Sakura In Shippuden

[Kakuzu]

In the original Naruto, she was pathetic. Her ignorance and obsession with Sasuke was always her downfall... These traits made her an extremely annoying character as well.

In Shippuden, she's gained adequate skills; physical strength and medical ninjutsu. If she could just think, then she would be dangerous. Her plan to take on Sasuke had to be the absolute most stubborn things in the entire series. And on top of that, when she does confront Sasuke, she doesn't have the determination or mental strength to actually stab him. A common phrase describes this situation perfectly. "Eat or be eaten." In the ninja world, there is no room for compassion and error when you are hunting down an S-ranked criminal. Her mind has not fixated on the violent reality of the ninja world and therefore, she was blatantly unprepaired for this task.

[FlashHeaven]

Originally Posted by PanCake

Sakura is one of the Worst Anime Characters ive seen,as far as Personality.

Thank you she is a character that is not well developed. Her expressions take so long to show. She is a backstabber to her friends and she lets the enemy always weaken her by words and actions. Hinata even though can be shy like a cat was very brave to protect Naruto from Pain. Hinata is even better. I used to even hate Ino more than Sakura, but now is very different. This is my diagram of a few girls, although i think Mei Temuri is the sexiest.

Hinata>>>Ino>>>Temari>>>>>>>TenTen>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>Sakura

[FlashHeaven]

Originally Posted by Kakuzu

In the original Naruto, she was pathetic. Her ignorance and obsession with Sasuke was always her downfall... These traits made her an extremely annoying character as well.

In Shippuden, she's gained adequate skills; physical strength and medical ninjutsu. If she could just think, then she would be dangerous. Her plan to take on Sasuke had to be the absolute most stubborn things in the entire series. And on top of that, when she does confront Sasuke, she doesn't have the determination or mental strength to actually stab him. A common phrase describes this situation perfectly. "Eat or be eaten." In the ninja world, there is no room for compassion and error when you are hunting down an S-ranked criminal. Her mind has not fixated on the violent reality of the ninja world and therefore, she was blatantly unprepaired for this task.

Very well said^^

[Ninjasummer]

She is useful because of her medical ninjutsu, and her taijustu and chakra control make her a pretty strong fighting Ninja.

She just lacks emotional strength and stability. That's really her fatal flaw. Her attempt to kill Sasuke was foolish, stubborn, and downright idiotic. Sakura has improved immensely since Part 1(IE. becoming useful and learning medical ninjutsu), but she is leagues below Sasuke in terms of fighting skill. Even if she had her constant composure, she couldn't have even held her own versus Sasuke.

However, it was really selfless of her, and it exhibits that she is growing emotionally somewhat. Her judgement for doing it sucked, but it shows that she cares about Naruto having to deal with too much. It also shows that she is making an attempt to make big contributions in retrieving Sasuke other than being Naruto's healer. Trying to kill Sasuke herself was begging to get killed, but it shows promise in Sakura's personal growth.

She has improved a ton as the show progresses, but she still has the huge flaw of emotional weakness. I'm a fan of hers, but she's far from perfect.

[Mini-Chan]

Originally Posted by Ninjasummer

She is useful because of her medical ninjutsu, and her taijustu and chakra control make her a pretty strong fighting Ninja.

She just lacks emotional strength and stability. That's really her fatal flaw. Her attempt to kill Sasuke was foolish, stubborn, and downright idiotic. Sakura has improved immensely since Part 1(IE. becoming useful and learning medical ninjutsu), but she is leagues below Sasuke in terms of fighting skill. Even if she had her constant composure, she could have even held her own versus Sasuke.

However, it was really selfless of her, and it exhibits that she is growing emotionally somewhat. Her judgement for doing it sucked, but it shows that she cares about Naruto having to deal with too much. It also shows that she is making an attempt to make big contributions in retrieving Sasuke other than being Naruto's healer. Trying to kill Sasuke herself was begging to get killed, but it shows promise in Sakura's personal growth.

She has improved a ton as the show progresses, but she still has the huge flaw of emotional weakness. I'm a fan of hers, but she's far from perfect.

I agree. Well said

[FlashHeaven]

Originally Posted by Ninjasummer

She is useful because of her medical ninjutsu, and her taijustu and chakra control make her a pretty strong fighting Ninja.

She just lacks emotional strength and stability. That's really her fatal flaw. Her attempt to kill Sasuke was foolish, stubborn, and downright idiotic. Sakura has improved immensely since Part 1(IE. becoming useful and learning medical ninjutsu), but she is leagues below Sasuke in terms of fighting skill. Even if she had her constant composure, she couldn't have even held her own versus Sasuke.

