#pulling my weight

[haveyoureadthisfanfic]

An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works

Have you read Pulling My Weight (Naruto)?

Yes, I am/was in the fandom

Yes, but I’m not in the fandom

No, but I’m in the fandom

No, I’m not in the fandom

Voting ended onDec 2, 2024

Summary: During their mission to Wave, Sakura realises how behind she is in her training and decides to do something about it. She vows to become a shinobi her Village and her teammates can respect and depend on. But Sakura has always been a paper-ninja, so her first stop for inspiration is the library where she finds unexpected help in the form of one very bored tokujo who quickly goes on to become an integral part of her life. Soon, despite the neglect of her sensei and all odds seemingly against her, Sakura's destiny begins to change.

Author: @itsthechocopuff

Note from submitter: I don't even go here but I still can't recommend this fic enough. I've never seen or in any way shape, or form engaged with Naruto but this fic and writer? 13/10 should read. It's just really good and perfectly understandable even for a perfect layman (like me).

[freespirit-rei]

Me, trying to motivate myself:

Rei, listen to me! You've read Pulling My Weight! Pulling My Weight is 805 pages long. Reading a 5 pages long case report won't kill you, I swear!

[lolibat]

Haruno Sakura from itsthechocopuff’s Pulling My Weight on AO3 

(link here: https://archiveofourown.org/works/6737008/chapters/15397321)

Presumably her ANBU tattoo is hidden behind the hand holding the seal or she’s jounin.

Go check it out if you haven’t!

[sea-hake]

Yooo!! here’s my vision of Yuki from Pulling my weight by the amazing @itsthechocopuff (highly recommend)

[itsthechocopuff]

i was tagged by the wonderful @dimancheetoile

What is your total posted word count on AO3? (Go to your Works, then click Statistics.)

397409 words! thats hella words. huh.

How often do you write?

i try to open a word doc about once a week, though i sometimes crank out 5-7k in one sitting so eh. i write a lot on a notes app whenever im in traffic or procrastinating then just edit like a mad mf on my laptop.

Do you have a routine for writing?

routine? whazzat? i have never planned or organised anything in my life. 

What’s your favorite kinks/tropes/pairing?

kinks – ho boy. uhh, communication. thats good shit.  as for sexy stuff, anything barring watersports and pet play. nahhh

tropes – time travel! fix-it! found family! friends to lovers! revenge! bamf girls kicking ass! 

pairings – naruto wise, im so open to any and all pairings after reading most of @blackkatmagic ‘s works that i would be hard pressed to choose a favourite. 

but: kakazabu because hellooooo rarepair hell. madatobi, hashimada, kakagai, kakashi/love and mental stability

other fandoms: my first fic on ao3 was knb hanakuro, so defo that. haikyuu - oikawa/love and affection. marvel - tony stark/love and affection

Do you have a favorite fic of yours?

Pulling My Weight! cause like, it’s still going? and it’s longer than every one of the hp books and longer than the first three combined!!

Your fic with the most kudos?

PMW. shocker. 

Anything you don’t like about your writing?

english is my third language so sometimes it’s really difficult to make the words go. 

also, i like cliche descriptions. 

Now something you do like?

i like cliche descriptions. watch me throw pinkette/brunet/bluenette around and look at all the fucks i dont give. 

i like my character development!!

i tag... uh... anyone who wants to do the thing? just tag me so i can gawk at yalls talent!

[sakuraficrecs]

Fic rec #18

Pulling My Weight by Invincible Shadow

[T] Sakura centric

During the mission to Wave, Sakura realises that she has to become a better ninja for her teammates' sake and be someone they can depend on. She vows to take her training seriously, and receives help from the most unlikely of sources; Genma Shiranui. The two form an unlikely bond and stick together through thick and thin, while Sakura improves and meets other people along the way. 

WIP. Last update: 07 Aug 2020. Words: 399,430

[anitanos]

A coffee pot can be a coffee mug if you just don't care.

[infinityshipper]

An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works

Chapters: 22/? Fandom: Naruto Rating: Teen And Up Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Characters: Haruno Sakura, Shiranui Genma, Dai-nana-han | Team 7 (Naruto), Hatake Kakashi, Hagane Kotetsu, Kamizuki Izumo, Mitarashi Anko, Choujuurou (Naruto), Nara Shikamaru Additional Tags: strong!Sakura, Sakura realises she shit and actually works to change it, Mild canon divergence, BAMF Sakura, mildly self-indulgent, essentially what would've happened had the manga actually recognised Sakura's talents early on, aka eventual genjutsu specialist Sakura, Fix-It, Humor, Actual mother-hen Shiranui Genma, Families of Choice, mentions of panic attacks and PTSD Summary:

During their mission to Wave, Sakura realises how behind she is in her training and decides to do something about it. She vows to become a teammate Naruto and Sasuke can depend on, can respect, can trust to fight their battles alongside them. But Sakura has always been a paper-ninja, so her first stop for inspiration is the library where she finds unexpected help in the form of one very bored tokujo who quickly goes on to become an integral part of her life. Soon, despite the neglect of her sensei and all odds seemingly against her, Sakura's destiny begins to change.