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Darkest Before Dawn

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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?

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J A D E by BonnieBBlue

The war is over. Yet, only one left alive is her. A girl, they never paid enough attention to. A girl, who is to be sent in time and change the whole history. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Nothing. There is nothing left behind, but corpses scattered around. Blood. They are all dead, because once again, I have failed to save them. Once again, I disappointed everyone around me. Once again, I am the only one, who is left behind, alone. I thought, no, I believed that I have improved. I believed that I have changed, caught up to my peers, became strong enough to stand side-by-side with them. Yet, evidence is here, all around me. They are all dead, leaving me only one alive. I bite my bottom lip, fighting tears that are pooling in my eyes. I have failed. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Story Rankings : #1 in #Sakura #1 in #SakuraHaruno #1 in #Shippuden #4 in #Akatsuki #1 in #Haruno #4 in #Konoha #71 in #Naruto

$Forsaken {Book 1} by _Naomi_chan$

Forsake- to quit or leave entirely: Forsaken- abandoned or deserted. Naruto Namikaze, Sasuke Uchiha, and Sakura Haruno. Three members of team seven. Three strong ninja. Everything in their lives were fine when they were together. When they were alone things changed. Naruto has always been seen as the Fourth Hokage's Son. He wants to be known as Naruto Namikaze. The Konoha Twelve and their sensei's don't praise him as the Hokage's son. But when the truth about the nine tailed fox is discovered nine years after its sealing, Naruto isn't even recognized at all. Sasuke was always second. Second to be born. Second favorite. He was always behind his older brother. As the second son of the head of the clan, his father only wants the best of the best. And when Sasuke can't reach his brother's strength his father tries to arrange a marriage to send Sasuke away from the clan. Sakura was always picked on. Whether it be because of her big forehead, her pink hair, being called weak, or just being called useless. Sakura's parents disowned her and abused her because of her dream to become a ninja. Finally having enough of it Team Seven leaves Konoha. Book 1 of Team Seven Series. Book 2 : Elusive. I'm gonna say this now, I DO NOT own Naruto.

The Predator and the Prey (Naruto) by adlerskiyo

Sasuke Uchiha never left Konoha. The Uchiha massacre never happened. Itachi Uchiha - Sasuke's older brother, didn't join Akatsuki. Sasuke was never cold-hearted. Sakura was satisfied with Sasuke's personality, which made her happier. Naruto, on the other hand, was still announcing rivalry with the prodigy of the Uchiha clan but at the same time, had a strong bond with him. Everything seemed so perfect. But it just seemed, it really isn't. Orochimaru was a missing-nin. A fellow Konoha ninja who went to the wrong path which became a traitor. During his investigation with the Leaf Village, he is particularly in need of someone who has the potential to... bloom into something... stronger than expected, let's say. Who would be his prey? Naruto? Sasuke? Sakura?! ((Better than it sounds, I suck on descriptions, :3)) Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto.

Island of Storms [Sakura] by TheEmpress_Stella

After a major mission went horribly wrong, the Leaf shinobi were ordered to retreat and abandon those left behind, even if it meant leaving teammates. Sakura, not willing to leave those dear to her, goes to rescue them. After which she discovers Tsunade is not going to just leave her be, but the apprentice doesn't plan to let her kindness be smothered out. Abandoning her home wasn't her original plan. She would have liked to go back, but the wheels of the world had begun turning in a different direction long before she was born. A war was prevented and lives were saved. Sakura will just be another mechanism in the workings of time. Miscommunication and selfish decisions can tear people apart and make wounds impossible to fully heal, but keeping kindness and care in your heart and in your voice can heal nations. #1 ranking in #strongsakura on 2/28/2021 #1 ranking in #sakuracentric on 1/18/2024 #1 ranking in #sakuraharuno on 10/28/2024 ❀ I don't own Naruto. I own the plot and some characters. ❀ This story is semi-complete. ❀ Average of 1000-1999 words a chapter. ❀ Check the introduction for story info and updates.

