Naruto: I am Uchiha Shirou

Konoha.

"Sasuke, the enemy's ability is too strange—they stripped your bloodline power, so you had to get ordinary arms. Plus, your body is still hurt from severe injuries..."

In a secret Anbu room, Seventh Hokage Naruto spoke gravely about the tricky situation.

Lying on the hospital bed, just waking up, Sasuke felt the joy of having hands again—a joy you only know after losing them.

Even though these hands were weak, Sasuke wasn't bothered. Instead, he was filled with concern about the enemy.

"Naruto, this enemy is just like Otsutsuki Kaguya—we must be careful. Especially since I've lost my Mangekyo and Rinnegan, my power is greatly reduced."

Seeing Sasuke's worry, Naruto gave his trademark passionate smile. Since becoming Hokage these years, the burden on his shoulders had grown.

Only with Sasuke could he feel this happy, like returning to his youth.

"Haha, don't worry, Sasuke. As long as we're here, nothing will happen to the Konoha or the ninja world."

Naruto's passionate smile infected Sasuke, and the two exchanged smiles.

"As for other injuries—"