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[JadedWriter]

I'm pretty sure Sasuke isn't actually with them in that picture due to the mission (its pre-Gaiden).

"I'm so edgy that it hurst to smile" better though. They can at least switch sides so Sasuke can put his hand on Sarada.

 

[Ray Down]

They say you can hear rusty gears grinding while sasuke tries and smiles.

 

[Psycho_Mantis]

Mofos you gotta treasure Sasuke's smile.

Look at that smile. Kishi saving the best for last.

 

[JadedWriter]

Took losing a hand to start acting half normal, the fool. That's like the one thing that pissed me off the most...well one of them. I was like "Ok Kaguya's dead, good team effort guys, time for Sasuke to join the gang again." Sasuke: "Revolution." Me: "Sasuke dafuq is your god damn problem?!!!"

 

[SolVanderlyn]

Sasuke is pretty much up there with Shadow the Hedgehog as THE representative character for edginess.

He had his Riku Redemption moment too late

Spoiler

Kingdom Hearts reference

 

[Zeroth]

So is the Boruto Manga good? Hesitant to jump back in, especially since I heard they were just recapping the film.

It literally just started the arc after the movie, so hard to say. It'll be a monthly series anyway

 

[fr0st]

Why are they sexualizing a 12 year old

 

[JadedWriter]

Salad-chan, PUT SOME FUCKING PANTS ON!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Ray Down]

Salad-chan, PUT SOME FUCKING PANTS ON!!!!!!!!!!!

This is what happens when a girl doesn't have a proper father around /s

 

[JadedWriter]

This is what happens when a girl doesn't have a proper father around /s

Sasuke don't even bother leaving around a Kage Bunshin.

 

[Yado]

Is that really what Naruto/Boruto readers want to see?

 

[Psycho_Mantis]

This is what happens when you give your series to your perverted hack of an assistant. Ikemoto really gets off from showing Sarada's legs it seems.

 

[Moaradin]

The character faces still look off. Glad the anime seems to ignore those designs.

 

[JadedWriter]

The character faces still look off. Glad the anime seems to ignore those designs.

I really do wish Sarada got a more feminine (sleek feminine not perverted feminine) version of what Sasuke runs around in.

 

[SolVanderlyn]

Boruto is so much cooler than his dad.

I hope Mitsuki

Spoiler

's brother shows up again. A cigarette smoking son of Orochimaru is too good to leave out.

 

[brinstar]

those heels on Sarada are ridiculous

 

[Mendrox]

Does Ikemoto have a leg fetish? What the hell.

Also I will never understand that fodder ninjas still get fucked by young ninjas, but that is nitpicking (and all three of them have OP techniques lol)

 

[-Pyromaniac-]

I don't mind the legs but the heels are definitely pushing it to the extreme lol. Such an unnecessary change.

Also when the hell is this chapter out.

 

[JadedWriter]

I don't mind the legs but the heels are definitely pushing it to the extreme lol. Such an unnecessary change.

Also when the hell is this chapter out.

They're borderline clear heels and we all know what Chris Rock says about those.

 

[AntraxSuicide]

Does Ikemoto have a leg fetish? What the hell.

Also I will never understand that fodder ninjas still get fucked by young ninjas, but that is nitpicking (and all three of them have OP techniques lol)

I've always taken that like an ancient Greco-Roman/medieval deal where the nobility gets trained to fight correctly and the rabble resort to street fighting. A teen in the military in ancient Rome could probably take a guy who just learned to fight on the streets while stealing shit.

 

[TheRealTalker]

what is going on with Sarada?

I mean why.... eugh!!!

eeeew

WHY?!

 

[Tathanen]

Gotta say, don't mind the legs. Plenty of young girls wear short pants in athletic scenarios, scenarios like "being a fighting ninja," doesn't mean it's SEXUAL. (Even though it is, cause mangakas are creeps.)

Now "I wonder if he's my type," this I can do without.

 

[FZZ]

I'm seeing too much of a damn 12 year olds legs

she better be wearing shorts underneath or something smh

Gotta say, don't mind the legs. Plenty of young girls wear short pants in athletic scenarios, scenarios like "being a fighting ninja," doesn't mean it's SEXUAL. (Even though it is, cause mangakas are creeps.)

Now "I wonder if he's my type," this I can do without.

