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What is the nature of the Sasuke --> Sakura relationship? Is it significant for future SS development? Why?
1) Notable Moments.
Ch.36.p.12
This does hint that Sasuke cared enough to boost Sakura's morale. But is this an explicit romantic hint? No. Note how his focus was on Sakura's role on the team; the focus was team-based.
Ch.55.p. 19.
Ah, yes. The infamous prelude to the FoD hug scene. It's safe to say Sasuke cared for Sakura's well-being. Was Sasuke's demading nature in this scene (to know who beat Sakura) romantically based? Possibly not - we have nothing to support a rom