Is the love story of Naruto and Hinata considered filler?

Not really. The Naruto manga mostly sticks to the core storyline without many filler chapters.

No, there aren't. Filler episodes are typically found only in the anime adaptation, not in the original manga.

Well, Hinata's love for Naruto was deep - seated. It started when they were young. Hinata saw Naruto's lonely yet strong - willed self and was drawn to him. Naruto, being focused on other things like becoming Hokage, didn't realize her love immediately. But Hinata was always there for him, through his toughest battles. Their relationship developed slowly. Naruto began to see Hinata in a new light, and finally, they fell in love. Their story is about how two very different people found love with each other.

In the Naruto series, Hinata's love for Naruto was a slow - burning one. Hinata was quiet and reserved, but her eyes always followed Naruto. Naruto, being rather oblivious at first, was more focused on his goal of becoming Hokage. However, as time passed, Naruto started to notice Hinata's kindness and her unwavering support. Their relationship grew as Hinata became more confident in expressing her feelings and Naruto accepted her love, leading to a heartwarming love story.

Well, Naruto was often oblivious to Hinata's feelings at first. Hinata, on the other hand, admired Naruto's determination and strength. She was there for him during tough times, like when he was fighting Pain. Her love for him was so pure that it gradually made Naruto see her in a new light. Their relationship developed over time, and they found happiness together. It's a classic case of a shy love finally blossoming into a deep and lasting relationship.

Hinata was often too shy to approach Naruto directly. But during a mission where they were paired together, things changed. Naruto got injured and Hinata took care of him. She confessed her feelings in a soft voice. Naruto was surprised but then realized he had feelings for her too. They started dating secretly at first. Hinata would make Naruto his favorite ramen, and Naruto would take Hinata to see the beautiful sunsets on the village outskirts. Their love grew stronger day by day.

Well, Naruto was initially oblivious to Hinata's love. Hinata, on the other hand, was smitten with Naruto since they were kids. She was inspired by his determination. As the story progressed, Naruto faced many challenges. Hinata was always there in spirit if not always physically. Eventually, Naruto realized Hinata's true worth and how much she loved him. Their love story is one of growth, patience, and finally, coming together as a couple.

In some Naruto fanfictions, her loyalty could be exploited. If a villain or a power - hungry group gets hold of Hinata and forces her to fight for them using her skills, she becomes a weapon against her will. Her skills, combined with her forced obedience, would turn her into a weapon in the hands of the wrong people in the context of the fanfiction.

Yes, it does. But the amount of filler varies throughout the series.

One popular Hinata and Naruto love fanfiction is 'A New Beginning'. It shows their relationship growing in a different post - war scenario. Another is 'Love in the Hidden Leaf', which focuses on their daily interactions filled with love and understanding. And 'The Promise of Forever' is also great, it delves deep into how they support each other in their ninja duties while being in love.