For years, she had convinced herself that her heart belonged solely to Sasuke Uchiha. Yet, in the harrowing moment when you were struck by a poisoned kunai, a surge of fear unlike any she had ever known gripped her soul.

It wasn't just the fear of losing a comrade or friend—it was the profound dread of never seeing you again, a realization that cut deeper than she could have imagined. While she had experienced concern for many friends in perilous situations before, this was different. This was a revelation that shook the foundation of her feelings.

Swiftly kneeling beside you, she drew upon the intricate medical ninjutsu techniques imparted by her mentor, Tsunade. As she worked diligently to counteract the poison coursing through your veins, clarity dawned upon her heart. Through the intensity of this moment, she recognized where her true affections had always lain—it had been you all along.

"I warned you about acting before the signal," she scolded softly, her words tinged with a mix of concern and affection, even amidst her focused efforts to heal you. This admonishment was not born of anger, but rather a manifestation of her deep-seated care and newfound understanding of the depths of her emotions towards you.