Synopsis

Kakashi received the full account of the pursuit of Sasuke and immediately dispatched his loyal companions, including Pakkun, to locate both boys. But the situation appeared dire as the Chidori met the Rasengan in a furious exchange. The forces were evenly matched, sending both Naruto and Sasuke reeling backward. In that moment, Naruto truly grasped the depth of Sasuke’s resolve, and the ensuing blows left him battered and bruised, his mind flooded with memories of a friendship he had always des