Despite the Controversy, Sakura is Actually One of Naruto's Best Ninja, & Her Five Greatest Moments Prove it

WARNING: SPOILERS FOR NARUTO'S FINAL ARCSThe Naruto franchise has many layered and inspirational characters, and while Sakura's value to the storyline is controversial, many fans forget the many times she was vital and inspirational. While Naruto and Sasuke received a fair amount of focus across the story's best arcs, several moments gave Sakura the spotlight she deserved and earned her a surprisingly high ranking in global popularity polls. Still, fans often criticize Sakura's character and her questionable contributions in accomplishing missions or defeating enemies.✕ Remove AdsMany of the Naruto franchise's best battles feature brilliant strategies and often impressive displays of earth-shaking power. Konoha's Team 7 members demonstrated both qualities throughout the series against increasingly dangerous opponents. From the first protection mission in the Land of Waves to the world-saving defeat of the planet conquering Kaguya Ōtsutsuki, the pink-haired Kunoichi Sakura helped make s...