Sakura Haruno (Played by Kai)

## Player Information

* Discord Name: kaikaiiro
* Age: 32
* Time Zone: EST

## Character Information

* Universe of Origin: Naruto
* Canon
* Latecomer

## Description

### Distinguishing Features

Pastel pink hair and bright green eyes, fair skin. Distinctly short compared to many of the inhabitants of the Nexus Hub.

### Personality Traits

Personality type: ESFJ

Caring, intelligent, perceptive, self-sacrificing, needy, romantic, loyal, inflexible, concerned with social status, reluctant to improvise, sensitive, warm, dutiful, strong practical skills, hot-headed, athletic, compassionate, courageous, daring, decisive, faithful, focused, feminine, observant, neat, organized, protective, reliable, self-critical, sentimental, studious, aggressive, contradictory, emotional, outspoken, proud, tough, stylish.

### Skills

Efficient in taijutsu, impressive chakra control, monstrous strength (building up chakra in parts of her body), apt at detecting and negating genjutsu, medical ninjutsu (healing, poison nullification/removal, creating antidotes/medications, intelligent, excellent memory, frequently able to mislead her enemies into believing they've outsmarted her, incredibly analytical and observant - able to deduce a person's abilities with just a few moments of observation.

## Background

### History

*(Note: My version of Sakura takes place on a shifted timeline to make sense for Nexus Hub without going too far into the series.)*

Sakura was born to Kizashi and Mebuki in the Hidden Leaf Village. She had an incredibly healthy childhood and many friends, despite being bullied for her large forehead in her formative years. She overcame this with the help of her classmate, Ino Yamanaka, who emphasized the importance of embracing herself and not hiding her forehead behind her bangs. With Ino's friendship, Sakura slowly began to develop her own individuality and found her confidence. Yet in her gratitude stirred the feeling of living in her friend's shadow, forever indebted to her for her help. Their friendship ended after Sakura and Ino discovered that they both had feelings for a boy in their class, Sasuke Uchiha. Sakura considered Ino her rival from that day on.

She grew her hair long to impress Sasuke and was always vying for his attention. This didn't detract from her studies, however, as she was always getting full marks on her school work and exams. She even graduated from the Academy among the top of her class. After this, she was assigned to Kakashi Hatake's Team 7 along with Naruto Uzumaki and Sasuke Uchiha. The three of them would go on to face many enemies, even enrolling in the Chunin exams together. She witnessed Orochimaru's branding of Sasuke with the Cursed Seal of Heaven, and was intensely worried for his well-being afterward. While protecting both Naruto and Sasuke from Team Dosu (Orochimaru's underlings), Kin Tsuchi grabbed her by the hair. To free herself of both his grasp and of her past ways, Sakura cut herself free. From then on, she decided to try keeping it short.

When Sasuke and Naruto nearly killed each other (after Sasuke's defeat by Itachi), she was there to try to stop them. And when her instincts told her that Sasuke was going to leave the village, she waited diligently by the only path leading outside of Konohagakure. She tried to stop him again, she really did, but he wouldn't listen. No matter how much she pleaded, or tried to remind him of the good times, or how she pointed out that killing Itachi would never be worth it, he was still ready to abandon everything. She confessed her love, even offered to follow after him - to help him achieve his goal if only he wouldn't leave her. And when that didn't work, she threatened to scream -- and he knocked her promptly out.

Her love for Sasuke, despite everything, never waivered. She was heartbroken after having lost him. And even more heartbroken when they eventually reunited, and she realized how far Orochimaru's fangs had sunk into him. Yet no matter what she or Naruto did, they could never catch up to Sasuke. And with time, she tried to resign herself to the fact that she would eventually have to face him. That she, or else Naruto, or Kakashi-sensei, would have to kill him. Yet every advance she received from another person, she turned down with a sad smile, saying that she already had someone else. And perhaps that's because she knew, deep down, that she could never kill Sasuke. Even if she tried.

Over the years, she'd become much stronger. She trained under the Fifth Hokage, Lady Tsunade, and honed her skills in medical ninjutsu to help keep her friends safe. She fought hard not to be a burden to Naruto or to Sasuke. And when the portal appeared before her nights after Naruto had disappeared, she grabbed her things and ran in fearlessly -- knowing it was her only opportunity to save him for a change.

### Relationships with other Characters

##### Friend/Team Mate

Naruto Uzumaki (Played by Kai), Sai (Played by Kai)

## Room

Sakura's room in the Harmony Quarters is a serene sanctuary that perfectly embodies her love for nature and her favorite colors. The walls are painted in a soft, pearlescent white that reflects the gentle light filtering through large, pale pink curtains. These curtains frame a wide window that offers a view of the beautiful cherry blossom trees and a small, peaceful pond just outside.

The room is adorned with various shades of pink and white, from the upholstery on the cozy armchair to the delicate flower arrangements placed strategically throughout the space. Natural wood furnishings add a warm and grounding touch to the room, with a comfortable writing desk, a bookshelf filled with her favorite volumes, and a spacious bed with pink and white bedding that resembles cherry blossoms in full bloom. The bed is the focal point of the room, providing a comfortable and inviting place for Sakura to rest after her demanding missions.

A small alcove in the corner of the room is dedicated to Sakura's love for horticulture. It houses a collection of Sakura trees and bonsai, each meticulously cared for. The shelves in this nook also hold an assortment of gardening tools and books on botany and herbal medicine, reflecting Sakura's expertise in medical ninjutsu. The overall ambiance of the room is one of tranquility and femininity, creating a serene space where Sakura can find solace and recharge her spirit after her adventures as a ninja.

### Roommates

Gaara (Played by Salem) & Deidara (Played by Katie)