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Is Sakura's confession scene the fault of Sai and Shikamaru, or just her fault?

Not entirely. Sai and Shikamaru did play a part in why she confessed, but ultimately, it was her decision. That said, judging the circumstances, she was being guilt-tripped and blamed. I’ll explain why below.

(If you can't be bothered reading all of that, just skip to the conclusion.)

The Unfair Criticism of Sakura Haruno

This post addresses the widespread criticism Sakura Haruno faces in the Naruto fandom, particularly regarding the scene where she confesses her feelings to Naruto. In this moment, Sakura attempted to ease Naruto’s burden regarding Sasuke, but her actions were influenced by Sai’s blunt comments and Shikamaru’s logical reasoning. While her choice was flawed and ended up hurting Naruto, it’s important to consider the emotional pressures and circumstances that led to her decision.

Unfortunately, many fans ignore these key details and respond with unnecessary negativity toward Sakura. In this post, I’ll break down the scene, explain the roles of Sai and Shikamaru, and discuss why the harsh criticism Sakura receives is unfair.

Disclaimer: This isn’t an attempt to excuse Sakura’s actions but to provide a more balanced perspective. Disagreements are welcome, but hateful or rude comments won’t be tolerated. Please be respectful and share your thoughts thoughtfully.

Sakura’s Emotional Vulnerability Before the Incident:

Sakura was already emotionally vulnerable before Sai confronted her during the Five Kage Summit arc in Naruto Shippuden. She had been carrying a heavy burden for a long time. Her feelings for Sasuke had always been complicated but she loved him, she knew he was heading down a dark path, one that was becoming harder for her to accept. This left her torn between her loyalty to Sasuke and the realisation that he was slipping further away.

At the same time, she was watching Naruto struggle with his own feelings about Sasuke. She could see how much he was suffering but felt helpless, unsure of how to support him properly. Naruto’s obsession with bringing Sasuke back was wearing him down, and it hurt her to watch him go through that. She cared deeply about both of them but didn’t know how to help either in a way that truly made a difference.

This emotional strain left Sakura feeling like she was stuck in a situation she couldn’t control. No matter what she did, she couldn’t bring Sasuke back or ease Naruto’s pain. She felt powerless, and that emotional exhaustion made her more susceptible to outside influence. So when Sai spoke to her, his words had a much stronger impact than they might have otherwise.

Sai and Shikamaru’s Influence on Sakura’s Confession:

Sai’s Impact on Sakura’s Decision

Sai’s words played a major role in why Sakura decided to confess to Naruto. He told her that Naruto was always in pain but pretended to be fine because he loved her.

This made her feel responsible for his suffering, something she had never fully realised before. Up until then, she thought his pain was only about Sasuke leaving. But now, she understood it was much bigger than that it was about the constant burden of being a hero, of carrying everyone’s expectations while pushing aside his own feelings.

But there was another layer to this. Sakura had witnessed firsthand how the Curse Mark affected Sasuke, twisting him into someone darker and more distant. She had seen how it consumed him, and it terrified her. Sasuke’s descent wasn’t just about power it was about emotional and physical destruction. The idea of Naruto going through the same thing, suffering in silence until it broke him, scared her more than anything.

So when Sai reminded her of Naruto’s pain, it hit her in a way she couldn’t ignore. It wasn’t just guilt, it was fear. Fear of losing Naruto to the same darkness that took Sasuke. Fear that he was pushing himself too far for a promise he made to her.

In her desperation to protect him, she convinced herself that confessing might ease his burden. This wasn’t a well-thought-out decision. It was rushed, driven by overwhelming emotions she couldn’t fully process.

Sakura’s confession wasn’t about deception or manipulation it was about a desperate attempt to shield Naruto from a pain she felt partially responsible for. It was flawed, misguided, but at its core, it showed how deeply she cared.

