A DANGEROUS AFFECTION - THE SASUKARIN MANIFESTO [INDEX]
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Originally posted in my LiveJournal, HERE. -> That version is now outdated.537Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSlUp3bkWJj
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※ This Manifesto was originally published in august, 2009 and has been updated ever since.537Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZGmxxHo4Rt
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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.537Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRX9lhPjXra
A Dangerous Affection537Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡv3iet9TFtV
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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.537Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8VLJ9NzzH3
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And that’s what makes the difference.537Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZcoFHuX3M8
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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.537Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUnhwbbU86z
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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.537Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9sxLn91kIv
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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.537Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXKDPDFvZct
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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.537Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡP3xAjBgv40
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• INDEX537Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6CKMRUzJ1K
I- Why SasuKarin?537Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5H27LbX3V9
♦ Their development.
- a. Meet SasuKarin (Chapters 348 - 457).537Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSie1REGyfj
b. Sasuke's Downfall (Chapters 457 - 489).537Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXU3zAXUgpx
c. Their Rising (Chapters 567 - present).
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♦ Their personalities: Similarities&Differences.537Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuF50WxVtfO
♦ Their bond: What's it's foundation?537Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVSDESlXZ96
♦ The unknown: Factor X and Factor Y.537Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3Qpn8VGFuU
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II- Canonization: aka Kishimoto's writer intent.
a) The amount of moments they've gotten.537Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡP5OKqwdaFX
b) Kishimoto's habit of singling out Sasuke and Karin among Taka.537Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbRJSOfNA93
c) Recurrent Themes of the manga (and how SK ties in).537Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvzorlNMMl5
d) Their similar pasts.537Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBHtONuQIki
e) The amount of canonical commentary regarding them.537Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAljqFaqCxC
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!537Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5P0BwWCiNh
b) Whatever, he still stabbed her! Tool or not, that means he didn’t care that much after all!537Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqZek1IZL6t
c) Pft. Even before going dark, Sasuke was always an ass to her!537Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDbEqCB5BkP
d) Sasuke rejected her from the start!537Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNn7SCQt3N3
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!537Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJhFlnXbHiL
f) Who cares! Karin said she’s over Sasuke, SasuKarin is dead!537Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡR8DLggH8MS
g) So what! Karin is just a fangirl who doesn’t even know Sasuke!537Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqyRcJmICMm
h) Suigetsu’s comments about SasuKarin are meaningless, he was just doing it to be a jerk!537Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqGv56Amhqs
i) Whatever! So what?! None of that matters anyway, because Karin and SasuKarin are just comic relief!537Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ68uoUXv9zn
j) Karin was all over Sasuke after a measly apology. What do you say to that, huh!?537Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdnFfhQ4lov
k) Whatever! Sasuke's apology was half-assed and insincere anyway!537Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgyeQhdHTHA
l) So what!? She disgusts him! The face he made on 627 said it all!537Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9J4oJKGw5i
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.537Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdb3Jv4ZC73
V- Extra: Some helpful links you may want to check out.
