Path Not Taken 109

Yamanaka Ino

Naruto!? What's a rogue missing nin like you doing here!?

Uzumaki Naruto

We can talk about that later. For now, take care of Asuma-sensei.

Uzumaki Naruto

(After 2 years, I can finally end this missing nin status... but I can't tell them yet. Their faces when they find out will be priceless!)

Yamanaka Ino

You better have a good explanation, Naruto... but fine, I'll focus on sensei first.

Nara Shikamaru

We have so much to talk about, but that can wait until later. Are you here to help?

Uzumaki Naruto

Yeah, I'll tell you everything later. For now, dealing with Akatsuki comes first.

Nara Shikamaru

Good. First, we need to get that guy out of the symbol on the ground.

Uzumaki Naruto

Leave it to me. I didn't spend two years training for nothing.

Uzumaki Naruto

(Time to show them just how much I've changed. This "missing nin" is about to save the day!)