I couldn't stop him. None of us could.
There are times that I can't help but look back. Could I have prevented this? The signs were all there. But I was stupid. I shut my eyes, refused to look. I convinced myself things would get better. I let everything stay as isolated incidents. I never put it together. If I had just looked at the big picture, this would have been obvious.
All I could do was take you back. No scent, no trail, no means of following. I was too late. Sasuke was already gone.
Naruto... I'm so sorry.