Shikamaru’s Indirect Influence

Shikamaru’s involvement in this situation was more subtle. He didn’t pressure Sakura into confessing, but his logical and pragmatic approach likely influenced her decision. Shikamaru understood that Naruto was suffering, but he saw the situation in practical terms. He encouraged Sakura to act in a way that would help Naruto, but he didn’t fully consider the emotional depth of Naruto’s bond with Sasuke.

Shikamaru’s logical reasoning may have reinforced Sakura’s belief that she needed to do something decisive to help Naruto. Since he was someone who approached problems with clear, strategic solutions, she might have thought that offering Naruto love and support was a way to "fix" his pain. But emotional struggles don’t work like that, and Sakura’s confession, while well-intentioned, only added to the emotional turmoil.

Sai Does Understand Emotions

A common misconception about Sai is that he doesn’t understand emotions at all, but that’s not entirely true. While he was raised to suppress his feelings, his character development shows that he gradually learns how to recognise and express emotions.

Early on, Sai struggled with social interactions, often making blunt and insensitive comments. However, as he spent more time with Naruto and Sakura, he began to understand emotions better. One key moment was when he admitted to Sakura that he had never experienced love before. This showed that he was aware of his emotional limitations and was trying to learn from those around him.

By the time he spoke to Sakura about Naruto’s pain, he wasn’t trying to be cruel he was genuinely trying to help her see how much Naruto was suffering. His words, though blunt, came from a place of concern. He just lacked the emotional nuance to express them in a more sensitive way.

Sai and Shikamaru’s Lack of Understanding of Naruto and Sasuke’s Bond

One important detail that often gets overlooked is that neither Sai nor Shikamaru fully understood the depth of Naruto and Sasuke’s bond.

Sai, due to his upbringing in Root, saw relationships in a more detached way. He recognised that Naruto was in pain, but he didn’t truly understand why Naruto was so determined to bring Sasuke back. To Sai, it may have seemed like just another broken friendship, rather than the deep, almost brotherly bond that Naruto and Sasuke shared.

Shikamaru, on the other hand, approached the situation logically. He understood Naruto’s struggles but didn’t grasp the full emotional weight behind them. He saw Sasuke as a missing comrade, not as someone who was tied to Naruto’s identity and past. His advice to Sakura, while practical, oversimplified the situation, unintentionally leading her to take action based on flawed reasoning.

Both Sai and Shikamaru acted with good intentions, but their misunderstanding of Naruto’s bond with Sasuke played a role in how events unfolded. They unknowingly influenced Sakura’s actions, pushing her toward a decision that ultimately backfired.

Conclusion:

Sakura’s confession to Naruto was irresponsible and reckless, but it’s important to understand the complex factors that led to it. While she made a mistake, she wasn’t acting in isolation her decision was heavily influenced by Sai. Plus, Shikamaru.

Sai, though well-meaning, failed to grasp the full depth of Naruto’s emotions and unintentionally pressured Sakura into feeling like she needed to do something. Shikamaru, while logical, underestimated the emotional stakes involved and reinforced Sakura’s belief that she had to take decisive action.

Sakura, overwhelmed by emotional turmoil and the weight of her own past with Sasuke, acted impulsively. She thought she was helping Naruto, but her confession did not do anything to improve the situation. While she was wrong for doing it, it’s unfair to ignore the external pressures that influenced her decision.

Instead of placing all the blame on Sakura, we should look at the bigger picture. Sai and Shikamaru’s lack of understanding of Naruto and Sasuke’s bond played a role in shaping her choices. While Sakura was at fault, the situation wasn’t as black and white as many fans make it out to be.

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Cutest Kakashi and Sakura fan art I have ever seen.

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This is a response to a comment from a previous post.

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💬 1  🔁 0  ❤️ 5 · Criticisms I have with SasuSaku ·  Now this is another one where it is a response to a comment, so some of the context wou

Response:

Criticizing Sasusaku's romance by comparing it to Naruto and Sasuke's friendship is misguided. Simply because you're comparing romance to friendship. A proper critique is built on comparing the romance of SS with the romance of Shikatema, Saiino, Naruhina, and so on. From childhood to family life. SS have the best foundation and the best development of all the couples.