I can't tell if it's a dress or not

it doesn't really look like a romper or shorts

 

[Yado]

The dress is cut just under her ass, even if she was wearing shorts it wouldn't make a difference. It's just gross to me that the author chosen to make her look physically younger than the gaiden design while trying to make her sexy at the same time. If this was the tone that had been set by the series throughout the years I wouldn't mind because I'd know what to expect. Think I'm just gonna quit reading this instead of complaining, the art is ugly and I don't like Boruto anyway.

 

[TheRealTalker]

The dress is cut just under her ass, even if she was wearing shorts it wouldn't make a difference. It's just gross to me that the author chosen to make her look physically younger than the gaiden design while trying to make her sexy at the same time. If this was the tone that had been set by the series throughout the years I wouldn't mind because I'd know what to expect. Think I'm just gonna quit reading this instead of complaining, the art is ugly and I don't like Boruto anyway.

well the anime's design is normal

and the story might be different too... so I'll stick to that like DB Super

 

[JadedWriter]

well the anime's design is normal

and the story might be different too... so I'll stick to that like DB Super

As long as we get a Hinata that doesn't look like a cloner from Kamino and some Himawari filler.

 

[brinstar]

Sarada's design in the gaiden was perfect

why you gotta do this ikemoto

 

[rambis]

Yeah the Sarada shit is bad. I was ashamed to even read this in my office. Otherwise this was a very long and drawn out chapter. This will probably be like the Zabuza arc where the characters get fleshed out a bit. Sasuke and Boruto interactions are the bee's knees lol.

 

[Desmond]

It doesn't get Ikemoto off the hook, but people do remember that this is a shonen manga aimed at pre-teen to teenage Japanese boys?

 

[brinstar]

It doesn't get Ikemoto off the hook, but people do remember that this is a shonen manga aimed at pre-teen to teenage Japanese boys?

I'm not against the fanservice, I'm against the artist basically transplanting it onto a previously established character. There's a time and place, and Sarada's supposed to be a kid.

 

[JadedWriter]

It doesn't get Ikemoto off the hook, but people do remember that this is a shonen manga aimed at pre-teen to teenage Japanese boys?

I should have a fan service tag, but I honestly think they should treat Sarada with way more respect than what she's getting at least visually.

 

[AntraxSuicide]

Yeah, she's a kid. I don't really like any fanservice at all, but at least it's not as creepy when it's Tsunade or something. That cover is terrible.

 

[Rumblebones]

Sarada's design is plain awful and she's an aggressively uninteresting character.

 

[rrc1594]

Just read the chapter Sarada kicked ass, but yeah that clothing is bad. Not only is it only bad cause of fan service, but it's shitty fanservice. Doesn't look appealing at all.

Sasuke about to be GOAT uncle

 

[JadedWriter]

Yeah, she's a kid. I don't really like any fanservice at all, but at least it's not as creepy when it's Tsunade or something. That cover is terrible.

Kishi needs to slap Ikemoto while he's drawing her and just scream, "SHE'S A KID YOU FUCKING IMBECILE" Why does she get a better wardrobe in fan art?

Now this one right here really should've been her design. Like they can just retcon this shit some how into Boruto and I don't think the fanbase would miss her prior outfit.

 

[rrc1594]

Kishi needs to slap Ikemoto while he's drawing her and just scream, "SHE'S A KID YOU FUCKING IMBECILE" Why does she get a better wardrobe in fan art?

Now this one right here really should've been her design. Like they can just retcon this shit some how into Boruto and I don't think the fanbase would miss her prior outfit.

That first one looks great. I think Ikemoto put too much Sakura and should have more of an Uchiha look

 

[JadedWriter]

That first one looks great. I think Ikemoto put too much Sakura and should have more of an Uchiha look

This is true. Sasuke has at least...style, even if it's S tier edge lord style. A good mix of Sasuke and Sakura would definitely be an improvement and give the artist a better blue print regarding how to dress her. Hopefully after the inevitable time skip Sarada becomes a little bit of an edge lordess.

 

[-Pyromaniac-]

Other than looking like a stripper with those heels I'm glad that she kicked ass in this new chapter. But man I feel like this pacing is really weird for a monthly manga...am I crazy?

 

[SolVanderlyn]

Actually read the chapter, glad to see Lee show up. Sarada seems to be the unofficial team leader as well, you can really feel the spirit of Naruto in her. Her kicking ass is awesome too. Boruto doesn't care about proving himself at all, he's so different from Naruto and I love it.

And yes, the outfit is terrible. At least the character is good.

