Of Chakra and Magoi

Naruto X Magi The Labyrinth of Magic

Strong!Sakura


Summary: What if Haruno Sakura is a Magi and have been reborn three times? On her 4th rebirth, Sakura is born into the world of Shinobi, where instead of Magoi, chakra ruled the world. Armed with magic and knowledge from her previous 3 lives, Haruno Sakura take on the world as a kunoichi from Konoha. Can she survive with chakra alone? Or will she depend on magic?

Disclaimer: I do not own both of the series but the OCs are all mine

Warning: Typos


CHAPTER 1


12 year old Sakura sat in front of her dressing table, brushing her pink hair until it is smooth and shine. Putting down her comb, she start to braided it. Since the length of her hair reached her feet, it take quite a while to braid it, as much as it take to brush her hair. When she is done, her hair is tied to two long braids and the sun is already up.

Standing up, Sakura walked in front of her mirror to take one last look of herself. She is wearing a sleeveless red top with white Haruno symbol on the back and zipper on the front. Underneath is a white kimono, with the sleeves reached her wrists and the skirt stopped just a few inches above her ankle. Her weapon pouch secured on her waist. Underneath the kimono, she wear a black shorts. For final touch, she wear her forehead protector on her head to accentuate her face.

Satisfied, the pinkette grabbed her magic staff. Of course she don't use the word magic around people. Her staff is made from cherry blossom tree, with carvings of cherry blossom petals painted in pink and leaves in green. On the tip of her staff is a clear orb sphere, made by a gem that reacts to chakra. Her parents give this as a present when she passed her test to become a Shinobi. Sakura is thrilled to find that the orb can be removed and reattached, and become even more satisfied when the gem reacts well with magoi. It is a costly thing, she knew, but she would like to buy the gem or any similar material to create magic tools. Being a ninja will give her better chances to find such material, and the money to afford it. Not that she'll have enough money for big projects with the salary of a Genin.

She leave her room and head towards the door, stopping at the kitchen briefly to grab a riceball for breakfast. Her parents already gone for a mission, but she knew that they will be back at the evening. Opening the door, Sakura breathed in the morning air and enjoying the warm feeling of the sun on her face. The Rukhs dances around her. Sakura let out a relaxed sigh.

Today is the day when they will announce the squads the new Genins will be assigned to. Sakura prefer that she is to be put in the same squad as Uzumaki Naruto. She is fond of the boy. And it will make it easier to watch over a first class singularity like him. The boy has the biggest life force Sakura has seen so far in this world, and the way Rukh surrounds him is quite auspicious. Should they live in a different kind of world, Sakura would make him king.

But this world have chakra already. Magoi is not really needed.

Even so, the source of black rukh in Naruto is concerning. The power of Kyuubi is quite frightening. An orphan like Naruto, roughly born during the same time when the Nine Tails were loose, shunned by the adults, whisker marks on his cheeks. It's not hard to connect the dots, really. Still, Sakura is amazed that the rukhs can be in harmony, not blending but not fighting each other as well. The seal that the Fourth Hokage put on Naruto really is something. She wouldn't mind to get a closer look and examine it. Imagine the magic formulas she can create with such seals.

Too absorbed with her thoughts, Sakura didn't realise that she has arrived at the class inside of the Academy. It was the loud voice of her friend, Uzumaki Naruto, that snapped her out. "Sakura-chan! Over here!" The hyperactive blond waved his arm at her, grinning wide while pointing to the seat next to him. Sakura smiled back and walked to his direction, taking a seat next to him.

"Nice staff" Naruto observed "Where did you get it?"

"My parents. They gave it to me as a present when I got home with my head protector." Sakura handed it to Naruto, letting him take a closer look. "You know I'm better fighting using a staff."

"Yeah... I can still remember how you hit me on the head with a broom" Naruto grinned comically, rubbing his head.

"That's because you suddenly barged in to my room when I was changing" Sakura looked at him sternly.

Naruto grinned apologetically and handed her staff back. Sakura gripped her staff. It's not like her old staves, so she have to get familiar with it soon. Her ears perked when she heard whispers and muffled squeals. She turn around to see a bunch of girls huddled up together, giggling as they eyed the boy who sat on the other end of the table.

