Ah, I hope Sasuke eventually kills his brother, whether he lives in the process or not. It'll be a decent resolution, especially if it's well told.

I'm also anxious to see about Neji and Chouji, and I'm eager to see where Shikamaru will go, and Lee too.

But Sakura...you are absolutely right. Girl needs a big spine. I don't think she realizes yet that it's not enough to just worry and try to help - she has to take action, and I'll be pleasantly surprised to see if she does.