[But back on topic, before Naruto reads too far into all that]

A team is a family, Naruto. I know you know that.. better than either Sakura or Sasuke do. Lee, Tenten, and I are the same. Gai-sensei, too. Our strength lies an intrinsic understanding of one another that we've come to over the years.

[He's very carefully avoiding past tense]

But with you, Sakura, and Sasuke, I always feel like there's contention in some areas between you- unresolved issues. It's holding you back from your true potential as both a family and partners.

[Sakura's fixation on Sasuke, Naruto's lingering feelings for Sakura, and all the pain he knows Sasuke's attempting to bury in those abyssal eyes]

So in order to be better friends, to deepen resonance and reach an understanding with Sasuke and even Sakura, I strongly feel those will need to be worked out between you. A soul wavelength attack after all, is the complete harmonization between a Meister and Weapon's soul.

But there's no need to worry, Naruto. It might be difficult and take time, but once you get to that point, even Sasuke won't remain untouched.

For now however, I still believe speaking with him about your concerns would be the best initial step to take.