The Female Avatar Makes Her Move, and Sasori Is Confident

After cursing Zetsu, Naruto went to Karin, who lay badly wounded on the ground. Milky-white light shone from his right hand as he placed it on her neck.

She had nearly been strangled by the vines, then sent flying by Susanoo. An Ordinary Ninja would probably have died, but Karin had the God-Tier Uzumaki Clan Sage Body.

And the Mystical Palm Technique Naruto now powered with Senjutsu Chakra was exceptionally effective.

Combined with Karin's own healing ability, it took only a few seconds before she flushed and clung to Naruto, refusing to let go...

Naruto looked at Kurama Yakumo as she approached and nodded without expression.

"You fought well just now. Once you've strengthened your body and learned some Taijutsu and Ninjutsu, fighting Uchiha Itachi next time will be much easier."

Pride lit up Yakumo's face, but Naruto's tone immediately changed.

"But don't ever devise a tactic that sacrifices a teammate again. If you do, I'll kill you!"

The pride vanished from Yakumo's face. She did not dare argue with Naruto and could only lower her head in silence.

"And you. You only had to hold off Uchiha Itachi. Why take such a huge risk?" Naruto frowned at Karin, who was still clinging to him.

As he spoke, he moved to push her off.

"Because I wanted to help Naruto-kun kill a powerful enemy, so things would be easier for you!" Karin said softly, lowering her head.

Naruto's hand froze before he could push her away.

Taking Samehada had only been the first step of Naruto's plan.

Now that he had succeeded, it was time for the second.

He gathered the four of them and headed straight for the Secret Cave where Gaara was being held.

Elsewhere, the Female Avatar, using the alias "Namikaze Menma," had flown above Team