The Queen of Masks [Sakura Haruno Story]

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While her family members cried, Karasu's expression remained grim but strong, her mask strapped to her waist and the crystal necklace hanging from her neck. She grabbed at it, bringing it up to her face to closely inspect it for the third time during the funeral before clutching it to her chest, her expression breaking for a second. She would carry on her master's legacy with pride, and take on the burden that had been passed on to her.

Karasu was aware that countless hardships were in her path, but she also knew that she would overcome them with the same ferocity that Sakura had shown. She would face her future under the name Sakura had suggested to her, The Raven Mask, with the grey and white mask on her face all the way. A single tear slipped down Karasu's face. 

As they were about to close the casket, Karasu stared at the expressionless face, still full of beauty with a cloud of pink hair framing bright green eyes that would never again open. 

The Masked Cherry Blossom, the fourth Mask, the student of The Queen of Masks, the teammate of Naruto Uzumaki and Sasuke Uchiha, the teacher of Karasu Hirose, and the daughter of Mebuki and Kizashi Haruno. 

Sakura Haruno was dead.

The End