Naruto 307

Sasuke asks if Kakashi is here, Yamato says no. He then says they're here to bring Sasuke back. Sai pulls his sword and Sasuke states his replacement says foolish things about saving bonds. Sakura is confused and Sai admits his mission was indeed to kill Sasuke. However, meeting Naruto made him want to remember his own feelings and bonds. Because Sakura and Naruto are so desperate he wants to help them. If Sasuke breaks his bonds for good he'll long for them in the future. Sasuke states he understands that, that's why he has a new bond, pure hatred for his brother. Sasuke remembers Itachi's past words and he states bonds hampered his ambition and weakened his feelings. Naruto remembers Sasuke's words on cutting bonds at the Valley of the End, and then demands to know why he didn't kill him. Sasuke states he didn't do so because that path was merely to attain power.

Naruto demands to know what that means but Sasuke says he doesn't have to explain himself, and that he only saved Naruto on a whim. Suddenly Sasuke is chest to chest with Naruto with his left arm on Naruto's right shoulder. Yamato is impressed with Sasuke's speed. Sasuke begins to dig at Naruto, stating Naruto's dream was to become Hokage, and yet he failed his mission to stop him? He then states firmly this time his whim will be to end Naruto's life. He then pulls his sword from his back. A determined Naruto retorts back that he's correct; one who can't save his friends can hardly become the Hokage. Sasuke offers a grunt in acknowledgement.