The two of them instantly tensed up. Uzumaki Naruto motioned for Sakura to remain silent, then dropped to the ground and began crawling slowly toward the source of the noise.
In the summer night, devoid of moonlight and filled only with the sound of the stream and chirping insects, the intermittent rustling was faint yet distinct.
As he drew closer, Uzumaki Naruto vaguely made out a dark silhouette. He wanted to push forward, but his body accidentally pressed down on a thin twig beneath him, snapping it with a crisp *crack*.
Chapter 47