Path Not Taken 92

Uzumaki Naruto

There! That should keep the Zero-Tails sealed away and give Amaru control instead.

Uzumaki Naruto

Shinnō is going to regret using people as tools. Believe it!

Hyuga Hinata

N-Naruto-kun? Is that really you?

Hyuga Hinata

(I've been searching for so long... why did he leave without telling anyone?)

Rock Lee

Naruto! Everyone has been looking for you! The Hokage declared you a missing-nin!

Rock Lee

What is this sealing technique? What have you been doing?

Uzumaki Naruto

Hinata? Bushy Brows? You shouldn't be here! This is dangerous!

Uzumaki Naruto

I can explain everything, but right now we need to--

Hyuga Hinata

Naruto-kun! Two chakra signatures approaching fast! They're powerful!

Hyuga Hinata

(Those black cloaks with red clouds... Akatsuki!)

Rock Lee

I do not know what is happening, but I will protect my friend with the power of youth!

Rock Lee

Naruto, whatever trouble you are in, you are not alone anymore!

Uzumaki Naruto

This just got complicated. I wanted to draw out Shinnō, but instead...

Uzumaki Naruto

Itachi and Konan! Looks like the Akatsuki found me first!

Hyuga Hinata

N-Naruto-kun... Whatever your reasons were for leaving... I've always believed in you.

Hyuga Hinata

And I won't let the Akatsuki take you. Not when I've finally found you again!