There was a cunningly constructed world?
I'm not really sure what there is *to* construct. '.' It mostly seems to be a matter of keeping track of Naruto's abilities and goals. But most of it
from the beginning seemed like having fun with it. (And quite frankly, I *like* that. '.' )
And if Naruto's throwing in illusion stuff, I'd really hope the author would actually *say* something about it. It's still kind of a disturbing
scene. Okay, this wouldn't be the first person Naruto's convinced to change sides in this thing, but for Gaara and Temari, he's offering them
something a bit more solid than massages.
It does seem like having company has stabilized Naruto somewhat though. (Even the wedding before he had company did some of that.) Even with Sasuke, at least
now there's some legitimate concerns (both ICly and OOCly) behind it, not just "Let's watch Sasuke's balls get crushed repeatedly!"
(There was that previous business, but it was also before Tsunade joined... I think.)
Still, while I'm glad to see a reduction in the anti-Sakura, I wouldn't really expect the same for Sasuke. It may be exaggerated, but there is
*something* of a reason behind it, so unless something comes along and invalidates that... *shrug* As for Kakashi, he'll probably remain in the role of
small obstacle to be avoided. With Tsunade, Kurenai, and Anko along for the ride, Naruto probably isn't going to need to have much to do with him anymore.
-Morgan.
I'm not really sure what there is *to* construct. '.' It mostly seems to be a matter of keeping track of Naruto's abilities and goals. But most of it
from the beginning seemed like having fun with it. (And quite frankly, I *like* that. '.' )
And if Naruto's throwing in illusion stuff, I'd really hope the author would actually *say* something about it. It's still kind of a disturbing
scene. Okay, this wouldn't be the first person Naruto's convinced to change sides in this thing, but for Gaara and Temari, he's offering them
something a bit more solid than massages.
It does seem like having company has stabilized Naruto somewhat though. (Even the wedding before he had company did some of that.) Even with Sasuke, at least
now there's some legitimate concerns (both ICly and OOCly) behind it, not just "Let's watch Sasuke's balls get crushed repeatedly!"
(There was that previous business, but it was also before Tsunade joined... I think.)
Still, while I'm glad to see a reduction in the anti-Sakura, I wouldn't really expect the same for Sasuke. It may be exaggerated, but there is
*something* of a reason behind it, so unless something comes along and invalidates that... *shrug* As for Kakashi, he'll probably remain in the role of
small obstacle to be avoided. With Tsunade, Kurenai, and Anko along for the ride, Naruto probably isn't going to need to have much to do with him anymore.
-Morgan.