And for that, we're very grateful because I know this must be hard for you as well.

[Being the carrier of bad news always entails heavy responsibility and it doesn't take a great Nara Shikamaru to know Sakura's hurting inside.]

They're both incredibly important to you, after all. [Because, well, teammates will always hold a special part of you.] How are you holding up? Do know, though, that Kushina and I are just here if you need someone to talk to.