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SasuSaku Month 2025: Day 9 Vulnerable Moments

Summary: KPop Demon Hunters AU with Road to Ninja SasuSaku

Read it on Ao3: Here

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At this moment there was nothing more than she would like to smash his very attractive stupid smug face in. But that would be un-lady like and unprofessional in her case. Besides, she was the one who had suggested to do a joined signing (even though, they were the ones who crashed it)

They were just trying to get under their skin.

Or rather, he more specifically was trying to get under her skin, she was sure.

And he was sitting close… too close for her liking.

“They don’t know, do they?” Sakura arched a brow turning to her friends. Neither were please to be seated between two demons, even she could feel the deadly aura from here, and yet they smiled politely for their fans.

“Ah, so I was right.” His voice broke her train of thought as she smiled thanking a fan as she finished signing their poster. Could he not focus on the task at hand?

“Shall I tell them?”

“I will tell them… eventually.”

Maybe… because who knew what kind of reaction they’ll have.

They would hater her, and she wouldn’t blame them.

“Before or after you ‘defeat us’.”

Sakura paid no mind, politely smiling and thanking another fan.

“This is none of your concern.”

Why was he up in her business all the sudden anyway?

“It kind of is.”

“No, it isn’t. I’m a hunter, and I hate demons.” She seethed that last part, sending him a glare. A warning to back off.

“You think hating us will solve all your problems?” He looked off rather distant, as he if was thinking about something. She was confused at that, didn’t all demon like them thrive off it?

“What are the two of you whispering about?” One of the fans asked excitedly, Sakura and Sasuke froze upon realising they were very much still close together.

The two were quick to try and sign for the poster but ended up bumping heads on doing so.

Sakura cursed him in her head ten times, figuring out different ways for his death.

“That’s okay, I understand.” The fan winked before pointing to her shirt.

SasuSaku?

