Sakura Rewind

Written by: KamiNoSakura

Author's Note:This is a story that I thought of during my youthful years in Middle school. I thought that Sakura's role needed a bit more of an impact, so I wrote this story and revised it a number of times, hope you enjoy. There are some of my OCs and a few of the original characters may seem to be a bit OOC, but otherwise I tried to capture their original personalities. On another note, I do plan on making a doujinshi of this story however it will take some time due to my lack of excellent drawing skills. Please bear with me everyone. I do not own Naruto, all rights go to Kishimoto Masashi.

Warning: Main Character Death (Sort of…) & Some Profanity

-Chapter One-

The Deal of a Lifetime

Hours had seemed like days to Sakura; the other shinobi had left the area and began to clean all the aftermath and debris left by the war. Sakura knew that she had to help, but a part of her wanted to stay behind with her two fallen teammates. Inside she felt that if she waited, any moment they would wake up and have everything go back to normal, before the war, before Orochimaru's manipulation over Sasuke…before any of the chain of events that lead to this sad and miserable ending. However, Sakura knew that this is one nightmare that she will never wake up from.

She stood up from the muddy earth, as she was about to leave something in the distance had caught her attention. The unknown figure slowly approached Sakura. It was a man wearing a white kimono, long silver hair that glistened in the light, ivory white skin and icy blue eyes. He was certainly a handsome man with delicate features, and one with a commanding presence. Sakura couldn't breathe with the current atmosphere let alone move.

The man spoke with a deep and clear voice that resonated with the surrounding area, almost like an echo "Do you wish to save these two souls?" the question took Sakura by surprise, and the answer was obvious.

"Of course I want to save them! I want them to live, and be happy!" the kunoichi shouted at the man, thinking that her feelings and their sacrifice were being mocked in some way.

"What would you do to save them, how far would you be willing to go for their sake?" Sakura paused, and said "I'd give up everything in order to save Sasuke and Naruto, everything…even my own life."

Her voice was filled with the determination to save the two people she cared about the most. The mysterious man smirked, and said "It seems to me that your mind has been made up…" before he continued on Sakura interrupted

"First, before this conversation becomes more weird and uncomfortable for me, who the hell are you? If you don't give me a serious answer I pound you into the ground!"

"Well I supposed it would be rude if I didn't introduce myself to a kunoichi such as yourself Haruno, Sakura"

Sakura flinched he moment he said her name 'Who is this guy? Not only does he know my name but I get this feeling that he knows a lot more than he's letting off…but why do I feel so scared?'

"My name, I have none, however many people refer to me as Futsunushi, the kami of swords and lightning and a loyal servant ofAmaterasu-sama.

The pink-haired shinobi couldn't believe what she was hearing. 'Is this guy serious, as if a kami such as Futsunushi would descend from the heavens and down to earth and talk with a shinobi, or rather talk with me?' Futsunushi could tell that she needed some convincing.

"Well, it seems to me that you do not believe in the fact that I am indeed a kami. What can I do to prove you otherwise?

Sakura had thought for a moment, 'If he is a kami, then he should be immortal, but he's no ordinary kami he's the one that controls lighting and weaponry such as swords, so then his fighting abilities should be easily exceed my own.' With that in mind Sakura charged at the supposed kami and didn't hold anything back. Her right fist that was filled with chakra was heading straight towards the unsuspecting victim. Before it made contact however, Futsunushi disappeared in a flash of lightning and appeared right behind Sakura. She then realized a long blade of a sword that was pointing at her neck, ready to kill in instant. 'He's good, and fast but that doesn't mean he's a kami…' Her thoughts were interrupted by the sword master.

"Still need more convincing I see, well then I'll let you kill me right here and now…that is if you can." The provoked shinobi did just that, she quickjly grabbed a kunai from her Hollister and thrust the blade through Futsunushi's heart. Despite her skills as a shinobi, no blood came from the attack and her target was still standing as if nothing had happened to him at all.

