Why Didn't Sakura Help More During The Pain Arc

The Pain arc of Naruto is regarded by many fans as being one of the best, if not the very best arc of the series. However, after Hinata Hyuga risked everything to save Naruto, after Naruto vs Pain took a turn for the worse with Naruto being captured, many fans began to ask the following question: why didn't Sakura do anything! Almost a decade since these chapters have come out, the question still lingers in the fandom, with some people going so far as to say that Sakura was completely useless in the Pain arc. However, is this actually true? Is the criticism of Sakura worth it or did Kishimoto have a bigger end game in mind?

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