Over her dead body!

~~~

Every time his snake and hawk appear inside her room with the letter she rolls her eyes. She doesn’t blame them, but couldn’t he take the hint that she was NOT interested in meeting up or hearing about whatever conspiracy theory he has to say.

Yet, he was determined. She’ll give him that, because why was he outside her balcony knocking on her window. 

“What in the world are you doing here?” Sakura whispered harshly. How would it look from an outside perspective if someone saw him?

“You’re the one refusing to meet up.” She gave him a look as if saying ‘are you out of your mind?’

“One, why would I do that? And two explain why I shouldn’t just kill you now?”

“Uh, because that will cause a commotion that you don’t want your friends to hear?”

Well… he got her there. Sakura gave him a glare chancing a glance back at her room. She quickly shut the curtains walking out the door. If there is a chance one of her friends will come in, at least they’ll have enough time to hide… hopefully.

It would be his fault if anything looked suspicious.

“Your very persistent. I’ll give you that.”

“You’ve got five minutes, why are you so insistent on bothering me?”

“I’m not trying to bother you, I’m trying to help.”

“You need someone to talk to, I’m here to lend an ear. I’d say that’s pretty nice, don’t you think?”

“Yeah, too nice for a demon.”

“You are one too.” She was quiet at that; she couldn’t figure him out. Why he kept coming back, wanting her to talk to him.

Sasuke sighed, leaning on the wall.

“I’m not here to argue, I told you before, I’m only doing this for myself. To erase my memories, call me selfish all you want but it’s the truth.”

“We’re not as bad as you think, some of us don’t have a choice.” She looked down feeling rather defeated. At first, she was sure he was lying.

That’s what they do? Lie right?

But the fact he helped her by covering her patterns, and could easily snitch on her at any moment… did the members in his band know? No, she doubts it. They could easily take advantage of her but… he wasn’t.

The snake suddenly went up to her, as if feeling the tension and wanted to lighten the mood.

“He likes you.”

“Is that surprising?” She asked giving the snake a pet on the head.

“Aoda tends to not like a lot of people or demons.”

“Well, I like him too. A lot better than you.”

“Clearly.” He chuckled, “just think about my offer. I won’t push but if anyone can understand about the patterns, I can.”

“Who knows? You might find it helpful.”

“You haven’t told anyone in your band?”

It went quiet for a moment before he finally spoke.

“They won’t get it either.”

Perhaps he wasn’t lying, maybe… just maybe.

And dare she say? She felt a weight lifted from her shoulder at the thought of being able to talk about it.

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the afterlife <3

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SasuSaku Month 2025 Day 2: Melt in your Mouth

Summary: The clan and others loved to gossip about the young Uchiha and Haruno. But they don’t know what happens behind closed doors.

Road to Ninja SasuSaku

Read it on Ao3: Here

CW: Slight Angst

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‘You’re in your thirties, don’t you think it’s time to move on.’

‘She’ll never be the type of woman you want her to be.’

‘I know a few candidates that would be a perfect match!’

‘Even Menma is married with a son.’

Sasuke ignores all the comments made about Sakura, about them.

He doesn’t care of what his clan thinks, of what any nobody thinks.

They don’t know her like he does. They don’t know about their constant hook-ups, that Sasuke will sneak into her office when she’s working or that he has to fix himself before every meeting he attends with his father.

There is one thing they do have right about her and that she’s not a ‘relationship person.’

She’s open and admitted that herself, and he doesn’t fault her. Not when her parents died early on in her life protecting the village. Leaving a little girl to grow up with no one to guide her.

The villagers love to brag and compliment her parents but do any of them stop to ask how she’s doing? If she needed help, that she could turn to them if need be?

No, they were all too busy getting on with their own lives like nothing happened.

Aside from a few neighbours who were always gifting her their food because they ‘cooked too much.’

She’s been closed off since, always being wary, distant. Never fully allowing anyone in right away.

Even now.

Especially now, because whilst everyone they know is settling down with kids, she doesn’t see herself having this life. Thinking she can’t be a doting mother like her friends, or what if history repeats. It doesn’t matter how many will try to comfort or reassure, it’s not as simple as that.

It goes deeper.

He understands and accepts what they have with no question.

Because even though she isn’t a ‘relationship person’ she still has needs, and Sasuke is more than willing to give her what she needs. He knows she doesn’t do this with other men, he doesn’t do this with other women either, as hard as that is to believe.

They are open and honest with one another and that’s why a part of her feels guilty. Sakura always assumed that with the way he openly flirts about then surely, he’s had plenty of hook-ups and one-night stands in the past. That he was a safe person who she trusts who won’t get attached and yet now she wonders… if perhaps he was being serious when he confessed all those years ago.

She’s tried to end things, be considerate of his feelings because it didn’t seem fair to ‘lead him on.’ In the end, it never works. He’s always reassuring, affectionate, tells her where he’ll be if she needs him.

It makes her knees weak.

And yet, she still can’t understand that’s how he feels too.

Because now that he’s had a taste of her, why would he want to let her go?

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Some JinuRumi for the soul AUGGGGGH ✨️

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うちはサスケ x 春野サクラ

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Her words…

Day 2: No Filter

[Ah another look back at chapter 181! I wanted to do a redraw of this panel so that you can see the expression on Sasuke’s face. In the chapter we do not get to see how those words impact him… Ah Sasuke keeping his emotions off panel ｡ﾟ(TヮT)ﾟ｡…Please enjoy and take care!]

Characters belong to Masashi Kishimoto ©

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うちはサスケxサクラxサラダ

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Papa saying goodbye…

[Ah I am sorry I have been so busy! I was so sad to know Sasuke had left when Sarada was young still. I am sure he had a reason and I cannot wait to find out what the story will become next. Stay strong!]

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うちはサスケｘサクラｘサラダ

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Meet our family…

[Sorry this is kind of messy… I had to work all day and I rushed to finish it tonight. Ah oh well, please enjoy!]

Characters belong to Masashi Kishimoto ©

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Best form of Sakura anger management :D Sasuke you have learned well…And sorry I know he’s missing the wrong arm but whatever! 

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SasuSaku Month 2025 Day 1: Soothing Hugs

Summary: Forest of Death Hug in Sasuke’s POV

Read it on Ao3: Here

AN: Currently following the prompts from here. I have a few ideas in mind, so let's see how it goes  👀👀

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It was cold, with nothing but darkness. Sasuke wasn’t sure if he had his eyes opened or not, they felt heavy but no matter how hard he tried he couldn’t’ open them.

He felt like he was suffocating, the mark on his neck glowed and he felt a stinging sensation of pain from all around his body. Collapsing on the floor, he could barely breathe.

The darkness from around felt as though as if it was trying to drag him into it and consume him.

‘It’s all your fault.’

‘They died because you were too weak.’

‘Cling to your pathetic life.’

He couldn’t fight it off though, his energy was drained.

And the voices… the voices were right. Everything was his fault.

Then the next moment Sasuke felt a weight from behind. This one wasn’t heavy though, more comforting and familiar.

He recognised the scent from behind all too well.

“Please… stop.”

And her voice… why was she crying?

Did someone hurt her?

Was she in danger?

He vaguely recalled collapsing in her arms from the pain before, and Naruto was out too.

That meant she was all by herself.

He had to snap out of it, to protect her at least.

Sakura wouldn’t be able to survive by herself.

He won��t let someone else precious to him die, if he couldn’t protect his parents at least he could protect her.

Suddenly however the voices stopped, and the darkness turned to light, and then he found himself staring into her green eyes filled with tears.

He had no idea what happened, no recollection of anything other than the darkness from before but he could feel the curse mark receding. As if looking at her alone was enough.

“Sasuke!” She was okay, bruised and battered but at least.

She’s alive and that was all that mattered.

