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[Samurai] What happened downstairs?!

[Suigetsu] We're the only two survivors.

Two of Sasuke's men are probably still here somewhere. You haven't seen them?

Nope. But, uh, maybe they're dead, too?

It's such a mess down there, you wouldn't believe it.

No. A sensory type ninja from the Hidden Cloud confirmed that they're still alive.

And he told us to go capture and arrest them.

Oh... really?

You two...

Take off your armor.

Oh, well... Looks like they caught on.

Guess it wasn't such a good idea after all.

[Naruto] I don't get it, Sakura. Why would you do something like that?

Huh?

Sai...!

What's wrong; what are you doing here?

It's a clone.

I'm here to relay to you the truth that Sakura wanted to say, but wasn't able to tell you.

Uh? What she wanted to say?

Hmm.

Just what do you mean, Sai? Tell us.

Sakura didn't come to confess her love.

She came to tell you something that she and her Leaf classmates decided.

Yeah, she was acting really weird. So she was hiding something after all?

I've come to understand her feelings.

And why she couldn't tell you.

All right. Tell us, Sai. What did they decide?

They'll dispose of Sasuke themselves.

Your comrades are all committed. And are ready to move.

As One's Friend

They'll dispose of Sasuke themselves.

Your comrades are all committed. And are ready to move.

Even Sakura, too?

Tell me, did she actually agree to something like that?

Sakura's completely in love with Sasuke!

There's no way!

She couldn't have.

After the Akatsuki's assault on our village.

Shinobi of the Leaf can't support Sasuke, not when he's an Akatsuki, too.

Sakura isn't a fool.

Or a child who doesn't understand the circumstances. And the situation.

That's why she came all the way here, to try to tell you that in person.

[sigh]

Why didn't she?!

Why didn't she just come right out and tell me the truth?!

It's not that easy, Naruto. You know that. She knew that the truth would hurt you.

Yeah, but still...

Saying she's given up on Sasuke and declaring that she loves you now,

frees you from the burden of your promise.

[gasp]

Naruto... This is a... once in a lifetime request.

Just bring him home. Please, bring Sasuke back to me.

But then you said you still wanted to save Sasuke.

I think that's why she couldn't tell you the truth.

She was being considerate of your feelings.

And she probably already knew what you were going to say.

Actually, Sakura had asked us not to tell you anything at all, Naruto.

She wanted to tell you herself.

She said that it was her duty.

Yes, but, if she predicted Naruto's reaction,

Doesn't it mean that she never intended to tell him the truth?

What's Sakura planning?

I'm not sure. This is just conjecture.

But I think Sakura...

She's planning to kill Sasuke herself.

Is that true?! Really?!

It's likely.

[Sai] Please don't take all of this on yourself, Sakura.

I'm in Team 7 with you.

Also the others.

Oh, I know.

And thank you, Sai.

But don't worry; I don't intend to.

Then Sakura smiled and said she'd work together with us.

But even I could tell that it was a false smile.

It's a lie. Sakura would never do something like that.

She truly loves Sasuke with all her heart.

It's because she loves him, that she can't let him continue to progress toward evil.

It's because she loves him that she wants to save him from this path of darkness.

Even if that means killing him with her own hands.

That is how committed she is,

in her love for Sasuke.

Also, by choosing this,

She's prepared for you to hate her.

[gasp]

I think that...

It's how she's atoning for the lifelong burden she feels she's forced upon you.

Sakura feels she has relied on you too much in the past. This time, she wants to do everything herself.

But Sai. Why, then? Why are you telling me all of this?

It's obvious that Sasuke is making Naruto suffer.

But I think you may be, too.

Even though it wasn't my intent.

I pushed Sakura toward this action. It's partly my fault.

So I had to tell you.

I can't just leave Sakura be. I'm a member of Team 7.

I see.

Naruto's mind must be in turmoil after learning all this.

The question now is, what's he going to do?

Ngh!

We have very important news and everyone needs to listen carefully.

We're going to tell you what happened at the Five Kage Summit.

It's been a long time, Danzo.

We haven't seen other since the Uchiha incident.

[gasp] [gasp]

Foo, Torune. cover me.

You keep him occupied. I'm breaking the seal on my right arm.

Are you really going to fight me, Danzo?

Madara. His full abilities are unknown; be on your guard.

Yes, sir! Yes, sir!

Torune, we'll both attack together for support.

Yes, I agree.

Mind Transfer.

Huhh?

He vanished into the pillar.

Guess it's true. He really can pass through solid objects.

I guess so. But even if you can't see him, can you sense his chakra?

I can't. It's completely gone.

