Synopsis

At the Third Hokage’s grave, Asuma offered a quiet apology for his failure to grasp the meaning of the term "king" as it applied to the Fire Country. In the hospital, Naruto and Sai continued their recovery, though Naruto chafed at the enforced rest and yearned to return to training. Tsunade received a grim report from Kakashi: Akatsuki was in motion. Meanwhile, Yugito Nii, burdened with the Two Tails, fought desperately against Hidan and Kakuzu. She unleashed the beast within, but was ultimatel