This story gave me the chills-in a good way. I really enjoyed it.

The realism was astounding, along with your portrayal of each character. I really feel for Sakura despite everything, even though I wouldn't have done anything different(meaning I can see myself in Tsunade's shoes easily)

I don't blame sasuke or naruto for their reactions either, they were betrayed by someone they considers close and no matter what, that hurts.

Some part of the story was hard to understand though, the grammar is weak. A beta can help you with that.

Awesome story :D

I love this story. You pointed and narrated out what was important without detailing unneeded part. Yes, some of your reviewer complains about Sasuke's lack of reaction, and I agree with them, nevertheless I also know that what you wanted to point out here is the process of how Sakura will be punished and not to tackle what Sasuke and Naruto's reaction with the crime.

I'm a bit miffed with how some of the reviewer appears to be retarded saying that Sakura would never do this and that, seriously, this is fiction thus you can make Sakura act differently. Also, you already pointed out that you just NEED Sakura to play the antagonist role the first time you write this. Readers and reviewers sometimes acted as though they're pro with things, but in reality, they're just a bunch of moron who only wanted to read what they wanted to read. So what if there's only of touch of Naruto and Sasuke's pain here, this is not romance for petes sake and as you clearly noted on your genre it's crime and angst. The reason some of them felt cheated because they wanted to see Sasuke and Naruto's angsty nature and all those romantic nonsense. I mean I love romance, but whenever you read, and you only wanted to see such genre then for petes sake choose it and stop reviewing stupidly when you can't find what you're looking for under a story without such.

Please don't believe any of your reviewer who find any of the characters OOC, because they're not. You played with Sakura's psyche here, and if someone would study her obsessive psyche during her younger years and that of her violent nature, she could end up like this. Sakura's character in 'Naruto' manga and anime has no depth at all, except from the fact that she needs to be there to form the team 7. She's an obsessive and weak character, her personality can go as far as being retarded as you portrayed her here. I'm not saying this because I wanted to bash Sakura, but compared to Hinata's build up, between the two of them, we know where Hinata's insecurity is coming from, whilst Sakura has no concrete reason to be violent with Naruto and be blinded with Sasuke. There's also a point as how she was often needed to be saved and not once she had sacrificed herself for any of her teammate or friends. Okay, I'm pointing Hinata's sacrifice again for Naruto this time. But seriously, Sakura deserves this role on your story. She has the most unbalanced character on Naruto universe, and those people who could not see it better just shut their mouth up.

Whoa. Very good story.

I agree, wholeheartedly that your story drives home the seriousness - and, it clearly demonstrates some of the horror and trauma of a victim. Enough that, I almost wonder if you yourself have experienced rape, to understand the lingering pain so well. However, I also think you could have brought out more. I say that as a person whom has been assaulted, and in my case it WAS ignored. I have never, and will never, forgive those who chose to pretend rather than help me. They are as much to blame in my eyes as the bastard who hurt me. I also have never fully gotten past the hurt, and more than ten years have past, and I am still very afraid of men. All men; all because of one man.

Wow. Brilliantly done. I can't ever imagine the amount of trauma and the disrespect, the crushing feelings and broken relationships, the regret and cutthroat sorrow of Sakura's rape.

I think when outsiders look at a mentally disturbed person, the person in question doesn't think they understand him/her. I also wondered about this tension, and you captured it quite beautifully when shifting between Sakura's point of view and other's.

You know, it seems so raw, still. Kakashi's despairing over how quick everything happened seemed silly, at first, since two months seems like a long time, but considering how Konoha was in a whirlwind of news and uproar, I commiserate with him.

well written and emotional, I enjoyed it as much as you can enjoy a story about rape. I am also so very glad you were not explicit about the rape - too many stories are unnecessary explicit and it's horrible to read.

This is good though, I'm glad I read it. :]

I think I too have read the story you mentioned in your opening author's notes, or one similar, and was also dissatisfied, and rather disgusted with the outcome of that story. Yours, while sad, was far more realistic and handled the situation maturely. It was emotionally exhausting to read, and yet so well written, I'm glad I didn't miss it. A well done job.

Very well done. I agree with you, I'm very tired of all the stories where a rapist manages to make up with their victim. It makes me wonder what all these people think rape is these days. This was well written, though there were a few mistakes such as forgotten words or minor errors like that

Cute!

this was an awesome story! i know you said that it wasn't Sakura bashing but i never really liked her anyways. i love everything about this story except for the fact that Sasuke was made Hokage. i think it should have been Naruto. it might not have fit the storyline but with how much Naruto wanted to be Hokage, making Sasuke Hokage kind of seems like still, i love your story.

This story is so heartbreaking and so realistic. You wrote the story very well and wrote the situation realistic and in a way bitter. Rape is not a joke and you constantly prove that in your story.

Anyway I love your story. It really caught my attention the whole time.

I got chills reading this story because of how insanely real you depicted Sakura to be. I am not a Sakura-hater nor am I a fan, but this captures her persona of her younger-days very well. Although I give the actual Sakura the benefit of naivety.

The psychological mind of a person is intriguing.

Sakura's obsession was written so well, I felt that I was watching this entire ordeal go on. Naruto's will to keep Sasuke is so believable; who in their right mind would want their beloved to be handed over to an obsessed rapist?

This was a great read. Very though-provoking for me, and I felt like I was able to understand the psyche of all the people involved. Thanks for writing! I enjoyed it immensely.

Brilliantly written!

An amzing piece. You did justice to the topic and handled it with care.

I understand your anger towards people not taking rape seriously but was it the person's emotions or the seriousness of the crime that was neglected? Also, there were alot of foorgotten and extra words in this story. I would for sure check it out again.