Kuri was standing at the gate with Sasuke preparing to leave. She looked haggard and tired, like she hadn't slept or eaten.
"Kuri please." Sasuke whispered. "Let me go myself. I'll bring Grams back."
"N-No…I-I…I can't…" Kuri muttered.
Naruto bounded up and skidded to a stop when he saw how terrible Kuri looked. "Kuri! You look so tired! Can any of us help?"
"Sorry!" Reiko apologized, embarrassed. "I tried to keep him busy."
"Naru-chan…I…"