Spoiler Chapter 539 Discussion

[Maikeru D. Shinigami]

Originally Posted by Wooster

I don't think Kishi ever intended to make it seem like Neji was acting on his own volition. The surprise was that it was Neji. The twist was we all thought it was going to be the shadowy guy, but he just confessed his love to Sakura instead.

Remember the stupid words at the end are add by Shonen Jump, not Kishi as Sticky always says. xD

Meh, I liked the chapter somewhat, but I think it could have been better. My rating is kind of pending, awaiting future chapters. By itself, it just seems too obvious though. I would like to be caught off guard for once. The chapter felt kind of rushed too. Maybe because I'm reading a manga and not watching the anime. But, it's like just as soon as anyone might suspect the shadowy guy, he's revealed as not being real. If Kishi puts more behind it, my rating for the chapter will pass "mediocre". But for now, it's just easy to read, predictable. Now, if Neji actually did turn out to be bad, which there's really no reason for us to suspect, it might be good. Even now though, if Neji did turn bad, it would be a pretty poor turn as we'd have nothing hinting at it, unless Kishi hid stuff somewhere that I'm missing. And if there's a reason beyond just taking away the ninja's source of healing, for attacking the medics, I'll be happy.

For now, I would give this chapter a mediocre 6.5.

It just seems too rushed and too straight forward.

[Mizukage]

I'm betting on a zetsu clone after white_fang/kanoha'sgreenthunders' posts.

I'm TELLING YOU GUYS IT WASN'T A LOVE LETTER!
but I don't think he's bad because he was made out to be bad at first.

so basically I'm just confused.

sidenote: anytime you say something to the effect of "don't scare us like that we thought you were the bad guy, or phew its only you, or bla bla bla..."

YOU'RE DEAD

[Maikeru D. Shinigami]

I have been given no reason to care about Random Shady Ninja A, so whatever he does will neither surprise me nor interest me much.

[mrsticky005]

Anyone else thinking that there's gonna be a

Madara vs Kabuto, Itachi, and Nagato fight eventually?

It will be sorta a parallel to

Madara vs Sakura, Sasuke and Naruto

Sasuke=Itachi because they are Uchiha
Naruto=Nagato because they are Uzumaki
Sakura=Kabuto because they are Medic Ninja.

[roz_uchiha]

I'm so totally freaked out by this chapter!! I wasn't expecting anything like this. I don't think anyone is controlling Neji. He has the Byakugan after all. They can't put on any Jutsu on him, can they?? Then what is the deal??? I just hope that nothing happens to Neji. I'd be very sad if it does.

Overall, this chapter was COOL!!!!

[geogreymon123]

Twist Ending=Awesome. Chapter 540 we might find out Why neji is doing this.

[Wooster]

Originally Posted by mrsticky005

Anyone else thinking that there's gonna be a

Madara vs Kabuto, Itachi, and Nagato fight eventually?

It will be sorta a parallel to

Madara vs Sakura, Sasuke and Naruto

Sasuke=Itachi because they are Uchiha
Naruto=Nagato because they are Uzumaki
Sakura=Kabuto because they are Medic Ninja.

Maybe Kabs will bring his evil Neji too. Unless of course it is only a Zetsu. -_-

[Lady Tsunade]

I actually doubt Sakura is being captured. Neji was in the same room as Sakura while she was healing him, after she healed him he had the perfect chance to attack her when she didn't expect it. Sakura is one of the leading medics of the Medic Unit beside Shizune, and most likely one of the better fighters given most of medics there [even the Jonin] are pretty fodder. If Neji attacked her she would probably find time to report that he is in fact the one attacking everyone, for this reason I think Neji was only asking where Sakura was, to ensure he could avoid her. Though why he didn't ask where Shizune is, is beyond me =/

[ByakuganAlex]

Originally Posted by sharingangirl

Because he is a side character. Side characters don't fight main villains. :{

Shikamaru?
Gai?
Rock Lee?
Darui?