However, it was really selfless of her, and it exhibits that she is growing emotionally somewhat. Her judgement for doing it sucked, but it shows that she cares about Naruto having to deal with too much. It also shows that she is making an attempt to make big contributions in retrieving Sasuke other than being Naruto's healer. Trying to kill Sasuke herself was begging to get killed, but it shows promise in Sakura's personal growth.

She has improved a ton as the show progresses, but she still has the huge flaw of emotional weakness. I'm a fan of hers, but she's far from perfect.

Well i mean anyone can say that Sakura has improved since Part 1. I mean she did good against Sasori and has helped Naruto a few times, but the point is that she is smart and all, but makes so many stupid decisions. Like when she lied to Naruto about loving him. She could've avoided him and go after Sasuke. Even after she went to Sasuke she failed and almost got killed twice by him. When a medical ninja tells Sakura if shes ready and can she survive the smell of blood and after seeing pitures she pukes almost literally after how tough she knows it will be on her, but she says she will still cure the injured that was brave of her in that note. Now listen at the part she becomes stupid again. She says if there both injured who should i heal Naruto or Sasuke? After Sasuke trying to kill u would u heal him first. This is why i dislike Sakura as a character. I dont hate, I just dont like the foolish thoughts she thinks of doing.

[nexthokage]

I would like to say you put a lot of time into posts that is good.


Sakura really steped out in part 2 to be her own person. In my opinion

[RobbieMar1]

Originally Posted by PanCake

Sakura is one of the Worst Anime Characters ive seen,as far as Personality.

agreed!!! Im glad she has a thing for Sasuke, thats one of the things that makes the series good. But I still dont like her, not one bit! Her and Misty from Pokemon! I cant stand them both!

[Ninjasummer]

Originally Posted by FlashHeaven

Well i mean anyone can say that Sakura has improved since Part 1. I mean she did good against Sasori and has helped Naruto a few times, but the point is that she is smart and all, but makes so many stupid decisions. Like when she lied to Naruto about loving him. She could've avoided him and go after Sasuke. Even after she went to Sasuke she failed and almost got killed twice by him. When a medical ninja tells Sakura if shes ready and can she survive the smell of blood and after seeing pitures she pukes almost literally after how tough she knows it will be on her, but she says she will still cure the injured that was brave of her in that note. Now listen at the part she becomes stupid again. She says if there both injured who should i heal Naruto or Sasuke? After Sasuke trying to kill u would u heal him first. This is why i dislike Sakura as a character. I dont hate, I just dont like the foolish thoughts she thinks of doing.

Sakura was never truly smart. She was shown to be intellegent and book-smart. There's a difference between intellegence and street/mission smarts. Sakura is intellegent, but not mission smart. Also, she is young and foolish. Most 16 year olds lack wisdom with the exception of Shikamaru. Lying to Naruto was very kind and well meaning. I think it's a stupid move seen as though Sakura would get destroyed by Sasuke, and she will NEED Naruto to do it herself. It may come across that she is just playing with his heart, but she's trying to ease Naruto's burdens. I don't see Hinata doing anything voluntarily to help Naruto. I think that's why Sakura can get on everyone's nerves, even fans like me. She's a talented and useful ninja, but she has the composure of your average lovestruck teenage girl. She doesn't even actually love Sasuke. She's just obsessively infatuated by his looks and skills. Still he clouds her judgement whenever she's with him. That's really the only think i don't like about Sakura. She's basically a love crazed teenage girl with plenty of ninja abilities. Overall, she has good intentions, but she is very far from prudent.

[A7XNaruHina]

Well this is my Opinion:

Sakura in Naruto:
She is cute. (cause kids always are)
She is a typical Teenager/Pre-teen.
Not necessarily weak, she is just female.


Sakura in Naruto Shippuden:
She is more pretty than she is cute.
She is more mature.
She has gotten much more stronger, especially for a female. One of the strongest In My Opinion.

[MinatoXNaruto]

She's sexy, but lets be real. At this rate, the average citizen would beat the out of her. I mean c'mon. She doesn't know who to save first between sasuke and naruto. Sasuke has left her heartbroken and even tried to kill her. I'm completely baffled by this. I'll be sakura. Who should i save??? Idk. Naruto has always been there for me, but I love sasuke. He's so hot, especially with his new sharingan. I think i'll save sasuke. Sasuke, you're back. Please be with me. I love you so much (sasuke gives her the death stare). Maybe I should have saved naruto first, Ooops, too late for that now, considering my chest has been impaled by sasuke.

