Sakura took a deep breath and answered in the same rapid-fire manner:
"A ninja outside suddenly cast a genjutsu, and everyone in the entire arena fell asleep. The Kazekage of Sand Hidden Village kidnapped the Hokage, and a bunch of Sound Shinobi suddenly appeared in the stands. It seems a war has broken out, and everyone outside who can still move is fighting. Sasuke was halfway through his battle with Gaara when Gaara ran off, so Sasuke went after him. And me! My orders were to hide with you and make sure you stayed safe!"
This time, Naruto was the one left with his mouth hanging open, unable to speak for a long while.
"S-so... the Sand Shinobi declared war." Sweat ran down Naruto's forehead as he stammered out the crucial conclusion.
"Then Sasuke's battle with Gaara... no longer has referees or spectators. It's war."
Naruto muttered to himself, trying desperately to sort through the current situation.
"No! Sasuke's in danger!" Naruto suddenly seemed to realize something. He sprang to his feet and ran outside.
"Where are you going?!" Sakura hurriedly grabbed him. "Asuma told me to hide with you until this is over."
"Gaara isn't an ordinary ninja. He's extremely dangerous!"
Naruto recalled what Gaara had said to him earlier in the waiting room.
"Obviously... obviously, you have something like that inside you too."
"As long as I kill you! Your meaning will become my meaning! Only then can I confirm my existence!"
"As an existence that destroys everything!!"
"But..." Sakura was somewhat frightened by Naruto's expression, and she could not help worrying about Sasuke's safety as well.
"But Asuma said..."
Sakura's mind was a mess, and she hesitated.
"What do I have to say to make you understand?!
"Sasuke will die!"
Naruto shook free of her