Seeds of Destiny

When the Otsutsuki launched their final assault and the world stood on the brink of collapse, Sakura Haruno didn’t hesitate. Thinking of her family, her friends, and everything she had protected as a kunoichi, she made the decision that would seal her fate: to sacrifice herself in order to destroy the last corrupted bijū and the gods threatening to erase existence.

She died hoping peace would finally come.
But instead of oblivion, Sakura awoke in a new world—one where souls wield swords and fight against looming darkness. Leaving behind her life as a ninja, she must now start over: this time, as a shinigami, with the bijū fused to her soul and transformed into her zanpakutō—an entity as powerful as it is dangerous.

With her memories intact, her will stronger than ever, and a blade that roars with the voice of a beast who calls itself a god, Sakura must learn to live—and fight—in the Seireitei, where old wounds clash with new wars... and fate has yet to speak its final word.

After the Fourth Great Ninja War, life in the ninja world had become more stable. The Five Kages, united by a solid alliance, managed to bring prosperity to their villages. Though the scars of the war still marked many, the collective effort to avoid the mistakes of the past allowed peace to flourish.

Sakura and Tsunade, always at the forefront, continued to lead Konoha's hospital, which became the most advanced medical center of all time. Together with Shizune, they worked tirelessly to ensure that ninja medicine would never stop advancing. Additionally, Ino and Sakura opened a children's mental health clinic, a pioneering initiative that began to heal the invisible wounds of the younger generations.

Kakashi, now Hokage, enjoyed his free time with Gai and his former team, leading Konoha with wisdom and serenity. Despite his responsibilities, he always found moments to train Naruto, teaching him everything he would need to become a leader.

Naruto and Hinata, after much struggle and growth, finally married. Their love, which had witnessed many battles, blossomed into a firm commitment that reflected the new era of peace they so longed for. Sasuke and Sakura also married, solidifying their bond after everything they had been through together. Despite their difficult pasts, they found comfort and strength in each other, carrying forward a legacy of love and overcoming.

Or so it was, until the peace they had fought so hard for after the Fourth Great Ninja War began to crumble. The stability, which had been the fruit of immense sacrifices for years, faded with the arrival of a dark omen. On the horizon, the Otsutsuki emerged, bringing with them the most feared enemy of all. They were not mere invaders; their mission was clear and devastating: to absorb all the planet's life energy, tear the chakra from its living beings, and plunge the world into eternal darkness.

The sky turned red, like an open wound in the heavens. The very atmosphere vibrated with the pressure of an impending calamity. The Ōtsutsuki, with their superhuman power, began to drain the world's chakra at a dizzying rate, dragging everyone into a spiral of despair. The ninjas, who had been the guardians of peace, found themselves unable to react. Every attack, every technique, seemed to vanish in the air, powerless against the unstoppable force of these invaders.

The villages, which had been refuges of hope, were now plunged into despair. There was no force that could stop them. The combined power of the Five Kages, the last hope of humanity, proved useless against the invasion of these cosmic entities. The resistance was crumbling. They were losing.

The situation worsened with every passing moment, as the Divine Tree, resurrected by the Otsutsuki, began to absorb the chakra of all living beings. The ninjas, weakened in the midst of battle, were stripped of their energy, unable to sustain the fight. Now, Naruto and Sasuke, who had become the last line of defense for the ninja world, fought against these beings who possessed nearly infinite chakra.

Sasuke, with the Rinnegan glowing in his eye, moved swiftly across the battlefield, trying to seal one of the invaders, while Naruto, in his most advanced Sage Mode form, fought fiercely against another. But it was all insufficient. There was not enough power to counter what was coming.

The battlefield, once a place of honor, was now an apocalyptic landscape. The land, marked by steaming craters, lay in ruins, and the fallen bodies of warriors mixed with the dust rising from the ground. The cries of pain, the cracking of bones, and the metallic clash of battles echoed through the air, but Sakura could only hear the frantic beat of her own heart. Anguish and despair surrounded her as the vision of her fallen comrades and the imminent disappearance of the world submerged her in a feeling of helplessness.

If they didn't do something, this would be the end. Covered in wounds and exhausted from using her chakra to save others, Sakura knelt, feeling the blood slide down her forehead and the pain of the wounds along her body. She had fought day and night, without rest, and fatigue had finally caught up with her. With one last breath of hope, she tried for the fifth time to activate her Byakugō to heal herself and rejoin the front lines of battle. But, as before, she found herself without chakra, defeated by the fatigue that consumed her.