[Naruto the "Yellow Flash"]

Originally Posted by Lord Jiraiya

I believe it has to be a Clone of Zetsu. Remember he can copy anyones chakra and they did a complete scan meaning if he was under genjutsu they would have known his chakra wasn't right.

That's IMO!

Also remember that Neji drop down like being hit with a genjutsu. If that's what happened then the rest of his actions make sense.

[Naruto the "Yellow Flash"]

Originally Posted by Sasuke

I am not sure if this has been previously mentioned or not, but if you recall chapter 524 page 14, Neji is being wrapped by a Zetsu. Now considering that one of Zetsu's abilities is to be able to fully transform into a perfect copy of any person as well as exactly copy their chakra(As stated by Kisame), it wouldn't be too hard to believe that the Neji killing all the medical ninja is not the Neji that we know, but just a Zetsu clone. This whole chapter has been based around, "A person being controlled" and I think that Kishi wouldn't just give us the answer to why Neji was attacking Medics right off the bat. The only flaw might be where the real Neji is, and for all we know, he could still be on the battle field, or dead, but I don't think he would be off panelled. Please tell me what you think about this theory.

EDIT: Someone posted this theory as well while I was typing.

It could go either way Neji being a clone, or under a genjutsu??????????

good theory though..............

[Err]

What a waste of a chapter. I'm not gonna sticky this because then I'll be doing this chapter a service... which I rather not.

[Parak111]

Originally Posted by Err

I'm not gonna sticky this because then I'll be doing this chapter a service... which I rather not.

You're being mean! For everybody's comfortable sake, please sticky! If you don't, then you do not value people's comfort...which is unforgivable!

[kalmeast]

Originally Posted by Wooster

Really a coincidence like that?

Neji falls for no reason. Why? Because he was just placed under control.

Kishi, the important point, had Sakura say that. He is hinting that is how it happened.

Even more importantly we see Itachi and Nagato placed in the middle of this for absolutely no reason. They talk about how they can do anything and they soon will.

Finally, if Zetsu is after Sakura that means Madara wants her? Why would Madara want Sakura? Because Sakura is a full blooded Senju He knows next to nothing about her. Kabuto is the one that knows everything about Sakura and how she is important to Sasuke and Naruto. It is his plan, and thus, can't involve the zetsus.


That is true as well. Misdirection works well.

in green

btw, I don't think that Neji would ever use that Phrase "It Was Me" at the end of the chapter...too goofy for Neji's coolness...morelike zetsu kinda language to me. agree with Viv

[kalmeast]

Originally Posted by Vivi

Inb4 Toad Elder meant Neji as the one with the Power in his Eyes Naruto has to face.Derrrrrr....

For those who thought it was Sasuke including Naruto.

YouTube:

:P

i'd like you to elaborate on what you're saying...that the Toad elder was refering to Neji instead of sasuke. Seeing Naruto has already fought Neji. you gotta enlighten me.

EDIT: Oops, i double posted. forgive me. i thought i was in a different thread. bummer!

[darkdemonofthemist]

I think it'd be really funny if the letter turned out to have anthrax in it or something XD

Dang, I was really hoping it was going to be Sasuke instead of Neji. Who even cares about Neji? That guy needs a hair cut.

I like how Sakura's all respected and stuff, yet she's still a terrible fighter!

My this is filled with negativity.

[Vivi]

Am I the only one having the thought Kishi wants to portray Sakura as being popular with Man?

[Wooster]

Naah, I think he just wanted her to say she is interested in someone. That and he needed a lurker.

[Vivi]

Originally Posted by Wooster

Naah, I think he just wanted her to say she is interested in someone. That and he needed a lurker.

I suppose Stalker-san is a more fitting term than lurker.

Expect lolz if he turns out to be some sort of Camp overseer and saw through Neji being the Killer.
Putting on an act and the letter warns Sakura he is after her.

[Wooster]

That would be clever, but why not just tell her?