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Sasuke Proved His Love for Sakura in These Subtle Ways

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Sasuke Proved His Love for Sakura in These Subtle Ways


Sasuke and Sakura’s relationship is one of the most interesting of all time. Narutowith Sakura making her feelings known while Sasuke follows the path of an Avenger. Sasuke has a hard time letting people get close to him because he lost his entire clan at the hands of his brother. In an instant, he lost his parents, his friends and neighbors, as well as his brother. It’s no wonder he has trouble forming relationships. Naruto and Sakura were the only ones who supported Sasuke even when he betrayed Konoha.




Yet despite his solitary tendencies, Sasuke has difficulty pushing Sakura away, especially in the manga, which is one of the best-selling manga of all time. Even before Sasuke and Naruto became friends, and before Sasuke considered him a rival, he had already shown several signs of affection for Sakura, albeit in his own way. What Sasuke can’t say with words, he instead says with actions. Some fans claim that Sasuke and Sakura’s relationship makes no sense, as they assume that Sasuke never had feelings for her. However, Sasuke’s actions outweigh fans’ arguments regarding their relationship.

Updated by Christy Mathew on October 8, 2024: Sasuke and Sakura’s relationship has been slowly developing since the beginning and some fans aren’t as crazy about their relationship. Some fans believe that Sasuke never showed an inch of affection. However, Sasuke sometimes showed his affection. As a character who doesn’t show as much affection, these actions demonstrate his growing love for Sakura. It has been updated with new information and more context about the events in which Sasuke proved his love for Sakura. This article has been updated with more new entries and has adhered to current CBR standards.



15 Sasuke stays with Sakura until she wakes up during Bell’s training

Season 1, episode 5

During their first team training exercise, Sakura struggles to get close to Kakashi to steal a bell. She is less skilled in close combat and quickly falls under the influence of a genjutsu. Sasuke, for his part, touches one of the bells, but is unable to take it. When Sasuke finally loses to Kakashi, who proved to be the best mentorSakura falls on top of him and faints. Rather than leaving after freeing himself, Sasuke instead chooses to stay by Sakura’s side until she wakes up, jeopardizing his path as a ninja as time passes.


Sasuke recognizes the lack of time, but he still chooses to stay by Sakura’s side despite this, ultimately costing him a second ring of the doorbell. This shows how he would give up his chance to succeed to be by her side. and make sure Sakura feels safe and comfortable. It’s an important moment in their relationship, one that shows fans that Sasuke doesn’t just see her as a teammate, but also as someone he can invest his time and concerns in. This reveals one of the rare moments where Sasuke shows his emotional side.

14 Sasuke defends Sakura during their bodyguard mission

Season 1, episodes 10 to 13

Sasuke Fights As Team 7 Is Ambushed In Naruto Anime

During Team 7’s first mission outside the village, they are attacked by two rogue ninjas who are determined to kill Tazuna, the bridge builder and the one Team 7 was assigned to escort. When the two ninjas appear to kill Kakashi, Sasuke quickly stops them from attacking Naruto. However, when the two ninjas separate, one of them attacks Tazuna. Sakura blocks him, placing herself between the bridge builder and the attacker.


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Sasuke notices this and leaves Naruto alone, placing himself between the attacker and Sakura without having time to counter the attack. This highlights his instinctive nature of wanting to protect Sakura. This gesture strengthens their bond as teammates and rekindles her feelings for him. This act is also significant in terms of his character, showing how he also begins to prioritize the well-being of others.

13 Sasuke encourages Sakura during the Chunin exams

Season 1, episodes 20-23

The Chunin Exam Begins in Naruto Anime


When Team 7 agrees to take the Chunin Exams, Sakura fears that her abilities are not enough and that she could be a hindrance to her team and fail to pass the exams. On the morning of the first exam, Sasuke notices right away that something is wrong, and when the team encounters a genjutsu, uses the opportunity to give Sakura’s confidence a boost. Eventually, Sakura proves that she can also be more powerful than the Fifth Hokage. He didn’t let this opportunity for her to feel better about her abilities, as he praised her saying that she would have noticed the genjutsu user before anyone else.

