Once again, I found myself compelled to re-read this fanfic because I haven't found yet a story that has me so attached to the characters, their developments and relationships like this one. I found it almost by chance, deciding that I should give Sakura (who was at the time, one of the less attractive characters for me) a chance, I have never been so pleased with a desition of mine, I just wish I could erase my knowledge of the world you created just to be able to enjoy it like the first time all over again.

And what a world indeed, what amazing characterizations, what outstandings outcomes. To say that your portrait of the characters within the story without abandoning their true personalities is brilliant would be an understatement, your writing capacities keep luring me in despite the years that passed (and the reading experience I achieved and general knowledge of English language). You deserve praise, you deserve everything this site has to offer.

I entered for a better understanding of what Sakura's character might have been, and you gave me a Sakura that I loved from the very first moment, you gave me a character that I was compelled to root for in every step of the way, my eyes transfixed to the screen. Sasori was the Akatsuki member that people paired her with (if we don't take Itachi into account), and yet, I am not able to imagine her with anyone else but Deidara, how their personalities clash together in a twist of barely contained emotions. Not a single kiss or cheezy line was needed for me to understand where their hearts lay.

I was pleasantly surprised when Ino came into view, for I was not expecting her -and while she's my favorite, I didn't need her, because that's how much your story kept me hooked to Sakura-, and yet, you gave her the chance of showing her information gathering skills, you gave her the chance to shine without the need of making her combat-style powerful, I can't thank you enough for that. But still, you took it further, you gave me even more, because all of the sudden I read every interaction she had with Itachi with my lips pursed because SOMETHING was happening there, and then this chapter came, and oh, a new gem in a sea full of them. Itachi suddenly became the only logical man for her, their interactions so on point, I found myself digging, looking for more, few stories contented me as much as yours did, and this one wasn't even focused on them.

I went overboard and I apologize, but I just needed you to know, whether you write more or not: Thank you, if this is the last of this story and we don't get to know what happens with Sakura and her mission to kill Kabuto, Deidara or Ino, then it's okay. Because you gave us this, you gave us 52 chapters of development, of planning, of incredible descriptions that until this day I turn to look for more understanding of the characters.

I hope you read this, not because I want you to write, not if it's not your desire. But because I want you to know what this story means for me, because I want you to know you're admired.

Hullo! This is my first time reading this story. I’ve never read a similar premise before, and to be honest I’ve never really considered Deidara for a starring role in a story either. I’m very curious and interested in reading all that’s here! Thank you for posting.

Incidentally I love this story - will review again when I finish but this author note was hilarious.

Such good good writing. Love this! Can’t wait to finish. Thanks for writing it - El

Got to chapter 41 and am quite disappointed. I expected Sakura and Deidara to be together in akatsuki by this point. The fact that this didn't happen by this point made me lose my patience and so, I don't like this story anymore. I hate it. Not gonna read anymore of this shit. Its practically the original canon story.

The sake set up made me fucking cryyyyy, holy shit

mmmm. Deidara is my spirit animal: no more talking about Sasuke, kid. You're good just the way you are. Time to train and get awesome. Let's blow something up.
Truly an icon.

Also, how much better is Deidara than canon Kakashi as a mentor to sakura? 500x better? 1000x better?

Absolutely a wonderfully told story ! I hope it gets continued! Love the growth and emotion!

I WAS ANTICIPATING SOME SAKURA AND DEIDARA ROMANCE AND FINALLY GOT SOME RIGHT AT THE EEEEEND?!

This is so far my favorite fanfic of all the ones that I've read. Thank you author-san for sharing your imagination and creative writing skills to all of us! I love how the Naruto women are all SO SO strong and badass in this fic! Especially InoSaku aaaaah they're both literal goddess yeah! And DeiSaku's relationship are worth the wait the slow burn of their relationship is so natural. I love everything in this fanfic, every characters, the POVs of characters, the way you wrote it it'll leave rollercoaster of emotions in me.

Thank you again author-san hope you're doing great wherever u are and I hope too that you're still aware that a lot of people/fans are still reading your work! Have a good day and life :

Wtf Kakashi just had me crying aaah!

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This chapter is so good! I love how you wrote it author-san, it makes me feel so nervous as hell!

Kakashi and Sakura's relationship is just so sad : brb gonna cri

You executed Sasuke's POV well author-san! And Sakura badass as ever!

Author-san yes! thank you for the fluff! I can't stop smiling. And oh boy,, I'm so excited to see Tsunade again asdfk!