[FlashHeaven]

Originally Posted by MinatoXNaruto

She's sexy, but lets be real. At this rate, the average citizen would beat the out of her. I mean c'mon. She doesn't know who to save first between sasuke and naruto. Sasuke has left her heartbroken and even tried to kill her. I'm completely baffled by this. I'll be sakura. Who should i save??? Idk. Naruto has always been there for me, but I love sasuke. He's so hot, especially with his new sharingan. I think i'll save sasuke. Sasuke, you're back. Please be with me. I love you so much (sasuke gives her the death stare). Maybe I should have saved naruto first, Ooops, too late for that now, considering my chest has been impaled by sasuke.

Best comment in the thread so far. I hated when Sakura said, Who should i save first. Naruto or Sasuke? Duh, isn't it obvious.

[Roronoa Zoro]

Originally Posted by Ninjasummer

Sakura was never truly smart. She was shown to be intellegent and book-smart. There's a difference between intellegence and street/mission smarts. Sakura is intellegent, but not mission smart. Also, she is young and foolish. Most 16 year olds lack wisdom with the exception of Shikamaru. Lying to Naruto was very kind and well meaning. I think it's a stupid move seen as though Sakura would get destroyed by Sasuke, and she will NEED Naruto to do it herself. It may come across that she is just playing with his heart, but she's trying to ease Naruto's burdens. I don't see Hinata doing anything voluntarily to help Naruto. I think that's why Sakura can get on everyone's nerves, even fans like me. She's a talented and useful ninja, but she has the composure of your average lovestruck teenage girl. She doesn't even actually love Sasuke. She's just obsessively infatuated by his looks and skills. Still he clouds her judgement whenever she's with him. That's really the only think i don't like about Sakura. She's basically a love crazed teenage girl with plenty of ninja abilities. Overall, she has good intentions, but she is very far from prudent.

Are u high? Hinata basically died for Naruto against Pain what are u talking about lol and what did sakura do? Not a damn thing but just watch. Sakura >> * I have faith in you Naruto* Shut up hoe and get down there and take a bullet for him like he did for you like 20 times and thats ashame that she let Hinata take the bullet with no hesitations.

Originally Posted by PanCake

Sakura is one of the Worst Anime Characters ive seen,as far as Personality.

A high 5 to that, 100% agreed.

[FlashHeaven]

Originally Posted by DaL4stUch1ha

Are u high? Hinata basically died for Naruto against Pain what are u talking about lol and what did sakura do? Not a damn thing but just watch. Sakura >> * I have faith in you Naruto* Shut up hoe and get down there and take a bullet for him like he did for you like 20 times and thats ashame that she let Hinata take the bullet with no hesitations.

A high 5 to that, 100% agreed.

Yeah, I think Hinata has done a lot like when they went to the Land of Greens and she fought Jiga to protect Naruto. Also im forgetting when Naruto fought Kiba she gave him healing ointment and has always liked him baked him Naruto looking cookies, saw him train hard when they were both young. And when Pain try to hurt him more and she stepped in to help. Sakura ia garbage compare to Hinata. I think both Naruto and Sakura are inconsiderate to one person in the show. Sakura to Naruto and Naruto to Hinata. I mean its like Hinata is not even recognize in the show. But i think Naruto and Sakura want a threesome with Sasuke eww

[Bat]

I'm not Sakura's number one fan either. But you got to admit she has come a long way from the long hair scream ball she use to be. She is has at least made her self useful and trys to see things in Naruto's point of view. But I don't think she understands what she has been setting her heart on all this time. Even Naruto now understands that Sasuke may for a slight moment had faith in his team in his village but that all gone and Sasuke only wants vengeance. Love and brotherhood means nothing to him it is meant to be that way.

Sakura has been there for a lot but even she hasn't seen everything Naruto has seen so in a way it's understandable to think she still deep down thinks there a glimmer of hope for her obsession she still secretly festers will come true

[Ninjasummer]

Originally Posted by DaL4stUch1ha

Are u high? Hinata basically died for Naruto against Pain what are u talking about lol and what did sakura do? Not a damn thing but just watch. Sakura >> * I have faith in you Naruto* Shut up hoe and get down there and take a bullet for him like he did for you like 20 times and thats ashame that she let Hinata take the bullet with no hesitations.

A high 5 to that, 100% agreed.