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Sasuke praises her intellect and she feels reassuredexplains the genjutsu, and silently thanks Sasuke. This change in her own perception would help her feel more confident in the skills she needs throughout the exam. Sasuke’s perceptive ability when it comes to Sakura is extremely high, and the fact that he goes out of his way to boost her self-confidence is a testament to their positive relationship. This is another rare moment for Sasuke to have a deeper connection with Sakura, where he recognizes the importance of supporting his teammates emotionally and physically.

12 Sasuke avenges Sakura in the Forest of Death

Season 1, episodes 32-33

Sakura looks at Sasuke confused as he has an immense amount of chakra coming out of him in Naruto


When Sasuke receives Orochimaru’s curse mark, which foiled almost everyone Narutohe collapses and Sakura has to defend him and an unconscious Naruto. Meanwhile, the Sound Ninja attacks and seriously injures Sakura, who desperately fights to protect her teammates, causing significant damage and even cutting off her hair to protect them. When Sasuke wakes up, he is overcome by the curse mark. However, he focuses entirely on Sakura, who hurt her, and hurting them even more.

Sasuke brutally breaks one of the Sound ninja’s arms and would have continued his rampage if Sakura hadn’t hugged him and begged him to stop. His reaction comes from a place of love and deep concern for her, revealing his attachment to her. Sasuke has shown the ability to have deep emotions and actions motivated by love and loyalty. This marks the beginning of their evolving relationship throughout the series.

11 Sasuke regains control thanks to Sakura

Season 1, episode 38

Sasuke Stops Sakura From Talking To Examiners In Naruto Anime


During the one-on-one tournament in the third round of the Chunin Exams, Sasuke struggles to keep his curse mark under control. During his fight with Yoroi, Sasuke’s curse mark begins to activate and he desperately fights to prevent it from regaining control of his body. Even before that, he feels the power wanting to come out of him and Sakura helps him regain control of it.. During the fight, he tries to regain control of his power and himself so as not to get carried away.

However, as he remembers Sakura’s voice begging him to stop in the Forest of Death, he is able to regain control and the curse symbols disappear from his body. This allows him to finish his fight without relying on Orochimaru’s power, and to keep his promise to Sakura to control the mark. He remembers his promise to Sakura and the hurtful moment when the curse mark took hold of him. This shows Sakura’s impact on Sasuke.


10 Sasuke prioritizes Sakura’s safety in fight with Gaara

Season 1, episode 78

Sasuke’s fight with Gaara during the Chunin Exams is intense and ends up involving almost all of Team 7 when Gaara allows the Shukaku to take control of his body, greatly increasing his power. Gaara captures Sakura, nails her to a tree, and Sasuke tells Naruto to prioritize Sakura’s safety above all else. When they manage to free her, Sasuke grabs her and leaves her with Pakkun, telling him to keep her safe before returning to battle.

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Sasuke, who has been focused on his revenge for much of the series, now prioritizes his teammate’s safety over the pleasure of engaging with a powerful opponent, an opportunity Sasuke did not have with some notable villains. His willingness to leave Sakura with an ally to protect her shows his commitment to keeping her safe. This strengthens her position as a teammate and also helps reassure her that she is not a burden to anyone.

9 Sasuke thanks Sakura before leaving

Season 2, episode 9

Sasuke thanks Sakura before leaving the village in Naruto Anime


In one of the most heartbreaking moments of the series, Sasuke finally abandons Konoha to join Orochimaru in seizing power, choosing the path of revenge over bonding. Sakura manages to catch Sasuke before he leaves the village and begs him not to go. She finally gives in, asking him if he will take her with him if he is ready to leave. In response, Sasuke appears behind her and thanks her before knocking her out. He places her on a bench before leaving. She was the only one who felt something was wrong with Sasuke.

