Reviews For A Tale Best Told Dead
Name: Karnia (Anonymous) · Date: 14/04/13 - 10:49 am · For: Convergence
I have a feeling the old man is being a little foolish. I am sure he has his reasons for meeting the captain alone, but I’m just sitting here thinking ‘you’re ganna die, you’re ganna die, you’re ganna die’. I am assuming from the previous chapters that he used to know the Blue Tiger or something along those lines, but still, I feel like he’s playing with fire.
I liked the intensity when the shinobi came in contact with the pirates, but I kind of wish that there was a little more tension when the Daimyo threatened to kill himself. I felt like there was a lot of build-up, but then it kind of ended simply. I was expecting a little more, but it was still a great scene despite that.
I KNEW IT! As soon as he felt guilt and disappointment, I knew that he was her teacher. I am so stoked for more. I like the drama and tension and I can’t wait to see what Kasumi decides to do. I feel like there is more to her story about setting up shop in the mist, I feel like she is there for a very specific reason. I can’t wait to see more of her personality. Is she really as cold and ruthless as she has been made out to be? WILL THE NINJA FIGHT THE BATTLE OF THE CENTURY?
I love the pirates versus ninjas theme you had going on throughout this capture, by the way. Made me chuckle.
Author's Response: Haha, I think you're the first person who said Juro was being dumb. Mostly everyone said he was being weird or suspicious, but I agree, he was a little stupid to think he could handle it on his own. Hmm, I didn't really think about it being too short. I went back and read it after you pointed that out and I can see what you mean about the buildup and suddenly it ends, but I guess at the time and even now, I don't know how to make that ending more dramatic ^_^''' Gosh, did I make it that obvious that Juro was her teacher? Maybe I'm not as suspenseful as I think I am T_T There shall be more suspense in the last chapter I have updated though! And definitely more to come! I'm so glad you're enjoying this, thanks so much for reading and reviewing!
Name: nkbz (Signed) · Date: 23/12/12 - 11:12 pm · For: Convergence
I agree 100% with Sasaui.
tries not to start laughing
:'3
Author's Response: Oh gosh, I think I detected sarcasm. That's always fun :D
Name: Sasaui Uchiha (Signed) · Date: 22/12/12 - 07:33 am · For: Convergence
Hm....... This is probably just me personally, or maybe just because there were so many characters and you didn't want to keep on using there name, but for some reason the use of adjectives for the team like when you referred to Sakura by her temper started to bug me. Or maybe I'm just trying to find something so I do t feel like I'm competing with perfection.....
You couldn't resist bringing in Kiba, could you? Though I'm really glad you've also brought in Team Ten. Writing CS has made me fall in love with this team. It got to the point I was mentally chanting for Shikamaru to come up with some plan in the future. Go Shika-san!
Random note because my dad just gave me some: I LOVE CORN BREAD CAKE!
Anyway~~~ I really enjoyed the bickering among the teams. They haven't changed a bit, have they? It is always so interesting to read when they're together. Now just throw in Taishi and the real fun begins XD.
I like Miu, though that may only be because her name is the same as a character from Kenichi..... Though she seems really sweet and cares a lot for Juro. And then the Leaf team gets the shock of not being able to accompany him to talk to Kasumi, though the reason why is obvious. Oh, and now I actually can say her name because you have said it. Yay!
Haha. More bickering. You've just gotta love the Rookie Nine together. And then the pirates attack O.O. And then no fight? How dare you tease the hunger of my fight loving brain? Though I did love what you did, and yet I can't shake the feeling it reminds me of something. I mean, not that I'm saying you copied or anything, just it's driving me crazy I can't remember where I've seen it. Any ideas? I like you had Juro do this since it gives us more of a look into his character, and I'm really starting to like him.
I WAS RIGHT!! YES!!!! Sorry, just had to do it. I can't really say I'm surprised since you know the truth U^_^. I do love the twist, though. It was quite interesting and it leaves me eager to see where it leads. Especially with his guilt. What caused that? What happened in their past? Does it have to do with the event that caused her to attempt the thing in PotM in the chapter How To Save a Life? And if anyone is looking at my review and has no idea what I'm talking about - DO NOT SPOIL YOURSELVES!!!
Anyway, great chapter, Onee-chan. I really enjoyed it.
