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Unsung Story of the Inconspicuous (Naruto)
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Author: u/totorox92 Because I want to Know*
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URL: https://www.reddit.com/r/rational/comments/7rotbm/unsung_story_of_the_inconspicuous_naruto/
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Score: 14
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Created: 2018-01-20T06:36:48
Post:
This fic is good, and I think meets the criteria for being a rational fic, if in a sort of Meta way.
Raiku Gairano is part of a small and unimportant ninja clan in Konoha; unimportant by choice, as they are both able to see, and are naturally immune to, narrative convention.
As I said, pretty meta, but it does nicely highlight one of the key tenants of rational writhing: nothing happens 'just because', but only as the rules direct. In this case, the world is built in with rules that direct the Plot, thus giving our aware MC a very interesting perspective as she tries to do her family proud... by not interfering with the Grand Story of the Universe and living as unmemorably as possible.
Comments:
u/Gigapode [+6] *
Does the tone change much? I remember trying this one a couple years ago and being put-off by the character's lack of empathy when messed up stuff happens to others.
u/patil-triplet [+8] *
In the author's defense, a certain apathy is necessary to be able to actively ignore events you know are going to happen, especially when it concerns lives to be saved.
u/MarshallEye [+2] *
Sorry for replying to an old comment, but it does. Raiku’s lack of empathy is a plot point of sorts. I can’t defend anyone else though if it seems unrealistic at times for humor.
u/totorox92 [+1] Because I want to Know*
I think so. She tries to maintain a bit of distance but she's only human.
u/SkyTroupe [+5] *
Ive only read the first chapter but the comedy comes out well. My favorite part so far is the drama levels.
Uchiha Sasuke – level five risk of drama. Impressive, since there were only three levels. Quickly followed by: Uzumaki Naruto – drama level ten, human whirlwind. I got in trouble for laughing out loud at work.
u/I_am_your_BRAIN [+2] *
Is it finished, or still being written?
u/totorox92 [+3] Because I want to Know*
Ongoing. 300k words in and last updated 2 weeks ago.
u/nerdguy1138 [+2] GNU Terry Pratchett*
This may be an obvious pun, but her name means lightning, and so story grounds itself out around her.
u/I_am_your_BRAIN [+1] *
Awesome, will have to check it out
u/Thusit [+2] *
Checked it, loved it. Thanks for the recommendation!