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I’ll be honest, people are making the whole “inner-Sakura” deeper than it really is. I’ve seen plenty remarks about how it should’ve become some hidden power of Sakura’s or whatever, but it’s more symbolic than anything else. Inner-Sakura represents her true thoughts rather than the filtered version she showcases to others (primarily in Sasuke’s presence). The reason it disappears in shippuden (to the confusion of many) is simply due to the fact that Sakura has come to terms with herself. She no longer dedicates herself to winning over Sasuke and expresses her thoughts and emotions honestly. I mean, I suppose I can reason some of the lore around inner-Sakura because of her breaking out of the mind transfer jutsu, but there’s more too it. I’m fairly certain is was stated at some point that Ino was tired and pretty drained on chakra when she cast the jutsu and so it resulted in a half-baked version that didn’t fully take over Sakura’s conscience. This then allowed for the remaining portion of Sakura’s mind to regain control and thus breakout. The only way I really see anything being done with inner-Sakura is if she became a genjutsu user, which she should’ve been (shame on you kishi).
As much as I love Sakura, I actually think her dying would’ve been an interesting choice. Kishimoto talks a lot about flowers and floriography in Naruto, so I’m a little surprised he didn’t decide to incorporate the meaning of Sakura’s name. Cherry blossoms have a short lifespan, they die soon after reaching their full bloom. They fall at the moment of their greatest beauty. To some, it’s a representation of life and death and a reminder of how transient cherished moments can be. Sakura blossomed in the war and when everyone was stuck in the infinite tsukuyomi I feel they could’ve killed her off if wanted. Perhaps in a bastardized attempt of Chiyo’s jutsu to bring back Sasuke and Naruto. Maybe in an act to save her teammates similar to what Obito did. Or possibly after an epic battle. I suppose if Kishimoto didn’t want to go that route I think it would also be interesting to see if Sakura had taken more lives. A healer with the bloodlust of an assassin. It would be the true embodiment of her name, a paradox if you will. Although, it’s hard to see Sakura, a girl with a bleeding heart, in that light. Anyway, I truly think Kishimoto just gave her the name because of her hair and didn’t think much else of it, but I find this to be an interesting thought of how it could’ve played out.
To make it clear, I’m happy she didn’t die since Sakura is my favourite
Perhaps this is an unpopular opinion, but I wish kishimoto kept this attitude going towards kakashi. I feel that in the beginning of Naruto, kakashi was not displayed as being a very well liked person amongst the shinobi in his age range (aside from gai lol). His reputation preceded him and he was seen as being quite militant. Of course over time this could change, but the turn around and apparent past “friendships” he had with the other jonin just seemed a bit artificial and rushed. It honestly would’ve made it more interesting if there was some prejudice towards team 7 for being under Kakashi’s command.