The Bench Where it all Began

Sometimes, all two friends need is a push in the right direction to realize what's been right in front of them all along. This is the story of how Naruto and Sakura went back to where it all began for them five years prior when they were freshly minted genin assigned to Team 7 and realized their feelings for one another. Written for NaruSaku Day 2021. An alternate ending to Ch 699.