I saw this and just really needed to post it somewhere where more ppl would read it who could appreciate it :3
** from:
http://forums.narutofan.com/blog.php?b=3297::The Chain That Links, The Arms That Hold::
"The bond between the people important to you ever since birth and the string that binds them becomes thicker and stronger as time goes by... It's beyond reason."
From the very beginning, Sakura served as the physical bond between Naruto and Sasuke. During some of their very first fights, protecting Sakura’s safety was the one thing that they could agree on. And, even now, the continuation of that bond (materially), lies in Naruto’s promise to Sakura, the promise to bring back Sasuke. While their similar pasts and deep-seated feelings for one another tie Naruto and Sasuke together emotionally, Sakura serves as the chain that forever links them to one another, in the physical world.
Not only does Sakura link her team together, she also links her boys to themselves.
“Stop...please, just stop.”
Sasuke’s CS retreats.
“Orochimaru attacked me...But, it only hurts a little. Don’t worry.”
Naruto’s tie to the Kyuubi is pushed aside.
In the end, the bonds of Team 7 would’ve faded or perverted themselves through loss of identity years ago, if not for the presence of Sakura. Her worth can be denied, but never truly reasoned away. She is necessary, an integral force, the biological symbol of Naruto and Sasuke’s bond. Considering the fact that Team 7's bond is one of my favorite aspect of the story, this makes Sakura a worthwhile character, regardless of her actual actions and personality.
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