Naruto ep. 109 (spoilers, obviously)

[Fatal Outlaw]

I always hated Sasuke, ever since the beginning. I was so happy when Naruto was the one who ended up beating Gaara. Anyhow, just saw ep. 109. Somehow, I don't think Sakura would have developed her feelings for Sasuke that quick if it weren't for her witnessing the effects of the seal on Sasuke. This episode made me like Sasuke, with the very last scene. But anyway, sappy episode.

oh yea, next week is an hour special!!!!!

[ACE2001]

Meh, I don't hate Sasuke, but I don't like him either. To think that he would turn his back on the Leaf Clan just to gain power and walk into a blatent trap....in actuality, I feel bad for him because I believe that there isn't going to be any light at the end of the tunnel, if you catch what I am saying. Each step he takes he's going further and further into the darkness. Hopefully Naruto can save him....

One more comment. Sakura's devotion to Sasuke is quite sickening at this point. It's pretty clear that Sasuke wants nothing to do with her (on romantic terms) yet she hangs on him like a love sick puppy. Get a freckin clue!!! I'm just waiting for the day she'll actually "Grow Up". And poor Naruto, persuing a love that will never be returned....this is minor to the actual story, but I found this to be one of the more annoying aspects of the show.

Side Note: Watching the 1-hour special right now. :)

[Nagha's revenge]

I never felt any particular way about Sasuke, being an avenger is fine and dandy but he just wasn't cool. Then Orochimaru cursed him. Cursed, and evil, Sasuke is fun! I can't wait to have my Sasuke with an Orochimaru saus. Hmmm, I even like the manga portrail of how Sasuke mastered the second level seal better. You can just imagine him laughing like Orochimaru. He's still a bit of a softy, but I'm hoping that'll change (I'm purposely not spoiling the anime).
As for Sakura's feelings for Sasuke, I do think that witnessing him getting the cursed seal reformed their relationship. They share a secret, and in turn a special connection. Sakura realised that to become a ninja she had to grow up and her love for Sasuke matured with it. Also stressful situations bring people closer together. I disagree with the statement that Sasuke has no interest in Sakura, I think he does but avenging his clan means more to him than falling for a girl. Also avenging his clan is a personal matter. At first he felt only he could do it, but as the series progressed he noticed that perhaps he wasn't necesary to avenge his clan (to be worth his brother's attention). He needs to do this alone because Sasuke is selfish.
Their relationship just grew deeper as Sakura grew more mature. The reason why he didn't want Sakura along was because he knew what he was doing was stupid, and having her there would have prevented him from being as evil as I hope he can be. Sasuke is prepared to drown himself in power (re: darkness) to take down Itachi, letting go of all doubt, guilt, and moral values. You can't do that when someone loves you. He needs to be alone with his hate, he wants it to consume him and make him STRONGER. Note that when Sasuke is strong enough to kill Itachi it won't be about avenging his clan, it'll be about killing Itachi. No frills, just Itachi's guts in Sasuke's hands. He won't care about the Uchiha clan.

[Cell14]

I saw episode 109 and i liked the fighting scene, but it sucks that he turns evil. Well, i hope evensually that he will evensually turn good somehow. He's my favorite character.