A DANGEROUS AFFECTION - THE SASUKARIN MANIFESTO [INDEX]
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Originally posted in my LiveJournal, HERE. -> That version is now outdated.468Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8ZgwLOOBWR
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※ This Manifesto was originally published in august, 2009 and has been updated ever since.468Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRTbS2JeWU8
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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.468Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡy9XzkyPtYf
A Dangerous Affection468Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvKG40vbWiX
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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.468Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3MUyOwtKQj
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And that’s what makes the difference.468Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZwjQiH3Pl2
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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.468Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCsU4dzj3Hm
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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.468Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfgpmSgBcbA
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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.468Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡm75idMTmYQ
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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.468Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ62ANdQlins
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• INDEX468Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡN6MrIBxka9
I- Why SasuKarin?468Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJR94ZdGiJR
♦ Their development.
- a. Meet SasuKarin (Chapters 348 - 457).468Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJ58WPcjzln
b. Sasuke's Downfall (Chapters 457 - 489).468Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡndqNAgzL8Z
c. Their Rising (Chapters 567 - present).
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♦ Their personalities: Similarities&Differences.468Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡT9sBfnUOaD
♦ Their bond: What's it's foundation?468Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡw2kwqwLm3Z
♦ The unknown: Factor X and Factor Y.468Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmFjepwMSoa
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II- Canonization: aka Kishimoto's writer intent.
a) The amount of moments they've gotten.468Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFHra7I1dG6
b) Kishimoto's habit of singling out Sasuke and Karin among Taka.468Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ28wo64YPjE
c) Recurrent Themes of the manga (and how SK ties in).468Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLdUJQsgNOy
d) Their similar pasts.468Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2bpmLD5UcN
e) The amount of canonical commentary regarding them.468Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7TsIePO5sx
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!468Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjbqUMztQnQ
b) Whatever, he still stabbed her! Tool or not, that means he didn’t care that much after all!468Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1PfENvmHv6
c) Pft. Even before going dark, Sasuke was always an ass to her!468Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4aFcSm0rGu
d) Sasuke rejected her from the start!468Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡplY7hG7UlB
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!468Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnTK9AbtRmz
f) Who cares! Karin said she’s over Sasuke, SasuKarin is dead!468Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNqw9lPHFJv
g) So what! Karin is just a fangirl who doesn’t even know Sasuke!468Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4cJ9kPj3GI
h) Suigetsu’s comments about SasuKarin are meaningless, he was just doing it to be a jerk!468Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBRey7ukHMb
i) Whatever! So what?! None of that matters anyway, because Karin and SasuKarin are just comic relief!468Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡm05TYVHsKq
j) Karin was all over Sasuke after a measly apology. What do you say to that, huh!?468Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ938csZZsU2
k) Whatever! Sasuke's apology was half-assed and insincere anyway!468Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡansnE8bEbs
l) So what!? She disgusts him! The face he made on 627 said it all!468Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡX5t5khDwjf
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.468Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7CsSGGc0FC
V- Extra: Some helpful links you may want to check out.
