Kurohana's true leader revealed herself at last—a kunoichi wielding forbidden chakra, obsessed with breaking legends.
"You're nothing without her," the woman taunted Naruto.
Naruto glanced at Sakura.
Sakura stepped forward, chakra roaring.
"He's everything because of me," she said.
They fought back-to-back.
Not hero and healer.
Not Hokage and support.
But equals.
When the enemy fell, Naruto collapsed—exhausted.
Sakura caught him.
Always.