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Jan 3, 2009 7:22 AM
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Oh my Ino waited for so long!!! But it was interesting to see the development of her and Sakura's characters. So they used to be best friends. I'm glad there is at least someone to help Sakura.

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Jul 31, 2009 2:20 AM
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That was really sweet its nice to see Sakura stepping up. Can't wait to see what will happen next.

Nov 15, 2009 7:35 AM
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Cool episode
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Mar 18, 2010 1:56 PM
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that was like a ufc fight, sakura got pounded in the head at least a thousand times lol
Mar 21, 2010 4:31 AM
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omg Ino makes a show of herself and then embrasses herself.
but you get to see Sakura get beaten up! in Shippuuden she gets so more useful but right now shes in the way. (so sorry Sakura X(
May 4, 2010 3:17 PM
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I was surprised to see Sakura fight the way she has. A friend told me she's pretty useless until Shippuden but even then she's not worth much =(

Jul 28, 2010 1:34 PM
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sasuke is a monster.... cant wait til naruto and sasuke have a deathmatch
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Jul 30, 2010 12:40 AM
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Sakura's a badass. :o
Sep 28, 2010 1:32 AM
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Sigh.
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Dec 26, 2010 8:40 AM
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Finally we get to see Sakura actually fighting for once but at least shes not the only one now.
Apr 21, 2011 5:29 PM

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Yeah, Sakura earned major points in this episode. You got to respect someone who knows they don't stand a chance in hell at winning a fight but do it anyway to protect those around her. So, yes, that was definitely bad ass.
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Sep 7, 2012 7:57 PM

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i wish they would've gave sakura at least one go to jutsu in the show. naruto has his clones jutsu, sasuke has his fire jutsu and sharingan. would it be that much trouble to have given her a nifty go to move at least to make things more interesting. she's too predictable.
Jul 8, 2013 9:50 AM

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It's about damn time, Sakura!

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Jul 8, 2013 12:22 PM

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This was Sakura's episode indeed. It was admirable how she cut her own hair, took that hit, and went in for the kill. She looks better with short hair anyway.

Also, I face-palm at the flashback. I guess that's a part of growing up though right? At least Ino stepped in for Sakura at the end there, which is a good sign.

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Mar 12, 2014 11:52 AM

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wow, ino really let sakura take a lot of hits to the dome before deciding to jump in..
Jun 18, 2014 11:00 AM

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I was glad to see Sakura step up and defend her friends even though she couldn't possibly beat the Song guys. Sasuke is a serious badass. I want to see more of his power now that he has the Curse Mark!
Aug 1, 2014 8:38 AM
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Respect to Sakura... And let Shikamaru fight!!
Aug 13, 2014 1:26 AM
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I remember watching this episode on Cartoon Network, and after that, we went somewhere, it was raining outside. It happened like, 5 or 6 years ago. Ahhh, the memories~
Yes, Sakura blossomed <3
Hey, I like girls with long hair, too T^T Well, I like girls with long hair, but Sakura looks better with short hair.
Ino to the rescue!!
Dec 5, 2014 11:26 AM

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Sakura took one hell of a beating there, Glad to see her fight back though.
Jan 7, 2015 3:53 PM

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T^T so emotional

Way to go Sakura :D I'm glad Ino stepped in and I love the backstory
Jan 21, 2015 9:22 AM

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Rewatching!

Oh my what a sad episode, made me cry so much. Sakura did blossom!
Aug 31, 2016 6:41 AM
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Sakura was badass this episode
Sep 8, 2016 1:41 AM
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Hard not to respect someone who's so fighting so desperately, despite not having much skills and knowing the opponents are stronger. I'll always remember this moment, how cool Sakura looked when she cut her hair, with those determined eyes, willing to do anything to protect her teammates. It's great that she was also inspired by Rock Lee, even if she doesn't like him in that way. And Ino was then inspired by Sakura. Although that flashback though, isn't it usually hoes before bros? I've had the same crush as my friends before a few times throughout the primary education years, but we've never had this competition thing....
Mar 1, 2017 9:21 PM

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I saw this episode so long ago... And rewatching it now made me think of something.