Saviour of the Uchiha ✔ by furyAHA

Hana Haruno was kidnapped as a child because of some stupid prophecy saying that she would be the strongest ninja. Just before she was put into the hands of evil, she was saved by a team of ninja from the Hidden Leaf Village. The sole survivor of the team was from the Haruno clan, and entrusted her to the clan elders. But instead of being taken care of, she was tortured and forced to master a justu that only she could master that would change the course of war and would either save the world or destroy it. After the old clan leader died, things got better and she came to know who she really was. So she decided to start a new life using that identity. A life that included becoming part of the Akatsuki and meeting up with an old friend, Sasuke Uchiha. #2 IN JINJURIKI (13/11/19) #1 IN SASUKE FANFIC (10/04/19) #1 IN KAGUYA (1/07/19) DISCLAIMER: I don't own any Naruto characters except my own creations, and the story plot.

Haunted By The Past by adlerskiyo

Sakura Haruno had heard nothing else but bad rumors and nasty things about her. What did she do wrong? Is there something wrong with this blessed kunoichi? Sasuke Uchiha left Konohagakure. Sakura promised herself that she will get him back, no matter what. She loved him too much to just let go. After exactly two and a half years, Naruto returned from his training. It was about three years when they haven't seen Sasuke. Naruto wasn't the only one who became powerful, but also Sakura. She changed. She was called weak, but now, she will never let them say that again. Never again. But as expected, they couldn't get Sasuke back. No matter what. The past haunts Sakura again. It brings her the memories. Is she still weak? No, yes, maybe? Is the reason why she can't get Sasuke back is because...she's still weak? Weak like before? Like in the past? She's.....haunted by the past. [[Better than it sounds!!!!!!! I freaking suck on writing descriptions. Never really like writing them lol. Anyway, this is probably pointing on SasuSaku, clear? Enjoy.]] The date I started this story: May 16, 2014.

Rock Bottom - A Team 7 Story [Completed] by _izoy_

"You know, the thing about failure is that it only makes me want to try harder." . . Minato and Kushina survived the Kyuubi attack, the Uchiha Massacre never happened, Orochimaru never became a missing nin. What could go wrong? A lot of things actually, Uzumaki-Namikaze Naruto is shunned by the village, his father ignores him, and his mother disappeared. Sasuke was always a failure to his clan, nothing he did would ever be good enough for them. Kakashi was endlessly reminded that he would never be as great as the White Fang was. And Sakura was abandoned by her parents, who left her in Konoha while they do god-knows-what. Nobody expected them to amount to anything, but that only gave them the incentive to prove everyone wrong. This is the story of Team 7, the team of failures and rejects with a dream to make it to the top. . . . HIGHEST RANK: #338 in Fanfiction (10/28/17), #3 in Naruto (8/11/18) Sequel: Ascending (be sure to check it out after!!) Romance isn't the main genre but the pairings will be SasuNaru and GaaSaku. If you don't like yaoi then don't read, simple. -Warning: Swearing and Amateur Writing. This is my first fanfic so read at your own risk! -I'm not gonna lie, some of the characters are going to be ooc because I played around with their backstories *I Don't Own Naruto *I don't Own the Cover Image Either (but I made the cover so.....?? ?) *I also don't own any of the photos in the medial * Please don't copy, and please dm me if you think that someone has

Forged Beyond by LunarNin

Naruto, orphaned in the wake of the Kyuubi's wrath, was marked by the village as a monster. No mentor extended a hand; no peer stood by his side. As others played, he lingered in the shadows, craving the warmth of recognition. His pranks, his laughter, all mere echoes of a desperate heart reaching for fleeting glances. Sasuke lived under the same roof as his family, yet his existence was a shadow of another's brilliance. Itachi-the golden son, the perfect shinobi. Sasuke was forever in his wake. "It's Itachi's brother," they whispered, "Why can't you be like him?" The words burrowed deep, seeping into his soul. Sakura, born to a civilian family, rejected the path laid before her. When she defied the role of a dutiful bride and aspiring kunoichi, her parents' love twisted into cruelty. The bruises were not just on her skin but in her spirit. Bullied for her looks, she wondered if anyone would ever see her true beauty. Bound by shared pain and unspoken dreams, Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura turned their backs on the village. They swore to return, but only when they had become the warriors they were meant to be, and to gain the respect they always deserved

Sakura by BonnieBBlue

Haruno Sakura comes from powerful family, each and every member of it being famous in some oarts of the world. But she is the last one alive. She has seen a lot of things, during her life, death, betrayal and pain. But that doesn't mean that she gives up, instead she goes on and stays as cheerful as a person can be. ~~~~ Okay, i suck at description, but the story isnt as crappy as it. No massacre, Naruto's parents are alive, Itachi is still in the Akatsuki and in the story some things will be different, like ages for example. And Pedo-Snake (aka Orochimaru) isn't traitor or the bad guy. (I actually like him, lol)

