Path Not Taken 50

Uzumaki Naruto

You wanted to see me, Azula?

Uzumaki Naruto

Whoa, Kurama's here too?

Azula

Ah, Naruto. Finally decided to grace us with your presence.

Azula

I have a mission that requires your... unique skillset.

Uzumaki Naruto

Never thought I'd see Kurama playing shamisen in human form.

Uzumaki Naruto

(And as a 5-meter tall woman, no less. Times really have changed...)

Azula

I need you to infiltrate the Sand Village. There's someone there who needs... protection.

Uzumaki Naruto

Protection? Since when do you care about protecting people?

Uzumaki Naruto

What's your real angle here?

Azula

Always so distrustful. What if I told you the Akatsuki are making their move?

Azula

They're targeting someone I'd rather not see in their hands.

Uzumaki Naruto

The Akatsuki?! Who are they after?

Azula

Fu, the Seven-Tails jinchūriki. Someone like you, Naruto.

Azula

You will protect her. After all, you jinchūriki should stick together, shouldn't you?