Every time I feel really weak or depressed or lose confidence, I end up...chopping off my hair. XD Not with a kunai, lol, but something about slashing off all that extra weight makes me feel super energetic and slightly badass? I never really knew why.

Probably because of this episode. I used to relate to Sakura's feelings of being useless and wanting to be stronger. Somehow the act of foresaking the old shallow stereotype of longhairedwoman=moreattractive left a huge impression on me.

...But ya btw Ino you could have yknow helped Sakura not get brain dmg from all that punching sooner XD
Mar 2, 2017 7:51 AM

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Oh my god! Sakura doing something productive in a fight!! Holy shitefest!
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May 3, 2017 12:51 PM

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Regardless of how many times I watch it, I can't help but admire Sakura. She was useless, and she knew it.
She used whatever she know best, the basics! I really loved her.

Aug 30, 2017 8:18 PM

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Well that sure was some nice backstory and character development! And damn that sure is one way to get away from being caught on your hair, but jeez I sure never like hair changes in anime!
Sep 8, 2017 12:41 PM

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That was pretty badass.
Sep 23, 2017 2:22 AM

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Rewatching too.

One of the most memorable episodes for me. This was the moment I started to like Sakura and believe in her. She was so inspiring... And strong as her limits allowed.

Now I'm 23 but I remember watching this with 14 years. Almost 10 years back... And since then she IS my favorite! I felt weak and useless too but I can fight for what I love. I'm so happy that today I feel good about myself and her... Omg, I have no words for Sakura on Boruto's show. She's so strong, confident and amazing! She's married with the Sasuke cute boy (who did a lot of shit, we know) and has a amazing child Sarada.
Hahaha is that so strange that I am so proud of her? It's so nice to see where she got... She'll be always in my heart.

Sakura never stops to blossom.
Jul 19, 2019 9:36 PM

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Sakura finally stepping up and maturing!
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Dec 13, 2019 6:16 AM

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I thought this time, after all that monologue and throwback sakura would really surprise us and show that she knows how to use her brain for something, but honestly it was very weak.
Disappointed but not surprised.
(And she looks way better with short hair)
Jul 24, 2020 1:00 AM

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it's so weird watching this after boruto. i really like sakura there, but i know she's too weak here.
this episode was a bit sad when you think about it. she finally makes up her mind and try to fight for her friends, but she doesn't do much and ends up needing help... again.
not that there's nothing wrong with getting help, but it's kinda underwhelming when you see the character finally getting up to fight and ending up the way she did.

on another note, was shikamaru's design always this weird?
Feb 16, 2021 3:52 PM

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sakura is so much better as badass character.

ino is the opposite though.
Apr 5, 2021 3:30 PM

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well its a sakura focused episode, so i knew it was going to be bad
imagine cutting off your friend who helped you go through hard times, because u ''like'' the same guy lmao.
also cutting off your hair to seem ''badass'' and exclaiming that youre going to protect everyone (while still failing to do so) is also hilarious
good on her for admitting shes a waste tho
Apr 6, 2021 3:02 PM

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returnaturperil said:

imagine cutting off your friend who helped you go through hard times, because u ''like'' the same guy lmao.
also cutting off your hair to seem ''badass'' and exclaiming that youre going to protect everyone (while still failing to do so) is also hilarious
women are like that that bro, there's a man they like? they fight.
and the hair is common anime thing for heroine that's going to change herself, short hair on anime women character is "badass women" for them.
Oct 4, 2021 4:39 AM