I don't think you understood what I meant, so let me clarify.

When I compare Sasuke and Sakura's relationship to Sasuke and Naruto's, I'm not comparing a romance to a friendship. I'm comparing the quality of the writing and where Kishimoto chose to focus his attention.

Sasuke and Sakura's dynamic throughout Shippuden has far more in common with Sasuke and Naruto's than it does with the other canon couples. Both Naruto and Sakura are trying to save someone who has deliberately severed his bonds, isolated himself, and become an enemy of the shinobi world. Both refuse to give up on him despite his repeated attempts to push them away. Those are unique narrative circumstances that no other canon couple experiences.

That's why I say SasuSaku is in a very delicate position during Shippuden. Sasuke isn't written as a conventional love interest. He's the deuteragonist, an antagonist for much of Part II, and a traumatised character whose entire arc revolves around rejecting emotional bonds.

This is also why I don't think comparing SasuSaku to couples like Naruhina, Shikatema or SaiIno is the best comparison. Those relationships don't have to overcome the same narrative obstacles. None of them are built around one character becoming an international criminal, attempting to dismantle the shinobi system, and intentionally cutting off everyone they cares about. SasuSaku is operating under completely different circumstances.

That's why I compared it to Sasuke and Naruto instead. Both relationships are driven by the same central conflict: reaching someone who has chosen isolation over human connection. The difference is that Kishimoto devoted significantly more time to exploring Sasuke and Naruto's bond than he did Sasuke and Sakura's.

As a result, Naruto's importance to Sasuke is constantly reinforced throughout the story, whereas Sakura's importance is often conveyed through subtle moments that are left for the audience to infer. Those moments exist, but they aren't given the same narrative emphasis. That doesn't mean the relationship lacks depth. It means the writing relies much more heavily on subtext.

I actually think that's one of the biggest reasons SasuSaku is so divisive. Naruto is a shounen series aimed primarily at younger audiences. Most readers naturally engage with what's explicitly shown rather than what's implied. If Kishimoto had devoted even half the attention to developing Sasuke and Sakura's relationship that he gave to Sasuke and Naruto's, far fewer people would misunderstand their dynamic or reduce it to surface-level interpretations.

So my criticism isn't of SasuSaku's dynamic. It's of the execution. I think Kishimoto should have given their relationship more page time and more explicit development. That doesn't mean the relationship is poorly written or lacks substance. It means the audience is expected to connect far more dots than they are with Sasuke and Naruto, and that's exactly why the relationship remains so divisive today.

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One of the aspects I find myself critiquing regarding the Sasusaku pairing is this.

Now this is another one where it is a response to a comment, so some of the context would not make sense.

Sasuke and Sakura's relationship simply doesn't receive anywhere near the same level of attention, depth, or development as Sasuke and Naruto's. Throughout Shippuden, their relationship is in a particularly delicate position because of Sasuke's psychological state and his obsession with revenge.

Another issue is that Kishimoto doesn't always clearly demonstrate or communicate Sakura's importance to Sasuke. There are moments that imply she matters to him, but they're often subtle and left open to interpretation rather than being properly developed.

If Kishimoto had devoted even half the attention to Sasuke and Sakura's relationship that he gave to Sasuke and Naruto's, far fewer people would struggle to interpret their dynamic. Not everyone has the analytical ability or even the interest to unpack subtle, complex relationships, especially considering the target audience of Naruto. Most viewers engage with what's presented on the surface, so clearer on-page development would have made their relationship much easier to understand instead of expecting the audience to connect every dot themselves.

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To expand more on my previous post.

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💬 2  🔁 1  ❤️ 18 · I feel the need to show this because this is an issue I have with some Naruto fans when it comes to SasuSaku. This is a

People often use a real-life lens when it comes to Sakura, and I think that is because the expectations people have for her are different compared to many other characters.

