Sakura, Yugito and old Chiyo were left to fight the leftover Akatsuki member, apparently a puppet master. The fight was difficult, especially considering he was also a master of deadly poisons.

Meanwhile, Naruto led the charge against the bomb user. Between him and Gemini, they were able to keep up with the man, hindering his progress with increasingly aggressive attacks.

((Wolfie's having trouble remembering the progression of the fight from here. She knows the eventual result, but everything in between is a blur...))