I just read chapter 402 of Naruto. This is probably the only series I’ve the most obsessesed about besides Blade of the Immortal.

Anyway, chapter 402 concludes what’s been going on between Sasuke and his brother Itachi and all the mystery surrounding Itachi and his actions against the Uchiha clan and the Leaf village.

NOT expecting it at all…and really not expecting that Sasuke was now going to turn on the Leaf because of the history. I was very surprised to find out what the leaf had been up to and the history behind the village and the first hokage. WOW, Masashi Kishimoto never ceases to amaze me and has kept me reading and a very loyal fan for years. His story telling and just AMAZING artwork just keeps me drooling for more.

Well, anyway, I’m kind of sad now because I know Naruto and the rest of the good guys in the Leaf aren’t going to understand or even try to understand why Sasuke is now turning against the Leaf and all out hell is going to break out I’m sure. I can’t wait! But I’m also very sad at the same time for Sasuke. He’s been lead to believe one thing his entire life, and now, withing a few days it’s turned completely upside down…so can’t really blame him for the turn he’s making. I really still don’t trust Madara though…he’s a nutball it seems…especially when he’s fighting. I LOVE his character, but he definately can’t be trusted no matter what…Itachi didn’t trust him, and Sasuke shouldn’t either. I do tend to believe his story about Itachi and the Leaf’s history…but still, he’s a squirly one for sure.

So while Naruto will always be my favorite character in the manga, Sasuke is definately bringing up second in my favorite charas of the manga. I mean, can’t be helped when the last however many chapters have been dedicated to Sasuke and his need for vengeance against Itachi. Well, besides him just being him, Kishimoto has done a great job of complicating his character and situation.

Anyway, like always, I can barely wait for the next chapter to come out to sink my teeth into. I hope this story never ends…and looks like for now, it’s a far way off from ending. Which makes me giddy as a ninja school girl.