Uchiha Sasuke

The prodigy is doing a wonderful job in ignoring the girls behind him. Sakura can't help but frown a bit. Sasuke has quite the dark history. The massacre of your clan and being the only survivor would easily make one's rukh black. Thankfully his rukh has not turn black but it will if Sasuke's hatred worsen. That and Sasuke also have quite the large quantity of magoi. More than regular person but still nowhere close to Naruto.

Sakura blinked when Naruto crouched on the table, face inches away from Sasuke's, glaring at him. Sasuke glared back at him.

"Naruto... What in the world are you doing?" Sakura can't help but sweat drop a bit.

"You've been staring at him" he answered without turning away from the glaring contest. "What's so great about you anyway?"

"Naruto... Get off the table" She get closer to pull Naruto when the boy in front of them lean back, accidentally pushing Naruto and...

Uzumaki Naruto and Uchiha Sasuke kissed.

The scene is comical in a sense, and Sakura is torn between laughing or squeal in delight. She choose to part them as Sasuke's fangirls looked ready to kill Naruto. As soon as his lips is free, Naruto gagged and writhe. Sakura's sweat drop become bigger when he roll and fell to the floor. She did feel a little bit guilty though, since she definitely enjoy seeing two boys kissing. Next to her Sasuke also gagged. The fangirls looked ready to tear Naruto apart when Sakura wave her staff in front of them.

"He's just being in the wrong place and in the wrong time." She tried to reason with them as Naruto keep ducking under the table.

"Step aside Forehead Girl!" One of them shouted harshly.

"I'm afraid I can't do that. Look, which one would make you angrier? A girl or a boy kissing Sasuke-san?" That got them. Sakura watched her they retreated back and discuss what she just said heatedly. Personally, she doesn't mind seeing Sasuke get kissed by a boy. A handsome one at that. She hid her slightly perverted grin before turning to Naruto.

"Thanks Sakura-chan" Naruto sit at the other end of the table, wiping his mouth with his sleeves and gagged. Thankfully Iruka entered the room after that, leaving no opportunity for the fangirls to get mad or anyone else messing up. Iruka proceed to list the newly assigned teams and to Sakura's relief, she is in the same team with Naruto and Sasuke.

They will meet their respective jounin teachers after lunch, so they have some time before meeting this Hatake Kakashi. Sakura had heard some things regarding Kakashi... That he has a penchant of being late, reading Icha Icha series and ex member of the ANBU. Since ANBU is a special assassination squad, Kakashi must be strong... Or at least, shrewd enough.

Sakura eat her bento as she sit on a stone bench on the park. It really is a peaceful day, though it will soon be ruined with whatever craziness waiting for her in the end of the day. A rukh bird flutter pass her and Sakura turned to see Sasuke standing there. He's folding his arms and lean to the tree, looking at her with a smile.

She try not to laugh. There is no way Sasuke would do that. It can only be one thing and the rukh cannot be mistaken. "Naruto... What are you doing?"

"What are you talking about Sakura-chan?" 'Sasuke' try to keep his cool but Sakura can see sweat trickling from his forehead.

"Naruto..." Sakura grabbed her staff and smiled sweetly. 'Sasuke' gulped and after a puff of smoke, Naruto finally dropped the disguise. "Why are you masquerading around as Sasuke-san?"

The blonde pouted and folded his arms. "It's because you have a crush on him don't you? I want to know what's so good about him!"

"Oh Naruto..." Sakura shake her head. Sometimes she feel aggravated with the blonde's antics but she knows that he only want attention... And because he want to be acknowledged by Sasuke. "I admit I am interested in him but not in that way. Sasuke-san have something... that intrigues me."

"Like what?"

Sakura paused for a moment to choose her words. "It's just a gut feeling but... I sense something... dangerous from him. If he crosses the line... Sasuke-san will be in great trouble." Impure rukh is very dangerous.

Naruto seem to caught the seriousness in her words (or perhaps it's because of her expression) and don't press any further. Instead he plopped next to her and folded his arms. "I still don't like him."

"Well, he's going to be our teammate. You two must learn to get along." Sakura poked Naruto on the cheek. "I'm sure he have something likeable about him... Just don't mess with him too much."

The blonde suddenly looking uneasy and scratching his head. "Uh, about that-"

"NARUTO!"

Both genin turned to see a livid Sasuke charging towards them. His eyes screams murder. Naruto visibly paled and flees. Sakura shakes her head as one boy is running for his life and the other is after his life.

