Naruto 454

Gathered Rock ninja big farewell to the Tsuchikage, and ask Kurotsuchi and Akatsuchi to watch after him. After complaining about his age, the Kage throws out his back trying to lift his pack. The huge Akatsuchi lifts the elder and his luggage and they set out. In Mist, the gathered ninja big farewell to the Mizukage and her attendants Ao and Choujuurou, a young Seven Swordsman member. In Cloud, the Raikage asks for word on Samui. His secretary says she will probably be in contact soon. He and his attendants Shii and Darui make ready to leave. Eager to head out, Raikage bursts through the window. Back in Konoha, Karui and Omoi interrogate Naruto at a secluded location.

Naruto thinks over what Sasuke means to him and the village and states that he can't betray his friend. He remembers his father's and Nagato's comments on the cycle of hatred. His words infuriate Karui, and he attempts to explain how killing Sasuke will only cause the cycle to continue. Omoi asks what they should do with their hatred? Naruto declares they should take it out on him. Karui slugs Naruto and continues beating him to see if it will really make things better. Sai watches from a distance. In the Hokage tent, the gathered Root report on the members tracking Anko. They ask if they should kill her, Danzou says no. They must find Kabuto before she does. He thinks over his connection to Orochimaru and states Orochimaru's experimental data is important for his right arm and eye...