According to the intelligence Tobi provided, Ryoma was hiding in a remote mountain region within the Land of Fire.
Naruto had left numerous Flying Thunder God Marks throughout the Land of Fire. To save Itachi and Orochimaru time on the road and prevent Ryoma from escaping, Naruto used Flying Thunder God to take them to the mark nearest the reported location, then returned to Amegakure.
That was the benefit of having people around him: he no longer needed to do everything himself.
Naruto muttered to himself, "All sorts of freaks have been crawling out of the woodwork lately. I never used to find Root this annoying."
On his way to the tower, Naruto ran into Violet, who was alone. She stood in the rain, gazing in a certain direction.
As Naruto approached, she immediately greeted him. "Lord Naruto!"
Naruto said casually, "You're not on watch today, are you? Still haven't gone to bed?"
Violet blushed slightly. "I couldn't sleep, so I came out to clear my head..."
Kushina, who resided inside Naruto, thought, It's that little vixen who's been making eyes at Minato.
Naruto paid no attention. "As for your younger sister, Ajisai, let's find some time for me to give her a soul again. It won't be a resurrection in the true sense, but at least it'll make up for some of your regrets..."
Violet was overjoyed. "Lord Naruto, how could I ever repay you..."
Suddenly, a woman's voice came out of Naruto's mouth. "Just stay away from my husband, and we'll be all good, dattebane!!"
"Huh?" Violet was dumbfounded.
"Sorry... that wasn't me just now!"
Naruto tapped his own head and said earnestly, "It's hardly any trouble. We're comrades. Why would you need to repay me?"
Violet's eyes shifted. "By the way, you mentioned Root just now. What's