Sakura Is Reincarnated

To find the titular duo enjoying horrifying levels of physical training, all Sakura had to do was to ask around and these two very conspicuous Taijutsu Specialists would be found in no time.

The reason she didn't just use Sage Mode like Naruto or Sasuke would have done was because she hadn't been taught this technique despite being taught by one of the Three Legendary Sannin. What she instead received was the 'Strength of a Hundred Seal' that boosted her physical power hundredfold when released while simultaneously regenerated any of her injuries, Medical Ninjutsu, and a Taijutsu her Teacher specialised in (she it named 'Power Fist'.)

She wasn't a Sensory Type and the Naruto of the future wasn't here with his Six Paths Sage Mode, so it was natural that she would have to use this more simpler method of finding the people she wanted.

"Are you saying you want to be tutored by Might Gai in Taijutsu?" Iruka asked with disbelieving eyes.

"I'm also bringing Naruto and Sasuke with me since I believe training the basics first. My dream is to become a strong Kunoichi! Come on Iruka-sensei, I am very serious about this!" The pink-haired student of his who was the most studious of the bunch actually said with eyes full of resolve. He looked through a window and found that Sasuke and Naruto sensibly waited for her near the Academy's gates (Well, Naruto was still being loud as always).

"You DO know about the 'standards' your Gai-sensei has, right? Are you truly prepared? And not only that but you're bringing Naruto along? What if he-"

"Don't worry, Iruka-sensei! I'll beat him senseless if he does something stupid." She raised her thumb towards him and spoke reliably. Iruka felt like he found a kindred spirit in this student of his as those other than himself would only regard Naruto a nuisance. He was somewhat like a father to Naruto despite knowing that the nine tailed fox beast was sealed within the orange clothed kid he cared for.

To find out that the knuckle-headed kid actually had someone other than himself who didn't display pure malice or neglect, this revelation almost brought tears to his eye. After all, he would understand if it Naruto made a friend once they had split the students in to teams after they got their headbands.

What was more surprising that the 'first friend' he made was his brightest 'ordinary' student and a girl.

'Does she like that kid?'

"Did you just think something unpleasant?" She didn't know why but her heart suddenly felt annoyed after seeing Iruka's 'I-see-he-is-popular' look. There was no way in hell she would ever consider Naruto.

It's not as if she didn't see him as worthy of her, but deep in her heart, she already knew that the person destined to be with him was Hinata, someone who earned her place by his side with her Will of Fire.

Even after saving the village from Pain (a member of the Akatsuki), they still had an awkward relationship because they s.u.c.k.e.d at romance. It took Toneri kidnapping Hinata for Naruto to realise what was important to him and actually marry her already!

After being told of Gai-sensei's current location, a light appeared in her eyes as she looked around for Hinata who must be watching and silently encouraging Naruto's efforts from a distance.

"Hinata!" She finally found the person she was looking for behind a tree near the Academy's gate.

"Umm... I... Yes...?" The white-eyed girl was at a loss for words after being caught spying on Naruto.

'You know, if you weren't so cute, these actions would be considered stalker-like...' She shook her head inwardly but still displayed a kind smile on her face as she approached this 'target' of hers.

"I'm going to ask Gai-sensei if he could train us Taijutsu so that we can pass the graduation exam that's coming up. Do you want to come along?" She asked while grabbing onto her hand expectantly.

"Me? Training with Naruto?" Her face went beet red as she imagined them happily chatting after training.

"No... But... I can't... How could I impose?"

"Don't worry about that. I know you're feeling insecure about a lot of things right now, but all I want to say is that no-one will stop you from training in the same place as Naruto. You understand, right?"

"I-"

"Hinata-sama, it's time to go." A strong ninja with eyes similarly white as Hinata's arrived to pick her up. The insecure girl stopped talking to her and left with him after whispering that she'd think about it.

'Haa... Naruto, it's a wonder if you two will be able to even interact with the Hyuga Clan being as strict as it was in the past. Don't worry though, I'll be your wingman this time so you two can get together!" The wildness within her seemed to emerge as she was pumped to get these two lovebirds together at all costs. The only problem was Naruto himself...

'Kurama is still uncontrollable right now and Naruto himself is still too imm.a.t.u.r.e. There's no way he'd be able to win that guy's favour as he is now. How am I supposed to help him grow faster?' This, along with the problem with Sasuke's brother, really gave her a headache as she knew it would be too hard for everyone to believe that she came from the future.

The only thing she could do was try to improve their growth rate as much as she can before the whole mess that was the Chunin Exams. She wasn't strong enough to take on Orochimaru right now and certainly couldn't stop his plans as of right now.

'I need to improve my strength!' She thought but was taken off guard by the guilt she felt from the last moments of her life in the original timeline. The look on Naruto and Sasuke's face when they saw haunted her a little now that she regained her clarity of mind.

