Chapter 33 : Final Battle - Part 5
In truth, Yamato had prepared far more than Haruto and the others could ever have imagined.
After learning that the team had encountered a Jōnin-level enemy, the Third Hokage immediately dispatched Yamato to provide covert support. He also sent along a wide array of specialized tools:
A Mist-sealing scroll specifically designed to counter Kirigakure techniques,
All types of life-support and emergency medical equipment,
Even a high-level defensive Barrier scroll.
To protect Kakashi's team from true danger, these preparations had been made in advance. In fact, the Third Hokage had never intended to let such a critical squad as Haruto face true life-or-death peril.
If the Third had not specifically ordered Yamato to allow them to grow through this mission... the battle would have already ended long ago.
Suddenly, Yamato's ears twitched."Hm? Someone's coming."
Quickly, he left behind a wooden clone disguised as Naruto, then picked up Naruto's real body and stealthily hid to the side.
Haku silently approached Naruto's fallen form. He knelt down, placed a hand on Naruto's chest, and after sensing no breath, sighed quietly."...I'm sorry."
A tear slid down his cheek.