In some fanfics, Sasuke could use Sakura's emotional support as a means to deal with his own inner demons. He may not be fully aware of how much he needs her in this regard at first. Sakura, being in love with him, is always there for him. This could lead to a story of self - discovery for Sasuke and a deepening of their relationship. There could also be plot twists where Sasuke's actions are misinterpreted by Sakura or others in the village, causing conflict and drama.
Perhaps Sasuke uses Sakura to get closer to some information. He might know that Sakura has connections or knowledge that can help him in his quest for revenge or for protecting the village. So he uses her in a strategic way while she is initially unaware of his motives. As the story progresses, their relationship could develop in complex ways.
One possible plotline could be that after Sasuke has finally returned to the village and reconciled with Sakura, they start to rebuild their relationship. They go on dates, share their feelings and experiences during their time apart, and gradually their love deepens until they reach a point of expressing their physical love for each other.
One possible plotline could be Sasuke becoming increasingly possessive as Sakura's popularity or friendships grow. He might start to isolate her from others, thinking it's for her own good.
A possible plotline could be that Sakura discovers she has a rare and dangerous pregnancy complication. Sasuke, initially shocked, vows to protect her and find a solution. He might go on a journey to find a rare herb or seek the help of a reclusive healer. Meanwhile, Sakura is in the village, trying to stay strong and use her medical skills to keep herself and the baby alive as long as possible.
Maybe Sakura teaches Sasuke about emotional control. Sasuke has always been brooding and angry, and Sakura, with her more empathetic nature, could show him how to manage his emotions better. This could lead to Sasuke becoming a more well - rounded ninja and a better teammate.
Maybe Sasuke is jealous because Sakura has achieved some great feat in the ninja world and is getting a lot of attention. In the fanfic, this could lead to Sasuke training even harder to prove himself worthy of her. Sakura, on the other hand, might be confused by Sasuke's sudden distance. She could try to reach out to him, but Sasuke's pride and jealousy keep him from being receptive. It could all come to a head during a dangerous encounter with a powerful enemy where they finally communicate their feelings.
One possible plotline could be that Sasuke, feeling conflicted by his past and the secrets he holds, distances himself from Sakura and starts to develop an inappropriate emotional connection with someone else, which Sakura misinterprets as cheating. As for Itachi's role, perhaps his memories or the influence he had on Sasuke play into Sasuke's actions, like Sasuke trying to live up to some ideal Itachi had that made him question his relationship with Sakura.
A plotline might involve Sakura facing a lot of judgment from the village. But she stands strong and raises the child with the help of her friends like Naruto and Ino. They support her emotionally and sometimes even materially. As for Sasuke, he might be on a journey of self - discovery and when he hears about the pregnancy, he has to decide whether his path still lies away from Konoha and his family or if he should change his ways.
One possible plotline could be Sasuke's reintegration into the village. Sakura could play a big part in helping him adjust. They might face some opposition from villagers who still don't trust Sasuke completely. Another plotline could be their journey to find missing - nin or remnants of the enemy forces. During this, their relationship could develop as they rely on each other for support.
A possible plotline could be that they are both on a mission to rescue their kidnapped comrades. They have to work together, using their unique ninja skills. Female Sasuke with her lightning - fast attacks and Sakura with her super - strong punches.
In some fanfictions, it could be that Sakura is under a genjutsu (illusion technique). The genjutsu makes her act in ways that seem like she is cheating on Sasuke. She doesn't realize what she is doing until it's almost too late, and Sasuke has to figure out what is really going on to save their relationship.