Synopsis

Naruto, Choji, and Shikamaru pursue Sai, intending to capture and question him, but Sai retreats after a disparaging remark directed at Naruto. Soon after, Ino arrives, her concern etched on her face. The village elders, fearing the demon fox might fall into the hands of Akatsuki, question Tsunade’s decision to dispatch Naruto from the village while Kakashi remains incapacitated. Tsunade vows to defend Konoha with her life should Naruto be captured, yet she is compelled to concede to Danzo's dem