Again doesn't matter. Do you remember Naruto's Original goal? It's to be the Hokage right? When he first met sasuke after the time skip, he says "What's the point of being Hokage if you can't save your friend?" Which is another ludacris statement from this guy. The Hokage or Kages are not savior of an individual being but the protector of an entire Village or Nation. That's the whole point of a Kage. Example, you're Barrack Obama and the president of USA. You have your best friend became one of the Al Qaeda. Would you choose an entire nation over one individual even if it's your best friend? No. Because we're talking about politics here and you shouldn't let your own emotions overcome you or else it would bring disaster to more people. Naruto clearly can't understand what is the meaning of being Hokage because of his Naviety. Jesus christ, in some ways Kid Naruto is really better than Shippuden naruto.
Your misrepresenting how Naruto feels about Sasuke. Naruto would protect the village with his life, but at same time he would die with Sasuke.
"I'd protect the village and stop Sasuke without killing him!"
Even Hashirama didn't kill Madara, but in the end Madara gave him no choice and he killed Madara. Do i think Naruto would kill Sasuke? He would hesitate alot, but i think when it comes to protecting the village Naruto would do exactly that: protect the village.
If you read more chapters you'll see Naruto tells Sasuke he won't be a victim nor be the man who kills him, and that Sasuke is
underestimating him.
He also said they
will both die when they clash. You can interpret that two ways: 1) They literally both die 2) Sasuke dies but Naruto "dies" because he kills his friend.
Either way it's
clear as day that Naruto would protect the village.
As for Naruto's statement, it is not ludacris, it's actually pretty right. Your no good Hokage if you are a strict military leader such as Danzo or 2nd Hokage. And if anything Naruto is mature for saying what he said, because how can someone be Hokage if he can't save his best friend? How can he then take on the challenges of a whole village?
More importantly a good Hokage is one that is there for the village as a whole and on a individual level: It's not shown but after Third hokage says
"I need to talk to you Iruka" he talks to him about Naruto and how
adults mistreat him.
Third also has shown
signs to have a close relation with Naruto.
He's also
made a rule to protect Naruto (an individual).
I believe he was even there for Iruk who also was lonely like Naruto after Kyubi killed his parents.
And he
told Oro that true strength is not mastering techniques but it is when your protecting something important. Sasuke is important to Naruto.
Hiruzen who had all love for his student Oro (he let him live once), eventually took decision and tried to kill Orochimaru but
sealed his arms to protect the village.
Oh about Third being there for Iruka?
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With that: Your wrong not me. I love Third Hokage for how despite his big task as Hokage he was there for people. One can say Iruka acknowledging Naruto contributed to Naruto not becoming a monster. And who was the one who was there for Iruka? Third.
He explained how Naruto felt and so on to Iruka. And Naruto
said one misstep could lead to him going down a dark path.
Because of Itachi's speech during their battle with kabuto which made him have a black and white thinking. That is why he seeks Hashirama. Depending of what Hashirama's answer, he would either destroy konoha or not. Then a shebang of flash back started between the Senjus and the Uchihas.
All i am saying is that Sasuke was mentally unstable therefor he said and did things that didn't reflect his true nature. Gaara as kid became mentally unstable and grew up with that and killed people. But he then met Naruto who knew exactly what Gaara had been through and Naruto changed him. RIGHT after the fight with Naruto, Gaara reflected on his behavior towards his siblings and said
"Temari, Kankaro, im sorry". He once told Kankaro "I will kill you if you dont stop" or something along those lines, and now he's apologizing to them. Why? Is Gaara not a killer? No, he's not. From beginning he was a very kind individual. But he was mistreated and lied to and his mind collapsed. But Naruto helped him.
Again, Itachi and Hashirama.
So what if Hashirama and Itachi helped him regain his sanity? That is besides the point i tried to make. And just so you know Sasuke said after Itachi speech to Oro
"My resolve for destroying Konoha has been strengthen".
What is the point are you trying to make? All i know is that Gaara is a way better character than Sasuke.
My point is people do and say things when they are mental unstable that they wouldn't do otherwise. THAT IS MY POINT.
How Gaara is better character than Sasuke ...is relevant to what we're talking about is beynd me.
Did i say Gaara wasnt? or Did i say Sasuke was? No.
Infact i love Gaara...
Do reread chapter 485 again. Sasuke didn't even pay attention to what anything of Naruto is saying at all. All he wants is to kill him.
You should reread chapter 485, because only impression i got is that Sasuke listened only when Naruto talked.
And it doesnt look like i am wrong because in 486 he freaks out at Naruto saying "Why do you care about me so much?". Thats not someone who isnt paying attention.