Sasuke knew he was going to die. The injuries he suffered from Madara were too severe. Even though his wounds outside were healing, his mind was dying. Madara's power was slowly overtaking him. He had a dream about his past. Itachi was the old Itachi again, with his façade of a smile. 'It's almost time to go, Sasuke,' he had said, 'I'll be waiting for you.'
The nurses and Sakura thought he was healing well, although Sakura wouldn't speak to him. He also knew if Inoichi searched his mind, he would know that Sasuke didn't have much time left. Sasuke was finally allowed to leave, but he was reluctant to leave the safety of the hospital room. I have to go apologize to everyone individually, he told himself, it's the least I can do.
Sasuke walked out on his now strong legs. He was still wearing his hospital gown. Sasuke noticed Sakura walking around a corner and followed her. He appeared behind her quickly. Sakura was startled, but sensed it was Sasuke and ignored him. She continued walking.
"Sakura," Sasuke said to her. She stiffened, but didn't turn around. "I really hurt you, didn't I?"
She finally did turn around. "What do you think, you jerk? What are you thinking? When I can finally move on without you, you reappear in my life! Just to ruin it again! Everyone has finally accepted the fact that you are a rogue ninja and you reappear! What's worse is Naruto still believes you can be a good person again! He's never given up on you!" She huffed and spun back around. "I have patients," she muttered.
"So, what? Have you given up on me? Do you still believe in me?" Sasuke asked. Sakura didn't answer. She didn't move either.
"Why did you return?" she asks quietly. Sasuke was speechless. Why did I return? Was it really to apologize? No, because I would've been able to. Was it to check on the others? Return to my village? Sasuke sighed. "I don't know"
With that, Sakura left.