Yes, she basically died. All she did was show up, confess her admiration, start crying, break a couple rods, and get owned by Pein. I believe Sakura stayed back because of Naruto's REQUEST. She's putting faith in Naruto because it's his fight, not hers nor Hinata's.

Exactly. She has done so much canon stuff for Naruto many times like you said. I assure you the number of times she's helped Naruto is much greater than 20. Hmm...last i checked Sakura "took the bullet" of Naruto's Kyuubi hitting her. She's been there for Naruto many times in the canon manga. Hinata has been there in a major way maybe twice, and that's not couting fillers.

Either way, it's indisputable Sakura has done a hell of a lot more for Naruto than Hinata. She respected Naruto's request to stay away from his fight with Pein. Hinata didn't. That's about the only major canon thing she's done for him, and it didn't even really help him, unless you coun't going 6 tails "helping".

So... yeah... let's not make any ridiculous claims. Hinata's "caring" at a distance and showing up vs. Pein has nothing on Sakura actually constantly supporting Naruto and caring about him in person.

[FlashHeaven]

Originally Posted by Ninjasummer

Yes, she basically died. All she did was show up, confess her admiration, start crying, break a couple rods, and get owned by Pein. I believe Sakura stayed back because of Naruto's REQUEST. She's putting faith in Naruto because it's his fight, not hers nor Hinata's.

Exactly. She has done so much canon stuff for Naruto many times like you said. I assure you the number of times she's helped Naruto is much greater than 20. Hmm...last i checked Sakura "took the bullet" of Naruto's Kyuubi hitting her. She's been there for Naruto many times in the canon manga. Hinata has been there in a major way maybe twice, and that's not couting fillers.

Either way, it's indisputable Sakura has done a hell of a lot more for Naruto than Hinata. She respected Naruto's request to stay away from his fight with Pein. Hinata didn't. That's about the only major canon thing she's done for him, and it didn't even really help him, unless you coun't going 6 tails "helping".

So... yeah... let's not make any ridiculous claims. Hinata's "caring" at a distance and showing up vs. Pein has nothing on Sakura actually constantly supporting Naruto and caring about him in person.

Ninjasummer as much as your opinion count. Im gonna have to agree with him on that statement. Sakura cares about Naruto there's no doubt about that at all, but she does not care like Hinata does. First, she was weaker than Pain, but she knew she couldn't beaten him, so she told Pain that he would have to go through her to get to Naruto. Hinata telling Naruto that she loves him means she is suppose to care more than Sakura. Sure, Sakura has obeyed Naruto's request and all, but she never took a big bullet like that for him anyways. The only time she did really take care of them was in the Chunnin Exams when Naruto and Sasuke battled Orochimaru. Hinata i think has done more because she has always like Naruto since they were both young kids. Naruto saved Hinata when she was being bullied by other kids, Naruto stepped in. Hinata saw him trained since he was very young and has always admired him because of his hard work to become stronger. Sakura met Naruto when he was 12 and got to know each other better and Sakura didn't like Naruto that much cause she was always after Sasuke. Since i can make a big diagram for you to understand all i mean is that Hinata has cared more for Naruto than what Sakura has ever had in her life. Naruto just wants Sakura and ignores Hinata, which is shameful. Sakura never confess that she is deeply in love with Naruto, never has saved him like Hinata did, and has never admired him the way Hinata has. Sakura cares more about Sasuke and it always has been that way. Naruto is like 2nd place to Sakura and Sasuke is 1st place for now, unless the manga changes. Naruto is Hinata 1st place since young kids. Huge Difference. I bet that if Hinata was in Team 7 and not Sakura she would have helped him tons more than Sakura.

[Ninjasummer]

Originally Posted by FlashHeaven

Ninjasummer as much as your opinion count. Im gonna have to agree with him on that statement. Sakura cares about Naruto there's no doubt about that at all, but she does not care like Hinata does. First, she was weaker than Pain, but she knew she couldn't beaten him, so she told Pain that he would have to go through her to get to Naruto. Hinata telling Naruto that she loves him means she is suppose to care more than Sakura. Sure, Sakura has obeyed Naruto's request and all, but she never took a big bullet like that for him anyways. The only time she did really take care of them was in the Chunnin Exams when Naruto and Sasuke battled Orochimaru. Hinata i think has done more because she has always like Naruto since they were both young kids. Naruto saved Hinata when she was being bullied by other kids, Naruto stepped in. Hinata saw him trained since he was very young and has always admired him because of his hard work to become stronger. Sakura met Naruto when he was 12 and got to know each other better and Sakura didn't like Naruto that much cause she was always after Sasuke. Since i can make a big diagram for you to understand all i mean is that Hinata has cared more for Naruto than what Sakura has ever had in her life. Naruto just wants Sakura and ignores Hinata, which is shameful. Sakura never confess that she is deeply in love with Naruto, never has saved him like Hinata did, and has never admired him the way Hinata has. Sakura cares more about Sasuke and it always has been that way. Naruto is like 2nd place to Sakura and Sasuke is 1st place for now, unless the manga changes. Naruto is Hinata 1st place since young kids. Huge Difference. I bet that if Hinata was in Team 7 and not Sakura she would have helped him tons more than Sakura.

