Friend Or Foe?

[Sapphire]

I think in the next few chapters we'll see some of Kabuto's real intents become clearer, now that should be interesting and clear up some of the debate. I still also believe that Kabuto wants Akatsuki dead because it benefits him.

You're right about Naruto and Sakura being dumb to the point of acting without thinking, and yes Tsunade not only does things for her own benifit but the benifit of her village because that's her job. Logically, ninjas shouldn't risk their lives or go out of their way to help people (at high or any risk) unless it's for the benifit of their mission, their lives, their village, etc, but time and time again we see the ninjas not doing it just for that, but for comradery, bonds and friendship.

Edit: However, I don't think this is necessarily the case with Kabuto.