The Battle at the Mist Village

"I understand," Sasuke said.

The Anbu disappeared.

Kiyomi stood up.

"Teacher Sasuke, I'm going too."

"No," Sasuke said.

"But..."

"You'd only get in the way if you went now," Sasuke said.

Kiyomi clenched her teeth.

"Then what can I do?"

"Stay in the village," Sasuke said. "And keep yourself safe."

Kiyomi clenched her fists.

"I understand."

Sasuke turned to leave.

"Teacher Sasuke," Kiyomi called after him.

"Hmm?"

"Be careful," Kiyomi said.

Sasuke smiled.

"Don't worry."

He disappeared into the night.

Kiyomi gazed in the direction he had vanished.

"Damn it," she said. "Is there really nothing I can do?"

Boruto walked up beside her.

"Kiyomi."

"Hmm?"

"We'll get stronger," Boruto said. "Strong enough to help."

Kiyomi nodded.

"Yeah. We'll get stronger."

The three of them clenched their fists.

"We have to get stronger."

Outside the Mist Village.

Naruto arrived with the Anbu.

The village was in chaos.

"What happened?" Naruto asked.

A Mist Village shinobi ran over.

"Hokage-sama," he said. "The Kara Organization attacked the village."

"What about the Three-Tails?" Naruto asked.

"It's still in the village," the Mist Village shinobi said. "But they're closing in."

Naruto's expression turned serious.

"We can't let them succeed."

He charged into the village.

Signs of battle were everywhere.

Buildings had collapsed, and the ground was split open.

"Those bastards..." Naruto gritted his teeth.

Just then, a voice rang out.

"Hokage-sama."

Naruto turned around.

It was Gato.

"You again," Naruto said.

"Long time no see," Gato said with a smile.

"What are you trying to do?" Naruto asked.

"Obviously, take the Three-Tails," Gato said.

"Not a chance," Naruto said.

He charged at Gato.

Golden chakra enveloped him.

Gato charged at him too.

Their fists collided.

A massive shock wave spread outward.

The surrounding buildings collapsed instantly.

"You're strong," Gato said. "No wonder you're the