This scene says a lot about the relationship between these two characters, especially since Sasuke has difficulty sharing his feelings. Yet the moment he knew he would be leaving the village, he chose to thank Sakura, acknowledging her feelings and caring enough about her to ensure she would stay safe. By thanking her, Sasuke understands her loyalty and her efforts to stop her, clearly valuing her more than a teammate. This highlights the painful reality that Sasuke is willing to sacrifice their relationship in the name of power and revenge.


8 Sasuke grabs an exhausted Sakura

Naruto Shippuden, Episode 464

Sasuke catches Sakura after saving her in the Naruto Shippuden anime.

During the Fourth Great Ninja War, Sasuke is trapped in another dimension, wandering the desert as he searches for a way out. Sakura and Obito desperately search the different dimensions for him, eventually finding the one he is trapped in while they are both physically exhausted. Sasuke runs towards the portal, but Sakura is too exhausted to continue sharing her chakra with Obito and falls.

Sasuke uses Sakura’s jacket and switches places with her, appearing next to her in time to catch her before she falls. Rather than helping her sit up or simply steadying her, Sasuke continues to hold Sakura tightly while he explains his escape to Obito. This was Sasuke’s way of honoring and protecting her after using most of his energy and power to help Sasuke. For Sakura, when she was held by Sasuke, she felt his support and love for her during this pivotal moment.


7 Sasuke apologizes to Sakura in Valley of the End

Naruto Shippuden, Episode 479

Sasuke apologizes to Sakura after his last fight with Naruto

After his long-running battle with Naruto ended, Sasuke and Naruto were both left with missing arms. However, Sasuke is left with something much more important: he finally accepts his feelings for his friends and recognizes the importance of these bonds. After reflecting on his connection to Konoha and Naruto, Sasuke feels remorse for following this path, away from the people who care about him. Sasuke and Naruto are both seriously injured on the ground when Sakura sees them.


As Sakura arrives to heal them, Sasuke finally apologizes to her for everything he put her through. over the years. When Sasuke apologizes, Sakura begins to cry and tells him that he should be sorry for everything. Sakura cries profusely as Team 7 is finally reunited, and Sasuke finally returns to her and Konoha. Sasuke, after apologizing, shares a rare smile as he reunites with his team and finally accepts Sakura’s feelings.

6 Sasuke defended Sakura against Obito

Naruto Shippuden, Episode 378

Naruto, Sakura and Sasuke look confident as they prepare to face Obito in Naruto Shippuden.

Sasuke’s concern surfaces during the Fourth Ninja War, especially when Obito threatens Sakura. He was returning from another intense battle when he saw Obito preparing to attack Sakura, who was helping Naruto heal. Without hesitation, Sasuke stepped in to protect Sakura, as if acting on instinct. This reflects his skills but also his feelings for her. It highlights the important dynamic shared between these characters. Sasuke’s determination is clear: put himself in danger to protect Sakura from his enemy. The urgency he showed to protect her shows how much he loves her, despite everything he put her through.


This moment represents them as more than just teammates and shows how much they both rely on each other in times of crisis. Her action makes her feel recognized and empowers her, making her feel like she can fight alongside him without any hesitation, because Sasuke has her back. This moment is pivotal because it shows how, even after separating as individuals on their journey, they have both learned from their experiences and still look out for each other.

5 Sasuke puts Sakura in a Genjutsu before his fight with Naruto

Naruto Shippuden, Episode 475


Before going to fight with Naruto, Sasuke decided to put her under his genjutsu. He realized that his final fight, which is one of the fights that define his journey, with Naruto could be dangerous, not just for him, but for Sakura, if she tried to intervene. Sakura would naturally side with Naruto, but may also have conflicting interests throughout the battle as she loves Sasuke. He acknowledges her determination and thoughtfulness, but ultimately decides it’s too dangerous for her. This action is protective and possessive because it highlights his desire to protect her from danger and also prioritizes her safety over his feelings.

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Sasuke’s actions have a significant impact on the dynamic of their relationship, as his actions raise questions about trust within their equation. Sakura and even the audience can see this as a lack of confidence in his abilities as a shinobi while still appreciating his gesture of wanting to protect her. This moment explains how love can manifest itself in conflicting ways through both protection and control. However, Sasuke intended to protect Sakura in the end, which he did willingly and wholeheartedly.

