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for The Fall of the Dogs of War

by dolphina23

schedule February 4, 2011 at 12:00 AM
Oh...

Oh god, this is so real. Your rendering of them—not as characters, but as PEOPLE... Holy shit...

Palpable, palpable, palpable emotion. At points, it's like a mouthful of sand, and at others, it's like one of the finest delicacies in the world.

You have done Naruto and Sasuke (and, in a more general sense, humanity) more than justice with your words. This is a powerful piece.
schedule July 18, 2009 at 12:00 AM
Congratulations on finishing your epic masterpiece!! I really enjoyed this story immensely. The ending was nicely complex and I loved Sasuke's outbursts over finding Naruto gone and dealing with the possibility of him not surviving his injuries.

The only question I had about the ending was what happened with Kyuubi? In the beginning, Naruto made a vow to Kyuubi that he would release him after he accomplished all his goals. However, during the final chapters after Naruto's capture, its hinted that too much of his energy or perhaps all of Kyuubi was removed. I wasn't sure if the biju was actually removed or not. As the manga lays out, a host dies once its demon is removed, but the process was interrupted before Naruto could be completely drained. What happened to Kyuubi? The way Naruto wasn't healing in the hospital and his infection after surgery led me to believe he no longer had the healing powers that his demon would provide. Having the biju removed nullifies his ability to carry out his promise. I dunno.. am I looking too far into it?

Overall, this story was excellent. I'm looking forward to more from you in the future. Keep up the great work!
person Ljiljana
schedule July 17, 2009 at 12:00 AM
Hehe, finally! XD

That was a satisfying ending. The last chapter had a lot of drama, so it's good iy ended so well. I have no idea why are you basing your decision on if there is going to be an epilogue on what we think; if you have anything else to say, then write it. But really, I think that if you wanted to do it, you should've had saved Naruto becoming the Hokage for the epilogue.

Anyway, I'm really sad there won't be more of this story. But it feels really good to finish something this big, doesn't it? And besides, we will get lots of other stuff to read from you.

Still. I was fond of this story.

Well, reading it - and helping at the beginning - was a truly great experience for me. Thank you so much for writing it and good luck with everything you write in the future!
person animelover
schedule July 14, 2009 at 12:00 AM
i've gotta say that was one of the most beautiful endings i've read ... almost don't want an epilogue, cause it might get ruined. ;-) but then again, it'd be cool to see how things play out.

well done, and thank you for sharing this story!
person animelover
schedule May 6, 2009 at 12:00 AM
wow, just when i thought this couldn't get any better. sorry i don't have any constructive criticism for you, it was just awesome, and the cliffie was the BOMB!!! little worried about what will happen when sasuke wakes up though. hmmmm ...


c ya next time!
person Ljiljana
schedule May 6, 2009 at 12:00 AM
Jesus. I should have known that with leadership changing there would be more of politics. I love you, love you, love you for it. @__@
Naruto is struggling with his studies in such a realistic way, I can see him frowning while trying to understand it all. I wonder what he's doing, but it's so like him to say fuck it all, make a plan and actually /do/ something. Where did that man go?

I hate Sasuke working in the root. In fact, I hate him working in ANBU, too. I don't like the secrecy if that entire (two) organization, it makes me thing they are doing things much to horrible, even for the ninja word. And it worries me that Sasuke is working under Danzo, especially int his situation. His dislike of the guy is certainly strong, so I hope he won't let himself be manipulated again. If he doesn't, he can be of use to Naruto.

That is, if he doesn't kill him first. XD

You know, this entire part feels like a completely different story. A mystery, instead of action/adventure. It's brilliant.

You, you are brilliant!

XDD
schedule May 5, 2009 at 12:00 AM
LOL Well, it is a good position. *cough cough

^^ Keep up the good work!
person Ljiljana
schedule April 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM
Just thinking this story will end fairly soon makes me sad. I remember working on the first chapters with you - God, it was more than half a year ago, can you believe that? - that was so much fun. It's more fun, though, just sitting back and getting a fix of something you love without moving a finger. :P

Ah. So. What was that fight about? Silly boys.

Is that part about Gemna from a research or your take on him? Because I love the touch.So refreshing when someone's thoughts slide aside to give us some interesting detail.

God, I loved Naruto resisted swiping the back of neck with his hand. He is so sweet, so nervous, the poor thing. They love you Naruto, don't be afraid! @___@

Damn, girl. Now it's not the time to talk about Shizune cleaning the office, I'm also anxious, you know. Will he become jonin right away? XD

Oh, shit, no - he will become Hokage right away? I mean, yes, that is brilliant. She's retiring, yes? Testing is a nice touch, too.

Very well done, btw. The entire meeting, that way Tsunade gave them news, their reaction to it. Naruto was sweet, Sasuke was even sweeter with his 'i don't care' attitude. Good pace, nicely set breaks. I loved that witnesses were around. Test before Naruto can be officially titled. Sasuke's worry.

*snorts* But of course Naruto would want to celebrate with ramen. ...And then of course you made me hungry, too, with hat very detaoled description of the place. Mean, mean girl! X(


/“So?” Kakashi asked, leaning back against the wall next to the door and crossing his arms. “He did good, right? Tell him he did good. Better yet, kiss him and tell him he did good.”/

*___________* I love Kakashi. I do. And I want to marry your Sasuke. God, but he is unbelievable cool. *drools*

It was very nice and sweet - and not too much, either, which is a relief. (nothing to do with your writing and your story, you know me, I just cringe at the long "love you 'till death' scenes) ^^' It was so great Iruka and Kakashi helped, and were there. And I keep imagining Naruto doing something very inappropriate in his... obliviousness. I also have to say, yes breaking in Naruto's brand new, Baby Grande Piano does sound like a very nice idea.

Oh, and I also liked the details and descriptions of what was Naruto feeling when he was blindfolded. It was do good and real and delicious.

For the end, I'm sorry (again ^^') this took a while. This Easter was entirely too long and exhausting, but I think I will be around more now. (no more visiting relatives... until Christmas, at least X( Can't handle such life, no one out there knows who's Naruto)

Love you, great work - and when will the next chapter be out, again? XD
schedule April 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM
What a wonderful surprise!

Keep up the great work!
person SamuraiSaaya
schedule April 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM
So touching. I cried when Naruto was given the piano.

Who knew Sasuke could be so sweet? ^^

Loved the chapter.