Meme

[tj_dragonblade]

Meme, as lifted from tucuxi:

1. Pick a pairing or a character
2. Ask me my particular head-canon regarding something about them
3. Post to your journal to share your own head-canon

Comments

[tj-dragonblade.livejournal.com]

Tch. Yeah. There's been a lot of wasted opportunity for reuniony stuff with this Edo Tensei business. Someone postulated that we'll see more little bits of things like the Dan-Tsunade scene in 'flashback' as we touch base with other pockets of people, but I'm not holding my breath. We've established that Kishimoto doesn't seem to like his Hyuugas, so skipping Neji's father-son moment is kind of expected. And I can't see any 'flashback' meeting for Suigetsu and his bro being worked in when the jutsu was released before Suigetsu really got anywhere near the battlefield. *sigh* And...I can't even remember who else I might have been hoping for, at this point, the way things have bounced between so many pockets for so long.

Re: Suigetsu and his observation - dude. I didn't realize how much I actually missed him until he showed up again and started making crudely-accurate commentary. ^_^ I love the dynamic he's got with Sasuke, and with Juugo, and how the three of them just kind of gel as a natural unit. And yes, Kishimoto's clearly pushing SasuSui - 'I was talking to Sasuke first!!' is such basic kindergarten-level I've-got-a-crush behaviour, seriously. It's adorable. Poor Suigetsu.

Confirmation of Anko's lack of deadness warrants a happy-dance, without question. Was counting on her standing as Kishimoto's favorite female to keep her alive, and I'm glad to see my faith was not unfounded. ^_^

but to honest, i didn't even notice Yamato was in that chapter at all >_<.

Yeah, I know - I'm probably like the only one who did. T_T Or the only one who finds it squee-worthy, at least. It's not a 'real' appearance by any means and I fully realize I'm over-reacting. ^_^;; But I'm kind of hoping that the fact that Kishimoto bothered to stick his face in the group shot combined with Anko's survival bodes well for Yamato's survival. Because for all I talk about Rescue, I realize it's still entirely possible he'll wind up dead. I hope not, but I can't discount the maybe.

Kakashi rescue scenario would be such a bonus. It would also help catalyze the threesome I'm trying to write, I think. May end up dawdling over this attempt just in case it does happen and can be worked in. >_

[entitys.livejournal.com]

Hmm . . . Edo Tensei meetings that shoulda-coulda but didn't = Hyuuga check, Suigetsu/Mangetsu check, and Juugo/Kimimaro check. hell, y'know what, i woulda been happy if Naruto could have seen Haku again too instead of just Kakashi taking care of it. I think Haku would have been proud of Naruto's growth as a ninja. i don't remember the rest if there are more.

didn't realize how much I actually missed him until he showed up again and started making crudely-accurate commentary.

ah yes. that's the charm that keeps in my #1 spot. but, yeah, now that Sasuke is back to broody instead of psycho, they really are a good team together, huh. Seriously, if Sasuke had had people like Suigetsu and Juugo around during his Konoha years, he would have been just fine (vendetta or not). argh. and Suigetsu's crush really is so childishly cute.

I offer you hope for Yamato's situation though. The second Madara didn't fade away like he was supposed to, that made Yamato the most important person in the Naruto'verse right now. because remember, the only person who can defeat Madara is Hashirama, and the only person with Hashirama's abilities is ______. *nudges with elbow* Right ^___^. *nudge-nudge* Now that Edo Tensei's cancelled out, Yamato may actually be able to rescue himself.

[tj-dragonblade.livejournal.com]

Yamato being able to rescue himself would actually be a nice touch. And would curtail that lingering damsel-in-distress impression lurking in the corners of my brain, too. ^_^; It would be awesome if he was the key to bringing down Madara. I doubt he could do it on his own at this point - he's always said his abilities pale in comparison to the original even when he's in optimum health, and I don't imagine he'll be anywhere near full strength when he gets out of that statue. But surely there's a role to be had there, all the same. *hopeful*

Sasuke and Suigetsu and Juug do make a good team. Hopefully they all stick together in the future. Suigetsu continues as the voice of reason in the following chapter, also, even if no one's listening to him. Poor guy. At least he has the sense to still be freaked out by Orochimaru. Looks like Anko will disappear from the story again, now that her usefulness has been served; disappointing, but...not like I expected any different. *sigh*

As a side-note, I'm bracing myself for a resurgence of that OroTenzou thing I was ranting about a little while ago now that Orochimaru is back in the picture. Even though, from what he says, he should know that Yamato is down below and yet he's leaving without doing anything about it. Not a very shippy decision, but I'm sure the shippers can spin it regardless. It's what shippers do. And honestly, it's not like I've got room to complain when I spent a couple years shipping NiiKou early in my Saiyuki phase. T_T;

I guess the ET could-have-beens will have to be left to fandom to provide. *sigh*