During the mission to Wave, Sakura realises that she has to become a better ninja for her teammates' sake and be someone they can depend on. She vows to take her training seriously, and receives help from the most unlikely of sources; Genma Shiranui. The two form an unlikely bond and stick together through thick and thin, while Sakura improves and meets other people along the way.

What if after Zabuza and Haku died Sakura realized that she wasn't good enough? That her training is more important than romance and looks? What if this realization changed her attitude towards others? How will others react to her new change? (Eventually becomes AU) Pairing undecided (Harem for now) (Old version. New version "Shades of Pink" is out.)