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[tamelee]

Hi Tamelee,

Love your blog and thanks so much for the meta, these are a gold mine!

I am not sure if it was your blog or another that pointed out how jarring it is that Naruto would choose to get a new arm without Sasuke, since both of them are in agreement that they would share each other's burdens. And that it seems inherently a selfish choice for him to choose it while Sasuke refused.

I honestly never thought of it, because I assumed that since both of them were without arms for some time during the blank period and they discussed it and Sasuke chose not to since he didn't trust it would not fail in battle and Naruto agreed with him.

It's more of a realisation for me, since I just thought that they were both in agreement, but this other take made me wonder and hence I decided to send you this ask.

Long post:

Hi @helenarasmussen87 ,

Thankyou! I'm glad to read that ♡!

Oh, that would not have been me for sure. As you say, it was "a take" from someone because I can't think of a moment (at least in canon) where they.. discuss this matter. (Perhaps in 'Boruto'? If so then ignore the rest 😆)

And if they haven't discussed it, then don't you think that all talk regarding this are theories? We don't really know why Sasuke chose to not get a new arm. That's not to say that some theories are more probable than others but Naruto making a decision while disregarding Sasuke? That didn't happen whether we saw it or not because it wouldn't make sense for their characters. In their case, they've developed too much for it to be a possibility.

There are many in-character theories though, things that would make sense too.. but the problem with those as well is that it's just that: theories. Or, headcanons. E.g. Naruto never said that he'd get an arm because it'd be irresponsible otherwise as Hokage and Sasuke never mentioned that a missing arm would remind him of VotE2. (I'm saying it simply, the original theories go deeper than that, but you get what I mean..)

Naruto-Reddit is all in agreement with each other that Sasuke didn't get a new arm "to atone for his sins" and that it is "explicitly stated somewhere". On Twitter they even bring up Sakura and that it is to punish himself for her sake.. *insert major eyeroll* Although they can't tell you where any of this was stated. Of course, this also isn't true and don't mind the lack of reading comprehension..

Now what I think..

Well…

I like that our sub fandom, or the people who understand Sasuke's character can somewhat understand that Sasuke wouldn't necessarily want a new arm, need it to battle or feel the need to receive this.. "gift" from Konoha/Tsunade- or whatever.

As a SNS-fan I certainly enjoy many of the headcanons about this subject because most of them are based on canon material. Canon as in: the removal of it holds a lot of meaning, as much as the entirety of the story itself almost as it serves as a conclusion and beginning at the same time:

And yeah, there they were, finally.

This visual is incredible and I do think it is a reminder of sorts, but (I'm sorry..) I think the choice to not get the prosthetic has less to do with Naruto alone personally. Although he is part of it. Sasuke without Naruto is a practical character and given the entire story and the fact that they're separating at the end of the Manga.. (temporarily but also in preparation for its sequel :/ they ((shueisha)) tried at least ykwim) don't you think that suddenly receiving an arm from Konoha after they wanted to put him in jail and punish him for changing a corrupt system after they've failed him first, seems kind of like he'd be indebted to them? Like, "we're letting you go free because we've pardoned you and giving you an arm out of the kindness~ of our hearts.. so…." Yeah, no. And isn't is also true (not sure, because this was mentioned in 'Boruto' right?) that if something happened to it he'd need a new one? Meaning: he'd be depending on Konoha for an arm as they constantly are doing research on it and improving the thing.. so don't you think that Sasuke would be the type of character to just learn how to use his powers/weapons/Jutsu with one arm- if he could?

*gasp*

Which he can now? Instead of depending and being "sorta but not really" indebted to Konoha who then so kindly provided this new arm for him? "Despite him having been a rogue Shinobi who went against them"? < general narrative.

Yeah.

Which one sounds like a burden to you?? Seems like an easy choice to me.

But having said that, I don't think Sasuke minds it because of the way it happened and with who. He had no reaction to having lost his own arm, but when he saw Naruto lost his as well..

He looks shocked, defeated, turns away and then Kishimoto decides to cover his eyes and make Sasuke question Naruto again more out of desperation than anything else.. several times. It hurts and not just because he's bleeding to death.

