A Fanfiction.Net story that belongs to its owner: blankpagewritings. Summary: It is a truth universally acknowledged that Sakura's realisation of her burden to team 7 occured during the Chunin exams. But what if she'd come to this conclusion a little earlier? How would this change the outcome of everything? Sakura-Centric.

Two years after the 4th Nin war, all of them struggle to get their lives back to normal. Sakura is now a Jounin, and a successful medic, a fine kunoichi among her generation. Sasuke is still a missing nin. And branded as S-Class criminal. All the 5 nation wants his head. His one goal was served, to kill Itachi. Another two was on his mind: destroy Konoha and re-establish his clan. They met two years after the war. He was still an avenger. She still can't give up on him. Their fate entwined after that fateful night. Would Sakura tell him of the consequence of that memorable night? Or would it be too late for Sasuke? Sasuke and Sakura /almostcanon Romance/Angst/Family Chapters: 36 Words: 194k+ Ratings: M+ Published: June 2012, finished Nov 10, 2014 Status: Complete Best Author: NarutoWattyAwards Summer 2014! 1st place, Sasuke Uchiha Category: Naruto Wattys 2015!

After her grandmother's death leaves seven-year-old Sakura living with absent ninja parents, she dedicates herself to becoming stronger through chakra practice. Her quiet determination catches the notice of two classmates-Sasuke Uchiha, whose respect she earns in defeat, and Naruto Uzumaki, an outcast who sees her potential-setting the stage for unexpected bonds that will change all their lives.

Just before Zabuza's death, he gives Sakura a scroll, a scroll with a sword that will change her life forever. Semi-bleach x-over Sakura X Senbonzakura companionship Strong Sakura

Orochimaru never became a missing-nin. The Fourth Hokage still stood tall. There was no Uchiha Massacre. The Akatsuki never existed. Madara never became a problem. What could go wrong in such a perfect world? Sakura Haruno had always been alone, and at thirteen, she abandoned Konoha. She had to run from her past, but what exactly would wait for her in her future? @NarutoWattyAwards 2014 Third Place Winner in the General Naruto Category! *Written from 2013-2015*