
V- Extra: Some helpful links you may want to check out.