Sakura is often viewed as one of the most realistic characters in Naruto, and to an extent, that is true. Her backstory of being bullied is something many people can relate to. Her insecurities, focus on her appearance, having crushes, wanting acceptance, and even her moments of immaturity, ignorance, or insensitivity are all very human traits that many teenagers experience. Kishimoto intended Sakura to be a character that his female audience could relate to, which is why many aspects of her personality are based around more grounded and realistic experiences.

However, because Sakura has more obvious realistic traits, people often apply real-life expectations to her in a way they do not with other characters.

Sakura is still a product of her environment, just like Naruto and Sasuke. She was raised in the shinobi world, a society where children are trained to fight, violence is normalised, and people are expected to accept death and sacrifice from a young age. Her morals, values, and understanding of right and wrong are still influenced by the world she lives in.

The difference is that Sakura did not experience the full reality of the shinobi world until the Chunin Exams. Before that, she was more sheltered compared to Naruto and Sasuke, who had already experienced extreme hardships from childhood. Sakura was still shaped by the same society, but she had not personally faced the darker side of being a ninja until she was forced into those situations.

Even in the first arc, Sakura demonstrates the mindset that shinobi are expected to have. She explains that emotions cannot interfere with a mission because the mission comes first. This is not simply Sakura being cold or uncaring; it reflects the values of the world she was raised in. The Land of Waves arc also highlights how brutal and unforgiving the shinobi lifestyle can be, where loss, violence, and sacrifice are treated as an unavoidable reality.

This is why judging Sakura purely through modern real-life standards does not fully make sense. The Naruto world does not operate under the same morals, ethics, or expectations as our own. Children becoming shinobi, taking dangerous missions, and being exposed to violence is considered normal within that society.

Sakura is realistic because of her personality, flaws, and emotions, but she is still a character shaped by a completely different environment. She is not a normal teenage girl placed into a fantasy world; she is a shinobi who happens to have more relatable qualities than some of the other characters.

I know I might get a lot of heat for saying this, but Sakura arguably had a more traumatising life than Hinata, at least until Neji's death during the War arc. This is not to dismiss Hinata's struggles and to say it does not matter, but Sakura's experiences is more psychologically damming.

Sakura is often judged differently because people see the realistic parts of her character and forget that she is still a product of the same world as Naruto and Sasuke. Her relatability is exactly what makes people connect with her, but it is also why some audiences hold her to a different standard than characters whose lives are obviously shaped by tragedy from the beginning.

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I feel the need to show this because this is an issue I have with some Naruto fans when it comes to SasuSaku.

This is a response I made from another reply, so if it doesn't make sense, that's why.

The Naruto world and the real world are completely different, and we shouldn't fully apply real-world expectations and morals to the Naruto universe. As someone who loves SasuSaku and is also fond of NaruSasu, neither relationship is something I would necessarily consider ideal in real life. Using real-life standards in a verse where children are sent to war and child soldiers are normalised can be difficult. Even in the first arc, Sakura says that no matter what happens, a shinobi must never show their emotions because the mission comes first. You're expected to carry that in your heart and never shed a tear. The old man in the Land of Waves arc also talks about how unbearable the life of a shinobi is. These are things ninja are exposed to and expected to accept from a very young age. So yes, I agree that we shouldn't judge everything in Naruto entirely through a real-world lens.

To add to this reply: The entire shinobi system is built around trauma, violence, sacrifice, and emotional repression. Children are trained to kill, expected to witness death, and taught to prioritise missions over their own wellbeing. Characters develop in an environment that would be considered deeply unhealthy by modern real-world standards. If we judged every character, action, and relationship in Naruto through a completely realistic lens, then almost every major character would be considered psychologically damaged, and most of the story simply wouldn't function. This is also why I find it strange when people single out certain relationships as uniquely problematic while ignoring the wider context of the series. Naruto forgives people who tried to kill him. Gaara went from attempting to murder Naruto to becoming one of his closest friends. Kakashi still deeply values Obito despite everything that happened. The entire story revolves around bonds that persist despite betrayal, violence, and immense suffering. Whether people personally like those relationships is another matter, but they are consistent with the themes Naruto has always pushed.