~~~

Yet up until now, Sasuke had no idea how she managed to snap him out of it.

“Papa, you’re spacing out again.” Sarada commented noticing him zoning out.

“Ah, sorry. Just thinking about something.”

“About what?” She prodded curious, Sasuke wasn’t sure whether he should say considering Sarada was going to go through the chunin exams herself. Still, they wouldn’t be as bad as back then, something he was grateful of.

“About your moth-” Sasuke knew he immediately piqued her interest as she turned to him. Eyes big and curious. He huffed amused, but perhaps she could give a different perspective.

“It happened when we were your age, she… snapped me out of this trance. I can’t really explain but one minute I felt I was consumed with darkness and the next she was there.”

‘Who harmed you?’

‘It was me!’ He was cocky, arrogant. Even if it was vague memory, he seemed so proud of what he did.

“Mama always does have this comforting aura, like being near her makes me feel safe. I know it’s because you’re my parents but maybe Mama has that hold on you?”

“Ah.” Perhaps she was right, it didn’t seem realistic but still… what else did he have to go on?

Her hug, her scent, everything familiar to him was what snapped him out of it.

“Does Mama know you’ve felt this way -” Sasuke poked her forehead.

“Let’s keep this between us.” But with the way his daughter was looking at him, she knew.

“Your still shy around Mama? Really?”

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Another commissioned art ((which I forgot to post here 🥲)) by Twinscomic2016 of smoll Sakura and Dan for my Sakura Senju AU and look how cuuuute this is 😭😭 She is baby 🥹🥹

I love it so much 😭😭🫶🫶

~Please DO NOT REPOST~

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Sakura Week Day 3: Another Anime Genre

An adorable art I commissioned my friend @daffodeelily for my Spy X Family snippet.

They are currently opened for commissions also so if you are interested in commissioning them be sure to DM them on Twitter here😊 Hope you enjoy the snippet

“Papa!” Sakura looked around the place trying to find Dan.

“Where are you?” If she recalled her father was meant to be on a mission taking down bad guys but as he promised her mother beforehand to take her out for the day as she herself had to go to work. More like going on her own missions with spy gadgets. Dan had no choice but to bring her to the place his mission was at.

Sakura tried to make it easy for him by finding a safe/kid friendly place and when her father kept using the excuses of needing to get them a drink or to use the men’s room Sakura happily accepted them without further questions. She only hoped he’d make it back and nothing will go wrong. Now though, Sakura was lost in the big building. They were at a shopping mall but from what she could read in her Papa’s mind Dan had to go to the top to find the bad guys. So that was where she was at.

Even if it didn’t seem like a bright idea but Sakura was getting bored with all this waiting.

“I wonder if he’s in here?” Sakura turned the doorknob only to be face to face with a bunch of men in suits.

 “Oi, what are you doing in here?”

“Ooops, sorry.” Sakura knew she found the ‘bad guys’ and quickly ran ahead. It didn’t help that she was carrying her pink bunny bag making it difficult to speed. Why did she have to keep getting into these scenarios? When Sakura turned a few corners, she peeked out to see if she was being followed but couldn’t sense them anywhere.

‘Odd.’

Perhaps she was faster than she thought. A security guard noticed and walked up to her.

“Oh, are you lost little girl?” The nice lady picked her up and Sakura felt at ease. Hopefully they won’t do anything with another witness about.

“Where are your parents?”

“I’m with my Papa and we got lost.”

“I see, how about we go make a call and see if we can find him.”