Author's Response: Really? That's surprising you don't like that... I figured I'd venture away from describing characters by their hair / eye color because other adjectives will show the characters and their personalities more.
You're the second person to bring up Kiba, haha. Yes~ I had to bring him in, along with the other Rookie Nine people. I figured since they're all so fun together, I'd reunite them for the mission. Their bickering and such is pretty fun to write about.
I'm surprised you like Miu, seeing as how she's only a minor character. Juro is also an interesting character, wanting to speak to Kasumi by himself. And that pirate attack and his little scheme ;D I don't know what you could be thinking of with Juro's move being similar to something seeing as how I don't know myself what it would remind me of O_O
Haha, yes you were right. But I am not spoiling about why he feels guilty and where this little twist will lead ;D
I'm glad you enjoyed this chapter! Thanks for reading and reviewing, and I hope you continue to like this story!
Name: Rowanrose (Signed) · Date: 13/12/12 - 06:59 pm · For: Convergence
Okay, something that jumps out to me at the start here. Why are they walking there? Isn't it kind of a huge emergency? That's what I got from Shizune rushing in and Tsunade wanting better people on the job. It would be simple to just have them running, as they generally are.
I am nitpicking. T_T Okay, sorry, but is Akamaru a mangy dog? He's more like... very fluffy. XD
Ah! You didn't tell us who else was on Team Rescue Inari! But everyone was very in character; Kiba and Naruto are a bit too alike? But they're like that normally, 'cept they annoy each other.
The assisstant questioning Juro was a nice touch. Why does he want to conceal his weopan?
Bunch of kids. What an interesting observation; definitely makes me more eager to have them prove him wrong. Three teams of four.... Ah, i remember now you saying that all of Rookie 9 came! But wouldn't it be a bit louder if all of them came along, on the journey there?
Ah, the Kiba and Naruto fight! Haha! Ino glared at Kiba "through the stage coach"? That confuses me...
WOw... The old man doing that, just, wow. That's pretty dynamic.
My, they made it to meeting her quickly! I wonder what will happen!
AH! Sensei! Ahhhhh! Okay, I was thinking they knew each other, but it was like... father/daughter! Interesting!
UPDATE SOON! But no pressure, yeah? Darnit, I shouldn't have given in and indulged in both! *wails* And I might as well say it twice once I've said it once - Happy Birthday Wolf-nee. I hope you've had a great day~ XD
Author's Response: From what I remember, it took Team 7 at least a couple days to reach Wave Country, or at least it seemed that way (since getting there in a day would be a little ridiculous), and mix that with the fact there is such a large group, I can't imagine they would be racing, since traveling in large packs isn't as easy as just one small squad. Hmm, I never really considered Akamaru as fluffy, the way his fur looks I think he looks wild and mangy, not really groomed so much that I could call him fluffy. I'm sure his fur is very soft, though mangy could just be like scruffy or unkempt, which I feel suits Akamaru. I said the Rookie Nine were on the mission :P Kiba and Naruto are always getting into spouts because they're so alike with how hot-tempered they are. Well, let's think of it like: why would a daimyo, who is hiring shinobi, need a weapon? Plus, since it's the "precious sword" (from the previous chapter), it's kind of important to him and deserves to be hidden. It also made for a nice surprise later on when he pulled it out on the pirates. Mmm, I don't think a lot of people of the Rookie 9 are really that loud, so just because there's a lot of them, I can't picture them making a loud ruckus or anything. If you remember how I described how the three teams were walking by the stage coach, Team Kurenai was on one side while Team Asuma was on the other, meaning the wagon was between them - so when Ino wanted to glare at Kiba because she could hear him being annoying, she had to stare "through the stage coach", her gaze going towards the wagon and staring through it to glare at Kiba. I'm glad you liked the little twists in there, Juro's little mind game was interesting for me to write because I think it shows how unpredictable things can get with this story. I'm glad you're enjoying this story thus far! Thanks for reading and reviewing this chapter! And thanks again for the birthday wishes!
Name: nkbz (Signed) · Date: 11/12/12 - 06:31 pm · For: Convergence
It's something I could actually picture as an arc in the show and is very well written. You take too long to update though :<
The twist at the end is fun so don't make everyone wait too long.