There is so much meaning and symbolism behind the missing arm.

And that's the big difference. Not minding and holding the meaning/history closely as a personal matter or "resenting Naruto for getting an arm without him" as some posts here make it sound like is something else entirely. There is sort of a… jealous/bitter(?) tone to that which isn't necessary and doesn't suit him/them. There are things bigger than them and the fact that there are proves how important they are to each other. Growth in contrast as shown to the audience (us). Sasuke understands Naruto's connections as much as he does his own (including lack thereof) and the one they have with each other. If there wasn't they wouldn't have developed as much.

So I understand it, but there is one thing I dislike. The general fandom, without explanation is holding onto this idea of "Sasuke sinning" all because of one panel and seeing him without an arm is validation for them as if to say "see? He's feeling guilty, as he should! And that's why he doesn't have an arm." As I said before, they even make up entire theories relating this to.. Sakura? Who especially has nothing to do with it as Sasuke even says himself. (IN THE SAME PANEL LMAO!) It's depressing. Which, sort of fits the Shinobi life I guess. One who doesn't live for themselves.. that's the burden here. Not the missing arm. Apparently for this audience it is necessary to give it a panel or two because they take most things at face value or grab things out of context.

Sasuke did leave Konoha before the arm that was made for him was finished and Kishimoto did mention that notably because people would otherwise question it. This however, I find interesting because the question actually still remains.. "why?"

He simply says that he can't "miss this chance" to go travel, to see the world, go on a journey by himself and although that's true, that doesn't seem like the sole reason for rushing his leave, not staying in Konoha any longer and therefore not getting the arm that's almost finished. Sakura also says the arm is made out of Hashirama's cells- which is where things could get complicated.

And I believe, although I'm not sure about this, this is currently completely retconned in 'Boruto'. The whole "using of Hashirama's cells" is confusing to me because I've been reading theories and everyone is saying different things and 'Boruto' makes no sense anymore. I'd have to study it.. For now I'd say that Kishimoto deliberately chose to leave it and not go the route of figuring out how to work with it and what it would mean if Naruto/Sasuke have an arm made up of Hashirama's cells which they could potentially use for other things.

Why does he suddenly have an elbow?

And why does it look like that under the bandages?? 😆 (So natural, I mean) Why use bandages in the first place then? This is some BS!!

Also:

"Boruto" everyone. I don't know much about it yet but I'll read the damn thing when I get back from my travel, hence these screenshots- these are not my opinions/observations.

I think in conclusion that's why Sasuke refused the arm, but the reason for Kishimoto was much simpler and dismissive as it wasn't for him to deal with (he thought). And now 'Boruto' doesn't really know how to handle the lore regarding power dynamics at all, changing it to all kinds of scientific stuff to make it easier on them I guess.

But admittedly, I do like some of the SNS-headcanons.. *shrug*. I just take them for what they are.

[honeybeelullaby]

15 questions for 15 friends!

I was tagged by @chained-to-the-mirror 💕 Thank you!

ARE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE?

Yes. My middle name is Lavinia, after my father's English grandmother.

WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED?

This evening, playing the piano.

DO YOU HAVE KIDS?

No.

WHAT SPORTS DO YOU PLAY/HAVE YOU PLAYED?

Tennis.

DO YOU USE SARCASM?

Much less than I used to.

WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE?

Face and hands.

WHAT'S YOUR EYE COLOUR?

Honey brown.

SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS?

Both.

ANY TALENTS?

I don't know if these are considered actual talents, but I can read very fast, I learn languages easily, I have a good ear for music, and I'm very good with makeup.

WHERE WERE YOU BORN?

Spain.

WHAT ARE YOUR HOBBIES?

Reading, watching and rewatching films, cooking, playing the piano, gardening, swimming.

DO YOU HAVE ANY PETS?

Yes, two cats, one is all black and the other is a grey tabby.

HOW TALL ARE YOU?

1,64 m, about 5' 4".

FAVOURITE SUBJECT IN SCHOOL?

History.

DREAM JOB?

Full time writer.

