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Even the sweetest girl needs a hard center, or she's not gonna make it out there!!" - Sakura
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Masashi Kishimoto (Naruto, Vol. 09: Neji vs. Hinata (Naruto, #9))
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A genius, huh? What does that mean? 'Genius'? So I was not born with a whole lot of natural talent, not gifted like Neji ... but I work hard and I never give up! That is my gift; that is my ninja way!
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Masashi Kishimoto (Naruto, Vol. 1: Uzumaki Naruto (Naruto, #1))
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Naruto-kun, I understand your feelings so much that it hurts. But the fighting should occur in the matches.
Whether a loser can defeat an elite through the power of hardwork. That's something to look forward to in the main test... Though his opponent might be me. But even if it's you, Naruto-kun, there will be no hard feelings.
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Masashi Kishimoto (Naruto, Vol. 09: Neji vs. Hinata (Naruto, #9))