In the same token, wouldn't that be a continuation of the cycle of hatred that Naruto is trying to put an end to? I can see him trying to stop the butt kicking because he took it upon himself for the sake of Sakura and Sasuke.
On a different note, didn't Sai originally go with Anko to track OrochiKabuto? I have a bad feeling about this whole Danzo/OrochiKabuto thing. The whole theory about Danzo and Madara are definatly dead since he is missing his arm and eye. Come on Tsunade! Wake up!
Well Naruto intentionally was going to tell them about Sasuke and to go help them find Killerbee but his past memories surfaced and caused him to change his mind on not selling out Sasuke.
No, I don't believe it would be the continuation because Naruto wants himself to be used as a punching bag to take away the hatred of revenge from Cloud Ninja. (Sakura please hurry, I don't see Karui stopping anytime soon and Omoi might decide to join in too or else Naruto will be literally beaten to death. ) A spoiler script at NF said that Naruto was stomped on his back by Karui.
Sai was seen following Naruto on page 16 of the chapter and remember that Danzou ordered Sai to keep a close eye on Naruto, but hopefully he'll have a heart and go back and tell Sakura of what Naruto has done for her/or she is already there with Sai. Danzou sent Dajimu and Tera of Anbu Black Ops to follow Anko while other Ops/Root hunt down Kabutomaru for the research data.
Edited by 6thHokage, 03 July 2009 - 05:55 PM.