What would make you lose interest in Naruto

[Assertn]

Originally posted by: Captain Grammar
What I loved about Zabuza and Haku was that the viewer could connect with them on the same level as they could with Naruto and Kakashi. Neither of them was good or bad. They were both simply tools hired to carry out a mission. Because the series followed Kakashi and Naruto, Zabuza and Haku were the antagonists. However, if the series had follwed Zabuza and Haku, Naruto and Kakashi would be seen as the antagonists. It portrayed the way of the shinobi very well.

Now, you have Orochimaru, a psychotic rogue ninja bent on becoming the strongest and destrying Konoha. You have Akatsuki, a terrorist organization trying to conquer the planet or something. That shinobi element is missing. Orochimaru and Akatsuki are strong bad guys with their own ambitions. Good guys vs bad guys. Nothing special.

I know exactly what you're talking about....
but i fail to see how the story could advance in any sort of significant way without SOME person with strong ambitions that conflict with the ambitions of most of the protagonist ninjas. It just so happens that the only way this would most likely occur is if the individual's ambitions are evil. This is especially true if the protagonists tend to be more concerned about peace.

[Captain Grammar]

Originally posted by: AssertnFailure
I know exactly what you're talking about....
but i fail to see how the story could advance in any sort of significant way without SOME person with strong ambitions that conflict with the ambitions of most of the protagonist ninjas. It just so happens that the only way this would most likely occur is if the individual's ambitions are evil. This is especially true if the protagonists tend to be more concerned about peace.

I just find it very hokey that the Konaha ninja are portrayed more and more like good-hearted souls that are bent on peace and prosperity. They do what they are hired for. If they're hired to assassinate someone, they'll do it regardless of the reason. The way the show used to be showed that all ninja were equals because they were bound by the rules of the shinobi.

That element of the show is gone; ninja fighting ninja based on conflicting missions. It's become the good-hearted Konoha ninja versus the bad guys. I mean, come on. Every other country's ninja are portrayed as shady types with no real remourse or regard for others. Even the Sand, who are now allied with the Leaf, are still kind of iffy in terms of loyalty and kindness. But not Konoha. They're all peaceful living ninja who only fight to protect their country. Please.

Once again, I'm still a fan of the show and I still faithfully watch it. I'm not trying to tell anyone they shouldn't watch it. I just following the guidelines of the thread and saying why I'm losing interest in the series. So those of you defend with, "Well if you don't like it then stop posting in the Naruto forums," stop being silly.