"What the-" the surprised pinkette exclaimed. "Well I am a kami after all, I cannot be killed. If I were to die so easily then my death would have occurred ago. Now then, back to business are they any questions you like to ask me to further prove my being a kami?": Sakura shook her head at the last statement, which was more of a question. The kami smiled at his success and asked "Now where should we begin?"

"Well first off why did you ask me if I wanted to save Sasuke-kun and Naruto…I should think it fairly obvious."

"Indeed, I wanted to see how strong your conviction and dedication to your fallen comrades was."

"They are not just mere comrades!" shouted Sakura, "They are my best friends! Splendid ninja and heroes in their own right! Don't confuse them with anything less!"

Futsunushi smirked at Sakura's burst of emotion. "Well then, how about the two of us make a deal?"

"A deal?" This confused Sakura, but she was interested in what Futsunushi would offer her. "What is that you're offering?"

Futsunushi smirked again, "The main reason why I am here, the business that I had with you. I will give you the opportunity to save Uchiha Sasuke and Uzumaki Naruto."

Sakura was speechless…how is it possible to save them when they are already dead? Is he going to resurrect them like Kabuto did with the other shinobi that the alliance has been fighting? "W-what? Save them? How? How the hell can I save them when they are soon to be buried six feet under? Don't fuck with my emotions you bastard!" Sakura was losing grip of her emotions and all her anger began to flood out like a tsunami.

"Calm down Haruno-san, certainly I can bring them back to life, but that is not my job. I simply take lives, I do not wish to interfere with the souls of the dead after they have left their bodies. I merely give others a chance to bring them back using a different method."

"What is this different method you speak of?"

"Tell me something…do you regret any of the mistakes you've made in the past?

Sakura contemplated for a moment, then after some minutes she responded with some sadness that shown on her face. "Yes, there are actually quite a few things that I've regretted…ignoring Naruto when we were children, neglecting my training as a ninja, not focusing on what's important…and well I wanted to change myself really. I was always the weaker one, the person who watches from the sidelines, but never really leading the way like Naruto or Sasuke-kun. Always acting like a know-it-all, like I was better when it was the complete opposite. But most of all, being the person who couldn't save her friends from certain death…" Before Sakura realized tears were cascading down her cheeks. She quickly wiped them away to hide another weakness that she hated herself for having.

"It's alright to cry Haruno-san, I'm a kami…I've lived a long life and certainly had my fair share of tears. It's nothing to be ashamed of."

The kunoichi smiled, and giggled at the last comment Futsunushi made. To think that even a kami could cry. "So what was the point of asking about my regrets and mistakes of the past?"

"Ah yes, well, although I can't give their lives back I can however return you to the past. With your current mind intact of course, so that you are more prepared in changing the fate of your loved ones…and yours as well."

"…You mean…going back in time?"

"To put simply…yes. Going back in time, what better way of changing fate?"

"What's the catch?"

"What makes you believe that there is a catch Haruno-san?" Futsunushi said, acting surprised at the thought.

"The fact that you said the word "deal" implies that both sides would have to contribute something in exchange. Since you're offering me the chance to change everyone's fate, what do I need or have to bargain with?"

Futsunishi's smirk returned once more, "You're quite clever Haruno-san, as expected from someone who is known to possess a great mind. There is indeed a price for granting a wish such as yours, and it's an expensive one at that."

"I already know the price…" Sakura said, the face showing strong resolve.

"I see…If you already known then, what will your answer be? Will you accept my offer?" asked Futsunushi already knowing the answer she'll give.

Sakura saw the kami's face and knew that she couldn't refuse, knowing herself that the opportunity was too good to pass. "You already know the answer, but I'll say it anyways and it's yes."

The silver-haired kami, satisfied with the response pulled out his arm hand reaching out towards her head. His hand covered her eyes. Suddenly Sakura began to feel tired, everything became a blur and eventually the surrounding area turned pitch-black. Sakura had made the deal of a lifetime…