'I hope our team will be all right...'


Two hours have passed since the appointed time. It appears that one rumor of Kakashi always being left is true. Naruto is moving around the empty classroom, obviously bored, while Sasuke just looking at the wall in front of him intensely. Sakura busies herself reading a book about medical jutsu. 8th type Life magic is her specialty and thus so is healing magic. Since 8th type is compatible with 4th type, Sakura won't be surprised if her element here is lightning. Putting that aside, medical knowledge in this world are quite fascinating.

Naruto poked his head out and looked at the empty hallways, looking restless. "Why is our sensei is so damn late?! All of the other teams have left and Iruka-sensei too!"

"Just find something to occupy yourself Naruto..." It's impossible to tell one Uzumaki Naruto to stay still so it's better to give him something to work on. Naruto crosses his arms, pouting before a grin appear on his face. Sakura watch in amusement when he pick up the blackboard eraser and place it between the doors, climbing onto a desk for support.

"Pffft..." Sasuke looked at Naruto, annoyed "Like a jounin would fall for such a simple booby trap"

As soon as he said that, the door slipped open and the eraser fell onto a man with white hair and face mask. As he looked at them for the first time, Naruto cracked up, clutching his stomach. Sakura unable to contain herself and grin. Sasuke appears unbelieving that a Jounin would fell to such a trap.

Behind that mask of his, their sensei smiled and stroking his chin thoughtfully before speaking up. "Hmm... How can I say this..? My first impression is... I don't like you guys."

The three genin sweat drop at that.

...

They moved to another place, this time to a higher ground where they have a nice view of Konoha from above. Kakashi Hatake leaned to the rails while Sakura, Sasuke and Naruto sit on the stairs. She hugged her staff close to her, looking at the masked man in curiosity.

"Ok... Let's begin with some introductions. What do you want to know?" Kakashi-sensei begins, though he looks nonchalant with it.

"Hey hey! Why don't you introduce yourself first to us?" Naruto looked at their sensei with suspicion.

"That's right... You're the oldest and our teacher after all" Sakura add in.

"Oh me? My name is Hatake Kakashi. I have no desire to tell you guys of my likes and dislikes." He looks at them uninterested. "Dreams for the future... Hmm.. Well, I have lots of hobbies."

Sakura sweat drop at that. Clearly Kakashi have no interest in them if his introduction is like that... How can he become a sensei? "So all we learned is his name only..." She mumbles to Naruto and Sasuke who also sweat drop.

"Now it's your turn. From the right" Kakashi's one eye glance to Naruto 's direction. The blond perked up at that and grins.

"My name is Naruto Uzumaki! I like cup ramen! What I like even more is the ramen restaurant Ichiraku where Iruka-sense would treat me! What I dislike is the 3 minutes waiting for the cup ramen to cook..." Sakura can't help but chuckle at Naruto's ramen obsession while Kakashi-sensei sweat drop.

"My dream is... To surpass the Hokage and then have all the people of this village to acknowledge me!" Naruto said excitedly with determination in his eyes, touching his forehead protector proudly. The rukh swirls around him as he says that. Sakura's eyes widened a bit before smiling softly at the boy. Such determined boy... The rukh would love him even more in the future, Sakura can sense that. It seems that Kakashi-sensei is intrigued too, judging from the look in his visible eye.

"My hobbies... Pranks I guess" Naruto ended, to Sakura's amusement.

Kakashi-sensei scratches his head at that before turning to Sasuke. "Next"

Sasuke, hiding half of his face behind his hands, looked at him sharply. "My name is Sasuke Uchiha. There is a lot that I dislike and I don't particularly like anything... And... I don't want to use the word 'dream' but rather, ambition... The resurrection of my clan and... To kill a certain man."

A heavy silence reign after those words come out. Sakura looked at the boy next to her with disapproval while Kakashi have a sharp look on his own. Naruto gulped. Revenge is sweet but at the same time, bitter. She really need to watch out for this one. That adds one more thing to do in her agenda, to find out more about the Uchiha massacre.

"Ok. Lastly, the girl" All the attention turn to her now.

Sakura straightened up and looked at Kakashi-sensei. "My name is Haruno Sakura. I like many things... Adventures is one of them" She smiled at the memories of adventures of her past lives, fighting and surviving with her kings and their household. The journeys, the discoveries, the thrill... That feeling of accomplishments...

