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CHAPTER 310 - The Title

    Realizing just how helpless he was to stop Sasuke from disappearing again, Naruto cringes into a fetal position.  Sakura faces away from Naruto and tells him crying won’t bring back Sasuke.  But in truth, tears are running downWe'll become stronger together her face as well.  She tells Naruto to not forget she’s here too and that they’ll get stronger together to face Sasuke again.  Sai adds that there is still nearly another half year left until Orochimaru can take over Sasuke’s body.  He tells Naruto and Naruto's determinationSaskura that he is also there to help.  Naruto wipes away his tears and thanks everyone.  Together, Team Kakashi returns to Konoha.

    Days later, they deliver the results of the mission to Tsunade in her office.  When asked what they plan to do next, Naruto immediatelySai's request responds that they will not give up.  Tsunade lets out a small laugh because it’s just like Naruto to say such a thing.  Seeing their determination, Tsunade gives Team Kakashi their next mission.

remain with Team Kakashi    Later, Sai makes his own report to Danzou.  He requests that Danzou allow him to remain with Team Kakashi and keep his current name.  Because Tsunade has already indicated her support for this decision, Danzou accepts Sai’s request.  However, he warns Sai that emotions will lead to hate and ultimatelyremembering his friends to war and conflict.  Sai agrees that this is one possibility, but fighting alongside Naruto has also taught him that emotions can also lead to bonds and friendship.

remembering his brother    Later at his home, Sai sits down in front of an empty canvas to start a new painting.  Thinking back to his experiences with Team Kakashi and of the memories of his brother, Sai is finally able to choose a title for his next work.  Before he can start, he hears Naruto calling him to come to the meeting for their next mission.  Sai leaves to join his new teammates. Behind him, written above the canvas, is the word “friends.”

Friends

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