Path Not Taken 87

Tsunade

So Naruto has appeared to save Gaara. I can't say I'm surprised.

Haruno Sakura

I don't understand, Master. What does the leader of Grass, Azula, gain from saving the Kazekage?

Tsunade

Nothing. Azula likely didn't care if the Kazekage died.

Tsunade

She just wanted to see Naruto's progress in action.

Hatake Kakashi

Is it really that simple? After going through the trouble of taking Naruto, she risks it all just like that?

Tsunade

Yes. I know Azula.

Tsunade

Showing off her student is exactly the kind of thing she would do.

Haruno Sakura

What should we do now? This could complicate our mission planning.

Hatake Kakashi

The bigger issue is that Azula is making moves at all. She's typically more... calculated.

Tsunade

More trouble than that is the fact Azula is now openly making moves.

Tsunade

We need to be ready for what comes next. And knowing Azula... it won't be pleasant.