I might expand on this more.

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A not too quick aside on Sakura now that I’ve finished Part I, but it amazes me how many times her completely valid concerns about Sasuke and his well-being during Preshippuden are kind of brushed off by the people around her. On numerous occasions, she correctly identifies that Sasuke is not only unstable, but also an active danger to himself, but every time she tries to talk to Kakashi, I can’t help but feel he’s intentionally trying to shelter her from what’s going on, resulting in interactions where it can come across as if he’s not really taking her seriously. I want to note that I specifically say 'come across' because he knows that Sakura's concerns are serious, though it's also obvious he very much views her as a child (which she is) and his protective nature towards his students leads to some... complicated things in regards to how he interacts with them due to the whole ninja fiasco.

A very noticeable instance comes directly after Naruto and Sasuke’s rooftop fight, where in seeing Sakura is noticeably shaken after seeing two of teammates nearly kill each other, Kakashi tells her everything will be alright. He specifically tells her in the Viz Media translation that “Everything will be as it is before.” And of course, Sakura is reassured by Kakashi, but considering she later brings up her issues with Naruto, it shows that she still has reservations that she didn’t feel comfortable expressing to her teacher, which makes sense. Naruto is Japanese fantasy society based on those very customs, and in a culture that heavily values age-based hierarchies, I imagine that Sakura probably wouldn’t question a trusted mentor figure to his face.  

She attempts to talk to Sasuke into seeking help and telling the adults about the curse mark during the final leg of the exams, but he flat out refuses because it would mean resigning and having to put his personal goals on the backburner. She reaches out to Kakashi at least twice from what I remember, and both times seem to have done not much. She finally confides in Naruto, but he idolizes Sasuke so intently that he just doesn’t seem to believe it’s even possible for him to fall victim to the seductive nature of Orochimaru’s offer. It’s actually kind of amusing how Sakura seems to gradually begin growing out of her idyllic view of Sasuke before the reality of it all hits Naruto near the end of the Retrieval arc. She is aware of the fact that Sasuke could very well fall into Orochimaru’s clutches, and she took the signs he was putting out seriously enough to follow him on the night he left to the village gate. This is no doubt in part to the fact that Sakura has had moments alone with Sasuke where he reveals the more concerning parts of his personality; the awakening of his curse mark, for example, happened while Naruto was unconscious.

Honestly, I think her team was pretty lucky that she seemed to blame herself for not being able to stop Sasuke more than anything else. If I was in her position, I would’ve been livid at the idea that my concerns were completely correct and yet nobody around me seemed to agree until it was too late. At age thirteen, far less was enough to make me incoherent.

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This is a response I made to a Reddit post discussing what improvements should be made to SasuSaku and NaruHina. One comment suggested an idea which I personally disagree with, but I responded with this, and I genuinely want a fanfiction of this.

Here was their response:

I don’t think it would improve their relationship at all. It wouldn’t do justice to Sakura’s character, and Sasuke wouldn’t even allow it. Sakura’s matured in Shippuden that's apart of her development. She’s became more loyal and rational. She wouldn’t betray the village to aid Sasuke with his crimes because what he’s doing is morally wrong and also illegal. Sasuke, from the very start made it abundantly clear that he didn’t want Sakura’s help. In the original series, he pushed her attempts to aid Sasuke before leaving. It was stated that he wanted to sever all ties. He saw any connection or bond as a weakness that would hold him back from achieving his goals.

I have another idea that offers a different approach. I think Sakura could still help Sasuke with his revenge, but not completely betraying the village and becoming a rogue ninja, Sakura could take matters into her own hands and investigate the Uchiha massacre on her own terms. This would allow her to remain loyal to the village and avoid becoming a rogue while still pursuing the truth about Itachi. She could use her intelligence and determination to uncover the hidden details of the massacre, without compromising her integrity.

