Another option is a jealous individual from Sakura's own time who somehow manages to follow her into the past. This person is envious of Sakura and wants to take over her role in the past - time events. They would constantly try to undermine Sakura and take credit for her actions, causing a lot of trouble for her during her time - traveling adventure.
In this fanfiction, the main antagonist could be a strict teacher. Sakura, being a boy with a free - spirited nature, often clashes with the teacher's rigid rules. The teacher always seems to be out to get Sakura, giving him unfair punishments and trying to suppress his creativity or individuality.
It could be a powerful dark wizard who wants to use Sakura's powers for his own evil purposes. He might be constantly trying to capture her or manipulate her into doing his bidding.
Another potential antagonist could be an enemy that Orochimaru and Sakura face together during her training. This enemy might have a vendetta against Orochimaru and see Sakura as an extension of him. So while Orochimaru is training Sakura, this new enemy could be the one causing the most immediate problems and danger for them both.
A rogue ninja who wants to steal the power of the contract for his own evil purposes could be the main antagonist. He might be jealous of the connection between Sakura and Itachi and wants to break it to gain the abilities they could potentially unlock together.
Maybe an ancient evil spirit that has been awakened by the bloodshed of the Warring States period. It starts to possess the warlords and turn them against each other, and Sakura has to find a way to exorcise the spirit before it destroys everything. In this case, the spirit is the main antagonist as it is the root cause of the chaos.
It could be Orochimaru. Since he has always been interested in powerful ninja abilities, he might see Sakura with the Sharingan as a new target. He could try to steal the Sharingan from her to add to his own collection of powerful jutsus and abilities.
It could be a time - traveling villain who doesn't want Sakura to succeed in her journey in the future. This villain might be from Sakura's own time but has different motives in the future setting.
There could be a group or organization as the main antagonist. They might have a long - standing feud with Sakura's family or group. They wronged Sakura in some way, like destroying her family's business or reputation, and now she is seeking revenge against the whole group.
It could be an envious noble. This noble might be jealous of Sakura's position as a princess and her popularity among the people. So, they try to spread false rumors about her and plot to dethrone her.
In the past, Sakura could meet the original creators of the magic system she uses. They might be able to teach her things that have been lost over time. She may also encounter a young, talented artist or inventor who was never mentioned in the history books. This person could be creating something that will have a big impact in the future. And there's always the possibility that she meets a kind - hearted stranger who becomes her best friend in the past and has a lasting impact on her life, even when she returns to her own time.