Path Not Taken 64

Tayuya

I can sense them... Konoha shinobi are engaging the Akatsuki nearby.

Tayuya

They're making quite the ruckus. Perfect distraction for us, wouldn't you say?

Uzumaki Naruto

Stay focused on the mission, Tayuya. We don't have much time.

Uzumaki Naruto

Azula's training better pay off now... this seal is complex.

Uzumaki Naruto

I can see him... Gaara's life force is gone. The extraction killed him.

Uzumaki Naruto

But there's still chakra residue... we can save him if we hurry!

Tayuya

Hide those eyes, idiot! Now's not the time to advertise Azula's middle finger to the bloodline limits!

Tayuya

You want every village hunting you down too? Cover them up!

Uzumaki Naruto

I know, I know! Just give me one second to break through...

Uzumaki Naruto

(Only need a moment of stillness to gather enough natural energy...)

Tayuya

Such power from just standing still for a second... impossible!

Tayuya

(He might actually be strong enough to kill Azula someday... and then I'll finally be free!)

Uzumaki Naruto

Stand back! This seal is about to be history!

Uzumaki Naruto

Gaara, I'm coming for you! I won't let a friend die!