That's the only word I have for Naruto chapter 287.
Oh, look...the showdown was prolonged AGAIN.
Not that I wasn't expecting it, but...major disappointment.
"Let's build up to yet another meeting between Naruto and Sasuke, and this time, they're ready to fight each other! Oh, but let's just end it before it begins, just to piss our readers off!"
That's what it feels like.
Tumbleweeds.
That's what it is.
So, basically...nothing happened in this chapter.
A plot was "revealed"...but like we couldn't figure it out, ourselves? It was such an obvious plot, even.
Lot of talking, lot of crap...
Lot of pages on random characters that, though they have names and all, I really don't care what they're doing.
Only 17 pages to the chapter, too.
Not only do we get short chapters, but there's no content to them.
I have also lost respect for Sakura's character once more.
"All I can do is believe in Naruto!"
Pfft...that's how it always was!
I'm all for giving second chances, but I really just want to see Naruto kick the crap out of Sasuke already.
And...hey...random subplot! It's Kabuto! Whadda ya know...another distraction from the main plot (whatever that is anymore...I've forgotten what with all the stalling).
Seriously, I only read this manga to harsh on it afterwards, because I know I'm not going to see anything good in it. I might stop reading it...it only serves to be a waste of my time.
Maybe in another year, Naruto and Sasuke will finally have their showdown.
Meh.
Chapter rating:
0 out of 5
...I really wanted to give it a negative score, but the small humor in it made me give it a neutral score.