Sakura felt the helplessness and despair take hold of her, as intense as the ones her friends were living. In the distance, not far from the war, Sarada waited in the arms of her grandparents, unaware of the chaos that ravaged the world. Just thinking that her daughter might not have a future ahead of her made her chest tighten, and a deep pain stung her eyes, though there were no tears left to shed.

There had to be a way to end the Otsutsuki, something, anything, that could return hope. She thought of Sasuke and his research. She knew he had traveled the world, facing dangerous missions and seeking answers, especially about the origin of Kaguya, her life, and her secrets. With the memories fresh in her mind, Sakura could relive every conversation the Team 7 had had about their discoveries, from the smallest details to the deepest revelations.

But it was then, when she remembered something Tsunade had taught her, that a spark of clarity lit her mind. The lessons from her mentor about Byakugō, about absolute chakra control and the secrets passed down through generations, resonated in her head. Tsunade had always told her that the power of Byakugō didn't only reside in healing, but also in the ability to amplify and store chakra in an almost infinite way. The possibility of using that power, not just for healing, but for something much greater, began to form in her mind.

With each piece of knowledge aligning in her mind, Sakura also remembered those forbidden texts she had read when she was a student of the Fifth Hokage and assistant to Kakashi, the Sixth Hokage. Ancient texts, guarded secrets, written about forgotten techniques and immense sacrifices. Everything she had learned, in one way or another, seemed to be converging toward a single solution.

And in the midst of the adrenaline and despair, a crazy but possible idea emerged. It wouldn't be easy, but if there was any chance to stop the Ōtsutsuki, this was the only one. Suddenly, all she had studied, learned, and practiced seemed to have a greater purpose. It was time to push her limits, at the risk of everything.

If she was right, this would be her end. Her mind filled with thoughts of Sarada, Team 7, Ino, Tsunade, her parents, and all the people with whom she had lived and formed bonds. Each face that had been part of her life faded before her, as if fate was sealed.

"Tsunade-sama" Sakura said, calling the attention of the Hokage, who was struggling to stay focused while keeping Katsuyu on the battlefield—. "Please make sure Kakashi doesn't escape his responsibilities. He needs to do the paperwork. Naruto has Hinata, but still, whenever he can, he avoids vegetables. Make him eat, even if he has Kurama, he needs to take care of his health. Sai and Ino have each other, so they'll be fine. Sasuke..." Sakura hesitated for a moment "Sasuke is so distant, always saying that everything is fine, but it's not. He insists on solving everything alone. Make him drag Naruto to accompany him."

Tsunade's face tightened upon hearing words that, though out of place in the middle of battle, felt more urgent than ever. Sakura was speaking of things that, at this moment, didn't seem to make sense amid the chaos, but Tsunade knew it was the truth, the concern of someone who, despite the danger they were facing, still thought of their loved ones.

"And tell Sarada that I will always and forever love her, that she is my everything" Sakura said, her voice trembling, before turning and running toward the battlefield.

Tsunade's face went pale as she understood what Sakura was doing. A chill ran down her spine, and in a frantic impulse, she tried to stop her, shouting her name in desperation. But it was too late. Sakura had already disappeared into the shadows of the chaos toward the front lines of battle.

With her lungs burning from the effort, Sakura ran with determination, dodging soldiers, jumping between craters and rocks flying from the enemy's attacks. Every breath hurt, but she couldn't stop. Not far away, she found her first target: an Ōtsutsuki, who was being fought by Gaara, Lee, Temari, and others. The battle had already taken a dangerous turn, and in a moment of carelessness caused by exhaustion, Gaara couldn't dodge an attack from the Ōtsutsuki. In the blink of an eye, the enemy had the upper hand, about to steal his chakra.

Before Temari, Lee, or anyone could react, Sakura made a decisive leap. With a precise movement, she positioned herself above the Ōtsutsuki, her fist raised toward the sky. As she fell, she landed a brutal blow, knocking the Ōtsutsuki away from Gaara with the force of her impact.

"Sakura, I thought it would take you longer to join the fun" Temari said, deeply grateful but also worried. She knew Sakura had withdrawn from the front lines for a reason: the use of her Byakugō had already drained almost all of her chakra again.

"What can I say? I can't stay still" Sakura replied with a smile that quickly faded, replaced by an unyielding seriousness. "Please, take care of everyone. This time, I'll handle it."