Is Tsunade aware of the present danger to Naruto

[sangai]

most likely. that is why jiraiya is with him most of the time.

i guess when hes by himself he is at a greater risk but i guess she is willing to take that chance. she nows naruto and she nows that he won't betray the leaf. she also knows that itachi and the atkatsuki want him alive (could have limbs chopped off as longs as he is alive). they want kyuubi and they need naruto breathing for that.

[lasaire]

First of all, I'm moving this to manga, where it should be.

Secondly, are you up to date with the newest manga chapter?

It is basically admitted that Tsunade made an alliance with the Sand trio specifically for that purpose...she hints as much to Raido and Genma in the hospital, and the Sand trio identify themselves as the allies of Konoha.

I think Tsunade is stuck between a rock and a hard place: she can't afford to let Orochimaru get hold of the Sharingan, but all her chuunin and jounin are already out on other missions or injured. The only option she has is to place Naruto and the others in harm's way; she knows Naruto's potential personally, and Shikamaru and the others are the best choices she has given what the situation is.

[Himura_san]

Originally posted by: lasaire
First of all, I'm moving this to manga, where it should be.

Secondly, are you up to date with the newest manga chapter?

It is basically admitted that Tsunade made an alliance with the Sand trio specifically for that purpose...she hints as much to Raido and Genma in the hospital, and the Sand trio identify themselves as the allies of Konoha.

I think Tsunade is stuck between a rock and a hard place: she can't afford to let Orochimaru get hold of the Sharingan, but all her chuunin and jounin are already out on other missions or injured. The only option she has is to place Naruto and the others in harm's way; she knows Naruto's potential personally, and Shikamaru and the others are the best choices she has given what the situation is.

So basically have not only the sharingan out there but also the kyubi container (naruto) out there as well where he can easily be nabbed. I know she is short on shinobi but shit naruto is done for if Itachi is tracking him, which I am sure he is. They needed to keep Naruto on close watch and insert Shino in his place and maybe add tenten in there to make up for him (although naruto is above them combined). But I know the story would not be as good so I guess that is the reason :B

[Cloud 9]

I'm fairly sure myself that she knew the danger of Naruto being isolated from anyone who could protect him from Itachi. As for the exact reason as to why she sent the sand trio for back-up, be it for protection from Itachi or to make the battle easier, I don't know. It's anyone's guess.