“That’s fine, I’m here.” Dan had already appeared; his hair was a mess but other than that he seemed perfectly fine. “Papa!!” Seeing how at ease she was, the lady passed her over to Dan.

“You should be careful sir; this is a large building. Kids tend to get lost quite easily here.”

“Noted, thank you.”

‘Fortunately thanks to Sakura’s distraction I was able to finish my mission.’

“Wah!” Sakura was stunned, so he took care of them that quickly. How was that possible in such a small amount of time. Ah, maybe he was in the room and when they made a big fuss Dan took the opportunity. It would explain why she couldn’t have seen anyone afterwards.

“Hmm, something wrong?” Dan noticed her confused look.

“Nope!” Her stomach gurgled. “But I am hungry. Can we get something to eat?” All these missions were hard work.

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Another #VGen #commission for @keithisbae1 of her DanTsunaSaku in Sakura Senju AU.

A soft family pic this time 🥹

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Thank you for always trusting me again, Keith! Gosh I love doing Babysaku's cheeks! 😆❤️

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A Sad Victory

Adorable art piece I commissioned from my friend the amazing @sorceressmyr because I realised I haven't posted this snippet here 😭😭 I hope you enjoy 😊

You can also read this here on Ao3

CW: Angst ahead

They had never planned to fall in love and certainly didn’t plan on bringing life into the world. Even when it was in inevitable after they had their first kiss, they knew it couldn’t be, as Jura would never allow it. But in the end, it didn’t matter, because they won.

They were ones in charge of Konoha and had the village in their control. Some others had been turned into juubi clones whilst the rest were threatened and to do their bidding.

As far as Hidari and Misaki were concerned their relationship was the least of their concerns and anyone’s priority. They could do what they want and that was just what they did. No one cared or was surprised until Misaki was expecting.

A juubi clone with a baby? How odd that would be.

“We haven’t picked out a name yet.”

“We could name her Sarada.” At that Misaki looked at him confused. Would that be a good idea? Naming their child after one of them? Who they’ve captured and left behind. Even though she wasn’t her daughter, Misaki’s heart still squeezed at seeing Sarada’s betrayed face.

Because they looked like her own parents.

“It just feels… right.” Hidari couldn’t explain it but hoped she would understand.

“I see, if that’s what you want.” She couldn’t deny it.

“Ah welcome to the world Sarada.” Hidari bent down to where Sarada was sleeping in the small bed. She opened her eyes giving a little gummy smile, her small hand squeezing his finger.

~~~

Parenting was another thing; the clones didn’t understand human emotions however with what they could see from the memories of Sasuke and Sakura they were able to learn and slowly understood how and why a parent’s love for their child, was the strongest form of love. 

Their Sarada wasn’t like them, that was much obvious over the months.

She was much livelier brighter compared to them. She was filled with happiness and seemed to have a better understanding on emotions and acted like any other baby.

Perhaps it was because she was born into the world rather than created like they were or was it because of them? Each day with their daughter melted their hearts, it seemed like at times someone else took over like their original selves to raise their daughter.

Originally Hidari had thought that because she was born into this world that she was different and maybe that still was the case, but he can’t deny that he and Misaki had also changed compared to who they were before.

The memories of their real selves and everything they’ve been through made them suffer with guilt.

How could they be allowed to enjoy being a family of their own when they never got to have their happy ending.

Something needed to be done.

Hidari doesn’t expect it to be easy and he doubts it’s possible for both his and their family to co-exist. But they could try right?

~~~

Unfortunately, that wasn’t to be. Whilst everything was back to normal, the enemy defeated, the people were released from the trees and everyone including Naruto and Hinata brought back.

Hidari and Misaki would soon cease to exist. They were made into this world and could easily be erased; Jura had warned them of the consequence including being separated from their daughter.

‘Do you think she would want that.’ But it was the right thing to do. And Hidari knows the perfect family who could no, would in fact take care of her which is what leads them here.

“I understand that we have no right to ask this of you, but…” He looks down at Sarada who was oblivious to what was happening around her.

“Please look after our daughter.” Sasuke blinked caught off guard at the bizarre request.

“Why would we…” He didn’t understand, she was their daughter, so it only made sense for her to be with them, right?

