A DANGEROUS AFFECTION - THE SASUKARIN MANIFESTO [INDEX]
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Originally posted in my LiveJournal, HERE. -> That version is now outdated.622Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡA68w1Uck96
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※ This Manifesto was originally published in august, 2009 and has been updated ever since.622Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡq3VjHjAWjs
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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.622Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0xmcCYRpb6
A Dangerous Affection622Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpjkonzNDWz
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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.622Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUbYDlYvXde
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And that’s what makes the difference.622Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEcJotXt27h
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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.622Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQz0GF3Mter
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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.622Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaSCZW99Rpb
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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.622Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡG3ikYwNbwh
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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.622Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡt0BTYdLdBT
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• INDEX622Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡakpkTVt8Vb
I- Why SasuKarin?622Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2XqKPgdNO2
♦ Their development.
- a. Meet SasuKarin (Chapters 348 - 457).622Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9rxknsJAD0
b. Sasuke's Downfall (Chapters 457 - 489).622Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡROi9f1TFYy
c. Their Rising (Chapters 567 - present).
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♦ Their personalities: Similarities&Differences.622Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3Mlc48FxEq
♦ Their bond: What's it's foundation?622Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWRwg7ZrbzQ
♦ The unknown: Factor X and Factor Y.622Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIwFn3jwMxN
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II- Canonization: aka Kishimoto's writer intent.
a) The amount of moments they've gotten.622Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡt2HCUf5uCx
b) Kishimoto's habit of singling out Sasuke and Karin among Taka.622Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJeQeHGRjRi
c) Recurrent Themes of the manga (and how SK ties in).622Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJw8TpHu8iC
d) Their similar pasts.622Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEuO3sQyjia
e) The amount of canonical commentary regarding them.622Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcB2f2HFzGp
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!622Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNNCokM6cjy
b) Whatever, he still stabbed her! Tool or not, that means he didn’t care that much after all!622Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡu1V06Up5IU
c) Pft. Even before going dark, Sasuke was always an ass to her!622Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡk6ssaeRJk5
d) Sasuke rejected her from the start!622Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmxXlEbPxMR
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!622Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDoxlZeo8yd
f) Who cares! Karin said she’s over Sasuke, SasuKarin is dead!622Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZv03CE1JVg
g) So what! Karin is just a fangirl who doesn’t even know Sasuke!622Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRk3meGJNt6
h) Suigetsu’s comments about SasuKarin are meaningless, he was just doing it to be a jerk!622Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlfLXjMZIyu
i) Whatever! So what?! None of that matters anyway, because Karin and SasuKarin are just comic relief!622Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKdZGixHaSb
j) Karin was all over Sasuke after a measly apology. What do you say to that, huh!?622Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcBIh9Dx6pU
k) Whatever! Sasuke's apology was half-assed and insincere anyway!622Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3w31hKt9SD
l) So what!? She disgusts him! The face he made on 627 said it all!622Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVfQaJqxlK8
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.622Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBlYEqFr2Q4
V- Extra: Some helpful links you may want to check out.