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returnaturperil said:

imagine cutting off your friend who helped you go through hard times, because u ''like'' the same guy lmao.
also cutting off your hair to seem ''badass'' and exclaiming that youre going to protect everyone (while still failing to do so) is also hilarious
women are like that that bro, there's a man they like? they fight.
and the hair is common anime thing for heroine that's going to change herself, short hair on anime women character is "badass women" for them.


lool
im a girl myself, and i hate the ''short hair = strong woman'' trope. like just tie it up pls
Oct 4, 2021 4:46 AM

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returnaturperil said:
User-Name said:
women are like that that bro, there's a man they like? they fight.
and the hair is common anime thing for heroine that's going to change herself, short hair on anime women character is "badass women" for them.


lool
im a girl myself, and i hate the ''short hair = strong woman'' trope. like just tie it up pls
srry didn't know ^^'

and it's matter of opinion i think.
just noted that japanese do that a lot in anime.
Oct 4, 2021 4:50 AM

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User-Name said:
returnaturperil said:


lool
im a girl myself, and i hate the ''short hair = strong woman'' trope. like just tie it up pls
srry didn't know ^^'

and it's matter of opinion i think.
just noted that japanese do that a lot in anime.

no problem, actually i agree with you when it comes to fighting

ive also seen it in other forms of media. i guess hair can symbolize femininity
Apr 29, 2022 1:05 PM
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Ending a bff friendship 'cuz of Sasuke... lmao
Apr 29, 2022 1:05 PM
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Ending a bff friendship 'cuz of Sasuke... lmao
Sep 1, 2022 8:38 AM
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mi sono vista in alcune parole di Sakura... anche se non è il mio personaggio preferito, devo dire che qua mi ha piuttosto sorpresa
Sep 21, 2022 7:26 AM
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Sakura wasn't useless for the first time
Dec 27, 2022 8:47 AM

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Sakura finally showed some balls and I freaking love it. I knew she was stronger than what we've seen previously.
Feb 25, 2023 2:41 PM
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I loved this episode! It was so wholesome. Finally Sakura actually did something in a fight other than screaming someone's name. I'm glad Ino decided to help her. Also, I've only just noticed this, but what is actually the point of the shuriken/kunai? 90% of the time somebody throws them and they don't do anything. In fact, I don't think I've seen any damage come from them at all yet unless it was self-inflicted.
May 23, 2023 10:00 AM
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extremely weak background story for sakura and im slowly getting tired by how much she is being ignored and made useless in the series thus far. for a "climax" this was possibly one of the most disappointing ones i have ever seen.
Aug 13, 2023 10:37 PM
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that's my girl

ppl seem to forget that sakura is not "useless", she's just a normal girl put next to absolute monsters and most of the time her lack of agency is frustrating to watch, but the writer's fault for refusing to let her use any of the skills that were clearly communicated to us she is supposed to have

this episode was refreshing because for the first time in a while sakura was treated like an actual character instead of a soundboard and we got to see her fight, which i loved!
she has also proven how incredibly fierce she truly is, knowing full well that she cannot stand a chance alone and exhausted (ppl pretend she didn't carry both naruto and sasuke to a safe place, where she built traps, took care of them and stayed up for a long time, the little sleep she did get disturbed by the nightmares of the TRAUMATIC experience they just went through + we do not see her drink or eat at all, so.. like, i'd like everyone who keeps complaining to take several seats lmao), she still stood her ground, taking several kunais and punches and ofc there's this incredible moment of her cutting off her hair which holds so much meaning
and at this point, frankly, if you refuse to acknowlege how badass sakura was in this episode that's imo ignorant like you WANT to hate her.. like just admit you're bitter and keep it moving, yikes
Nov 17, 2023 8:46 PM

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Damn not me tearing up but seriously this was so sad to watch Sakura has balls and cares for her friends, she did what she could with what she knows and for her level it's good
Jan 5, 7:24 AM

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oh so "blossoming" for Sakura meant to cut off her hair to look even uglier than usual and get her teeth kicked in afterwards. the girl shoulda stayed a bud, lol

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