That Hinata fight was very sentimental and meaningful :)

I'm just upset that it only lasted a chapter.

Key Takeaways:
-Other people can't decide who you are or what you'll be as a person. You do! ( )

Naruto's fight at least gave him a chance to show off that he isn't *that* stupid to the rest of his old classmates, at least, but it's Hinata's battle that really stuck in my mind. I'm reminded of the Last Naruto movie, thank goodness, where she finally gets her guy. I always thought that she was a bit short-changed in the standard manga, though. She always stood up and took tons of punishment, and never really got the good scenes of real success. The least we could do for her is give her her very own Gaiden where she successfully seduces her man and truly saves the day.

I'm not being sexist. She's always being given the short straw in the manga. I've always wished that she was given enough panel time to transform or give her the depth she really deserves.

Shikamaru, on the other hand, has yet to really shine, even if he successfully defeated his opponent. I always liked him, even if it is such a bother. ( )

Hinata. Is. Best. Girl.

I like that this volume had so many different styles of fights, compared to previous ones where a fight lasted several chapters or even volumes.

Next is my favorite--Gaara! ( )

hilarious, entertaining, and action-packed, oh Kishamoto, you're art is amazing!

"trust the ultimate maverick ninja to turn breaking wind into an attack move"
-Kakashi Hatake ( )