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Gaara is all about that mixture of hate and love. That's what makes him so unique. He stands out compleatly from every character in the series, and come to think of it, characters like him are rare in anime. I mean, there are characters in other series with emotional issues and messed up childhoods, but there is something that sets Gaara apart. He dosen't fit into any sort of anime stereotype (and if you think about it, nearly every character in the series starts off as an anime stereotype in the beginning but over time they transform into purpouse-driven individuals) Perhaps that's why Gaara has a special place in my heart. There was never a character quite like him, and if there is in the future, that character won't even compare to him.

King_Cicero_IV

Thanks. You and some of the others here actually did persuade me that SasuNaru wasn't overrated, that's why I changed the title of this post. (and like I stated my opinion hasn't changed regarding Sasuke and Naruto, only that I now see where the true SasuNaru fans were comming from) I also went back and added alot to my origional arguement, which I think is now better than ever.

And you're right in that alot of fans don't look below the surface. I try to be the best Gaara fan that there ever was because I think he deserves it. There are too man people who are all like "omg Gaara is so hot...omg he's so badass" but does anyone really try to understand him or think about his point of view?

When Sasuke left I felt horrible, so I spent a lot of time trying to understand why he did what he did. I admit I did go through an anger stage where I was all F-you Sasuke, but after I got over that I put alot of thought into it and now I accept what has happened. I admire Sasuke's determination, but I think he's going about his goal the wrong way. I think he'd be much better off letting himself learn what Naruto wanted to teach him. But on the other hand, if that happened, then there wouldn't be a plot. One of the things that makes the series heartfelt is the whole tradgedy of Sasuke's character.

Tayasotakoda

I'm sad that I can't make this comment a long one because I have to go soon, but I have to get it off my chest now.

I LOVED reading the past few replies supporting each coupling. THIS really is how people should choose their couplings. I mean, having a few "guilty pleasures" and crack pairings are fine and well, but I can't help but admire the beauty of having a firm ground to stand on when reasoning a coupling's possibility.
After reading, I ALMOST shipped Gaanaru on the spot. Before, I simply accepted it, but didn't care for it. But now understanding other outstanding viewpoints, it's not bad at all. I for one am a die-hard Sasunaru fan, but perhaps I can see to making a small space for Gaanaru in my heart. It'll take a little getting used to though, also being a fan of Leegaara.

Mucho props to King_Cicero_IV, Chieira, and Uchimaki Yuuzora.

Well thank you guys! I'm glad that the time I took to write that stuff actually went to some use. I've gotten pretty used to writing long things that nobody really pays much attention to. LOL... sweatdrop

If anything, I'm really happy that I can help people understand that while it's good to support pairings because... and I cringe to say this, although I do apply it to my very, very strange pairings *coughKyuuOrocough*... "it's hot/cute/sexy/whatever else there is, I don't know", it always enhances your appreciation for the couple if you have actual reasons for shipping it. Plus, *grins* when people try to dissuade you, you can defend your ship!

King_Cicero_IV, I really appreciate that you took away the "SasuNaru=Overrated". I appreciate your consideration. Thanks so very, very much!

King_Cicero_IV

Gaara is all about that mixture of hate and love. That's what makes him so unique. He stands out compleatly from every character in the series, and come to think of it, characters like him are rare in anime. I mean, there are characters in other series with emotional issues and messed up childhoods, but there is something that sets Gaara apart. He dosen't fit into any sort of anime stereotype (and if you think about it, nearly every character in the series starts off as an anime stereotype in the beginning but over time they transform into purpouse-driven individuals) Perhaps that's why Gaara has a special place in my heart. There was never a character quite like him, and if there is in the future, that character won't even compare to him.

I agree that Gaara's a completely unique character; in fact, I think that every single character (yes, even you, Oro-*****) has their own personality that's different than any other that anime has ever seen. That's why my belief as to why so many people love Naruto is because the character's individuality is so... so... lifelike, that everyone can kind of identify with them in at least one way.

Take... oh, you've already claimed Gaara, and I think that I might've (?) already explained my dear Sasu-teme heart , so let's take dear, loveable Lee-kun. Lee is also a completely unique character. You're probably asking why right about now. Well, we've all seen the anime characters that... aren't exactly the most beautiful characters we've ever seen, but for the most part, the ugly characters are usually shown in rather bad lights. There are many, many things that I love about Lee and I could go on forever trying to explain them, but let me make it short. I see him as the representation of every human being on our planet Earth. Why? Because none of us are as unrealistically beautiful like the typical anime character and all of us have the strangest quirks to our personalities. Lee is exactly like that. He's not perfect, but he accepts that, and it really makes him very beautiful. In a similar way, when we accept that we aren't absolutely perfect in every way, our personalities shine through and make us gorgeous.

The characters of Naruto, each and every one of them, have such realistic personalities that I think everyone can identify with. I've certainly run into a few others who share that belief...

