The lit path.

Naruto stumbles into a run, his feet slamming into the murky water, splashing it all over his pants.

There's a bit of dread at the pit of his stomach, like he should have anticipated this, but there's no time to hope or regret, he's got to find the fox!

Suddenly, a figure appears in the darkness ahead. Naruto stops and rips the torch from the wall, running toward it.