"...And dislike many more things. My hobbies are training, learning, and research." Researching about magic but she couldn't say that. "My dream is..." She paused at that. As a Magi, they already have a predetermined course for them. To to choose kings and watching over the course of the world... When they die, their rukh went somewhere else... Everyone here will live only one life but she... "My dream is to live my life to the fullest and to have as many treasured memories with my loved ones in this lifetime"

Her grip on her staff tightened at that. Her voice falters as she force herself to smile. It is never easy. To know that you will live again and again while the ones you bonded with will never join you for the second time... The third time... The fourth time... To his credit, Kakashi-sensei seems to sense that her smile is forced and didn't push.

"That's enough of that. We will start our duties tomorrow." Naruto perked up at that, an excited look on his face. "First we are going to do something just the four of us. Survival training."

Survival training? They did enough of those at the Academy but Sakura knows better. Ninjas live a dangerous life and the time they spent at the Academy is just to cover the basics. The real thing is here. She doesn't need the rukh to tell her that.

"I'm your opponent but this is not a normal training..." Obviously, since they will fight a Jounin. Then out of the blue, the man chuckled. It only further proving her suspicion.

"What's so funny?!" Naruto yelled nervously.

"No... Well... It's just that... If I tell you this, you guys are definitely going to flip." Puh-lease. Sakura have fought monsters, villains, participate in wars, targeted, part of conspiracy and she have died. Thrice. She didn't let it shows though. Kakashi continues. "Out of 27 graduates, only 9 will be chosen as Genin. The rest will be sent back to the Academy. This training is a super difficult exam with a failure rate of 66%"

More than 50% That's bad... Sakura might be a Magi but as a ninja, she's just average. This will be super difficult indeed. Heck, even Sasuke is nervous! No matter how well his stoic look is.

"What the hell?!" The jinchuriki flipped, just like Kakashi predicted. "But we worked so hard! What's the point of graduating then?!"

"Oh that? That's just to selectwho have the chance to become a genin" Kakashi-sensei answered casually, earning a "What?!" from Naruto. "Anyway, tomorrow you will be graded on the training field. Bring all your Shinobi tools. Oh and skip breakfast, you'll throw up"

You can't do magic with an empty stomach, moreover chakra? Ha, as if! Sakura can't fail here. Her journey as a shinobi just started and there's no way she let it end when they barely leave the starting line.

They part ways after that. Sasuke gone back home while Sakura and Naruto make their way to Ichiraku. As you can expect from one Naruto Uzumaki, he's pumped up. "We can't fail here! I'll have to kick Kakashi's sensei ass and have him recognize my strength!" There's fire in his eyes, blazing with determination.

"I know Naruto but we need to think up of a strategy. We're up against a Jounin after all." Naruto have the Nine Tails, Sasuke is the last of the Uchihas and she is a Magi... But they are new genins and Sakura have accept the fact that her physique will always be weaker than the others. That's the downside of being a magician. But she do have her brains, past lives experiences and shinobi training. It's not much but...

"How about we go to my house after this?" Naruto's head whipped in alarm at that "...so we can think up of strategies to beat Kakashi-sensei." His face fell at that. "I know a couple of things about him. It pays to gather information beforehand. Maybe we can make him cry at the same time..." Sakura grins. Naruto mirrored her grin as he start to get excited

"We're definitely going to pass this test! I'm going to be a Hokage!" He pumped his fist to the air. "Race you to Ichiraku's! Then we'll think of strategies" He took off to the street.

"Yes, we will" Sakura muttered to herself as she chase after Naruto. The rukh is following him and it made Sakura smile. When the rukh around her swirls as well, she smiled widely.

Everything will be all right. The Flow is with them.


I apologize for the long update. Life is making me busy.

So let's clear things up:

- Magi always have braids so don't be surprised if Sakura have hair that long and braided

- As you all have read in Shippunden manga, Sakura likes yaoi so if she act like a fujoshi, it's understandable

I'm also trying to put together Sakura's past lives as a Magi. You will have flashbacks of her past lives and her time in the Sacred Palace with Ugo. The Magi plot is quite complex with all the history and kings, especially creating original ones, so please bear with me.

Thank you for reading~

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