Ah but, before the Kisame fight, Kishi had someone go off about how Kisame is just the bestiest and omgsoawesome it'll blow your mind for srs and then... decapitated him.

So I get the feeling this is incredibly unsubtle reverse foreshadowing and everyone will yammer about how much Sakura is going to suck and then have her totally pwn Sasuke (before Naruto throws himself in front of Sasuke and there is team reunioning and also sex it is beautiful).

At least, that's what I'm hoping for. :D