A DANGEROUS AFFECTION - THE SASUKARIN MANIFESTO [INDEX]
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Originally posted in my LiveJournal, HERE. -> That version is now outdated.539Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOgViIgAkLW
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※ This Manifesto was originally published in august, 2009 and has been updated ever since.539Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ431A1TEkgO
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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.539Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡizsjXRKkmg
A Dangerous Affection539Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡw3oXXEVzuR
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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.539Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpHAJ6GVRLg
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And that’s what makes the difference.539Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuiHRXrDR23
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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.539Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqNbcklEGVT
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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.539Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtzQ93uVAsj
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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.539Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡadPJWlAypw
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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.539Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSHsZy6S8C4
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• INDEX539Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡs5R7I1EvxS
I- Why SasuKarin?539Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXkunm2yU7m
♦ Their development.
- a. Meet SasuKarin (Chapters 348 - 457).539Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoae1URU5zf
b. Sasuke's Downfall (Chapters 457 - 489).539Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOLwzkyYGE6
c. Their Rising (Chapters 567 - present).
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♦ Their personalities: Similarities&Differences.539Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNDgwqHX9Yw
♦ Their bond: What's it's foundation?539Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmqnHYSobMT
♦ The unknown: Factor X and Factor Y.539Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡewctvKnXeC
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II- Canonization: aka Kishimoto's writer intent.
a) The amount of moments they've gotten.539Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJ5JRnGbg5H
b) Kishimoto's habit of singling out Sasuke and Karin among Taka.539Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQs67hhCRwH
c) Recurrent Themes of the manga (and how SK ties in).539Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvtideNTOIc
d) Their similar pasts.539Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJucKwZ5loI
e) The amount of canonical commentary regarding them.539Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3pHQAed21W
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!539Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbF6VeMpQmN
b) Whatever, he still stabbed her! Tool or not, that means he didn’t care that much after all!539Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9BvQ8XowMw
c) Pft. Even before going dark, Sasuke was always an ass to her!539Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4f0rgy7mrZ
d) Sasuke rejected her from the start!539Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKfeWONM301
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!539Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkWEOaYmskg
f) Who cares! Karin said she’s over Sasuke, SasuKarin is dead!539Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpCWwENny3i
g) So what! Karin is just a fangirl who doesn’t even know Sasuke!539Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjUfVXmNzoN
h) Suigetsu’s comments about SasuKarin are meaningless, he was just doing it to be a jerk!539Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7ILOATeXje
i) Whatever! So what?! None of that matters anyway, because Karin and SasuKarin are just comic relief!539Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKYXY3HzfKQ
j) Karin was all over Sasuke after a measly apology. What do you say to that, huh!?539Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFhCPPgJ5cd
k) Whatever! Sasuke's apology was half-assed and insincere anyway!539Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCsTn0Yl9uJ
l) So what!? She disgusts him! The face he made on 627 said it all!539Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6cEBD3sVZc
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.539Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsWWCbcHAv4
V- Extra: Some helpful links you may want to check out.