Tagging @the-moon-loves-the-sea @itislove @pianodoesterror @suburbanpunk @helenarasmussen87 @dreamers-queen @anneofthethousandays @detachedperfectionist @veganthranduil @so-i-did-this-thing @sussexbound @itsevidentvery @midweekblues @vulcanette @sarahthecoat Only if you want to!

[sirketz]

15 questions for 15 friends!

I was tagged by @helenarasmussen87 ! ARE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE?

Birth name no, chosen name kind of? I wanted it to have the first two letters of my birth name still, and to have country origins to one of the countries I have blood from, so then I found one that was my favorite character's name in an old web comic I used to love. Would've still gone with it anyway because I like the name on its own, but I liked the little nod to a character I liked too, without it being equivalent to naming myself something everyone would recognize like Zuko or something lol WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED?

Teared up? This week finding out my cat has another cancer lump. Cried-cried? I can't remember, but probably within the last six months DO YOU HAVE KIDS?

Nope, never WHAT SPORTS DO YOU PLAY/HAVE YOU PLAYED?

Never got into sports DO YOU USE SARCASM?

I used to a ton but have toned it down some. Only try to do funny/lighthearted sarcasm though WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE?

Hair WHAT'S YOUR EYE COLOUR?

Grayish-blue SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS?

If I had to pick one, scary movies? ANY TALENTS?

Uhh writing, drawing, cooking, decent at language learning but only one second language otherwise I get them mixed up lol WHERE WERE YOU BORN?

United States WHAT ARE YOUR HOBBIES?

Aforementioned stuff in talents, plus TV/movies (especially anime/cartoons), video games, reading DO YOU HAVE ANY PETS?

Four pets in my household, two dogs and two cats, though only one of the cats is mine-mine HOW TALL ARE YOU?

5'5"/165cm FAVOURITE SUBJECT IN SCHOOL?

Art DREAM JOB?

None at all

Tagging, no pressure only if you want to @rylanthe, @morethanmonsters, @neonshift, @lacertae-dreamscape, @dogblessyoutascha

[autumn-foxfire]

I've been seeing a lot of comments saying that All Might and Endeavor should sacrifice themselves at some point. I personally don't feel that it brings much to the story if they do. Especially since their arcs are about becoming different/better versions of themselves outside of being heroes.

Would that even make sense narrative wise?

I don't see the point of them doing so either to be honest. As you say, their stories are about them learning and growing so it would be strange for Hori to kill them before they've achieved that in the manga.

That said, I have said before that it could be interesting for All Might to die by Shigaraki's hands and I still do believe it could be done successfully however I do agree that such a thing would cut short the arc he's build for Toshinori and I can understand why people don't want it to happen.

I'd rather Hori have all his characters learning and growing than the same old "new gen is better than the old".

[useless-catalanfacts]

Feliç diada de Sant Jordi!

Moltes gràcies i igualment! 😁🌹📚

[tomjopson]

Hello, I am very new to this fandom, somehow I started reading nonfiction and it funnelled into the show and book. I noticed a post that the book is apparently anathema in the fandom. I tried looking for reasons why that is the case, since the usual consensus is "The book is always better than the show/movie/musical etc." But have come up dry. Do you have any insights on why? Thank you.

Oh sure! It’s been over a year since I read the book, but here goes.

The book is very, very different from the show. They follow roughly the same storyline, but the showrunners infused a lot more historical accuracy, more of an ensemble POV, as well as providing better nuance and autonomy to its Inuit and female characters.

Now, I’ll always have a fondness for the book because it was my introduction to the Franklin Expedition as well as the show, but I imagine for other people, who either knew the history of the expedition or watched the show first, a fondness such as mine never developed (and ya know, that’s fair). 

I  would categorize Simmons’ book as a horror or action/adventure novel way before I’d label it historical fiction. And in light of that genre, Simmons does some things really well. For example, the Carnivale scene or Thomas Blanky’s escaping the Tuunbaq into the rigging.

But Simmons also falls into a lot of sexist, racist, and colonialist pitfalls notorious in those genres, particularly in his treatment of Lady Silence (who, among other things, is naked. a lot. for no real good reason).