You're right. She doesn't care for Naruto like Hinata does. She cares for Naruto hands on in person, not on the sidelines silently (with a few expections like the confession). Showing up knowing she would lose to Pein was so well meaning and courageous. It's actually the reason I respect Hinata. She doesn't care more than Sakura just because she admitted her admiration for Naruto. She may admire Naruto and have a huge crush on him, but Sakura is constantly healing Naruto and keeping him in line from doing idiotic stuff.

Hinata showing up and trying to play hero was not what was best for Naruto though. All it did was give Naruto one for thing to worry about, and it caused him to lose control over the Kyuubi. Obeying Naruto's order to stay back and let him fight his own battle is what would have been best for him and everyone else. I respect Hinata greatly for temporarily overcoming her shyness in order to confess to Naruto before potentially having to lose him. Hinata wasn't "taking a big bullet" for him. She was creating another bullet for him to worry about confronting.

"Only time she took care of him"? Are you joking? Think of all the time she has healed Naruto. He would probably be dead if it wasn't for Sakura's healing. Hinata's little ointment deed wouldn't save Naruto after his fights with Sasuke. He'd be dead all because Hinata's "care" couldn't save him. Sakura's care can and has saved Naruto.

Hinata liking Naruto doesn't mean she cares more than Sakura. Sakura lives out her care every single mission for Naruto in Part 2. Hinata cared more in Part 1 undoubtedly, but that was because Sakura was useless and Hinata liked him before he became the hero of the class. 1 extremely bold and loving deed of the confession is not enough to make her care more than Sakura, who has healed Naruto countless times and confronted his Kyuubi, try to stop it.

It's not shameful that he loves Sakura instead of Hinata. He barely knows her. They've interacted less than 2 hours in their whole lives. He and Sakura have so much development that Naruto and Hinata lack. He loves Sakura a lot more than Hinata likes him, too. He deserves her a ton more than she deserves him. Hmm...for the last time, Sakura's healing is the reason Naruto isn't wrecked and crippled currently. Sakura may be getting feelings for Naruto, as acknowledged by Yamato, who understands the human pysche better than we do. Naruto shouldn't end up with Hinata just because she admires him so much. Millions of people love and admire their favorite celebrity the way Hinata is around Naruto. Does that mean an actor's #1 fan should end up with him? Hell no.

Sakura is just concerned about Sasuke because he is an old teammate. She is beginning to realize Sasuke is a revenge driven monster, and she is also beginning to recognize and appreciate Naruto more. She really only liked Sasuke because he is so strong and handsome. She cares about Naruto because he would do anything for her, and he has and will continue to.

The concept of a strong, good looking, caring Ninja is #1 for Sakura. She thought that was Sasuke, but she's quickly realizing he isn't caring and that Naruto is. So by 2nd place you mean Sakura has considered Naruto like that? She has heard and considered it. Naruto hasn't even given romantic interest in Hinata a single thought unless you count that filler where he said she would make a good wife. The length of Hinata's love doesn't change anything because relationships aren't idolatry like NaruHina. Naruto's feelings for Sakura should be just as accounted for when considering NaruHina because they're just as strong or stronger than Hinata's feelings for Naruto.

Was that last sentence for laughs or do you honestly believe that? Hinata's main use is as a tracker. Sure, a tracker could help Naruto find Sasuke, but what about the fights where Sasuke had the upper hand? He would lose, and Hinata couldn't heal him. He would probably be constantly injured or maybe even dead if he had a partner like Hinata who couldn't heal him after fights.

[Rose-sama]

Sakura = Suckera

[sadbuttrue93]

Haha Hinata doesn't do more for naruto. she's done one thing for him. Unless you count her stalking and fainting. Sakura makes a difference for Naruto, unlike Hinata.