Warning : The chapter contains graphic depictions of death, blood, bodily fluids and post-mortem examination that many may find disturbing.

Sakura locked the door and made a detour to Naruto 's room, sighing with relief when she saw and sensed him sleeping peacefully. She stayed there for a while, listening to Naruto 's soft snores and mumbles, thinking about how the night could have ended, while Inner screamed in her mind that everything was

fine

, and everyone was

safe

.

The barrier she had created outside of Naruto 's window called to her, whispering that it would stay strong to ease her worry. Sakura blinked, only then noticing that it had indeed remained as it was, even after she had cut the connection needed to maintain it. She approached the window, chakra cushioning her feet, and opened it as quietly as she could, in fear of disturbing Naruto.