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Haruno Sakura for sure, haha. Best character development in the manga, the True Underdog with no special background/bloodline limits, but also because her first impression among readers is so... underwhelming. For me it isn’t (just) her transition into a powerful character that is impressive, it’s the fact that she grew from an insensitive close-minded brat into someone who is caring and intuitive. The best part is we witness her emotional growth in the manga--through her interactions with the characters around her, and her willingness to put herself in harm’s way to protect others. It’s something to aspire to. When I was young I saw everything through a limited perspective, and I was quick to judge and condemn. There were moments in the story when Sakura kind of eats her foot for the comments she’d make--and I can relate to that too. But she shows that you can learn and grow from it.