Author's Response: *stars in eyes* Really? :D That makes me really happy then! I'm glad you're still liking this so far. I'm sorry about slow updates T_T I have no excuse for taking a month to post this after so long though except for pure laziness XP Anyway, I hope you continue to enjoy this story! Thanks for sticking with it so far, and thanks for leaving nice comments!
Name: shadow9000 (Signed) · Date: 10/12/12 - 01:36 am · For: Convergence
WOOT~~ Finally an Update!!
and i got a feeling that u might have updated! so i checked, and it ended up right! ain't i smart 8-)
1 month??!!! wow.. that sure is lazy -___- really really laaazzzzzy... well u are a girl after all... -sigh
anyways... the review,
You just haaaad to put him in there didn't u :P
you couldn't not fail to not mention him could u? (guess what that means xD)
and yes i mean Kiba lol...
wow... naruto can be so annoying huh? .__. i'd almost forgotten how much i hate the orange nub... =_=
wow... he's her sensei aye? hence the privacy he wanted... all would be shocked to learn that lol... even the sui....hei..sen.. that was tough to remember x__x geez
they do have a long history afterall...
and i now think he does have a hand in her current situation... him feelin guilty does mean somethin...
hayashi the ruthless swordsman.. kool seein him again...
i was half expecting to see a fight :D but then it'd be toooo troublesome for u to explain it all lul :P
but i can feel the pressure... the fight isn't too far away...
and that was quite smart of Juro to use that trick :P the pirates were helpless :D
guess he ain't as dumb as naruto thinks :P
and if he IS Kasu-chan's sensei, he's gotta be strong as hell....!
this story is takin a new twist... and its veery interesting...!!
how long do u intend to write this story? like will this be a short one, or will it have a plot like the PoTM?
great job at it all urufu...
u haven't lost ur touch yet huh...
what does it mean to rock one's socks anyways..... -_-?
Author's Response: Haha, sure, you're just so smart for seeing that I updated. It had nothing to do with the fact that I told you about it XP But yeah... I had this for a month... I had wanted to hold onto it and reread / rewrite it because I wasn't sure I initially liked it, but then I never actually got around to fixing it, so I just posted it :P
Teehee, you know me so well ;D Of course Kiba had to be in here somewhere, he's Kiba. Aww, I'm sorry Naruto annoyed you :( That stinks how you kinda hate the main character of the series :P
Yup, the big secret (thus far) was that Juro was Kasumi's sensei. And he does play a major role in this story, so he shall be sticking around for a while. He's rather important in Kasumi's life and in the story :D
I'm pretty sure everyone was expecting to see a fight, and it wasn't that it was too troublesome for me to write. It was that it just wasn't meant to be. I didn't really see the need for the fight, plus I don't want to write what people will be expecting ;D
This story might be a little long, I'm not sure. It depends on how far I'm willing to take it I guess. It will have a somewhat different plot to PotM though.
Haha, "Rock my socks" means you're awesome :D And thanks for the compliment on my writing, I really appreciate it! Thanks for reading and reviewing, Shadow, you rock my socks! XD
Name: Shizake Uchiha (Signed) · Date: 09/12/12 - 07:46 pm · For: Convergence
Woot what an awesome chapter! I thought for sure there was going to be an epic fight but guess not. Though I know there will be soon! Awesome update :D
Author's Response: Gah, I'm a failure~ I didn't give you the epic fight T_T I'm sorry, Shizake-san, for disappointing you *sobs* But you are right, there will be an epic fight!... I'm not sure when, to be honest, but there will be one! ^_^'''' Anyway, thanks for reading and reviewing this! I'm glad you enjoyed!
Name: Oni Nexus (Signed) · Date: 09/12/12 - 04:34 am · For: Convergence
I decided to restart my fic and do it differently, and it's taken me, what, like a month and a half to get the second chapter ready, and it's still only 1/3 complete. I can out lazzy you!
Author's Response: Haha, well, I guess everyone has been pretty busy and procrastinating with writing, so we're all in the same boat I suppose :P
Name: Oni Nexus (Signed) · Date: 08/12/12 - 07:48 am · For: Convergence
I like the direction your taking this. I think with school having started, everyone expects updates to be long in coming.
Author's Response: Yay! I'm glad you like where this story is going, hopefully you'll continue to enjoy it as the story unfolds. I know that school is just bothersome to everyone but I definitely feel like I'm just a slowpoke in general when it comes to updating. It's quite tragic, really T_T