The book feels much smaller in scope as well. Like I said above, the show does a really good job having an ensemble cast, but the book is separated into chapters from the POV of Crozier, Franklin, Goodsir, Irving, and — to a much lesser degree — Hickey, Peglar, Bridgens, as well as a few solitary POVs toward the end.

The book is not high literature by any means. It’s written by an American author who didn’t know how to set aside his Americanisms to write a book about Victorian British sailors, and he treats Crozier as some bizarre 80s-style action hero that I can only assume fulfilled some macho power fantasy on Simmons’ part lmao. 

What makes the book offensive is a small part, but a critical one, given the Arctic location. His portrayal of the Inuit characters is pretty damn abysmal; the family that Irving meets toward the end verge on caricature. Also unlike the show, Lady Silence is mute from get-go, and so she is only given perspective via the characters who want to bang her or (this is kinda a spoiler sorry) who end up banging her via his weird assimilation into an Inuit tribe after everyone else is dead.

Anyway, there is much more that can be dissected, I’m sure, but here’s my quick rundown:

The book is fun & longwinded, but ultimately surface-level and not much more.

The show, despite being only 10 episodes long, manages an astounding amount of grace, clarity of purpose, and nuanced storytelling that Simmons does not come even close to.

[obsessiveshayme]

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The Oilers, The Sabres, Maple Leafs, Canucks, Bolts, Panthers, and the Caps last I heard are paying their hourly and...

AMAZING!!! I will add them!!!!

[theloneliestshipper]

I have a discord and I was wondering if I could join the RebelBounty discord channel if it's at all possible. How would I do that?

Here’s the link, come join us!

[stealyourblorbos]

the latest ref pic was too good…

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[aconfusedwriter]

Tagged by @cantteachanoldguardnewquotes

I tag @george-music-man-hodgson @helenarasmussen87 @henrylevesconte @oceanbound-icarus and anyone else who feels like joining in👍

[honeybeelullaby]

URL song tag game

RULES: spell your URL with song titles and then tag as many people as there are letters.

I was tagged by @nomilkinmyteaplease Thank you!

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H Heatwave – Martha Reeves & The Vandellas

O One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer – John Lee Hooker

N Nothing Else Matters – Metallica

E Endless, Nameless – Nirvana

Y Young Men Dead – The Black Angels

B Black Velvet – Alannah Myles

E E-Pro – Beck

E End Of The Line – Traveling Wilburys

L Lola – The Kinks

U Uptown Girl – Billy Joel

L Limo Wreck – Soundgarden

L Lithium – Nirvana

A Ain't No Mountain High Enough – Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell

B Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea – George Harrison

Y You Want It Darker – Leonard Cohen

I'm tagging @chained-to-the-mirror @icontradictmyself @guardian-of-soho @so-i-did-this-thing @ripeteeth @suburbanpunk @itsevidentvery @derry-rain @helenarasmussen87 @itislove @johnnlocked @sussexbound I haven't counted so I don't know if I'm doing this right, probably not. Anyway, feel free to ignore it. And if you haven't been tagged but you want to give it a go, you're welcome! 💖

[autumn-foxfire]

Not going to lie that the whole Dabi and Endeavour asks on your blog have been keeping me scrolling on and on. Some theories are amazing as are the takes regarding those two.

I am mostly in agreement that Dabi has been written to not really take responsibility for his crimes in the present time. He came from a horrible household, not denying that, but him killing people and doing his best to destroy society is all on him. Having worked with a lot of people who blame their pasts and refuse to take resposonbility for their present actions and seen the results...Dabi doesn't really sit well with me.

It's excusing and taking away his agency in a way by slotting him into poor little meow meow territory. He's a villain because he chose to be a villain. He's responsible for his actions (funny how people pair up Hawks and Dabi...When the latter BURNED Hawks and could have potentially permanently injured him) and not seeing that kind of takes away from the character in my opinion. He's a tragic figure, true, but he's still a villain.

I am not letting Endeavor off the hook easily since he was a horrible father and a terrible human being...Until he decided to *take* responsibility for his behavour and cowboyed up to not repeat his past mistakes. He's not expecting a cookie and he's pretty cut up about his actions leading to Dabi's actions and behaviour. I am really hoping he doesn't die or get killed, but continues to make amends for his behaviour and eventually can fully redeem himself. One can dream. Heh.

