Synopsis

Sasuke recuperated from his clash with Deidara as the Hidden Leaf ninjas tracked his departure. Sensing they were being shadowed, Karin attempted a diversion, guiding their pursuers astray while the members of Team Hebi made for the closest Akatsuki stronghold, driven by the hope of locating Itachi. What consequences would arise from Naruto and Sasuke's inevitable, separate meetings with him?