Konoha: I, Ninja War Sakura, rely entirely on skills!

Chapter 336 Extra Chapter: Sakura Haruno's Story (Part 2)
"Naruto!"

"Kill Sasuke!"

The girl's mournful cries echoed through the Valley of the End, drowning out all other sounds.

The boy, who was wrapped in the tailed beast's cloak, looked at the girl named Haruno Sakura in disbelief upon hearing this.

Sakura... what are you saying?

Killing Sasuke, killing one's comrades...

He just couldn't do it...

"enough."

Tears fell like pearls from a broken string, one by one, onto the lake's surface at her feet, creating delicate ripples.

"That's enough, Naruto."

"If this continues... if this continues, you will die!"

"do not die."

"Please, don't die."

Sakura's choked, sorrowful words reached Naruto and Sasuke's ears without missing a single one, and Naruto's expression at that moment was one of indescribable complexity.

Sakura chose to abandon Sasuke because she was worried about his safety. In the past, he would have happily eaten thirty bowls of Ichiraku Ramen.

But looking at Sasuke in front of him, who exuded an evil aura and whose eyes were filled with murderous intent, he couldn't feel happy at all.

"It seems that Sakura is more aware of her situation than you, Naruto."

Sasuke stepped forward and looked at Naruto, who, even though he was cloaked in the Tailed Beast's cloak, still showed hesitation in his eyes, and sneered.

"Naruto, you are my best friend..."

Sasuke's voice was calm and composed, his words at this moment quite out of character with his cold and murderous chakra.

"What...what..."

Naruto stared at Sasuke in disbelief.

The black-haired boy's skin gradually changed from a healthy rosy color to grayish-white, and two fleshy wings, like palms, stretched out from his back.

Phase Two, Heavenly Curse Seal!

Looking at Sasuke, who had become like a monster, Naruto couldn't help but feel a pang of sorrow.

He, who was called a monster since childhood, is now compared to Sasuke.

The other party seemed even more like a monster.

"Naruto, since you're not going to make a move, then I'm going to..."

You're welcome!

With that, Sasuke took a step forward and his figure suddenly disappeared from the spot.

what? !

not good!

Upon seeing this, Naruto felt a strange, indescribable panic.

Because Sasuke's goal is...

Sakura!

The black chirping bird emitted dense and sharp cries, and with a flap of its fleshy wings, Sasuke rushed towards the pink-clad girl, skimming the surface of the water!
Sakura's presence interfered with Naruto's battle with her.

and so……

He's going to kill Sakura!
Itachi Uchiha had previously stated that only by killing the person he loved most could he awaken the forbidden power of the Uchiha clan.

Although Sasuke couldn't tell whether Sakura was important to him or not, but...

He was absolutely certain of it.

Naruto was his most important friend.

To have a real showdown with Naruto, and then kill Naruto.

This will awaken the Mangekyou Sharingan.

That's Sasuke's real goal!

"do not want!"

"Stop, Sasuke!"

Naruto was frantically chasing Sasuke, but having lost the initiative, how could he catch up with Sasuke, who had greatly increased his speed by stimulating his cells with Lightning Release and also possessed the second stage of the Heaven's Curse Seal!

Blood stained the lake red, and black lightning pierced through the girl's abdomen.

Fresh blood flowed down the horrific wound, cascading like a stream into the lake at their feet.

Sakura stared at the boy in disbelief.

She never expected Sasuke to go to such lengths.

But thinking about it, it makes sense; I already let Naruto kill Sasuke before...

At that moment, she looked at the black-haired boy in front of her.

She remembered what Sakura had told her before.

To Sasuke, you're nothing more than a roadside weed.

The girl gave a bitter smile.

Is that so...

It has always been just wishful thinking on my part.

She looked at Sasuke, opened her mouth, but couldn't utter a word; blood flowed from her mouth...

The darkness grew ever deeper.

As Sasuke withdrew the arm that was wielding Chidori, the girl collapsed into the lake.

The last thing she saw was Naruto, his face filled with despair, running wildly towards her...

Sakura calmly looked at the little Sakura floating on the water in front of her, with no intention of saving her.

Just as she said before.

This is the path Sakura herself chose.

