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Why did Sakura think she could kill Sasuke alone? Was it out of love or a sense of duty?

Sakura’s attempt to kill Sasuke herself is driven by a desire to "fix" the problem she feels she helped create. 214 : The Burden I Should Bear

Sasuke's burden is the "curse of hatred" from the Uchiha clan, while Naruto’s burden (introduced shortly after) is the choice to absorb that hatred to stop the cycle of violence. Why did Sakura think she could kill Sasuke alone

Just as Sasuke attempts to kill Sakura, Kakashi intervenes, taking on the "burden" of fighting his former student to protect his teammates. Sasuke's burden is the "curse of hatred" from

The "burden" refers to the personal responsibility characters feel for Sasuke's defection—Sakura's guilt, Kakashi's failure as a teacher, and eventually Naruto’s resolve to bear the weight of Sasuke’s hatred. A Guide to the Core Themes 1. The Responsibility of a Teacher