A for originality of plot. This story had me on the edge of my seat! Loved the parallel universes and characters. Wish I got to see the play out of the drive on Konoha and also the post Genjutsu Sakura return. What was it like to get back and realize your tormentor was dead, you fled your home, sides with the enemy, lost your hand and are pregnant

Sequel needed!

I absolutely loved this! The plot twist was great! Thanks so much for the great read :)

Great story! I was just a bit uncomfortable about Sasuke sleeping with the meek Sakura, and I think he needs to tell his Sakura about it. Also, I wonder if Sakura could have convinced the bastard Sasuke that Danzo was the one who ordered the massacre... but he seemed to be beyond help anyways

That was nicely written. I enjoyed seeing the perspectives of both Sakuras and the way they dealt with their situation in each other's dimensions. I especially enjoyed the good Sasuke's perspective. Thanks for writing!

I likes your story ans your weiring was great. But i cant help but think sasuke and naruto from the strong sakura's world are prerry nonchallant about their sakura not being with them. They dont seem worried or in a hurry to get her back and save her from the abuse they know she's going through.

Though i am not a fan of sasuke and sakura sleeping with other people i believe it was part of your story that u wrote. BUT i would still like to make it clear that it was cheating on sasuke's part because he definitely knew that it wasnt his wife. Sakura slept with the other sasuke becaus she didnt know ahe was in an alternte universe. However, its still something that makes this story your. A decisin you made as a writer about your story.

Ok rant done... I really wantes to compliment your writing because i loved your style. That's what kept me reading till the wnd despite not liking the concept very much. The writing was engaging and lovely. Thanks for writing.

Truly an amazing, creative, and beautiful story. Thank you so much for your story

Kyaaahh!...After reading the entire story,, I felt overly satisfied.. I honestly hate tragically over dramatic love storie's because I am certainly so emotional,,, #Teehee... I was really puzzled by every chapters but yeah I got every point of it now...it's very hard to look for a particular story w/c could still keep Sasuke's character, since he was so rough and as much as possible I want him to be a little softer... #Teehee, I'm glad I found this one.. Thank u so much, dearest author.. Great job, please, please, keep it up ...

I loved the story! Spent the entire day reading through all of the chapters and it was so worth it!

This broke my heart but one of the best fic I've read... Thank you.

This was written better than I expected. After years of reading fics on this site I get a little wary when I hear about swapping jutsus. Too many squicky fics have made me leery. This was done well. At the begining, I thought it was going to take on a slightly different line. Something more like Rumbling Hearts, a great anime if you've never seen it. I enjoyed this a lot though. Definately added to my favs.

So this was a gorgeous story. There were some bits I didn't understand, and I had some questions, like, "did both Sakuras get home?"

However, the way you wrote it was beautiful and I loved the plot line, with the alternate realities and forms of Akatsuki.

I read it, all of it in the last few hours and then I took another good half hour to stop crying over this. My heart hurt so much for Sakura, I thought we'd never see the light at the end of the tunnel.

This was unbelievably moving, touching fan fiction. This is pure gold. You really touched on some deep solemn things and I came away from this with a strong respect for Sakura, who had to face so much. I don't think I could have borne the ugliness of Sakura's broken marriage, and I think it was very brave of you to take on a sort burden that comes from putting characters in such a situation. You did a beautiful job, and I absolutely love every word of Ideal Countenance.

oh this story was so good! I'm happy the other sakura is living well with the Akatsuki! during the story i was actually scared that sakura would not come back and that Sasuke would stay with other dimension Sakura. I'm so happy for both the sakuras. This story was really unique and i really loved it! Though it would of been cool if the 2 Sakura could of meet at some point, but the story was super good just the way it was!

This is the first fan fiction I have read in years and it has made me wonder why I stopped in the first place! I'm so glad I came across this. I absolutely enjoyed it and couldn't put it down until I reached the end. First off, I would like to commend your characterisation. You made Sasuke so in character that it was sometimes frustrating, seeing as he is generally a very controlled person, unless he's faced with an extreme situation. He's very difficult to write and you more than managed it. Even Sakura; you kept her dignified,expressive and generally, just the way I imagine she would be under such conditions.

I liked the overall setting and plot. I have to praise you for the storyline. I honestly believed, in the beginning, that she had awoken from a coma and thus, her being a medic, I couldn't understand why she didn't come to the same conclusion. Then I read your note and was very surprised! You slowly built up the story, didn't rush it at all, thereby increasing the overall intensity. I couldn't help but sympathise with Sasuke. The amount he was trying and the words he had to hold back, the actions he couldn't show in spite of dearly wanting to made me sincerely ache for him (no pun intended). Sakura, of course as well. I can hardly fathom being violated by your love of years like that, being absolutely betrayed and abused by him. But her courage and will to fight was admirable.

One of my favourite things about your story is the way you portrayed the real Sasuke and Sakura's relationship. It was the little things that made me all fuzzy inside, like, him leaving a note by her bedside. For some reason, those details stuck. I would have liked seeing the real them more, a more in depth analysis of their relationship that was and their feelings, particularly, Sasuke's towards her. You did show it but as a fan, I would have liked to read more, especially in the epilogue. It was too short, too final, too much unsaid and undone. While I thought the second epilogue was a nice little touch, an elaboration on the former would have been nice.

Very honestly, i think the first half was better than the second half. I enjoyed it more, maybe because of the pace and the fact that there was lesser action. Overall, it was great though and that's the memory that will stay with me. Naruto's angst was too much. It made me sad. If what you intended was to get his emotions across and felt, then you were successful.

Your writing is what made me enjoy the story more so. It seemed effortless and fluid and had the perfect balance of narration and dialogue, with not unnecessary description. Good job. Keep it up and I hope to read more amazing works from you in the future! :)

PS: I tried the link on your page to read the extra notes but it's not working anymore. It's been a while since this story was written but I really hope I get a chance to read the extras :)

Oh this is gonna be good.