Naruto: When the Cherry Blossoms Bloom

Also titled The Witch's Talent. The entire novel has been revised and reposted.

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"What exactly is love?"

Sakura Haruno felt she had spent her first eighteen years pondering this question.

With Sasuke, it was the flutter of a young crush.

With Shikamaru, it was a rare sense of peace.

With Kakashi-sensei, it was a heart-stirring feeling she could not let go of.

She made some mistakes, leading everyone to believe she had become Sasuke's girlfriend.

She thought that was fine, until someone showed her with an embrace that she deserved better.

As for the others, she narrowed her eyes.

"Why on earth did you all suddenly kiss me?"

Now a fully qualified medical ninja, Sakura looks at the unconscious Uchiha Itachi and tells herself that, since she's an adult now, she wants both a career and love.

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[Content Warnings]

All female leads, with Sasuke and Shikamaru as the main love interests.

This isn't a sweet romance. There are misunderstandings and melodrama, and the characters will inevitably be out of character.

The whole novel is drafted, but needs revisions. I may start posting it after my other serials. Love you!

Theme: Women must first become strong, then learn to love themselves