War Arc - Tumblr Posts
This very interesting post by @haleigh-sloth on how Shouto doesn’t voice his victimhood got me thinking - and maybe somewhere deep down he feels like he doesn’t deserve to view himself as a victim. After all - his birth was the final straw that tore the family apart. He was the masterpiece - the end goal that somehow justified the means in Endeavor’s eyes.
It just stands out to me how Shouto - who fiercely asserts to the outside world that he’s not his father, that he’s different - when it comes to his family, he says things like this:
“my and my father’s prisoner”, “direct your rage at us”.
He’s basically putting himself in the same box as Endeavor vis-à-vis Rei and Touya - like he’s sharing in Endeavor’s sin by the fact of his existence.
And it’s just so sad to me - but I guess with Shouto having been treated his whole life as an extension, a property of Endeavor, it makes sense that these boundaries become blurry. A sense of self doesn’t develop overnight - especially not for someone who spent his childhood in extreme isolation, deprived of familial and social bonds, playtime and other opportunities that are essential for children to grow an independent identity.
So I feel like this could be a reason why Shouto has a hard time with recognising his own victimhood.
[ID: Three screenshots of the Naruto anime during the war arc.
First: Naruto is in his kyuubi chakra mode. He is facing the camera, his finger accusingly pointed towards us. He is mockingly yelling:" Stupid!"
Second: Obito is facing the camera. He is wearing his white and black mask. Even though his face is hidden by the mask, he looks so done with this shit.
Third: Naruto has his right fist in front of his face, in a success/victory pose. Gai sensei is in the background with a thumb's up in the air, saying: "Nice going, Naruto!". End ID]
HOLY FUCKING SHIT
Shigarki: I could kill you with my bare hands
Midoriya: yeah well? So could another human being
Shigarki:
Midoriya: so could a spoon
Shigarki:
Midoriya: so could a very dedicated swan
Shigarki:
Midoriya: you aren’t special, handy man
soooo i made some war arc vines/memes :))))
Oh how times have changed ;)
For you, I Fight
Plot: YN protects injured Bakugou. Fueled by memories, Bakugou fights back and vows to keep YN safe.
A/N: this is a request from @supernerdycookietrashblrr (req). I’m sorry if this story didn’t meet your expectations, but I did my best to deliver your request, I hope you enjoy this though!!
The battlefield was a mess. Smoke and debris filled the air as Shigaraki’s attacks tore everything apart. Bakugou Katsuki lay injured and barely conscious. His usual fiery spirit was overshadowed by pain, his body a broken mess.
Amid the chaos, YN stood between Shigaraki and Bakugou, taking every hit meant for him. They shielded Bakugou with their own body, taking the brunt of the attacks.
“Stay down, Bakugou!” YN yelled, their voice strained but firm. “I’m not letting him get to you!”
Bakugou’s eyes, normally so full of fire, were wide with fear. He wanted to move, to fight back, but his body wouldn’t listen. Every time YN took a blow, it felt like it was breaking him more inside.
When Shigaraki landed a massive hit, YN’s arm snapped. Pain shot through them, but they didn’t stop. They stayed on their feet, protecting Bakugou despite their injuries.
Edgeshot, a hero known for his precision, made his way through the chaos to YN. His eyes widened with concern. He quickly used his quirk to stabilize YN’s worst injuries.
As Edgeshot worked, Bakugou struggled to pull himself together. Seeing YN’s battered form lit a fire in him. He was angry and scared, but most of all, he was determined. He had to fight back for the person who was risking everything for him.
“Don’t you dare… don’t you dare leave me!” Bakugou shouted, his voice cracking. He launched himself at Shigaraki with all his remaining strength. Each explosion was fueled by his worry and gratitude.
Edgeshot glanced up. “You focus on him. I’ll take care of YN”
Bakugou, now focused, threw himself into the fight. His attacks were wild, driven by a mix of anger and a desperate need to protect. Shigaraki, surprised by Bakugou’s fierce attacks, was pushed back.
As Bakugou fought, flashes of memories ran through his mind. He remembered the quiet moments with YN, their laughter, and the way they would hold each other close. He saw them walking hand in hand, smiling at each other, and how happy they were together before this battle began.
In one flashback, he remembered YN’s soft smile as they had shared a peaceful moment, away from all the chaos. Another memory was of them laughing together, enjoying a simple evening. Those moments seemed so distant now, but they gave Bakugou strength to keep going.
Finally, Shigaraki was forced to retreat. Bakugou hurried back to YN’s side. He found them still in critical condition, but Edgeshot had managed to stabilize them. Bakugou knelt beside YN, his face full of worry.
“YN… you better not leave me,” Bakugou said, his voice breaking. “I need you. I don’t know how to do this without you.”
YN, barely conscious, reached out and took Bakugou’s hand. “I’m here… I’m not going anywhere.”
Tears filled Bakugou’s eyes as he held Y/N’s hand tightly. “I’m sorry. For everything. I promise I’ll keep you safe.”
In the midst of the battle’s aftermath, Bakugou held YN close, his usual bravado replaced by a deep sense of gratitude and fear. The fight was over, but in that quiet moment, the bond between them was stronger than ever.
You know everytime someone tells me that they’re finally gonna watch Naruto, I tell them to watch the war arc with their brain fully turned off and just enjoy the theatrics simply because of the fact it makes little to no sense. Kabuto out of all villains in the series, is somehow the mastermind and steals orochimaru’s swag. Instead of the Konaha 13 fighting actual people, they’re fighting zombie shinobi. The worst part is the random emergence of Kaguya that would’ve been 10x better in Boruto.