Judging from this injury, if he doesn't receive timely treatment, it won't be long before he has to go and report to the Six Paths Elder.

……

Darkness, coldness, and consciousness is slowly fading away.

Sakura felt like she was dying.

No, he's probably about to die.

She could feel herself being gradually consumed by the cold darkness.

what is that?
It was a profound disappointment and despair towards Sasuke.

She couldn't understand Sasuke's thoughts.

Even if it's for revenge, why hurt Naruto and yourself?
Even if you don't like yourself or even hate yourself, why go to such lengths?

These are emotions and thoughts that Sakura cannot understand.

But this is normal.

Sakura's family life may not be perfect, but at least she has never experienced any setbacks from childhood to adulthood.

In her short twelve years, the most serious thing she experienced was that her mother, Haruno Mei, seemed to be going through menopause.

Therefore, Sakura cannot understand Sasuke, let alone feel the pain and scars in Sasuke's heart.

And originally, the painful memories of her time with Naruto, Sakura, and Kakashi should have gradually faded away.

However, he encountered Itachi Uchiha earlier, and Itachi's Tsukuyomi brought Sasuke back to that night filled with death and blood.

A fire of hatred burned in his heart.

It was more intense and turbulent than before.

He berated himself for his incompetence, unable to bear his own obsession with ninja 'playing house'.

He needs strength!
Konoha could no longer give him power, so he would go find it himself!

He was willing to give anything to kill Itachi Uchiha!
His body, his soul, everything about him!
As long as it gives him power, just take it!
And these...

Sakura couldn't understand.

At this moment, Sakura's consciousness has begun to gradually fade away.

She could feel herself dying; she felt so sleepy and wanted to take a nap.

Sakura, who has begun to learn medical ninjutsu, already has a certain understanding of it.

She knew that if she fell asleep...

Then she really is going to die.

However, due to the massive loss of blood, no matter how strong her will was, she could not resist the gradual collapse of her bodily functions.

She is dead.

Sakura died.

……

Sakura came back to life.

She opened her eyes and stared blankly at the pure white ceiling, the slightly pungent smell of disinfectant reaching her nose.

Am I... in a hospital?
Sakura wanted to call for help, but her dry throat made her voice hoarse.

Is... anyone there?

"Sakura!"

"you're awake!?"

The slightest sound was like a switch that triggered a teenager to get moving.

Sakura then realized that Naruto had been sitting next to her, asleep with his head resting on the hospital bed.

and……

"Sakura...you're finally awake!"

"Waaaaah, do you know how long you were unconscious?"

Tears streamed uncontrollably down the boy's azure eyes. Sakura stared blankly at Naruto, who was weeping in front of her.

Naruto……

Cried.

Naruto didn't cry when facing Haku, Zabuza, Orochimaru, Gaara, or Sasuke.

He cried when he saw her.

Golden sunlight streamed through the window, illuminating the weeping blond boy, leaving Sakura momentarily at a loss. She looked at the boy, his tears impossible to wipe away, and wanted to reach out and wipe them away, but found herself too weak to even lift her hand.

"Naruto, I think we should call the doctor now."

Looking at the sobbing boy in front of her, Sakura spoke with difficulty.

"Yes, yes, I'll go right away."

After saying that, the blond boy, without even wiping away his tears, ran outside like the wind.

At the moment Naruto left.

A figure appeared in Sakura's line of sight.

It's cherry blossom.

"Did you save me?"

Sakura looked at Sakura with difficulty.

"Don't get me wrong, I'm not that kind."

"It was Shizune who rushed over and saved your life, then dragged your small body back to Konoha, where Tsunade personally treated you."

Sakura smiled nonchalantly.

"Really? You're really heartless."

Sakura stared at Sakura, her expression unchanged.

"So, do you see it clearly now?"

"Being love-struck isn't so easy."

"Especially since it's your one-sided romantic mindset."

Sakura's words were as harsh as ever.

Sakura gazed at the bare cherry blossom tree outside the window, remaining silent.

His emerald eyes were filled with an indescribable calm.

th.

Everything she witnessed made her understand, just as Sakura had said.

To Sasuke now, he was nothing more than a passerby, someone who was dispensable.

She understood the moment Chidori pierced Naruto's body.

Sasuke can't turn back now.

