Naruto The Trio's Summons and "things"

Tg brought up his ideas in these posts: http://boards.jp/forums/showpost.php?p=162715&postcount=3
http://boards.jp/forums/showpost.php?p=188885&postcount=29

Personally I thought the same for a while, Naruto has the frog summon, Jiraiya is reminded of himself when he sees Naruto: Orochimaru even brought it up recently in the 95-96 special. In the manga, Kakashi and Jiraiya discuss 'what's up with those two' Kakashi states 'it's just like how you and Orochimaru were' Sasuke is leaning towards being like Orochimaru

Spoiler: face

even his eye on the side where the curse seal is looked like Oro's

I wouldn't be surprised if he learns to summon some snake thing, but I don't think so.
I think the Jiraiya, Orochimaru and Tsunade trio is showing what the Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura trio MAY become. Of course it seems the younger three are following the same paths as the older 3, especially in regards to Naruto. We will really have to see about which road Sasuke finally takes and what happens with Sakura.
It would be neat if Sakura learns some medical justsu, but I can't see her gaining strength and summoning a slug.

I think the flute, the axes, and the painting scrolls are simply props for creative artworks. I understand the Naruto painting scrolls though.. it seems to fit with the summoning scroll before with him writing down his name I guess.

I should say, One Piece has tons of manga artwork not even closely related with the story. but the artwork is very creative and beautiful as well.

but sigh.. it would be great to see Sakura wielding an axe in the future..

in this attachment, Sasuke is playing some banjo type instrument even. Maybe it means they are multi-talented as well.

 

I find that the pictures hold no significance. Although, I think they're showing that Naruto/Jiraiya, Sasuke/Orochimaru, Sakura/Tsunade as a basis. There's really nothing to it other than showing a similarity.

Naruto was always the loud and arrogant one. Sasuke, always having an air of foreboding or seriousness. And Sakura, always being the voice of reason. Other than that, I see no real connection as of yet.

As for the weapon props, I also think its mere decor. I mean, not very many ninja in the series hold weapons bigger than a standard kunai, other than the water-nins like Zabuza and Hayate (or whatever his name was).

I just don't see Naruto being able to wield anything past his basic weapons. Swords and staves are a bit too advanced for our hot-headed hero. And Sakura doesn't have Tsunade's innate inhuman strength... So the only person I can see wielding a weapon with any devastating effectiveness is Sasuke...

 

I was referring to the dachi he was shown wielding in one of the other artworks. I believe Sasuke can effectively use that style of weapon. And, don't forget, Sasuke DOES have the agility to use an extremely large shuriken, in his Shadow Shuriken technique. =P

 

We were referring to the artworks that usually grace colored pages and volume covers. Sometimes they show Sakura with a slug/snail, Sasuke with a snake, and Naruto with a frog. These animals are the summons of the Legendary Sannin, thusly making a comparison of Naruto/Sakura/Sasuke and Jiraiya/Tsunade/Orochimaru.

And, I'd think that Sasuke would do well with a summon, especially in keeping "equal" with Orochimaru. Orochimaru's thing is to steal as many jutsu as he possibly can, so I wouldn't put it above Orochimaru for Sasuke to somehow be able to learn to summon SOMETHING, especially a snake. ESPECIALLY when Naruto's already able to summon Gamabunta, and Sasuke showed animosity for him learning it.

Also, remember, when Rock Lee and Gai made their appearance, a TURTLE was on the front cover, bolstering the fact that the summons are just there for a comparison's sake...not forshadowing.

 

Since when did that stop someone like Kenshin? A sword is still faster, which I'm referring to. True, Sasuke emphasizes a lot of speed in his attacks, especially when he integrated the Shadow Leaf Kick of Rock Lee's to his repertoire. But, I wouldn't hold it above him to be able to adapt himself to compensate for something such as a short sword.