Are you surprised that Neiji and Chouji survived?

[Daedalous]

I am surprised that Neiji survived, since Hinata has the "same" abilities as he, I thought that she might take the role as the main Byakugan user.

I think Chouji surviving was pretty obvious, there's no one to take his role (I don't remember him having a brother or sister, at least not one that's been given any spotlight).

[Zippy]

i'm not surprised, but i'm certainly not pleased. some of the main characters from konoha better start dying soon!

[Xollence]

It was disappointing to see all the characters alive. I was hoping that at least Neji would be killed off.

[Keen1_Te]

I actually thought that Chouji would die, because of all those flashbacks when he was frozen out by the other kids and so. Just seemed like a great opportunity to kill him off (to keep it harsh) , would have been an honourable ending for him to actually win his last fight (then he could rest in peace ) . He was also looking kinda worn-out even after that first pill, so after the third it's a lill silly that he survives. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif[/img]

Though I like Neji as an character, never wanted him to die, really. Still hoping for more Neji-Hinata encounters, upper- vs. lowerclass. Guess she can step in and save him at a later time, to prove him wrong about the hostility between the "levels". Though I would see even him dead rather than just everyone "happy &alive" after all those battles, they're just genins after all .. Kinda disappointed. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif[/img]

[Jman]

I'm not suprised, but Chouji should've died back there. He would've definitely went out with style. I doubt he's going to have another battle where he'd get to shine like that.

[Hyuuga_Destiny]

Glad that Neji didn't die, Chouji, couldn't care less. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif[/img]

Well, I kinda expected it that they both wouldn't die.
If Choujij died, then Shika would turn out to be a different person, it would have certainly affected him in some sort of way. And to change a character like Shikamaru would be a real shame.

Neji is just too cool to die [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-cool.gif[/img]
A genius among geniusses won't die that "easily".

The last character that died was the Hokage right?

[Mae]

I think Kimimarou was the most recent death, but for major Konoha characters I would say the Hokage is right. As for the question, yeah, I was a little surprised they had them survive. Choji in particular had a very nice death scene. It was a little cheap to go through all that and then just bring them back. But I do like the characters, and it's not a fatal plot flaw for me.

[elmojo]

isnt this a spoiler topic? this isnt fair for others

[ChaosK]

others what? they should've already gotten up to this considering we're talking 20 ep ago...and no i'm not surprised considering i read manga does that help? [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif[/img]

[NineTailsKitsu]

I was worried for a while there that Neiji and Choji had died....Well, more about Neiji than Choji, but regardless...I think that perhaps new life has been breathed into both characters (no pun intended), as both showed how powerful they had become in they're individual fights against the Sounds.

Neiji has shown that he (like Garaa) has learned a great deal from Naruto, and has drastically changed his view on life, as well as some of his fighting style (getting up from the point of death and crushing the sound was a tremendous part of this season, IMO).

Choji has a new look (though if it'll last or not has yet to be seen), I think it's a very drastic change that fits him and represents the culmination of his character growth (showing him as a kid, being picked on for being fat, etc.) And in the end killing the sound in such a cool way earned him points in my book....the first actual points for him, actually.

However, both's individual fights left me thinking maybe they're fights were a last shining moment for each character, to perhaps replace them with Hinata and Lee...or Shino...not to mention the new opening originally left me believing they were dead, up until the change with them now in it. I'm glad to see both are still alive, they both have a place in the series.

[Jessper]

No, I'm not suprised, I had hoped Chouji would have died but I figured it wasn't going to happen.

[miaka]

Originally posted by: Keen1_Te
I actually thought that Chouji would die, because of all those flashbacks when he was frozen out by the other kids and so. Just seemed like a great opportunity to kill him off (to keep it harsh) , would have been an honourable ending for him to actually win his last fight (then he could rest in peace ) . He was also looking kinda worn-out even after that first pill, so after the third it's a lill silly that he survives. [img][/img]

Though I like Neji as an character, never wanted him to die, really. Still hoping for more Neji-Hinata encounters, upper- vs. lowerclass. Guess she can step in and save him at a later time, to prove him wrong about the hostility between the "levels". Though I would see even him dead rather than just everyone "happy &alive" after all those battles, they're just genins after all .. Kinda disappointed. [img][/img]

wouldn't that be kewl if hinata end up helping him at least..(don't think she will get to save him for now.. though even though i like hinata.. she is way weaker than neji after all.. , but of course we dont' know how strong hinata would get..)

i admire hinata more than sakura.. unlike sakura hinata does keep her word.. and fought neji till she almost got killed.!! that takes guts..

Now as for the topic.. i never doubted that they would die.. and i would have been very sad if they did.. they proved that they are too kewl to die.. i mean they just showed how kewl they are.. killing them right after is kinda cruel.. T_T.. ^^ like i said before.. would have never believed that they died till they show a funeral scene or show their grave.... so since i never thought that they would die.. no i m not surprised..

[Mut]

Chouji should've died. That fat piece of worthless cow shit.

[ChaosK]

yes. complete agreement to that statement ^

[FireFox]

whats up with all the chouji hating? I think your just mad that he's BLACK! Or maybe cause he's fat...

In japan chouji would be like a sumo wrestler... they are very well respected. however, I'm not suprised that alot of you stigmatize him. I think he rocks.

neji is just a badass, you can't kill badasses. he has a new lease on life, so its good he lived. matter of fact, that new lease is what helped him survive.

[masamuneehs]

Don't hate Chouji just because he's fat! I think he is sorta silly and plays into the "I'm an always hungry fatass" stereotype (which is the writers' fault...)

But yes, I was surprised and disappointed by Neji and Chouji living. I like Naruto because it has an air of suspense and intrigue and can be dark and sad sometimes. I was on the edge of my seat because I was so afraid that the rest of the team might die, because it really did look like Chouji and Neji were in the Big Sleep, and because Shikamaru is my favorite.

But now, next mission, I can say I'll be confident that no matter how hurt or close to death people are, they won't die. the suspense is dead, because I feel that there's almost 0 chance of a Konoha ninja (any of the young ones at least) will die. I am not even intrigued about how bad their wounds are. At the end of the Chuunin semi-finals I thought that it was great, sad but great, that someone's dreams could be crushed by physical injury. But now it seems that their medical healers can fix anything, save anyone, get them back to tip-top shape. Major enemies dying can be sad, like in the first big mission, but good guys dying can be even more dramatic.

Without running the risk of killing of good guys, the creators cheapen their angsty backstories (presented before he/she falls unconscious), and the death of the bad guys too, who aren't worth jack shit at that point. They also kill the suspense and miss out on a potentially great character development catylst....

[folf]

Chouji doesn't suprise me too much.. His problem was drug induced, and it made sense that treatment was possible if they acted fast enough. I did think he would have had a good death though. Now, I don't think he will die, or if he does die, I'm not sure they will make a big deal about it, which is sad because has become more popular since his 'death.'

I am lazy about watching things, but as long as Neji's forhead thing didn't disappear, I don't care that he survived.
His near death didn't have the affect Chouji's death had on me.

[Eurasian]

I thought Chouji was going to die because his father already warned him not to take the red pill because there is a chance of death. Of course lady luck was on his side...-_-

[Terracosmo]

Surprised no, disappointed yes.

[Deblas]

I wasn't suprised. But if someone would have died, I can't imagine what would shikamaru do. Especially if it was Chouji.