 

[Mendrox]

Other than looking like a stripper with those heels I'm glad that she kicked ass in this new chapter. But man I feel like this pacing is really weird for a monthly manga...am I crazy?

Ya pacing feels like two normal weekly chapters but just monthly. Really strange, but the anime will do it's own thing so it doesn't matter.

 

[Psycho_Mantis]

Its Sarada's birthday as well. Oh look fan artists that can draw better than Ikemoto can ever dream of:

https://twitter.com/gogatsusabu

The dress is cut just under her ass, even if she was wearing shorts it wouldn't make a difference. It's just gross to me that the author chosen to make her look physically younger than the gaiden design while trying to make her sexy at the same time. If this was the tone that had been set by the series throughout the years I wouldn't mind because I'd know what to expect. Think I'm just gonna quit reading this instead of complaining, the art is ugly and I don't like Boruto anyway.

Ikemoto doing something I didn't think was possible: killing the popularity of the Naruto franchise.

Sarada's design in the gaiden was perfect

why you gotta do this ikemoto

Because he thinks he has style......thats right, a 40 year old man who likes to draw 12 year old girls with bare legs thinks he has style.

Other than looking like a stripper with those heels I'm glad that she kicked ass in this new chapter. But man I feel like this pacing is really weird for a monthly manga...am I crazy?

This manga is a mess. I'm angry at Kishi for letting his hack of an assistant and some filler novel writer take over. Oh well, I'm sure he will retcon this shit when/if he returns to the series.

 

[Verelios]

Yeah the Sarada shit is bad. I was ashamed to even read this in my office. Otherwise this was a very long and drawn out chapter. This will probably be like the Zabuza arc where the characters get fleshed out a bit. Sasuke and Boruto interactions are the bee's knees lol.

I sincerely doubt this arc will be anywhere near as interesting since land of waves for me is top 2 arc period. But if you mean getting information (copy ninja lol) on the characters personalities then yeah.

Kishi needs to slap Ikemoto while he's drawing her and just scream, "SHE'S A KID YOU FUCKING IMBECILE" Why does she get a better wardrobe in fan art?

Now this one right here really should've been her design. Like they can just retcon this shit some how into Boruto and I don't think the fanbase would miss her prior outfit.

I love both of these designs. The first one gives me a tokyo ghoul vibe while the second one suits the preppy image I have of her.

 

[Psycho_Mantis]

you guys do know that first fan art pic of Sarada is her trying to cosplay as her father

 

[Verelios]

Yeah, I meant the art style looks a lot like TG to me

 

[Burbeting]

That Sarada design is just awful. I mean, lot of manga have really creepy designs for kids/teens, but at the very least Naruto was pretty decent in this regard. Until now, I guess.

 

[phaze]

Its Sarada's birthday as well. Oh look fan artists that can draw better than Ikemoto can ever dream of:



https://twitter.com/gogatsusabu

Can he do that at a pace of 50 pages per month and with actual backgrounds ?

 

[Psycho_Mantis]

Can he do that at a pace of 50 pages per month and with actual backgrounds ?

You know what, I'm going to say yes. I've seen fans make doujinishis in a week and have art competitions where only one hour is allowed make better scenes.

Yeah, I meant the art style looks a lot like TG to me

oh

One of my favourite artists:

http://shigegigi.tumblr.com/

 

[JadedWriter]

you guys do know that first fan art pic of Sarada is her trying to cosplay as her father

You say that like it's a bad thing. Would actually be a cute character moment since she likes to pretend she wants nothing to do with Sasuke but in secret she cosplay and practices posing like him because she knows her dad is cool.

 

[Desmond]

Its Sarada's birthday as well. Oh look fan artists that can draw better than Ikemoto can ever dream of:



https://twitter.com/gogatsusabu



Ikemoto doing something I didn't think was possible: killing the popularity of the Naruto franchise.



Because he thinks he has style......thats right, a 40 year old man who likes to draw 12 year old girls with bare legs thinks he has style.



This manga is a mess. I'm angry at Kishi for letting his hack of an assistant and some filler novel writer take over. Oh well, I'm sure he will retcon this shit when/if he returns to the series.

Different drawing styles how do they work?

You do realise this is coming from a country with prepubescent Gradols?
Let's wait and see do VIz alter the images in any way, then we can complain.


And how many times do I have to say that these novels are canon?

 

[brinstar]

yeah we all know how different art styles work

that doesn't mean we can't criticize what's in front of us.

Ikemoto made a conscious choice to change Sarada's outfit and that's going to open him up to criticism