Would it be too much to ask for a happy ending?

So, reading this one reaches the conclusion that A True Radical Dreamer has started another great story. One also hopes that this one will be finished. I'm still waiting on "Stray Dog Strut" and "Eighth Deadly Sin", so who knows. I mention those, because frankly they're a bit better written than your earlier Naruto stuff and so is this one, so it's a fairer comparison.
I must say you continue your trend of doing an excellent job writing a character take a darker turn, making each step along the path seem reasonable with what we know of the character and what has gone before.
It's interesting how much Sakura freaks out when she learns that Naruto holds the Kyuubi. Of course, this is before she's known him as anything but 'that annoying kid', but she seems to have little faith in the Fourth's sealing technique. Not that her fears are totally unreasonable, especially since she doesn't really understand the technique used. People don't like putting their trust in things they don't understand. This might even be more true of some one who is used to understanding things like Sakura. I wonder if she'll try to learn more about sealing?
I also find it amusing she's held onto her schoolgirl crush so far. It keeps the character change from being too rapid, though once she actually has to start interacting with Sasuke, I could see her opinions changing, since he has as many personality problems as Naruto, just in a different way.

An interesting take on Sakura and being a traitor. Very interesting, I like it.

There was an "exorcise" instead of "exercise".

Please continue.

first of all, i'm a huge fan of this creative & very original story. Your writing style is excellent, especially during the bottom third of this chapter when it came to Sakura learning a new jutsu. Very detailed and descriptive.

That being said, I have one big criticism though: Sakura's mind is more that of a 22 year old than a 12 year old. Its very mature, ruthless and her thoughts of someone who's lived a long hard life. I understand that her situation must cause her to mature faster than canon or what is normal for a 12 year old; plus her advancement in skills. But in this chapter it became very apparent that the character is becomming very OC. Not because she isn't 'sakura' but she's definitely more of the canon character post time skip. Actually, she's even more mature than that.

Again, wonderful story and I can't wait till the next chapter. Just wanted to share that thought.

This is an interesting idea. I'm curious as to where the story's headed... :)

Incredible, incredible new take on Sakura's view of Naruto. The chapter was very strong up to the point when you had sakura involved in finding naruto plot point. Blew my mind! insanely creative. first time ive ever read this, never even thought of it myself.

Amazing work. to think that there are still new angles on Naruto left for fanfiction...

me like

Would Sakura be able to write out a message? Just wondering. I mean, I realize that because she's really bent on Kabuto's words about her dying if she speaks, but technically... isn't writing a message loophole she could use?

Yes, I very much like this story ^^, and welcome back! Your fans missed you terribly! XD

at first, i didn't think it was interesting but by the end of the story, i couldn't wait to read more. best of luck with this story

First off, I just want to start by saying that this was an excellent first chapter. It's admittedly kinda refreshing to read a Naruto story that doesn't actually star Naruto as the main protagonist. Plus the whole fact that Sakura is a "bad guy" also adds to its originality. It will be extremely interesting to see the details of how she got where she is and what will become of her because of it.

Now second off...I must admit that I'm slightly hesitant to even start reading this fic. Don't get me wrong, you are a very talented writer. My problem is your unfortunate habit of sometimes not finishing your fics. I was a huge fan of "Sounding in the Dark" and "Black Sheep" and I was very disappointed to see them left unfinished. Trust me though, as another fan fic writer and college student I understand how difficult it is to find inspiration at times for a story that is beginning to feel stale.

However, by your description at the beginning of the story, it sounds as though you are very excited to begin this fic. I just hope that you'll be able to keep up the same enthusiasm througout the rest of the story.

In my opinion you are a fantastic writer with countless original ideas, so I can't wait to see exactly where this fic goes. Here's hoping for another wonderful story that we'll be able to see through to the end.

Interesting. It is definitely a solid start to what has the potential to be conflicting and dark. I'm wondering which direction this may take Sakura, and how much of herself that she will lose before hardening enough to withstand or where she will crack and break.. I'll admit that I'm intrigued by a Kabuto-taught Sakura, or a somewhat Anko-ish Sakura.. After all, a caduceus does have a pair of snakes on it..

*smile* I'm readin' ya.