But I doubt it. I'm like everyone else: Waiting and seeing how big the car crash will be.

^^^ Yes, exactly! Dabi even knows what he's doing is wrong and uses it to make Enji look worse by admitting he murdered at least 30 innocent people (and more at that point considering he just took part in the Machia march). He knows exactly what he's doing and still chooses to do so and we shouldn't take that agency away from him to try and use his past to excuse him.

If Dabi followed the same path as Enji, trying to change and become a better person while also not having his hand held or being excused, than I wouldn't mind (though I can't really see that happening when we're in the end game of the manga), however being redeemed or even excused because his brother wants to reach out to him without putting in any effort? No, Hori can miss me with that.

As you said, I'm just sat and waiting to see how big the car crash will be at the end.

[useless-catalanfacts]

I'm trying my best to spread the word about Catalonians and their struggles here in Canada. I'm Guatemalan and we think we have ancestors from the area, so we're in solidarity. I visited Catalonia twice and I hope that Catalonia finally shakes off the oppression of Spain.

Thank you! Your help is much appreciated 😄

[tomjopson]

What WIP are you working on at the moment? Are you finding it easy or challenging?

I’m working on my bang No Men but Animals. I’m roughly halfway done with editing & rewriting. I’ve finished the bulk of the research which helps a ton, but editing has been like pulling teeth :’)

Sometimes I’ll find my rhythm, and editing will come easy. But today is not one those days lol.

[stealyourblorbos]

Septhember prompts poll

Ok darlings, since classes and irl duties are gradually taking over, but I’d still very much like to share some content with you, please let me know what drawing you would like to see finished next! Here’s a quick poll - make sure you chose your fave!

Hopefully I’ll be posting fully rendered work at least once a week. Thank you for all the support, warm words and cups of spicy cofee. Y’all rock!

@absurdthirst @acourtofsnakes @arduadastra @artedepascal-artofmandalore

@azrael-413 @bikerlorian @blackdogdesignuk @buffnatalieportman

@bythevay @castiel-barnes @charnelhouse @chicken-nugget-puta @danniburgh @devildoll @djarinsbeskar @dornish-queen @ezrasbirdie @fan-of-encouragement @firehart9 @furious-rogue-stuff @gaiuswrites @gallowsjoker @gamingaquarius @helenarasmussen87 @himbodjarin @insomniamamma @keeper0fthestars @kirsteng42 @lackofhonor @lellowberry @lightsinthedistancee @magsam @mandosmistress @manuphantom @matchxd @mcueveryday @moonlight-prose @mothandpidgeon @noz4a2 @omgreally @oonajaeadira @pedro4ever @pedro-pastel @pedrosbish @poenariuniverse @redmitsuru5 @roxypeanut @sequere-mei-callipygian @something-tofightfor @spideysimpossiblegirl @starlightmornings @sweetgirldjarin @the-blind-assassin  @thewaythisis @toilet-keeper @uuuhshiny @wholockianavenger @yespolkadotkitty

[wandering-wolf23]

Thanks for tagging me, @frau-wilhelm-klink!

Three ships:

1). Winterbaron (Bucky Barnes/Helmut Zemo) 2). Hoganschmidt (Robert Hogan/Franz Waffenschmidt) 3). My ship between an OC (Lorenzo) and Heinrich Zemo

First ever ship: Gotta be FireTiger from Warrior Cats. I don’t know why, but I loved it. Even if I was super Christian then and thought I was going to hell because I shipped it. I still do, actually.

Last song: Dead Don’t Die by Shinedown

Last Film: Probably Home Alone 1

Currently Reading: Jane Eyre (for class and I hate it) and a shit ton of fanfictions/wattpad works

Currently watching: Nothing

Currently consuming: a can of Dr. Pepper and fruit candies

Currently craving: a nap. Grad school sucks

I tag: @helenarasmussen87, @indig-queer, @ivorymoonwrites, @sl-walker, @spoonie-waagosh, @pendragonoflibraries, @asamandra, @izzetmagicorscience, @badassbiburgerbob, and @demonpixierhi