⏪ Back in Time! (HELP!) [Sakura Timetravel AU] by ProdigyBozo13

What happens when a young (and bratty) girl's body is taken over by.... herself? Well, from the future. Konohagakure is in the midst of a deadly war with the one of the Legendary Sanin, Orochimaru. Things have taken a deadly turn and the village has gone under attack. Having no choice left, Tsunade, the Hokage of the Leaf, turns to Sakura as she is the last straw. Sakura, with no preparation whatsoever, is suddenly forced back in time in order to stop certain events from happening and save Konoha along with the other villages. Tense and scared (quite possibly unstable) inside this new world of responsibility, Sakura feels all alone on this mission- but she knows that she will have to take on the challenge. All of fate rests in her hands, can she change this timeline? [Sakura-centric story.] [Also main ship is SasuSaku (I will never have enough of them!!!)] ----------- Ranked #1 in SasuSaku sometime during 1/2020 Ranked #1 in SasuSaku again on 5/12/2021???! (I do not own the Naruto series! This is a story based on the franchise!)

Wasn't Love at First Sight Ya Know by not_a_girly_girl

Story Naruto uzumaki was a successful business owner. He worked very hard at his job as he owned five law firms. He was taught to always be kind to people but ruthless in business to get what he wants. He had everything but there was still something missing in his heart. Sakura Haruno was the best doctor in the country. She was trained by the former hospital owner Lady Tsunade her self and taught her about being a medical professional. She taught her how to not let anybody step all over her. She was a rich independent woman but was unsatisfied with her life. She needed excitement. ~Started December 2015~ ~Ended July 2016~ #4 in Narusaku 7/23/18

Enough by Josiewasp

What if Sakura had a good teacher, one that paid a little closer attention, one that encouraged her growth. Honestly, I want a Sakura with character development as well as opportunities. I want to portray Sakura in light of being a strong woman, rather than just a "side character" who can't do much. This is also a story about self-doubt and learning to appreciate what you can do and learn boundaries and how to exceed the expectations put on you by others. #1 In Sakura Haruno #1 In Hokage #1 In Sakura #1 in Ninja #1 in Narutoshippuden #1 in Konoha #1 in Kakashi-sensei #1 in Tsunade #1 in Sasuke #2 in Self-improvement #2 in Akatsuki #2 in Team7 #3 in Naruto #9 in Selflove #10 in Women

The Girl They Never Saw [Completed] by ohmyobsessions

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Konoha's Cherry Blossom by Chuuya-A5158

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Sakura Blooms (#1 Sakura Trilogy) by ketterdam-kunoichi

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The Neglect Sage Successor by wolftiger37

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Hoshigaki by writer168

When Sakura was three, her father told her he was a criminal. When she was seven, the last thing she saw of him was the sword on his back. When she was eight, she had a friend named Kiba. When they were twelve, they met Shino. And when they were genin, they began to fight for the truth because they could no longer fight for the sake of Konoha. (Rewrite of Haruno By Name, Hoshigaki By Blood) BETAs: @OfCloves and rrage (ff.net)

Let It Begin by lovelylilly_c

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Healing Bonds in the Hidden Leaf by xoxoblossom02

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Konoha's Maelstrom [DISCONTINUED] by Coffee_Lover-inator

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J A D E

The war is over. Yet, only one left alive is her. A girl, they never paid enough attention to. A girl, who is to be sent in time and change the whole history. ~~ Nothing. There is nothing left behind, but corpses scattered around. Blood. They are all dead, because once again, I have failed to save them. Once again, I disappointed everyone around me. Once again, I am the only one, who is left behind, alone. I thought, no, I believed that I have improved. I believed that I have changed, caught up to my peers, became strong enough to stand side-by-side with them. Yet, evidence is here, all around me. They are all dead, leaving me only one alive. I bite my bottom lip, fighting tears that are pooling in my eyes. I have failed. ~ Story Rankings : #1 in #Sakura #1 in #SakuraHaruno #1 in #Shippuden #4 in #Akatsuki #1 in #Haruno #4 in #Konoha #71 in #Naruto