In the world of Naruto, Sakura Haruno is known for her level-headedness and competence, often keeping Team 7 on track. However, her love for Sasuke could have led her down a different path, as artist @Vikaminskaya imagines in a new cosplay performance where Sakura joins the Akatsuki. Despite her love for Sasuke, Sakura ultimately decides against betraying Konoha and tries to kill Sasuke instead. While she never joins Akatsuki in the original story, Sakura's unique skillset - including her chakra control, high intelligence, and medical ninja abilities - could have made her a formidable member. In this alternate reality, Sakura's presence in Akatsuki would have made the organization even more powerful and threatening. Naruto Shippuden follows Naruto's journey to become the best ninja and bring Sasuke back to the light, featuring allies like Sakura, Jiraiya, and encounters with the villainous Akatsuki.