Sasuke walked over to Naruto and said, "Naruto, you haven't forgotten our agreement, have you? I said I'd handle this guy. Don't interfere. Take Idate across first."
Naruto chuckled. "Heh, you're really impatient, Sasuke. All right, I'll take Idate ahead and protect him. Catch up as soon as you've dealt with this guy."
With that, Naruto walked over to Idate and said, "I'll take you across first. Sakura, hold on to my shoulder."
Sakura glanced at Sasuke and asked worriedly, "Naruto, what about Sasuke if we leave first? You're not planning to leave him here to fight that guy, are you?"
Idate added, "Yeah, aren't you staying to fight Aoi Rokushō with him? Aren't you teammates?"
Naruto smiled. "Heh, you're a little annoying, but you're not a bad guy. Sakura, are you worried Sasuke might be in danger? Relax. That guy can't beat Sasuke. Besides, Sasuke was the one who wanted us to go ahead."
Naruto's praise left Idate feeling awkward. "Hmph, do whatever you want. What's it got to do with me?"
Still worried, Sakura said, "But... but aren't we on the same team? It doesn't feel right to just leave Sasuke here. I still think it'd be better for all three of us to take him down together."
Naruto ignored Idate and replied to Sakura, "Sakura, don't forget we're ninja. According to the ninja code, the mission comes first. Our mission is to keep Idate safe. Don't forget that. Besides, Sasuke will dislike you if you stay here. Are you okay with that?"
Just then, Sasuke looked over and said, "What are you still doing here? Aren't you leaving? I told you, I'll deal with this guy alone. All of you, go. Sakura, don't hold me back."
Naruto smiled. "Let's go."
Only then did Sakura reluctantly place one