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"Great job Sakura!" "Amazing as always." "Keep up the good work!" Sasuke watched her outside the operating room, hearing the muffled praises of her fellow medical ninja on another job well done. It always left him baffled how the long-haired, infatuated girl turned into a confident and successful young woman. She didn't stalk him anymore, didn't annoy him with pointless displays of affection. She had grown up. Sakura came out, untying her hair and let it fall to her shoulders with a satisfied sigh. Her short hair was a constant reminder that she wasn't a little girl anymore. That she had dreams, desires other than making Uchiha Sasuke fal

Konoha was in the middle of spring. The air was fresh and wet. The plants were a blazing green. Love was in the air, and cherry blossoms were in full bloom. It was yet again time for the annual cherry blossom festival. Main street was busy with citizens setting up tents and booths. Paper lanterns were being strung criss-crossed over the pavement. The smell of anko dumplings was strong in the air. Tonight was one of the most important nights of the year. Haruno Sakura led her friends through the crowded street, and to a small roped off patch of sidewalk. She smiled, "Well, this is it." Ino Yamanka ducked under the rope, It's pretty smal