“Before we started this war, Jura warned us of the consequences if we planned an uprising. That we’re nothing more than tools that could easily be taken away from this world. We were created and therefore our existence does not matter, our erasure means nothing. But she…”

“Our Sarada, wasn’t. She has her whole life to live, and I know she will be in good hands with you. If you accept, I would forever be in your debt and can rest easy knowing she’s safe.”

Once again Sasuke was left stunned, asking someone else. Even if they were their clones. To look after their baby?

“We wouldn’t ask if we weren’t desperate. We know you’ll love her like your own, we’ve seen your memories and know you. So please, take care of our Sarada.” Misaki bowed, pleading.

Sasuke looked back at his wife and own daughter, conflicted. This wasn’t a choice he could make alone and there were still so many things going through his head.

“We will!” It was Sarada who spoke out.

“I understand you have a lot of questions, but they saved us. They didn’t have to, but they really helped me and Boruto out. Please, it’s the least we can do, and I’ll be a good older sister. I promise!!” It seemed it was already decided.

Sasuke looked back towards Sakura, waiting for her approval and after witnessing Sarada’s declaration she gave a silent nod. She trusted her daughter, they both did.

“Alright…” It wasn’t like they could just leave the baby by herself anyway.

“Thank you.” Hidari bowed lightly before turning to his daughter.

“You be good to your parents now, okay?” He gave her a small kiss on the head like he always does with her. She’ll be safe and loved; he can rest easy now knowing that.

“Papa!” She smiled placing a small hand on his chin.

“I’m here.” He passes her over to Misaki with an ache in his chest.

“Don’t go waking them up so early the morning like you do with us, okay?” Misaki half lightly joked pulling her daughter close giving her a kiss.

She refused to let her tears fall and her daughter see them.

“Mama!”

“That’s right sweetie.” Misaki let out a sad smile before passing her over to Sasuke.

“Thank you.” Were the last words she uttered.

In a matter of seconds, the two had disappeared. Like knowing their daughter was safe and with them was all that they needed to let go. And she, their Sarada had no reaction.

Not when she was looking up at him so adoringly. It didn’t seem like she noticed her own parents had ‘passed’ and were instead right in front of her.

“Papa!” Sarada’s small hand reached out to his face giggling away.

Sasuke’s heart lurched but his father instincts kicked in, cradling the girl closer.

“Ah, I’m here.”

To her, there would be no sad tears and painful memories because she was too young to understand.

~~~

“Isn’t there a way to bring them back?” Sakura asked Sasuke, no matter what happened a child and their parents shouldn’t be separated. Sasuke shook his head.

“There isn’t, Jura was right about one thing. Their existence doesn’t matter.” It seemed like such a terrible thing to say but there wasn’t anything they could do about it.

“I would have thought we’re too old to have a baby this young but guess I’m wrong.”

“Is this really something you want to do?”

“Of course, they were right. Regardless of the situation, we’ll raise her like our own.” She smiled cupping Sasuke’s cheek.

“Ah.” Sarada came into the room carrying her now new sister.

“Should we rename her?” Sarada asked. “I mean it seems disrespectful, but if we’re both Sarada won’t it get… confusing?” Sasuke and Sakura shared a knowing look and smiled.

“You know there was another name we had for you.”

“Oh, what was it?”

“Kiko, it means hope.” Sakura said placing her hand on the baby’s head. “I think it’ll suit her nicely.”

“So Kiko, I’m going to be your big sister Sarada.”

“Big… sissy? Big sissy!!”

No matter what they will take care of her.

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All my commissioned art done by @sorceressmyr for my Mershark/Mermaid fic so far. I've been meaning to post them all together 😆 I really love how they look 🥹🥹

You can read the fic here:

Mershark/Mermaid AU - Panda28 - Naruto [Archive of Our Own]

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"Wah, why aren't fandoms fun anymore?"

Because you keep policing people's headcanons, making fun of them and calling them horrible things, and on top of that, you're somehow claiming to be a safe space for people to express their creativity, yet turning around and harassing them anyways because you've made a billion exceptions to the "don't police people" rule and you think, like everyone else who's made their own exceptions, that your exceptions justify harassment.

So you're making fandom into a field of rat traps where nobody even dares interact with anyone, or shares art anymore, because you still might just attack them for it because they did something as simple as writing a canonically soft character as... a softie.

Let people do their "cringe" y/a romances, let people do their "gross" ships, let people write those characters as jerks or softies. Let them, and mean it when you say you'll let them, instead of soapboxing about it in a patronizing post but not really meaning what you're soapboxing about.