Everything I did for Sasuke...

Ha, what have I given up?
Do you like it?
Sakura felt that her previous behavior was somewhat ridiculous.

Just as Sasuke said.

Is she clinging to an Avenger, wanting him to play a love game with her?

"Sakura!"

"Grandma Tsunade is here!"

Worried about Sakura, Naruto didn't go to see a doctor. Instead, he directly dragged Tsunade, who was handling official business, over.

Although Tsunade repeatedly explained that Sakura had simply lost a lot of blood and that she was now awake, which meant she was fine, and that she only needed to replenish her blood and energy for the next few days.

But Naruto isn't a medical ninja, so he doesn't care about those things.

All he knew was that Granny Tsunade was the best medical ninja in the world.

Knowing this is enough for Naruto.

"There's nothing seriously wrong. Just take good care of yourself for a while."

After checking on Sakura, Tsunade patted Sakura's head and spoke.

"Master..."

Sakura looked at Tsunade, seemingly wanting to say something but holding back.

"fine."

Tsunade didn't say much, comforted her disciple, and then left.

She still has a lot of official business to attend to.

After Tsunade left, only Naruto and Sakura remained in the room.

At least that's what Naruto thinks.

"Sakura..."

Naruto sat by the hospital bed, clumsily peeling an apple for Sakura.

A hint of sadness appeared in his azure eyes.

He remembered what had happened before.

He no longer knew how to treat Sasuke.

friend?
And who else has a friend like Sasuke?

Or brothers?

And which brotherhood would turn on its own brothers and kill each other?

A brief silence fell over the ward, with only Naruto clumsily peeling an apple.

"Naruto……"

Finally, Sakura broke the silence.

"Sasuke, he..."

"Sasuke was bewitched by Orochimaru, he..."

Naruto interrupted Sakura, trying against his will to defend Sasuke, but he couldn't even finish his sentence.

The moment when the Chidori pierced Sakura's body.

This pierced Naruto's heart.

Whenever he thinks of that scene, he feels so much pain that he can hardly breathe.

His best friend brutally murdered the girl he loved most.

Moreover, the girl he likes still likes his brother.

Although it's a bit melodramatic.

But it is what it is.

"Next time we meet..."

"Naruto, just kill Sasuke."

Sakura's words made Naruto's eyes widen, and he even stopped peeling the apple.

"Sasuke, he wants to kill Naruto and me."

"Naruto, this isn't just about our relationship with Sasuke; you should understand what it means, right?"

Every word Sakura uttered was like a sharp knife piercing Naruto's heart.

Sakura has seen it clearly.

Just as Sakura said.

She couldn't understand Sasuke, and Sasuke only saw her as a blade of grass by the roadside.

I really was like that before...

Hopeless.

"What's the meaning?"

Naruto was in great pain.

"Sasuke, he ruthlessly killed his own comrade."

"He's already... a rogue ninja."

Sakura looked at Naruto, her tone completely unwavering.

"..."

Naruto remained silent.

"……I see."

After a long while, the blond boy finally spoke.

"Naruto, get stronger."

"Become stronger than anyone else."

"Only in this way will no one dare to or will not harm you."

Sakura looked at Naruto.

This was said to Naruto, but also to herself.

"Sakura..."

"You seem to have changed..."

Naruto looked at Sakura in front of him, feeling somewhat dejected.

"If people don't know how to change."

"Then... you'll die."

"Naruto, I don't want to die."

"I want to protect you, protect Kakashi-sensei, and protect everyone."

"That's why I need strength."

Sakura looked at Naruto and spoke calmly.

Naruto couldn't find any words to refute her, so he simply cut a small piece off the peeled apple and carefully offered it to Sakura's lips.

Sakura swallowed it and chewed the fruit.

It's very crisp and sweet.

Sakura watched this scene quietly, a hint of relief in her eyes.

I've finally figured it out.

Sakura will not stop Sakura from doing whatever she wants, as long as she doesn't get love-struck.

Even if someone is obsessed with love, they should at least be like Minato Namikaze and Kushina Uzumaki, going in the same direction.

Sakura's previous behavior towards Sasuke was so love-struck that calling it love-struck would be an insult to the term.

That's definitely a simp and a fangirl.

(End of this chapter)