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Guess what?

It’s officially…

HALLOWEEN!!!!

“Person going to work on a windy day"

“Woman who’s having her bang cut but the hairdresser is nowhere to be found"

"Zookeeper in charge of the pandas"

"Not pregnant lady when someone yield seat to her on subway"

And my favorite

"Person on thermal infrared camera"

Starbucks barista working her ass off on Halloween but gotta keep up that smile

Person who sits on wet paint

Person who's still loading

Boyfriend carrying girlfriend's shopping bags

me:

Sakura is one of my all time favourite characters and she just doesn't get enough love. I think (in my opinion) she has some of the best fanfiction out there in the Naruto fandom, so I've decided to take my favourites and organize them into lists for you all to enjoy! The first list you'll see is my original list, which is just general recs that I enjoyed. Anyway, let me know if you like my recs!!

Started: 2024.05.01

Last Updated: 2024.09.30

Side note is that most of these are multichapter fics that focus on Sakura's growth (since that's what I tend to read)!

–MASTER LIST–

original list (not organized, not updated, just some of my favs)

third war continued/Sakura sent to war prematurely - july 23

civilian discrimination/clan politics - july 23

ANBU - aug 29

coming of age/Sakura grows

time travel AU - aug 26

romance - sept 28

akatsuki/missing-nin - sept 30

non-massacre

ANBU ROOT

captured on a mission/mission gone wrong - july 25

BAMF Sakura

kid/academy/pre-genin Sakura - sept 28

ffn gems - this site is a nightmare, but has some fics that are pure gold

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In the manga, Sakura gets Sasuke (and Lee) a singular daffodil while he spends time in the hospital recovering. She claims that in contrast to Ino’s declaration of love she feels Sasuke much better suits the daffodil. A resilient flower that flourishes all year despite the difficulties it faces.

Daffodils have many different meanings. Regard, chivalry, self love, a promise of a new beginning… when I think these varying symbolic associations I can’t help but agree with Sakura.

I’ve seen many fans declare that Sasuke’s eyes look like cherry blossoms, the sakura flower, but I disagree. His eyes are ones of daffodils. Sasuke learning the truth of the massacre, continuing to fight even after all of the troubles he’s faced throughout his life are proof of his persistence and strength. The way he was able to find himself again even after losing himself to revenge… He is just as Sakura said, a resilient man. He is one that I believe brings declarations of a new beginning with his hopes a making Konoha a place worthy of his brother’s sacrifice.

Just look in comparison of the two flowers to Sasuke’s mangekyou sharingan. His carry the same six petals and inner cup seen in daffodils rather than the five of cherry blossoms.

Tombirama himself proclaims that despite the clan seen as one fuelled by hatred they are really one driven by love. Love so powerful it consumes. Their sharingan being a representation of their heart. The way I see it, Sasuke’s eyes reflect his inner desire for change. They show not just his resilience, but also a promise that he will make a difference.