Resolved: The user known as s0m31john ought to seriously consider reading the Naruto manga.

Ladies and gentleman, the fact that people ended up ranting and raving about me (someone whom these people don't even know) (quite childishly might I add) (hell, some even childishly insulted my opponent without any good reason) should alone dictate something about the credibility of the participants on the thread my opponent is citing. Of course, even looking past that, I cannot help but find comments like "Don't try to make the series more that what is it. It is about power levels", when there is never even a single instance of "power" even being measured (not even an instant that comes close to this) should further demonstrate that the aforementioned thread's credibility is comparible to Michael Jackson's credibility when claiming that he isn't a pedophile. Naruto is a series which is by far different from the likes of Dragon Ball Z (if that were the insinuation in the above . . and the difference being stimulated from the fact that most of the emphasis is placed on the storytelling, rather than the actual fights). That said, there was about one or two comments from people who may have actually at least READ through the series. Particularly, the third quote which may opponent cites as the user agrees that what I am saying is true. However, let us refer back to what I initially dictated during round 1: I quote myself: "You see, although the plot isn't mainly driven by romance, the fact of the matter is that romance is a pretty large yet underlying element of the series." I wholeheartedly stand by this quote and ask for readers to place emphasis on "large yet underlying element." Essentially, the thing about Naruto is that the author has two target audiences: Typical children who are just looking for a show centered around heroism as well as lots of action packed fights AND adults who are looking for something deeper and enlightening. When I had cited romance as being the primary reason for my opponent to consider reading Naruto, I pictured him as being in the second audience. Based on many of the comments which I saw in the thread, I'd say many of them only see Naruto in the light of that which the first audience sees and that the few who may actually be reading the manga see it for the same. However, for those who have the needs of the other target audience, well, merely ONE aspect (the specific one I refer to in this debate: Naruto/Sakura) is multilayered, while constantly impacting the series: http://heronite.livejournal.com.... Indeed, as the relationship between Naruto and Sakura stands to signify our human desire for being accepted by others. This is a prominent theme throughout Naruto and essentially something which mostly anyone would be able to well relate to. In essence, what I'm saying is that my opponent would be intrigued by the sheer existence of the romance itself (that which he has provided no real objection against other than insisting that there isn't enough of it) as well as the meaning behind it and perhaps the reason we as individuals may even find ourselves seeking romance in the first place. In others, the opportunity for enlightenment. Due to time constraints once again (bad luck more like it), I shall have to save my heavy instances of elaboration for the next round (won't be listing any further elements of Naruto for him to pursue until the next round).from But to end this round, I'd point out the fact that (as shown in the comment section), my opponent does in fact like shounen anime as well as indicated by the reasoning which I submitted below (something else which I shall elaborate further in R4). Tootles. :D