This approach would not only avoid betraying the village, but it would also be a far more compelling story arc for Sakura. Rather than going rogue, she could focus on gathering evidence, understanding Itachi’s motives, and piecing together the real story behind the massacre. Her uncovering the truth about Itachi’s actions, and realising the true culprit behind the massacre, would be a excellent plot twist. Although, it would open up an entirely new subplot that would add to the series. Sakura’s character would developed. For example, highlighting how much she’s matured, not just physically, but emotionally and intellectually. We’d be able to see how strong and capable she’s become, and it would reinforce her importance in the overall story. It would also set up an opportunity for a deeper, more meaningful conversation between her and Sasuke, where she reveals her discoveries, and we could have Obito confirm her findings.

Introducing new characters to assist with Sakura’s investigation could be a great move as well. Karin could potentially join her, though I’d want to make some adjustments to her original personality. Using a more accurate version of Karin, she could betray Sasuke in order to help Sakura, seeing how much Sasuke is suffering but realising that she can’t change his mind.

A male character, one who has an interesting set of abilities and a stronger focus on strength, could also be brought in to complement Sakura’s skills. These characters would provide the necessary support for Sakura’s investigation, giving her the backup she needs without feeling like she’s relying solely on Sasuke or the village.

I know this idea may sounds like a fanfiction, but I genuinely like this idea. It would give Sakura a far more active, meaningful role, making her more integral to the story

I could add more with characterisations and plot.

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I do not think Karin's love for Sasuke is genuine love, but I find it incredibly sad and tragic. I cannot help but feel bad for her.

Her unhealthy obsession and attachment to Sasuke is honestly pitiful. What do you mean you saw a guy who barely smiled at you, and it was not even a proper smile, more of a smirk, save you from a bear while looking for a scroll, and that is why you fell in love with him?

You do not know him. You know absolutely nothing about him. Yet that one interaction became the reason for your feelings. That is not romantic. It is just sad.

What makes it even more tragic is what it says about Karin's life. She went through so much pain, loneliness, and misfortune that one tiny moment of kindness became the most important memory she had. A boy smiles at her once and suddenly she clings to that memory for years. That is heartbreaking.

It is hard for me to see it as genuine love. It feels more like an unhealthy attachment formed by someone who had been deprived of affection for so long that even the smallest bit of attention meant everything to her.

That is why I cannot bring myself to hate Karin. I mostly just feel sorry for her. The fact that a single smile from someone she barely knew had such a massive impact on her life is genuinely tragic. It shows how empty and painful her childhood was. You don't need fillers to understand that Karin's backstory would be sad; she literally works under Orochimaru.

Most people need years of memories and experiences to fall in love. Karin got one moment in the forestnd spent years building her entire emotional world around that one interaction. That is not romantic to me. It is one of the saddest things about her character.

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I'm not one to say don't post anything that might widely upset a certain group of fans, or that you can't post something because it's unpopular, like crack ships, rare pairs, or unpopular opinions. No one should care what other people think when they post, or feel anxious about what they're posting. Ignore those haters, literally fuck them.

And I'm literally saying this as a hater. I probably hate certain ships like SasuHina, but I don't want you to stop posting what you enjoy. Like yeah, I'm probably going to hate it, but wgtf does it matter if I hate it?

I mean, sure, there are exceptions to this, and there are absolutely things you shouldn't post, like proships. Keep that shit away from the public eye, and don't be a toxic fan.

But if you enjoy something and it's not harming anyone, post it. Yeah, certain fans such as myself might not like it, but wgtf do our opinions matter? This is a public platform, and no one should be dictating what others can and can't post.

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I wish Tumblr added a feature where reblogs are separated from posts, similar to TikTok. I just want to read my blog.

Please add this feature.

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Analysis on chakra reserves

I’m so tired reading claims that character A has more chakra reserves because they come from a certain clan (Senju/Uzumaki), it’s in their DNA and whatnot.

