User blog comment:B214/Chapter 383 Surfing Lucy thoughts and analysis/@comment-4718355-20140509125739/@comment-4829046-20140509142649

While I do agree with most Sakura-flaming, to say she was only useful in the Sasori bit is something I disagree with, sorry to say. That's just too biased. But yes, in terms of arcs, then Lucy is more productive. However mind you that Lucy is a MAIN CHARACTER unlike Sakura who was pushed to the side-lines. So Kishi is indeed guilty for not putting enough effort into developing Sakura. I'm glad he addressed it somewhat in the latest chapter, but sadly it isn't enough to stop the flaming.