The Third Great Ninja war was looking bleak for Team 7 even with the protection of Sasuke's Susanoo. Take that away and the whole prospect of losing free will makes things a whole lot bleaker.
When Sadie leaves the pageant forty bucks poorer, losing the bet and essentially her honor, dignity, and any shred of self-respect, Austin has to pacify her — and fast. Hopefully the social cues come with picket signs.
It turns out that it takes two to make a light show.
What starts out as a run of the mill core-relay mission gets complicated for Delsin Rowe - and fast. But, only in the best way possible.