Sakura and Sasuke's relationship was one of the plotlines of Naruto. Sakura had been in love with Sasuke for most of her life. Sasuke's feelings for Sakura were a little more guarded. Sakura was willing to do anything for Sasuke, even giving her life to protect him.
Sasuke cared for Sakura as his teammate and comrade, even if he wasn't ready for a romantic relationship yet. There were several times he was willing to lay down his life to protect her. Both Sasuke and Sakura were willing to selflessly protect each other from danger. Their mutual compassion for each other was one of the building blocks for their relationship.
10 Sakura Stopped Sasuke From Falling To His Death
In a flashback episode of Naruto Shippuden, Team 7 is shown escorting Idate to the Land of Tea. When the group is attacked, Sasuke tries using his Chidori against the enemy. The enemy easily catches Sasuke and throws him through the air.
Sakura rushes to his side. When the bridge Sasuke is own starts to crumble, Sakura tries to pull him to safety. They both end up falling down a cliffside. Sakura uses her chakra to try and slow their fall. She manages to safely land them on a ledge, several feet above the water.
9 Sasuke Rescued Sakura After She Was Kidnapped
While reminiscing, Sakura remembers an old mission from when she was younger. The Team 7 genin are sent to retrieve a stolen golden statue. The thieves kidnapped Sakura. Naruto and Sasuke end up with their dominant hands stuck together.
Sasuke originally wanted to continue the mission, abandoning Sakura. Naruto reminded him that they were a team. Naruto and Sasuke are forced to work together as they try and rescue Sakura from her kidnappers. The two boys manage to rescue their teammate.
8 Sakura Saved Him Without Realizing It
In Boruto, an adult Sasuke is transported back in time. While in the past, he has several brief encounters with the much younger Sakura. At one point, he drops a note given to him by their daughter, Sarada.
Sakura picked up the ruined note but was barely able to read it. She saw Sasuke's name on the note. She was instantly ready to interrogate the stranger about what he knew about her missing friend. When she discovers the injured man, she uses her medical skills to heal him. As a result, she passes out.
7 Sasuke Saved His Former Teammates From The Infinite Tsukuyomi
When Sasuke shows up to aid in the fight against Kaguya, Sakura can't help but notice his disregard for her safety. There was a point when Sasuke steps in and saves his former teammates from the Infinite Tsukuyomi.
Sakura becomes disheartened when she overhears Sasuke saying that he didn't mean to save her or Kakashi. He was only interested in saving Naruto, and the other two were just standing near him. Naruto calls Sasuke out, saying that Sasuke must have saved them out of instinct.
6 Sakura Saved Sasuke From Death
In the Boruto manga, Sasuke and Naruto followed Boruto after he was transported to another dimension. Sasuke and Naruto began to fight against Isshiki Otsutsuki. The two are no match for their opponent, and both are left greatly weakened by the fight.
Sasuke is forced to teleport away, leaving Naruto behind. Naruto is sealed away by Isshiki while Sasuke lands near Sakura. Sakura is shocked to discover her husband unconscious and seriously injured. Sakura takes Sasuke to the hospital and begins healing him.
5 Sasuke Stopped Sakura From Falling
When Gaara's village decides to attack the Leaf Village, they manage to put most of the Konoha shinobi to sleep. Sakura uses her affinity for genjutsu to dispel the attack as Sasuke pursues Gaara. Sakura awakes Naruto, and they begin to follow after Sasuke.
Sakura tries to help Sasuke, but Gaara knocks her out and restrains her. Sasuke tries everything to stop Gaara but fails. Naruto manages to defeat the other ninja. Sakura is finally released. Sasuke catches her midair. He exerts a lot of effort to catch the unconscious Sakura and stops her from falling from a great height.
4 Sakura Saved Him From Doing Something He'd Regret
While Team 7 was participating in the Chunin Exams, they had to face many oncoming threats. Naruto and Sasuke were unconscious, leaving Sakura to guard them. She had to push herself to her limits when an enemy came to attack.
She cut her own hair so that she could protect them. When Sasuke saw her, he was instantly angry. He fought against Sakura's attackers, not bothering to hold back. Sakura appealed to him and managed to stop him. Sasuke was visibly shaken by what he'd done. Sakura stopped him from doing something Sasuke would have regretted.
3 Sasuke Was Willing To Sacrifice Himself To Save Her
During one of Team 7's early missions, the team had to escort a bridge-builder to the Land of Waves. The bridge-builder, Tazuna, was the target of a series of assassination attempts. When an enemy began to head towards Tazuna, Sakura steps between them.
Sasuke reacts quickly. He steps in front of Sakura. He doesn't have time to counter the oncoming attack, but he is ready to take the damage. He was ready to lay down his life if that was necessary.
2 Sakura Helped Sasuke Rejoin The Fight
During the fight with Kaguya, Sasuke finds himself trapped in another dimension. He wanders around sand dunes, seemingly cut off from the fight forever. Obito and Sakura combine their abilities to search for Sasuke.
They search throughout different dimensions, looking for their missing ally. Sakura's chakra is failing her. The two seem to have failed as Sakura collapses. Sasuke catches her. Sakura had managed to rescue Sasuke so that he could rejoin the fight against Kaguya. She saves him from being trapped in another dimension.
1 Sasuke Protected His Wife From Uchiha Clones
Sakura finds herself captured by a group of clones made from Uchiha genes. Under the direction of the clones, she is forced to operate on the oldest clone. Sakura becomes disgusted by the views expressed by her patient and decides to attack.
Sakura shows impressive skill as she fights against the oldest Shin Uchiha. She doesn't hold back as she reveals exactly how incredible a ninja she can be. Despite Sakura's abilities, Shin is able to get the upper hand. Sasuke arrives just in time to help her.