"Sakura, I said I got dibs on Sasuke! What did you say to him that he's actually waiting at the gate for you!" An angry voice interrupted her thoughts as Ino barged in front of her with an angry look on her face.

"We're going to go see Gai-sensei."

"Who's that supposed to be?"

"...You're going to use this as a chance to get close to him, aren't you? I won't lose to you, Billboard Brow!"

"If you want, you can come with us."

"...Huh?!" A shocked look appeared on her face at her rival's calm reaction. Normally, Sakura would retort by calling her 'Ino Pig' and lose her cool (A usual routine between them as Sasuke fangirls).

Not only that, but she actually INVITED her?!

"What are you plotting?" She asked suspiciously while keeping on guard up towards her.

"I just found an interesting guy, so I'm temporarily giving up on Sasuke for now. What do you think?"

"What SHOULD I think?" She retorted.

"Why not... We start over again..." She felt a rock in her heart being lifted after she said those words.

"You... Are you actually serious?" There was more genuineness in her eyes as she remembered how they stopped being friends after getting into a spat about liking the same guy. From then on, they stopped hanging out and became less friendly.

"How do I believe you?" Ino still felt this was some sort of scheme as people don't change in one day.

"Then let me prove my resolve." She smiled before pulling out a kunai from a pocket strapped to her waist. Once again, Ino was shocked as Sakura tied her hair up with one hand and cut her pink hair.

"You know, I grew my hair out because I was self-conscious and also heard Sasuke liked longer haired girls. But now, I don't need it anymore." Unlike the previous timeline, the cut she made on her hair was so clean that it didn't mess up her hairstyle.

In fact, it was more like she went to a beauty salon and got it cut professionally. That's how high her physical strength control and dexterity became in the future. After discarding half her hair, she saw Ino's emotional expression as she faced her.

"You didn't have to go that far..."

"I didn't... But I did since I just wanted to. Having long hair gets in the way when fighting anyway~"

The happy look on Sakura's face as if changing her hairstyle was nothing really hit her deep. It was only now did she remember how her friend was like in the past, timid and insecure about her looks...

"I'll come along as well... As a friend this time." She no longer thought of acting close with Sasuke while they were about to leave due to shame. To her, it was as if Sakura grew up while she was being imm.a.t.u.r.e.

It still didn't change the fact that she had a crush on Sasuke, but at least for now. She wouldn't be as fangirl-like and focus her efforts to match her rivals own. Right now, she wanted to find out how strong Sakura grew in their time apart all this time.

"Stop clinging to me! Billboard Brow!" Though some things still never changed as the two boys saw them making up from the gate. Sasuke himself was a little surprised since these two were practically the most toxic of his 'fan club' that would fight constantly.

What made them so close now? He was a little interested, but feigned edginess with crossed arms.

"How long are you going to take? We've been waiting a long time." He asked in disp.l.e.a.s.u.r.e towards them.

"Sasuke, Ino will be coming with us as well!"

"Do whatever, just don't waste my time." He replied coldly, which Ino seemed to find extremely cool~!

After all, she liked the 'bad boy' types.

"Wow! Sakura cut her hair! Why though? Oh well, you look as cute as ever Sakura! Believe it!" Naruto spoke in confusion. From their reaction's along, it was as if he was the only one who noticed her hair.

"It'd get in the way of training, so I cut it." This explanation was easily accepted by Sasuke but didn't seem to work on Naruto since he knew her better than that! His eyes seemed very suspicious of her.

'Why does he got to be sharp at times like these?' A thought of just clobbering him came to mind but she held herself back since it wasn't like he was actually prying her for answers. She even noticed that though he looked bored, in truth, he was very excited towards showing everyone how awesome he is!

"I was born ready! As the future Hokage, there's no way any of you will match my efforts, ya know?"

She ignored his usual 'telling-everyone-in-the-world-he'll-be-Hokage' and was about to go forward to lead the way. However, she was stopped by hand that grabbed her wrist and pulled her backwards.

"Are you going to go with such messy hair? Let me tie it up for you." Ino didn't give the pink-haired girl any room to refuse as she got ahold of a red ribbon from her pocket and took of the blue one she wore.

When she was done tying her hair, even Sasuke was surprised at the transformation. Sakura put her hand on her head and realised this was the same hairstyle she'd always have in the future.

'How will he react?' Sakura secretly swept a glance at Sasuke and found he had quickly hid his reaction at her increased cuteness. Naruto on the other hand was the same as ever as was asking for a beating...

"Well then, let's go!" She spoke while smiling happily after remembering how Ino similarly tied her hair in the past. She was a little excited now that she had another chance to shock Ino when they got there.