Naruto — Chapter 184

Whew, diving into Naruto Vol.21 No. 184 has readers in quite a contemplative mood, especially when it comes to one certain Uchiha! 😬 It seems like a lot of the discussion centers on Sasuke's decision to abandon Konoha for Orochimaru, with the benefit of some serious hindsight.

According to comments, knowing now that the curse mark's power is rooted in senjutsu and that Orochimaru actually *failed* at becoming a full sage just makes Sasuke's choice look, well, not so smart. "He really thought cutting ties and fostering hatred was the best way to power," one reader muses, pointing out that Orochimaru wasn't exactly the ideal mentor for Sasuke's true path. Talk about an ironic twist!

The core sentiment is that Sasuke had far better options right there in the village. Imagine having access to two of the legendary Sannin, particularly Jiraiya, who's a sage, a fire user, and even proficient in seals and curse marks! 🔥 Plus, if solitude and power were the goal, Konoha's Black Ops (Anbu) division was always an option, a path even Kakashi took at a young age. It's clear readers feel Sasuke seriously missed out on some prime training opportunities!