Take Kakashi to the Hospital

Izumo Kamizuki and Kotetsu Hagane are tired, having been up guarding the entrance to Konoha. They notice a tremor, which ends up being John Doe, running into the village at top speed with Tenten on his back. Declaring himself as first place, he is soon caught up with by Guy with Kakashi on his back and finally Lee, who declares himself Threes. "Lee you are fifth and that Tenten is Second, I'm Third and Kakashi is fourth," Guy tells Lee, causing Lee to tear up. This is witnessed not only by Izumo and Kotetsu but by Naruto, Sakura, and Neji, who have caught up to them as well. The teams then head to the hospital in order to admit Kakashi, who is unable to move after having used his Mangekyō Sharingan during his fight with Akatsuki member Deidara.

After Kakashi is admitted to the hospital, John and sprints off to the balcony, which Naruto notices. On the balcony, he notifies Tsunade and Shizune of Sasori's last words - that one of his spies, who works for Orochimaru, is supposed to be meeting him six days from now at the Tenchi Bridge in Kusagakure. "what if Sasori's final words may be an Akatsuki trap, using the mention of Orochimaru's name as bait" Tsunade says.

John is still adamant on going, "we will defeat any Akatsuki member we encounter". Tsunade says "ok I approve the quest, but since Kakashi is unable to move for a week and that the rendezvous is in six days, you will need to find a new team member to replace him on the mission".

Shizune protests "you'll need to find two since Naruto should not go on any mission involving Akatsuki interference and I offer my own team. Tsunade responds "Naruto is driven by a need to save Sasuke, to the point where he would give his life for him, and therefore possess the determination and will to complete the mission successfully, which is what sets him apart from your Shizune's team. and what Naruto would say if he had overheard her; Naruto happens to be standing on the roof, having heard the entire conversation. "I will be on the search for a new teammate" Naruto announces and heads off.