So I’m going to attempt an analysis breaking that idea.

We are introduced in the manga on chakra production courtesy of Ebisu.

Note that it is directly shown that chakra is not stamina. Stamina is just the flow of the physical and mental energies. In other words, it is one of the requirements in the production of chakra.

This distinction is further emphasize here:

Stamina is associated with physical energy, while chakra powers is associated with mental energy.

Why this is important:

People have been claiming left and right that the Senju/Uzumaki have massive chakra reserves because it’s in their DNA and because of the life force they have.

This is incorrect.

Life force belong to physical energy and stamina inherited from Ashura who “had been born with the Sage’s body”.

Chakra powers and mental energy on the other hand belong to Indra.

This means that mental energy is the greater factor for the production of chakra. Strong life force is not a guarantee to have massive chakra reserves due to this distinction.

It is very much more plausible to claim that in terms of chakra reserves, the Uchiha clan is superior to both the Senju and Uzumaki because they deal more with mental energies with the use of the Sharingan.

On the other hand, the Senju and Uzumaki can outperform any Uchiha in terms of life force and stamina. They can, in essence, live far longer in comparison.

This explains a lot of things:

Tsunade with low chakra was able to survive bisection courtesy of Madara.

All Uzumaki can survive situations than can be fatal to everyone else.

Gaara, despite not chakra-depleted, lost his life after the biju extraction.

Madara himself died after his own biju extraction and he already possessed Hashirama’s cells. Simply put, he didn’t have the same level of stamina as that of the Uzumaki after he lost his Sage powers.

Despite being fully restored after her fight with Madara, Tsunade still did not have the same level of chakra Sakura has, seal or otherwise.

With that said, if Sakura was the one bisected and low on chakra, there is no doubt she would perish at a much faster rate than Tsunade. But in terms of chakra reserves, she possessed more than her mentor.

This is thanks to her potential as a genjutsu type which deals with mental energies.

Kakashi implies this:

She later proves this is the case when she was able to use her chakra at a much greater extent than Tsunade during the war.

To name them:

Healed Naruto prior to obtaining the seal and off-screen shinobi even before that as part of the medical squad.

Healed the entire alliance after obtaining her seal.

Saves a near death Shikamaru.

Together with Tsunade summoned Katsuyu as support.

Kept Naruto alive until they reach Minato.

Heals herself after Madara’s impalement.

Supported Obito’s Kamui technique and opened three dimensions while requiring enormous chakra.

Punches Kaguya.

Heals both Naruto and Sasuke.

Restores Naruto after three days of straight healing in The Last.

Another case is the Uchiha clan. All the members capable of using their Mangekyo Sharingan can summon Susanoo, an avatar made entirely of the user’s chakra and its strongest ability.

The Sharingan has been stated by Tobirama to be influenced by the release of a unique chakra into the brain that will cause its manifestation. In other words, the mental energies in the brain triggered the dojutsu.

As I stated above, greater chakra reserves is a trait prevalent in the Uchiha clan in contrast to their contemporaries.

Tobirama confirms this is the case:

In other words, he basically confirms that the Uchiha clan members are the ones to possess great chakra reserves, not the Senju and Uzumaki, contrary to popular claims.

This also explains why Kakashi used Sakura’s status as a genjutsu type to claim why she would be stronger than her mentor.

This again explains why Sarada possess greater chakra in contrast to Boruto in the next generation stats, 150 against his 140 because she is a member of the Uchiha, and her mother’s genjutsu potential.

So if there’s anyone who needs to brag about their faves or Tsunade having more chakra reserves for bashing’s sake, I’m sorry to tell you this: only the Uchiha clan are the ones to have a claim on great chakra reserves. Sakura’s genjutsu type status also enabled her to possess more chakra than her mentor.

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Not me getting back to this due to so many likes despite the long hiatus (for real) and then suddenly remembering the reason I stopped bothering about any arguments about this analysis is due to the one strongly arguing against this basically just rehashed that argument on the Tsunade vs Sakura chakra potential and the bloodline Tsunade has giving her the edge for the wrong reason. Mind, this person always argue that Sakura surpass Tsunade in everything (which is correct) but somehow retracts thanks to this subject in question.

