Chapter 1: A Greeting from the Rift of Time
"Sakura, time for breakfast..."
"Okay, Mom…"
Hearing the voice from outside her bedroom, Haruno Sakura sat up in bed and rubbed her eyes. Only after that did she begin to dress and wash up.
It had been four years since she transmigrated into this world. From the moment she was born, confused and unaware, to now—a little girl with pink hair and emerald green eyes—Sakura had long realized exactly which world she had entered.
Naruto.
In her previous life, it was a hugely popular anime series. As an avid fan, she had followed it all the way to the final episode, and even continued on with its sequel, Boruto: Naruto Next Generations. But then, on a seemingly normal day as she was rewatching the Marvel movies online out of boredom, everything suddenly went black. When she opened her eyes again, she had been reborn as a newborn baby.
At first, Sakura had been completely bewildered and overwhelmed. Though her parents in her past life had died in an accident, she still had many close friends. The thought of disappearing so suddenly from their lives made her feel guilty—they would surely be devastated.
But under the tender care of her new parents in this life, Sakura gradually let go of her regrets. What had happened was irreversible, and mourning the past would only hold her back. Rather than dwelling on what was lost, she decided to embrace this new life fully.
Not long after that, while being carried by her parents during a walk through the village, she accidentally saw something that left her stunned—four massive stone faces carved into a mountainside.
That was the moment she truly understood: she had been reincarnated into the world of Naruto. Her suspicion was confirmed when she eventually learned her new name.
Haruno Sakura.
The female protagonist of the Naruto universe. Apprentice of the Fifth Hokage, Tsunade Senju, and inheritor of her monstrous strength and medical ninjutsu. During the Fourth Great Ninja War, even the First Hokage, Hashirama Senju, praised her abilities. She was also the girl Naruto Uzumaki had loved his entire life, though she ultimately married her first love—Sasuke Uchiha.
Thinking about the original Sakura's life gave her a bit of a headache. In the early stages, although their team leader, Kakashi Hatake, was strong, he wasn't exactly a great teacher—his attention was mostly focused on Sasuke, barely even mentoring Naruto, the son of his own teacher.
Fortunately, Kakashi was a good person. When it came to protecting his comrades, he would risk his life without hesitation.
Later, Sakura finally gained a proper mentor in Tsunade. But being Hokage meant Tsunade was incredibly busy, and her vices—gambling and drinking—didn't help. Most of Sakura's knowledge had to come from self-study, supplemented by occasional guidance from Tsunade in key areas.
Despite the lack of a bloodline limit or inherited clan techniques, Sakura rose step by step through relentless effort. Her intelligence and perseverance eventually earned her the title of one of the "New Legendary Sannin."
Still, even though the later Sakura was incredibly powerful—arguably the strongest kunoichi of her generation—her two teammates were both overpowered protagonists. Compared to them, she was like heaven and earth.
As for her own future, Sakura wasn't sure what path to take. For now, her only option seemed to be following the original path: attend the Ninja Academy, graduate, and eventually become Tsunade's student. Fortunately, her new body had an exceptional natural talent for chakra control. When the time came, she planned to focus on that area to establish a solid foundation—she wouldn't waste her early years swooning over boys like the original Sakura did.
Just as Sakura reached for the door to step out, everything changed.
The moment her hand touched the doorknob, the world shifted. She was no longer in her bedroom, but instead found herself in a strange, surreal space.
It was completely dark, filled with countless glowing orbs in all colors, floating like stars. These lights clustered into nebula-like formations—so many that they were beyond counting. The entire space resembled photos she'd seen of the universe in her previous life. She stood among them, suspended in midair.
"Where is this? A spiritual realm?"
She didn't know why, but the term suddenly surfaced in her mind. Just as she was wondering why she had been brought here, six glowing spheres appeared before her. As the light faded, what remained were six dazzling, flawless crystals, each shining like a precious gem.
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After the appearance of the six radiant gems, a single sheet of paper materialized before Sakura out of thin air.
> "Dear Transmigrator,
Due to an unfortunate error by one of our staff members, you were accidentally sent across dimensions. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. The employee responsible has been disciplined, and as compensation, we have specially prepared six Infinity Stones for you.
These stones originate from the Marvel Universe, which we trust you are familiar with. We hope this gift eases your troubles and brings you some joy in your new life.
– From: The Rift of Time — Temporal Management Division
P.S. The dangerous soul residing in the Soul Stone has been thoroughly removed. You may use it without concern."
"…You've got to be kidding me!"
Staring at the fading letter, Sakura couldn't help but throw her head back and curse. She'd been transmigrated because of a clerical mistake? Seriously? Thankfully, this "Rift of Time" organization had at least tried to make amends—by giving her all six Infinity Stones, no less.
Still, the name "Rift of Time" felt oddly familiar, as if she'd heard it somewhere before…
The Infinity Stones—legendary artifacts from the Marvel Universe. In the movies, Thanos had wiped out half the universe's life with just a snap after collecting them all. These were among the most ancient and powerful items in existence.
There were six in total:
Power Stone (Purple): Grants the user control over all forms of energy and enhances the power of the other stones. It can duplicate physical superpowers, boost offense and defense to invincible levels, and unleash shockwaves powerful enough to obliterate entire armies—or even planets—at full strength.
Time Stone (Green): Allows travel to any point in time, whether past or future. A knowledgeable user could manipulate time and causality itself, even trap foes in endless loops.
Space Stone (Blue): Enables instant teleportation across space, distorting and rearranging reality at will. Warping space, freezing it, and teleporting vast distances become effortless.
Soul Stone (Orange): Capable of stealing, manipulating, or altering souls—living or dead. It once housed a sentient, ravenous soul, but that threat has been removed. Ironically, it also acts as a gateway to a serene pocket universe.
Reality Stone (Red): Lets the user defy physics and rewrite natural laws, making dreams and illusions into tangible reality.
Mind Stone (Yellow): Grants access to others' thoughts and emotions, amplifying mental strength and psychic abilities. It can reshape consciousness and alter minds with a mere touch.
As these details surfaced in her memory, Sakura's heart surged with excitement. Her future suddenly seemed dazzlingly bright. Responding to her emotions, the six stones flared up with overwhelming light, their immense power surging outward in waves.
"Crap—no! Stop!"
In the face of such universe-shattering power, even Sakura—now their master—felt as small as an ant. Thankfully, the stones were now fully attuned to her and obeyed her command. With a single thought, the energy quieted, and the gems returned to a gentle hover in front of her, glowing softly once more.
Then, another envelope appeared and opened by itself.
> "Oh, we almost forgot:
Because the Infinity Stones contain overwhelming power, and your current body is too weak to fully withstand them, please use them with caution.
If you exceed your body's limit, it may collapse from the strain. While the Soul Stone can preserve your soul, the sensation of dying is still... unpleasant.
P.S. Please try to keep your emotions in check. The stones are now linked to your soul. Excessive emotional fluctuation may cause the stones' power to go berserk—potentially destroying the entire world.
We trust that's an outcome you'd rather avoid.
All that said, we wish you a wonderful life ahead."
"You damn Time Rift! You bunch of scoundrels! I'm coming for you!!"
Within the vast, starry cosmos of that mysterious space, Sakura's shrill scream echoed—equal parts outrage and helplessness.