The sun was beginning to set, casting a golden hue over the sprawling mountain landscape. Yami, Rei, and Naruto stood at the peak of Dynara Mountain, overlooking the vast world below. The wind was cool, rustling through the trees and carrying with it the scent of the forest. The mountain had become a sort of haven for the trio over the past few days—a place of reflection, training, and quiet moments of growth.

For nearly three days, Yami had trained both Naruto and Sakura in the art of taijutsu, chakra control, and the natural techniques that would unlock new potential within their bodies. His methods had been relentless, pushing them both to their physical and mental limits. Sakura had quickly grown more confident in her ability to land strikes with precision and control, her chakra becoming more fluid with each lesson. Naruto, as always, had soaked in the knowledge with a determination that made him almost impossible to stop. His body had begun to move faster, his strikes sharper, and his awareness of his own chakra had drastically improved.

But now, as they stood on the edge of the mountain, Naruto felt the familiar stirring of uncertainty in his gut. His mind wandered to the reason they had even come to Enraoi in the first place.

"Sasuke..." Naruto murmured under his breath.

Rei, standing by Yami's side, heard the quiet whisper and glanced toward Naruto, her sharp eyes catching the flicker of concern on his face. Yami, too, turned his gaze toward the younger shinobi, his posture remaining as calm and unyielding as ever.

Naruto wasn't sure if they'd overheard him, but he felt it important to voice what had been eating away at him ever since they had arrived. "If Orochimaru is hiding on Enraoi… then Sasuke is probably here too, right?"

The question hung in the air between them, thick with unspoken fears and the weight of the past. Naruto had not seen Sasuke in what felt like an eternity—his friend, his rival, the person who had once walked beside him on his journey. But everything had changed after that fateful battle between them. Sasuke's desire for power, his thirst for vengeance, had led him down a darker path—one that Naruto couldn't follow.

But that didn't mean he had given up on Sasuke.

Yami, as always, was the first to speak, his voice measured and even. "It's possible," he said, his gaze narrowing as he looked out toward the distant horizon. "Orochimaru is known for his ambition, and he's always had an interest in powerful individuals. If he's on this island, then it's likely he's recruiting—or attempting to train—someone to serve his interests."

Naruto clenched his fists, feeling the familiar rush of anger and frustration rising within him. "Sasuke's not a tool to be used! He's my friend! I'm going to bring him back!"

Yami's eyes softened slightly at the boy's declaration, but his expression remained stoic. "That is your path, Naruto. But you must understand that Sasuke has chosen his own. Whether or not you can bring him back will depend on the choices you make, and the strength you possess." He paused for a moment, allowing his words to sink in. "You will face him again one day. But when you do, you must be prepared for the person he has become, not the one you once knew."

Rei stepped forward, her silver hair catching the light as the wind swept around her. "Sasuke's strength isn't just physical. He's been on a dark path, one that has twisted his mind and his heart. If Orochimaru is involved, there's no telling what kind of power he may have gained since you last saw him."

Naruto's face tightened, but his resolve only hardened. "I don't care. I'll fight him. I'll do whatever it takes to bring him back! I'm not giving up on him."

Rei placed a hand gently on Naruto's shoulder, her grip firm but comforting. "I know you won't give up. But remember, Naruto, sometimes the strongest bonds come from understanding, not force."

Naruto glanced up at her, his blue eyes serious, but filled with a glimmer of hope. "I'll make him understand. I'll make him remember the bond we shared."

Yami nodded in agreement, though his face remained unreadable. "You have the right heart, Naruto. But this is a dangerous path. Be mindful of the power you wield, and the consequences of your decisions."

The three stood in silence for a moment, the weight of their conversation hanging in the air. Even as the sun sank lower in the sky, the uncertainty of their mission remained—what would happen if they found Orochimaru? And if they found Sasuke, what kind of man would they encounter? The tension in Naruto's chest was palpable, but he wasn't about to back down. He couldn't. Not after everything he'd been through, and not after everything Sasuke had done.

"Alright, enough of the heavy talk," Yami said, breaking the silence. "You've been training hard, but the real test begins now. The journey ahead of you will not be easy, Naruto. And it won't be just Sasuke you'll face."

Naruto nodded, ready to take on whatever came next. He had trained for years, and he was prepared to push beyond his limits. He wasn't just going to bring Sasuke back. He was going to show him that the bond they shared was unbreakable.

Sakura, who had been quiet for most of the conversation, spoke up now, her voice low but filled with concern. "We'll face whatever comes together, right?"

Yami turned to her, his expression thoughtful for a moment before he nodded. "Of course. Together, you will be stronger than you ever imagined."

As the conversation died down, Naruto looked back toward the path that led down the mountain, his mind swirling with thoughts of what awaited him. Orochimaru, Sasuke, the threat looming on Enraoi—there was no telling what challenges lay ahead, but Naruto was certain of one thing: he was ready to face them.

The journey wouldn't be easy, and the road ahead would be fraught with danger. But Naruto Uzumaki had never been one to back down from a challenge. If Orochimaru had come to Enraoi, it wasn't just for power—it was for something more. And that meant there was a chance to bring Sasuke back.

With that thought driving him, Naruto descended the mountain with Rei and Yami, the weight of the future ahead of them settling heavily on his shoulders. But for the first time in a long while, Naruto felt a spark of hope. It wasn't just about strength. It was about bonds. It was about fighting for what mattered most.

And no matter where Sasuke was, no matter how much power Orochimaru had given him, Naruto would find him. He would bring his friend back. And he would do it with everything he had.