Even now I’m still incredulous over that choice “evidence”.

Lost respect to that person in an instant. Sorry.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY SAKURA!!!!!🌸🌸🌸

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Databook 3: Sakura Haruno

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In Boruto, the timeline is really confusing, mainly because of the novels. I know the anime adapted some parts of them, but it also changed or removed things, which just typical of them.

Could you make a timeline showing which Boruto episodes were adapted from the novels, and what changes the studio made? I’m especially interested in the differences involving NaruHina and SasuSaku, and how the anime versions differ from the novels. I know this is a big request, so I won’t be surprised if you don’t want to do it. I just wanted to ask.

The anime only adapted Konoha Shinden: Steam Ninja Scrolls in episodes 106-111, Naruto Shinden: Parent and Child Day in episodes 93-95 and Sasuke Retsuden in episodes 282-286.

— From Konoha Shinden I wouldn't be able to say anything because I didn't watch the arc, but I did read the manga and it adapted the novel perfectly. There is a mention about Gaiden in the epilogue with Sakura and Sasuke. There's nothing about Hinata.

— From Naruto Shinden there were several changes in every chapter of the novel. Some chapters were simplified, like the prologue.

1. First chapter was Naruto's: I think the episode is very similar to the novel in its vast majority. Himawari meets Kiba and Shino, then gets a sunflower from the Yamanaka Flowershop while looking for the Kurama plushie, they go to Tenten's shop...

At the end of the novel, the Uzumaki family have dinner together and they talk about their day and stuff. That was cut in the anime for Naruto and Boruto sparring since Himawari occupied the entire chapter.

2. Second chapter was Hinata's: This chapter was completely removed from the anime adaptation because it's fanservice and comedic relief.

The only naruhina moment I could mention is Hinata fighting Hanabi in nothing but towels in the hotsprings because Hanabi asked Hinata to return to the Hyūga compound since Naruto couldn't keep his wedding promises and he's never home. Then, Hinata said she couldn't leave the house because it holds precious memories to her, even if Naruto is always in his office.

3. Third chapter is Choji and Shikamaru's.

4. Fourth chapter is Sasuke's: This chapter was shortened.

It starts with Sasuke arriving in Konoha and reminiscing about his family. While daydreaming, he finds that his house was nowhere to be seen (the one Sakura destroyed) and there he finds Sarada, who reminds him about their temporary new home until Sakura finishes paperwork to rebuild their mansion. In the anime, Sakura and Sarada discuss the new holiday and Sakura apologizes for having to work. Sarada finds Sasuke in the street by chance.

The episode goes more or less like the novel, changing details here and there. Sasuke meets Choji in the novel, and then meets Shino in the epilogue.

The most notable change is the sasusaku scenes. Sasuke goes home rather than finding Sakura on her way from work. In the house, Sakura cuts Sasuke's hair while they discuss about Sarada, while in the anime Sakura is just sitting on the table. Their conversation is more intimate too.

The rest of the novel goes similar to what happens in the anime.

— From Sasuke Retsuden there are so many scenes that were removed, shortened or replaced. There's a heavy plot simplification.

In the infirmary, after Sakura rescued Sasuke, they discuss about Sarada's whereabouts and who's taking care of her. Sasuke also hides behind the tent when Gigi arrives and grabs his hand before he could touch Sakura.

Some library scenes were shortened, like Sasuke informing Sakura of Penjira's love for gambling. Their tactic to infiltrate the secret library is much longer, including Sakura using her sensory technique.

The ring scene is also different in the novel, including some dialogue.

Sarada makes dinner for her parents at the end of the novel, and while eating Shikamaru rings the doorbell to inform Sakura about the analysis on the polar particles. Because Naruto Retsuden wasn't adapted, Naruto just got cured.

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