A Sensory Type with Mind Transfer abilities.

You're from the Yamanaka Clan, right?

He can dematerialize his body so that his opponent's attacks pass right through him.

He becomes completely intangible when he needs to.

But if he wants to strike a blow or touch something, then he has to manifest.

All right, then. aim for his counterattacks.

That was a very thoughtful analysis.

The counterattack has to be timed perfectly.

We'll attack one after the other, and then get him In the second stage.

The first stage will be a decoy.

Let me be the decoy. He's already seen through my Mind Transfer Jutsu.

Your jutsu should be the main act.

Right. Got it.

That technique.

Torune. Use your jutsu.

Now!

Hn... Uuggh...

Of course. He just pretended to attack to trick us!

Damn it! We fell for it!

Awww. A jutsu where chakra is poured in to destroy an enemy's cells.

How bothersome.

Sorry, Foo... I'll clear it now.

That's not chakra.

They're nano-sized venomous beetles. They're like bacteria.

Insects that devour cells on contact.

Heh, I've heard of them.

[Madara] You. You're a shinobi from the Aburame Clan who knows Hidden Ninjutsu.

You must be Shikuro Aburame's brat. You've got antibodies against those insects.

To think you're with the Foundation.

Danzo, you 've got yourdself an impressive array of subordinates.

Torune, forgive me.

It's fine. But don't relax.

Quick, see if you can sense his location.

I'm ending this right now.

No!

He pulled in Torune!

My right arm's been infected with beetle venom.

[gasp]

You're next!

I see.

I can't believe the Summit got so chaotic.

But I guess with Danzo...

I'm not really too eager to become Hokage...

And even with circumstances being what they are,

I'll still need to go back to the Hidden Leaf Village and discuss this with the others first.

Madara announced that he was going to declare war on all of us.

We don't have all the time in the world, here.

I don't think it'll take long to get everybody's approval.

So let's have them proceed as if you'll be confirmed as Hokage, Kakashi.

It'd be worse if the Akatsuki or Madara strike first

and we're put on the defensive because we're slow to respond.

Well, I guess you're right. Thanks.

And then there's Sasuke.

[sigh]

I can't believe he'd go as far as to attack the Summit.

Naruto. I will have you know that this is also a battle,

to protect the Eight- and Nine-Tails, namely you.

So for the sake of the shinobi world,

As Kazekage, I will make sure to protect you at all costs.

And if, as an Akatsuki subordinate,

Sasuke were to stand against our Allied Shinobi Forces, I will not show mercy.

[Gaara] [flashback] Sasuke, you and I are quite alike.

We've both walked through the darkness of this world.

So your eyes should pick up even the faintest glimmer of light.

In the past or even at this moment.

I shut my eyes a long time ago.

The things I seek now lie only in the darkness.

I'm afraid that Sasuke doesn't see you anymore.

The only thing he sees now is darkness.

[gasp]

Naruto, you once told me that you would become Hokage one day.

Well, I've become Kazekage.

And if you've truly resolved to become a Kage,

Then you're going to have to do what needs to be done as Sasuke's friend.

We've said everything we came here to say. So let's go, Gaara.

We're going to head back home to our village now.

Kakashi Hatake.

The Sand will proceed as if you will be confirmed as the Hokage.

As an ally, we ask that there be no confusion in communications.

Understood.

I consider you a friend.

In the past, "friend" was just a word to me.

Nothing more, nothing less.

But after meeting you, I realized something.

What's important is the meaning of that word.

What does it mean to you?

You must decide for yourself what you can do for Sasuke. Think hard on that.

Let's go.

[sigh]

Naruto.

He needs to figure this one out on his own.

[Karin] Here I am, all alone in the dark with Sasuke,

taking care of him while resisting every urge in my body.

Just hurry up and get well already!

Huh?!

Uaaa!

You scared me half to death! Are you all right, Sasuke?

Cold as ever. He'll never change.

But... still...

Let me out of here.

All right, don't fret. That's just what I'm about to do.

I even have a present waiting for you outside.

So you're here, Sasuke Uchiha.

You stay back.

You'll die if you get involved.

Now this is just perfect.

Listen, Sasuke, and Madara.

I am going to take both your Sharingan and add them to my collection.

[Sasuke] There's one thing I want to ask you.

Is it true Itachi slaughtered the Uchiha Clan because he was following orders you and the other Leaf elders gave him?

[Danzo] It seems you alone really were special.

Damn him! Itachi told you everything before he died, didn't he!

[Naruto] Next time on Naruto Shippuden: Danzo's Right Arm.

[Sasuke] Don't speak any further about Itachi!