Chieira

King_Cicero_IV

And added to this is that Naruto at least is definaitly straight. He said he liked Sakura. Sasuke hasn't said anything about his sexual preferences, and neither has Gaara (assuming Gaara has ever thought of having a sexual preference). So any claim that points to a yaoi couple in thsi isntance would imidiatley have to be dismissed as fangirl fantasy. (in that case I admit, it is one of my fantasies. Even though Gaara is looking for love and he had to be rescued, he is by NO means a fairytale princess. Fairytale princesses don't crush people to death with sand or have psychotic spells in which they talk to their dead mother's in their heads. Unless its the real Grimm's fairytales, in which case nearly ever tale ends in someone dying from some extreamly painfull ordeal. If you don't believe me you should read them)

crying I don't like to think of Naruto's crush on Sakura as proving that he's definitely straight, mostly because... well... that makes me sad xD; But if I'm going to be more reasonable about this, I'd have to point out several things.

First of all, his crush is in full swing when he's around twelve or thirteen years old. When I was twelve and thirteen, I had a small 'crush' on a boy, and I am most definitely not straight ^^; At that point, crushes can be a lot of things. Trying to fit in, trying to do what everyone else is doing, your horomones being completely out of whack... anything. A crush at that age doesn't really prove much at all. You also have to take into account that Naruto's feelings for Sakura seem to have leaned much more in the direction of friendship when he comes back after the timeskip, which would seem to prove my point that his earlier crush on Sakura was simply due to his immaturity. He does hit on her again once or twice after coming back, but it seems rather half-assed when he does it. Also, again, his attention is much more focused on Sasuke, which is why a lot of fangirls like to say that, whether he realizes it or not, his romantic feelings are for Sasuke, not Sakura.

But, besides all that, him having a crush on a girl also doesn't prove he's straight because there is a wonderful thing in the world called bisexuality xDD So he could have crush on Sakura and STILL be capable of having interest in Sasuke or Gaara or any other guy. heart

Yay! That last little thought there should be something that can satisfy BL lovers and het lovers at the same time. (Although both tend to argue that it's "just not possible" and that their way--BL/het--is the only way ~rolls eyes~) I agree, if I had to pick a sexuality to characterize Naruto, it would definitely be bi. Why? Because he's totally the type of character not to cast away love because of gender; I mean, he's been so love-deprived for the majority of his life. I think that this also applies for Gaara as well. (I would also say Sasuke, but I think he'd bite my head off. rofl )

Sorry that I've made this so freaking long again... I seem to have a problem with length... sweatdrop

About Naruto being bi...I guess it depends who he's around. Chiera did bring up a good point in that Naruto and Sakura seem more like friends. He dosen't seem to be interested in Hinata either (but the reason for that could be that Hinata can't express her blatantly obvious feelings and Naruto is thick as a brick when it comes to women.)

When Jiraiya was teaching him that water walking thing he said something like ' You know, you're really sexy when you're naked to Naruto' and Naruto was like 'yeah whatever' but when Kakashi said 'I really like you' Naruto was like 'Ew, you're creepy, get away from me.'

As for Sasuke, there's that whole hovering two inches over Naruto's face while he's unconcious thing.

Gaara probably dosen't understand enough about human relationships to care one way or the other. He has established a friendship with Temari, Kankuro, Naruto, and sort of with Lee (though I often find myself wondering what exactly Gaara thinks about Lee) Though his people love him I doubt establishing new friendships is something he would do. And if it came down to a intamate relationship he would probably look so someone he already knew. Leaving Temari and Kankuro aside (I don't think he's that messed up) the obvious canidate would be Naruto.

Regarding the wonderful comments made about Lee earlier: He really is awesome. He did weird me out at first and alot of people say that but for the most part Lee was the character that grew on people the most. I love him. I am in love with him. I'm not afraid to say that because anyone can say they love some hot bishi without even knowing him, but to love Lee you have to look beyond apperances. That aside, Lee is my inspiration. I was never one to think hard work could surpass genius. I was like Neji all "if you are great it's because you were destined to be that way" Total Bullshit if you ask me. Now, I don't say I accomplished anything because I was talented. I accomplish things because I work hard. Because in the real world talent will only get you so far. I believe that Lee has the most noble reason for fighting....you know I could go on and on about Lee forever...maybe I'll create a Lee thread...*is considering it*...

Nah...threesome with Lee heart mrgreen heart

GaaNaru forever!!

What he said. sweatdrop

naruto is the ultimate uke...

BUT!!!

gaanaru works the best for me cause one, THEY BOTH HAVE DEMONS IN THEM!!!

two, they both show the importance of people careing for you. naruto shows how it help for people to care for him, gaara shows what would've happened if no one cared for them

three, they both want to become kage of their village. (naru more than gaara, but whatever.)

four: THEY'RE SO FREAKIN CUTE TOGETHER!!! WHY CAN'T YOU PEOPLE SEE THAT??? [huff...huff]

kisame: stfu. you're breaking eardrums.

rune: [flashes a picture of naru-chan in the shower]

kisame: [faints of blood loss.]

every other considerable seme in the series (even kyuubi): [flockes toward Rune in that unlimate stampede.