4 Sasuke draws on Sakura’s powers

Naruto Shippuden, Episode 473

Sakura looks angrily at someone in Naruto Shippuden

Sasuke showed complete trust in Sakura during the Fourth Ninja World War and was seriously injured during the battle. When he suffers these injuries, he relies on Sakura, known for her medical ninjutsu. This moment is not a demonstration of his vulnerability but a demonstration of his trust in Sakura, even though she made his life hell. The scene depicts the realization of their experiences and moments shared together, showing how far their relationship has come.


Sakura and Sasuke’s relationship becomes more important after Sasuke shows his gradual dependence on her. He had previously renounced all relationships to gain more power more quickly under Orochimaru’s leadership. Sasuke allows Sakura to heal him, meaning he trusts her abilities and her importance in his life, which contrasts with his cold attitude. This shows how love can breed vulnerability and trust, thus solidifying their romantic feelings.

3 Sasuke expresses regret for his actions

Naruto Shippuden, Episode 479

Sasuke after joining Akatsuki in Naruto Shippuden


The character had a troubled past that led him to Orochimaru’s doors, and it also caused him to treat Sakura unkindly. Sasuke felt immense regret for the way he had treated her as he began to reflect on his journey thus far. He looked back on the choices he had made, realizing that it was due to his past and the weight of vengeance he carried. Sasuke remembered how dismissive he was towards Sakura and her feelings, realizing the pain he felt. He even admitted how he was half angry and half in love with her, which made his feelings fuzzy and complex to understand.

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This confession becomes important in the story because it finally shows Sasuke’s awareness of his love for Sakura. Sasuke takes a big step towards reconciliation with Sakura, which is progress for both of them who can look back on their past and their actions. And for Sakura, it’s a defining moment because she realizes how much Sasuke truly loved her before and now. This also helps Sakura relearn Sasuke and know that he is no longer the same individual. who only sought revenge but who learned from his mistakes and is capable of introspection.

2 Sasuke shares his past with Sakura

Naruto Shippuden, episode 215

Kakashi, Naruto and Sakura listen to Sasuke as he shares his cold attitude in Naruto Shippuden

This pivotal moment showed Sasuke’s desire to have someone listen to him and he leaned on Sakura, Naruto and Kakashi. After going through a series of traumatic events, Sasuke shares his painful past of witnessing the massacre of his clan at the hands of his brother Itachi. This comes right after the Kage Summit arc, when Sasuke was going through his internal struggle and it was weighing on him along with his past. Although he is known as an aloof character, he has shown glimpses of his pain to Sakura, Naruto, and Kakashi.


Sasuke humanizes himself in front of them and gives them a window to understand the reason for his anger and his quest for revenge. It’s also a profound moment in their relationship, as Sakura sees him as more than just a teammate or someone she loves. She begins to see him as a person who is in deep pain and wants to do something about it. Even Naruto understands this because he knows the truth about Itachi. This causes Sakura to feel empathy towards him, which contrasts with how Sasuke treats her. This moment provides a deeper look into their relationship and helps fans understand that their relationship is more than just an infatuation.

1 Sasuke shows Sakura his feelings with a punch

Naruto Shippuden, Episode 479


As Sasuke prepares to leave the village to begin his journey of redemption, Sakura is once again there to accompany him. However, unlike the first time he left, this moment is heartwarming rather than heartbreaking. Sasuke tells Sakura that he has to go, and once again, she offers to go with him, this time blushing rather than crying. Sasuke rejects the offer but pats her forehead and thanks her.giving him hope that he can take her with him next time.

This moment beautifully mirrors Sasuke’s departure in the first series, with a much more satisfying conclusion. Ultimately, Sasuke and Sakura marry after the series ends and have a daughter, Sarada. Despite the obstacles and situations that have long worked against them, Sasuke and Sakura manage to become closer to each other. They share a rare and pure love that has developed over time and experience. However, although they are separated, they come together to form two adult individuals.


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